Jonathan Drouin Keeps Point Streak Alive

Montreal Canadiens center Jonathan Drouin picked up the game-winning goal, an assist and a plus-one rating with three shots on net, two blocked shots and four hits over 16:15 of ice time in Tuesday's 3-2 victory against the Calgary Flames. After being blanked in the first three outings to open the season he has ripped... Read More

Jeff Petry Has Two-Point Night In Home Win

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry had a goal and an assist, each on the power play, in Tuesday's 3-2 victory against the Calgary Flames. In the second period, Petry launched one from the faceoff circle to beat goaltender David Rittich, as the veteran rearguard recorded his 100th point in a Habs sweater. He is enjoying... Read More

Carey Price Extinguishes The Visiting Flames

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price allowed two goals on 23 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 victory against the Calgary Flames. Price improved to 3-1-2 for the surprising Montreal Canadiens, who unexpectedly sit atop the Atlantic Division standings. He has allowed three or fewer goals in five of his six appearances to date, re-emerging as a must-start... Read More

Mikael Backlund Assists On Both Calgary Markers

Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund picked up assists on each of his team's goals in a 3-2 road loss against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. He ended the night with a plus-2 rating, a shot on goal and a hit while going 9-for-14 in the faceoff circle. The 29-year-old Swedish pivot has gotten off to... Read More

Travis Hamonic Continues To Recover From Injury

Calgary Flames defenseman Travis Hamonic, who is recovering from a facial fracture suffered on Oct. 3, will remain on Injured Reserve until at least late next week, head coach Bill Peters said on Tuesday. The veteran rearguard was able to skate on Monday, however, as he makes progress in his recovery. He was injured after... Read More

Mike Smith Remains Calgary's Starting Netminder

Calgary Flames goaltender Mike Smith did not start Tuesday in Montreal, as backup David Rittich made his second consecutive start. However, head coach Bill Peters said that the team remains committed to the veteran. "Smitty is going to be our starter. He's going to play the bulk of games, and we have to keep him... Read More

Matthew Tkachuk Chips In With Two Helpers

Calgary Flames left wing Matthew Tkachuk was good for two assists, a plus-two rating, a shot on net and two hits across 17:59 of ice time in Tuesday's 3-2 road loss against the Montreal Canadiens. Tkachuk has really stepped up his game, and having that 'A' for assistant captain on his chest really seems to... Read More

David Rittich Comes Up Just Short In Montreal

Calgary Flames goaltender David Rittich allowed three goals on 40 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 road loss against the Montreal Canadiens. Two of the goals Rittich let in were of the power-play variety, and assistant captain Matthew Tkachuk had his goaltender's back. "We leave our goalie out to dry for the whole game. I mean, he's... Read More

Anders Nilsson Roughed Up For Four Goals

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Anders Nilsson coughed up four goals on 32 shots in Monday's 5-2 home loss against the Washington Capitals. It has happened to a lot of netminders, but All-Star Alex Ovechkin ruined Nilsson's hot streak with two goals and a four-point night. Despite the loss he is still a respectable 3-2-0 with a... Read More

Three-Point Night For John Carlson In Vancouver

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson was good for a goal, two assists, a plus-one rating, a minor penalty and two hits across 26:06 of ice time in Monday's 5-2 road victory against the Vancouver Canucks. Carlson chipped in with a pair of helpers on the man advantage, and he was able to extend his goal-scoring... Read More

Three More Assists For Nicklas Backstrom

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom posted three assists with a plus-two rating, three shots on goal and a minor penalty in 19:38 of ice time in Monday's 5-2 road win against the Vancouver Canucks. It wasn't all great for the Swede, as he was a dismal 4-for-15 in the faceoff circle (26.7 percent). That's splitting... Read More

Braden Holtby Gets All The Support He Needs

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby allowed two goals on 24 shots in Monday's 5-2 victory on the road against the Vancouver Canucks. Holtby was helped out by Alex Ovechkin, who continues to be on fire when on the man advantage. Ovie had two goals and four points to give his netminder all the offensive support... Read More

Alex Ovechkin Has Four-Point Night In Vancouver

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin posted two goals with two assists and a plus-two rating on seven shots on goal over 17:36 of ice time in Monday's 5-2 victory against the Vancouver Canucks. He was able to record a goal and an assist on the power play, including the game-winning tally. He has been... Read More

Connor Hellebuyck On Winning End of Barn Burner

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck wasn't at his best in Monday's 5-4 overtime win against the St. Louis Blues, but his offense bailed him out. He allowed four goals on 34 shots, but center Mark Scheifele did his best to get the All-Star the win with two goals and four points, while defenseman Jacob Trouba... Read More

Mark Scheifele Records Four-Point Night

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele posted two goals, two assists and a plus-three rating with a blocked shot over 25:55 of ice time in Monday's 5-4 overtime victory against the St. Louis Blues. He sliced the lead in half in the first period with a power-play goal, and that seemed to get the Jets offense... Read More

