Dennis Smith Jr. Records Triple-Double In Rout

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. registered 13 points to go along with 15 assists and 10 rebounds across 28 minutes in Wednesday's 114-90 road rout of the New York Knicks. It was DSJ's second-career triple double, and the 15 assists marked a new career best. He is averaging 15.5 points, 7.5 assists and... Read More

Another Solid Showing For Terrence Ross Off Bench

Orlando Magic shooting guard Terrence Ross went for 16 points with six rebounds, an assist and a blocked shot across 32 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 126-117 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He hit 6-for-16 from the field, including 4-for-10 from behind the three-point line. Ross is averaging a solid 15.7 points, 6.0... Read More

Another Strong Performance For Aaron Gordon

Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon racked up 16 points with nine rebounds, seven assist and a blocked shot in Tuesday's 126-117 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He took advantage of the fact center Steven Adams (ankle) was missing from the lineup, flirting with a triple-double. He also blocked a shot and hit a... Read More

Paul George Drops 37 Points In Tuesday's Road Victory

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George finished with 37 points in Tuesday's 126-117 victory against the Orlando Magic. He added six rebounds, four assists and three steals while hitting 14-for-24 from the field and 2-for-5 from behind the arc. He also did not turn the ball over once while record a game-high plus-16 rating.... Read More

Nerlens Noel Takes Advantage Of His Chance To Start

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Nerlens Noel was plugged into the starting lineup for Tuesday's 126-117 victory on the road against the Orlando Magic in place of the injured center Steven Adams (sprained right ankle). Noel posted 12 points with seven rebounds, five blocked shots, an assist and a steal over 34 minutes while hitting... Read More

Russell Westbrook Records Fourth Straight Triple-Double

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook racked up 23 points, 14 assists and 14 rebounds wit ha blocked shot across 38 minutes in Tuesday's 126-117 victory against the Orlando Magic for his fourth straight triple-double. This one was much more impressive that his last showing as he shot a respectable 7-for-12 from the field,... Read More

Alexandar Georgiev Takes Tough Loss Against Philadelphia

New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev allowed just one goal over 19 shots in Tuesday's 1-0 loss against the Philadelphia Flyers. Georgiev allowed a goal to Oskar Lindblom just one minute and 40 seconds into the game and that was the only score of the game allowed by either side. Despite the impressive showing the... Read More

Anthony Stolarz Blanks The Blueshirts On Tuesday

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Anthony Stolarz (upper body) stopped all 38 of the shots he faced in Tuesday's 1-0 road win against the New York Rangers in his first appearance since Dec. 15. He missed the past six weeks due to an upper-body ailment. He was impressive in this one, earning his second-career shutout and first... Read More

Oskar Lindblom Notches Only Goal In Tuesday's Win

Philadelphia Flyers left wing Oskar Lindblom scored his sixth goal of the season just 100 seconds into regulation in Tuesday's 1-0 road victory against the New York Rangers. After a long offensive drought the Swede is starting to come alive, posting two goals, four points and a plus-5 rating over the past four outings. He... Read More

Cam Atkinson Very Involved In Tuesday's Home Loss

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson posted a goal with an assist on a game-high seven shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-4 loss against the Buffalo Sabres. He wasn't the only Jackets player with two points, as center Pierre-Luc Dubois scored his 18th goal of the season while adding an assist and dishing out... Read More

Zach Bogosian, Rasmus Dahlin Put Up Big Numbers

Buffalo Sabres defensemen Zach Bogosian and Rasmus Dahlin each posted two assists with a plus-4 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 road victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. It was Bogosian's first multi-point game since Nov. 19, and the sixth-career multi-point game for the Swedish rookie Dahlin. The latter is particularly hot in the month of January,... Read More

Conor Sheary Leads The Way In Road Victory

Buffalo Sabres left wing Conor Sheary posted the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 5-4 road victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets and he added an assist, plus-1 rating and a minor penalty. It was his first multi-point performance since Nov. 3 when he also had a goal and an assist against the Ottawa Senators. He has... Read More

Aron Baynes Has Tremendous Game Off The Bench

Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes went for 16 points, six rebounds, three blocked shots and an assist in 21 minutes off the bench in Monday's 112-104 win against the Brooklyn Nets. He finished 6-for-11 from the field, 2-for-5 from behind the three-point line and 2-for-2 from the free-throw line. He also turned in a team-best... Read More

Terry Rozier Takes Advantage of Monday's Start

Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier made the start in Monday's 112-104 victory against the Brooklyn Nets with Kyrie Irving (hip) on the shelf. Rozier finished with 14 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals with just one turnovers and two three-pointers across 35 minutes. It was an impressive performance, and he's someone to... Read More

Al Horford Fills Up Stat Sheet In Monday's Home Win

Boston Celtics center Al Horford finished with 14 points, 11 rebounds, a career-high six blocked shots, five assists and a steal across 29 minutes in Monday's 112-104 victory against the Brooklyn Nets. He finished 6-for-11 from the field while hitting both of his free-throw attempts. He is the first player in franchise history since Robert... Read More

