Andre Drummond In Midseason Form On Friday

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond went for 21 points and 15 rebounds across 35 minutes in Friday's 129-110 preseason win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was a solid 9-of-14 from the floor and he added two steals with an assist and just one turnover while posting a sparkling plus-17 rating, best among the team's starting... Read More

Blake Griffin Fills Up Stat Sheet In Friday's Win

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin went for 29 points on 11 of 17 shooting, including three of four from behind the three-point line, in Friday's 129-110 preseason win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He also added five assists, three rebounds and just three turnovers across 26 minutes. After hitting just 10-of-24 (41.7 percent) from the field... Read More

Joe Harris Posts 16 Points In Friday's Victory

Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Harris went for 16 points on six of 13 shooting, including two of seven from the perimeter, while adding three assists, three rebounds and just one turnover across 30 minutes in Friday's preseason victory against the New York Knicks. He also finished with a game-best 12 minutes. Harris could be a... Read More

Spencer Dinwiddie Posts 19 Points In Preseason Win

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie came off the bench in Friday's 113-107 preseason win against the New York Knicks to finish with a team-best 19 points on six of 11 shooting, including two of five from behind the three-point line. He also added five rebounds, three assist and just one turnover in his 32 minutes.... Read More

Caris LeVert Dumps In Four Triples In Preseason Win

Brooklyn Nets guard Caris Levert hit five of 13 from the field, including four of six from behind the three-point line, in Friday's preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets. He ended up with 14 points, four assists and three rebounds with three turnovers in 32 minutes. LeVert was one of eight players to go for... Read More

Frank Ntilikina Solid Off The Bench Friday

New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina hit three of six from the field in Friday's 113-107 preseason loss against the Brooklyn Nets, posting nine points with five assists, four rebounds, one steal and no turnovers. The point guard situation for the Knicks is rather muddled, with Ntilikina, Ron Baker, Trey Burke and Emmanuel Mudiay each... Read More

Kevin Knox Can't Get Shots To Fall Again Friday

New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox struggled with his shot again in Friday's preseason finale against the Brooklyn Nets. The rookie hit just 1-of-6 from the field, including 0-of-2 from behind the 3-point line, while finishing with three points, two rebounds and two turnovers. He also picked up five personal fouls, so it wasn't a... Read More

Noah Vonleh Efficient In Friday's Preseason Loss

New York Knicks forward Noah Vonleh hit five of seven shots from the field while connecting successfully on his only three-pointer in Friday's 113-107 preseason loss against the Brooklyn Nets. He also added five rebounds, three assists, a steal and a blocked shot in his 19 minutes off the pine. Vonleh barely registers in terms... Read More

X-Rays Negative For Tim Hardaway Jr. On Friday

New York Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (wrist) left Friday's preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a sprained left wrist and he was unable to return. He had X-rays after the game which ended up being negative. Trey Burke was the biggest beneficiary of more run in the second half, with Emmanuel Mudiay... Read More

Marc-Andre Fleury Struggles In Nation's Capital

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury allowed four goals on just 28 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss against the Washington Capitals. To be fair, two of the goals came on the power play, but he wasn't particularly sharp in the Stanley Cup Finals rematch. He is now just 1-3-0 with a 3.95 goals-against average and... Read More

John Carlson Posts Another Multi-Point Outing

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson posted two power-play assists with a plus-one rating in Wednesday's 5-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights. The productive rearguard has been on fire, posting three consecutive multi-point efforts to open the season, tallying two goals and four assists with a plus-5 rating. Four of his points have come on... Read More

Nicklas Backstrom Posts Multi-Point Night

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom posted a goal with an assist and a plus-one rating with a blocked shot in 20:50 of ice time in Wednesday's 5-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights. It was the Swede's first goal of the season, but he has notched at least one point in all three goals, totaling... Read More

Braden Holtby Nails Down Another Win

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby allowed two goals on 31 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 home win against the Vegas Golden Knights in a rematch of last season's Stanley Cup Finals. It was a nice bounce-back game after he was tuned up for seven goals last time out in a fire wagon game in Pittsburgh on... Read More

Alex Ovechkin Passes Bobby Hull In Victory

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin picked up two goals with a plus-two rating and a game-high seven shots on net in Wednesday's 5-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights. With the two goals he passed Hall of Famer Bobby Hull (610 goals) and moved into sole possession of 17th on the NHL's all-time goals... Read More

Superlatives For Evgeny Kuznetsov In Cup Rematch

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov notched a power-play goal for his third marker of the season while adding three assists and a plus-two rating in Wednesday's 5-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights in a Stanley Cup Finals rematch. Head coach Todd Reirden was effusive in his post-game interview. "He has gotten off to an... Read More

