Quinn Hughes Returns to Practice Sunday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (lower body) was back at practice on Sunday. The Canucks captain has been out for four games due to a lower-body injury, but he seems to be closing in on a return to the lineup. His next opportunity to rejoin the action will be on Monday night against the Nashville […]

Roman Josi Moved to Injured Reserve

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Sunday. He's been out for five games already due to an upper-body injury and looks set to miss more time. By moving Josi to Injured Reserve, the team can bring in a healthy body from the minors to fill in for forward […]

Cole Smith to Miss 3-6 Weeks

Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith (upper body) will be sidelined for 3-6 weeks, the team announced on Sunday. Smith was injured in Saturday's clash against the Calgary Flames. Playing in a bottom-six role, Smith has averaged 13:26 of ice time, scoring three goals in 13 contests. He's the team leader in hits with 35. […]

Ryan Reaves Placed on Injured Reserve

San Jose Sharks right wing Ryan Reaves (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the team recalled Ethan Cardwell from the minors. Reaves sustained a lower-body injury earlier this week and will miss a second straight game on Sunday night against the Detroit Red Wings. In 10 appearances this […]

Max Shabanov Not Close to Returning

New York Islanders right wing Max Shabanov (upper body) isn't close to returning to action, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. Sunday's matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets marks Shabanov's sixth consecutive absence. Before suffering an upper-body injury, Shabanov skated in six games, recording one goal and two assists with eight shots. In Shabanov's absence, Kyle […]

Tyson Foerster Won't Play Sunday

Philadelphia Flyers winger Tyson Foerster (lower body) won't play on Sunday night against the Calgary Flames. The 23-year-old potted a power-play goal in Saturday's 5-2 defeat to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he apparently sustained a lower-body injury during that game. The team announced that Foerster will be re-evaluated at a later date. Foerster has […]

Sean Couturier Returns to Flyers Lineup Sunday

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (upper body) will get back to work on Sunday against the Calgary Flames. After being hit by a puck in Thursday's matchup against the Nashville Predators, Couturier sat out Saturday night's action versus the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Flyers captain has been in top form this season, registering two goals […]

Connor McDavid Records Three Assists in Saturday's Win

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid collected assists on all three goals on Saturday night as the team took down the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime. The Oilers captain was at risk of finishing with no points in back-to-back games for only the second time this calendar year. He made sure it didn't happen with a […]

Vladimir Tarasenko Ends Dry Spell With Three-Point Effort

Minnesota Wild winger Vladimir Tarasenko bagged one goal and two assists in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. The Russian forward ended a six-game point drought with a power-play goal in the first period and recorded one even-strength assist in each of the next two periods. This marked Tarasenko's first three-point outing since April […]

Nick Suzuki Collects Two More Apples

Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki dished out two assists in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win against the Ottawa Senators. His helpers came in the first period, when Cole Caufield netted his 10th goal of the season during even-strength play and Juraj Slafkovsky put the puck into the Senators net on the power-play. Caufield and Suzuki became the […]

Timothy Liljegren Sustains Upper-Body Injury

San Jose Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren (upper body) was hurt in Saturday's matchup against the Colorado Avalanche, leaving him doubtful for Sunday's meeting with the Detroit Red Wings. The Swedish rearguard left the game with an upper-body injury after he was hit with a puck while on the bench. Health issues have limited Liljegren to […]

Nick Cousins Injured on Saturday

Ottawa Senators left wing Nick Cousins (undisclosed) left Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss against the Montreal Canadiens in the third period, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports. Prior to his exit, Cousins was involved in a fight with Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble. The veteran has contributed two goals and one assist in 13 outings this season, averaging […]

Christopher Tanev Leaves on Stretcher Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Christopher Tanev (upper body) was stretchered off the ice in Saturday's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. He was involved in a collision with Flyers forward Matvei Michkov in the third period, which left Tanev lying face down on the ice. Michkov was called for an interference penalty on the play. On […]

Jakob Poeltl to Remain Sidelined Sunday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) will sit out a third consecutive game on Sunday versus the Memphis Grizzlies. The Austrian giant is managing a back injury that already caused him trouble during the preseason. Collin Murray-Boyles has taken on an increased role recently, starting in back-to-back games. However, his contribution has been limited, as […]