Jake Allen Tripped Up In Overtime On Monday

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen was peppered for five goals on 36 shots in Monday's 5-4 loss against the Winnipeg Jets. It was a game of fire-wagon hockey most of the night, but he did enough to position his team for at least a point. Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba beat Allen with a clean... Read More

Vince Dunn Continues To Surprise

St. Louis Blues defenseman Vince Dunn recorded a power-play goal with an assist and a plus-one rating in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss against the Winnipeg Jets. He also chipped in with five shots on goal, a minor penalty and two blocked shots in his 14:56 of ice time. The rookie has lit the lamp three... Read More

Ryan O'Reilly Records Three-Point Night

St. Louis Blues center Ryan O'Reilly posted a goal with two assists, a plus-two rating and four shots on net in his 22:38 of ice time in the 5-4 overtime loss against the Winnipeg Jets on Monday. After a three-point scoreless skid he has warmed up with two goals, six points and a plus-4 rating... Read More

TJ Leaf Misses Another Game On Monday

Indiana Pacers forward TJ Leaf (ankle) missed his third consecutive game Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a left ankle injury. His season barely got started before he rolled his ankle just one minutes into the regular season. When healthy, he is not projected to see very much run, but he is a younger... Read More

Victor Oladipo Struggles With Shot In Road Loss

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo ended up with 20 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a blocked shot across 34 minutes in Monday's 101-91 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He wasn't terribly efficient from the field, going 8-for-23, including 2-for-7 from behind the line, and was even a dismal 2-for-4 from the free-throw line.... Read More

Bojan Bogdanovic Drops In Four Triples

Indiana Pacers small forward Bojan Bogdanovich finished Monday's 101-91 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves with 20 points and five rebounds across 36 minutes. He was a very efficient 8-for-12 from the field, including 4-for-5 from behind the three-point line. After an 0-for-7 stinker with just three points in Milwaukee on Friday, Bogdanovic is good for... Read More

Domantas Sabonis Plays 17 Minutes In Return

Indiana Pacers power forward Domantas Sabonis (knee) was back in action Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, finishing with eight points, seven rebounds, an assist and a blocked shot in 17 minutes off the bench in the 101-91 loss. He made it through the morning shootaround without any setbacks and was able to return after missing... Read More

Taj Gibson Very Effective In Home Win

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Taj Gibson made the start Monday night against the Indiana Pacers and he racked up 13 points with eight rebounds, two blocked shots, an assist and a steal over 33 minutes. He was a fantastic 6-for-7 from the field, including 1-for-1 from behind the three-point line. Gibson has been tremendous from... Read More

Derrick Rose Scores 11 Points Off The Bench

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose went for 11 points with five assists, two rebounds and a steal with just one turnover across 27 minutes off the bench in Monday's 101-91 victory against the Indiana Pacers. The veteran was just 4-for-12 from the floor while going 0-for-4 from behind the perimeter, failing to take advantage... Read More

Andrew Wiggins Leaves With Quad Contusion

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Andrew Wiggins checked out of Monday's 101-91 victory against the Indiana Pacers early due to a right quadriceps contusion and he was unable to return. The ailment limited him to eight points, and he managed just two points and an assist before departing. The trio of Tyus Jones, Josh Okogie and... Read More

Josh Okogie Gets Extended Run Off Bench

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Josh Okogie scored 12 points with four rebounds and three steals in 24 minutes off the bench in Monday's 101-91 victory against the Indiana Pacers. He went 5-for-13 from the field while turning it over just twice, and he received a large ovation from the home crowd for his solid work... Read More

Jeff Teague Salvages Line With 10 Dimes

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague went for just six points on a dismal 2-for-9 shooting night across 31 minutes in Monday's 101-91 victory against the Indiana Pacers. However, he was able to salvage the stat line with 10 assists while adding four rebounds and a blocked shot with just one turnover. He has alternated good... Read More

Karl-Anthony Towns Finally Posts Double-Double

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 17 points and 14 rebounds in Monday's 101-91 victory against the Indiana Pacers, posting his first double-double of the season. He had 68 games last season with at least 10 points and 10 rebounds. Towns hit 6-for-12 from the field, including 1-for-5 from the perimeter, and he... Read More

Al Horford Just So-So In Monday's Home Loss

Boston Celtics power forward/center Al Horford ended up with a season-high 15 points, six rebounds, four assists and a blocked shot over 32 minutes in Monday's 93-90 loss against the Orlando Magic. He wasn't terribly effective from the field, going just 5-for-13, and he was an ugly 1-for-7, but at least Horford was a perfect... Read More

Gordon Hayward Doesn't Do Much In Home Loss

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward (rest) returned to action Monday against the Orlando Magic, finishing with 11 points on 4-for-8 shooting from the field, including a season-high 3-for-5 from behind the three-point line. He was given the night off in New York in the second end of a back-to-back, as the team takes it... Read More