Craig Anderson Roughed Up In Home Loss

Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson yielded six goals on 44 shots in Wednesday's 7-4 loss against the Philadelphia Flyers. Anderson faced a lot of rubber, as the rearguards in front of him were less than stellar. And to be fair, two of the goals he allowed came on the man advantage, also a product of... Read More

Maxime Lajoie Posts Three-Point Evening

Ottawa Senators defenseman Maxime Lajoie picked up two power-play goals with an assist, a minus-one rating and four shots on goal in 23:19 of ice time in Wednesday's 7-4 loss against the Philadelphia Flyers. Senators faithful aren't going to be forgetting about Erik Karlsson anytime soon, but if Lajoie keeps posting these kind of nights... Read More

Brady Tkachuk Earns First Two NHL Markers

Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk picked up a pair of goals with an assist, a plus-one rating and six shots on goal in Wednesday's 7-4 setback against the Philadelphia Flyers. His first goal was rather greasy, as he helped the Senators break the ice first on the power play in the opening period. He... Read More

Dale Weise Makes Most Of His Opportunity

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Dale Weise drew into the lineup Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators, posting two assists with a plus-two rating, a shot on net, a blocked shot, a minor penalty and three hits in 11:21 of ice time. Weise supplanted Jordan Weal, who was a healthy scratch for this contest. After the... Read More

Calvin Pickard Stops 31 Shots In Victory

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Calvin Pickard made the start between the pipes Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators and he allowed four goals on 35 shots in the 7-4 victory. It was a pretty impressive showing considering the fact his team hung him out to dry with a litter of penalties, leading to three power-play goals. He... Read More

Robert Hagg Solid Across The Board Wednesday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Robert Hagg was a key contributor in Wednesday's 7-4 win against the Ottawa Senators. He notched his second goal of the season while posting a plus-1 rating. He also registered two shots on net, a blocked shot, five hits and a pair of minor penalties. Hagg has surprised with two goals and... Read More

Radko Gudas Draws Back In, Has A Night

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Radko Gudas was back in the lineup Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators and he collected three assists with a plus-two rating with three shots on net, two blocked shots and a hit. Normally the tough guy is known for his physical play, but he showed off some tremendous tape-to-tape passing in this... Read More

Scott Laughton Lights The Lamp Twice In Win

Philadelphia Flyers center Scott Laughton stepped up with two goals and a plus-two rating with five shots on net in Wednesday's 7-4 road win against the Ottawa Senators. He also spent two minutes in the sin bin, helping those in fantasy pools rewarding bad behavior. Laughton stepped up and filled the void left by the... Read More

Jakub Voracek Has Career-High Five Points

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Jakub Voracek broke out for two goals and a career-high five points in Wednesday's 7-4 road victory against the Ottawa Senators while posting a plus-three rating and six shots on net. He also dished out two hits in the win. He entered the game without a goal over his first three... Read More

Nolan Patrick Shaken Up In Road Victory

Philadelphia Flyers center Nolan Patrick (upper body) left Wednesday's 7-4 road victory against the Ottawa Senators due to an upper-body injury, as he appeared to be clipped by a high stick in the first period and he looked rather woozy on the bench. He ended up going scoreless in just five shifts over 3:30 of... Read More

Redskins' Offensive Line Dealing With Several Injuries

Washington Redskins offensive guards Shawn Lauvao (calf) and Brandon Scherff (knee) were estimated to be limited participants in Wednesday's walk-through practice, while offensive tackle Trent Williams (knee) was also listed as limited due to his knee ailment. The offensive line is a MASH unit right now, and that's not good for the fantasy outlooks of... Read More

Josh Doctson Trending In The Right Direction

Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (heel) was seen walking without a boot or any other assistance on Wednesday, and head coach Jay Gruden said the ailment should not prohibit the receiver from playing in the Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers. Doctson was kicked in the heel while participating in a practice Oct.... Read More

Jamison Crowder Uncertain for Week 6

Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle) continues to heal after banging up his ankle in the Week 5 game against the New Orleans Saints. In the locker room on Wednesday, there was a medical scooter next to his locker and that is typically used to avoid walking on one foot. That's not a tremendous... Read More

Chris Thompson Listed As Limited Participant

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (ribs) was estimated to be a limited participant in practice Wednesday by head coach Jay Gruden. The team had just a walk-through, so we'll get a better idea of Thompson's status Thursday into Friday. Thompson suffered an injury to his ribs in the Week 5 game on Monday in... Read More

Adrian Peterson Dealing With Shoulder Sprain

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (shoulder) is recovering from a sprained shoulder, a person with knowledge of the injury said Wednesday. While head coach Jay Gruden said the veteran is day to day, it remains uncertain if Peterson will need to miss any playing time. The team had a walk-through practice on Wednesday, but... Read More