Walker Kessler Out on Sunday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (shoulder) has been listed as out for Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Jazz begin a back-to-back on Sunday, and it looks like the team wants to give Kessler some time off to manage a shoulder injury, which has bothered him since preseason. Kessler's absence will provide an opportunity […]

Mitchell Robinson Listed as Questionable for Sunday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is considered questionable for Sunday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. Robinson made his season debut on Friday night against Chicago, logging 20 minutes as a starter, but he may come out of the lineup again on Sunday. On Friday, Robinson finished his first appearance of the season with […]

Dillon Brooks to Miss Fourth Straight Game Sunday

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (groin) will remain out for Sunday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, missing a fourth consecutive contest. Since Brooks' exit from the lineup, Royce O'Neale has delivered a series of strong performances in a starting role and should remain on fantasy radars for Sunday night. Ryan Dunn's playing time has […]

Jalen Green Unavailable Against Spurs

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring) has been ruled out for a meeting with the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Green reportedly took part in some five-on-five work ahead of Saturday's practice, but he still won't be available for his season debut on Sunday. This means that Grayson Allen will continue to have extra […]

Norman Powell Questionable to Suit Up Against Lakers

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) is in danger of missing a third consecutive game, as the team has listed him as questionable for Sunday's tilt against the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Clipper strained his right groin earlier this week and is unlikely to play against the Lakers, having missed Saturday's practice. If Powell […]

Jeremy Sochan Remains Absent Sunday

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Jeremy Sochan (wrist) will not make his season debut in Sunday's clash against the Phoenix Suns. Sochan is continuing to rehab a left wrist sprain. The Spurs frontcourt will also remain without Luke Kornet (ankle) and Kelly Olynyk (heel) on Sunday, meaning Victor Wembanyama must be ready for another busy night […]

De'Aaron Fox Still Out Sunday

San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) will miss another game on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. The star guard still hasn't been cleared from a hamstring strain. With Fox sidelined, Julian Champagnie has taken on a starting role at the beginning of the season, but his production has been limited. Across 29.4 minutes […]

Daniel Gafford Makes Season Debut With Minutes Restriction

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) will return to the lineup with a minutes restriction on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd told reporters during his pre-game press conference that Gafford will be limited to 15-18 minutes during his season debut. The big […]

D'Angelo Russell Cleared to Play Saturday

Dallas Mavericks guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) has shaken off a questionable tag and will play in Saturday's special matchup against the Detroit Pistons in Mexico City. Russell hurt his left knee on Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers, but he will remain in the lineup for Saturday's action. In Dallas, Russell has filled a bench […]

Deandre Ayton Listed as Probable for Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (back) is considered probable for Sunday's meeting with the Miami Heat. In Friday's NBA Cup matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, Ayton battled back spasms and was limited to 17 minutes of action. It looks like he still hasn't fully overcome the issue, but the probable tag suggests that Ayton […]

Paul George Unavailable Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (knee) will have his season debut pushed back further, as the team has ruled him out for Sunday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. George has been practicing but hasn't been quite ready to return to action after undergoing offseason knee surgery. Philadelphia also won't have Joel Embiid (knee) in the […]

Joel Embiid to Sit Out Sunday's Action

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's clash against the Brooklyn Nets. The former MVP has seen limited action this season, and he will take the night off to rest ahead of an upcoming back-to-back set. It's safe to assume that we'll see Embiid only once during the next three […]

Sam Merrill May Skip Another Contest Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hip) remains questionable on the injury report ahead of Sunday's encounter with the Atlanta Hawks. Merrill is battling to overcome a hip contusion, which has already sidelined him for two games. Due to Cleveland's injury situation, Merrill has had a significant role on the team this season, averaging 17.3 points […]

Jarrett Allen Questionable for Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (finger) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. On Friday, it was revealed that Allen was dealing with a non-displaced fracture of his left ring finger, and the injury may keep him sidelined for a second consecutive game. Dean Wade started in place of Allen on […]

Darius Garland to Remain Out Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (toe) will miss Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. On Friday, Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said that Garland was close to making his season debut, but he will miss at least one more game due to offseason toe surgery. Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) may also miss another game on […]

Donovan Mitchell Could Miss Another Game Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) has been listed as questionable on the injury report for Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Mitchell picked up a hamstring problem earlier this week and sat out Friday's action against the Toronto Raptors. The Cavaliers are already facing a bit of an injury crisis early in the season, […]