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Just Misses Double-Double

Brooklyn Nets small forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson registered 14 points with nine rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots with one turnover across 27 minutes in Monday's 112-104 loss against the Boston Celtics. Hollis-Jefferson hit 7-for-19 from the field, and he is shooting just 32.7 percent (16-for-49) from the field in six games in the month... Read More

D'Angelo Russell Stays Hot In Monday's Road Loss

Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell finished Monday's 112-104 loss against the Boston Celtics with 25 points, four assists and three steals across 24 minutes. He hit 10-for-20 from the field, including 4-for-8 from behind the three-point line. The triples were the only thing which kept the Nets within arm's length of the C's in... Read More

Jaroslav Halak To Start Tuesday, Tuukka Rask To IR

The Boston Bruins placed goaltender Tuukka Rask (concussion) on Injured Reserve, retroactive to Jan. 19, due to concussion. He will not play in Tuesday's game against the Winnipeg Jets, so it will be Jaroslav Halak patrolling the crease facing goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and the high-octane Jets offense. Halak is 13-9-1 with a 2.47 goals-against average... Read More

Artemi Panarin Will Not Discuss Extension Before Trade Deadline

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Artemi Panarin and his camp have declined talk of a contract extension with the organization before the trade deadline, increasing the likelihood that he will be traded. His agent informed the club of the Russian winger's decision on Monday. Panarin has managed 19 goals with 53 points and a plus-10... Read More

Seth Jones Expected To Be Fine For Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones (undisclosed) did not take part in Monday's skate with his teammates after a collision with Chicago's Patrick Kane during the All-Star 3-on-3 tournament. Head coach John Tortorella said the All-Star rearguard is banged up, and Jones was held out as a precaution. The expectation is that Jones will be... Read More

Kevin Hayes Expected Back Tuesday After Lengthy Absence

New York Rangers center Kevin Hayes (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. He has been sidelined for the past 14 games due to an upper-body injury. When healthy he has been productive, posting 10 goals and 33 points with a plus-6 rating through 39 games.... Read More

Mats Zuccarello Out, Mika Zibanejad In For Tuesday's Game

New York Rangers right wing Mats Zuccarello (foot) is battling a foot infection and he will not play in Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. However, it is expected he will be available to play in Thursday's game against the New Jersey Devils. The good news is that center Mika Zibanejad (undisclosed), will be available... Read More

Tyler Pitlick Will Not Play On Wednesday

Dallas Stars defenseman Tyler Pitlick (upper body) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Buffalo Sabres due to an upper-body injury. Pitlick won't be missed by fantasy owners, but he is a valuable player for his stay-at-home defensive skills. He has registered four goals and 10 points through 43 games this season, and he... Read More

Marc Methot Out For The Season After Knee Surgery

Dallas Stars defenseman Marc Methot (knee) will miss the remainder of the 2018-19 season after having knee surgery to repair the cartilage in his left knee. He had successful surgery in Chicago on Monday. It's a big reason why the Stars went out on Monday and traded for a familiar face in Jamie Oleksiak from... Read More

Jamie Oleksiak Traded To The Dallas Stars

The Pittsburgh Penguins shipped veteran defenseman Jamie Oleksiak to the Dallas Stars on Monday in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Oleksiak will be making his second tour of duty with the Stars organization, making his debut and playing 16 games in 2012-13 after being picked 14th overall in... Read More

Shayne Gostisbehere Injured During Warmups

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (undisclosed) suffered an undisclosed injury during warmups before Monday's game against the Winnipeg Jets. He skated off the ice and was bent over in pain, so Christian Folin stepped into the lineup in his absence. We'll keep you abreast of the source and severity of the injury once the club... Read More

Jake Muzzin Acquired By Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Jake Muzzin from the Los Angeles Kings on Monday in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, forward Carl Grundstrom and the rights to unsigned defenseman Sean Durzi. The Leafs will control the rearguard through the 2019-20 season with a salary cap hit to the... Read More

Tim Hardaway Jr. Is Best Of The Lot For The Home Side

New York Knicks point guard Tim Hardaway Jr. finished Sunday's 106-97 loss against the Miami Heat with a game-high 22 points, six rebounds, five assists and a steal over 31 minutes. He was 7-for-16 from the field, 2-for-7 from behind the three-point line and 6-for-6 from the free-throw stripe and he didn't turn the ball... Read More

Derrick Jones Jr. Injured In Sunday's Game In New York

Miami Heat small forward Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) played just four minutes in Sunday's 106-97 victory on the road against the New York Knicks, going scoreless while attempting zero shots and grabbing just one board. He injured his knee when he was fouled by Knicks guard Allonzo Trier and he was carried off the floor... Read More

Hassan Whiteside Snags 16 Rebounds In Sunday's Win

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside was good for 13 points, 16 rebounds and three blocked shots in just 24 minutes in Sunday's 106-97 road victory against the New York Knicks. He went 6-for-10 from the field and he added two assists with a plus-24 rating. His minutes were down a bit as he was limited... Read More