Will Cuylle Grabs First Career Hat Trick in Blowout Win

New York Rangers winger Will Cuylle produced his first career hat trick as the team ran riot against the Washington Capitals on Sunday, winning 8-1. With the score tied at one, the Rangers' offense suddenly erupted for five second-period goals, with Cuylle scoring two of them. He wrapped up his hat trick late in the […]

Jacob Markstrom Records First Shutout of the Season

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom impressed in a tough matchup on Sunday, recording his first shutout of the season in a 3-0 road win against the Montreal Canadiens. Martin St. Louis' team has averaged 3.45 goals per game since the Olympic break, but Markstrom only needed to make 18 saves to neutralize the threat. […]

Brady Tkachuk Scores Twice Against Hurricanes

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk potted two goals in Sunday's 6-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. He took care of Ottawa's third and fifth goals, reaching 22 markers for the season. In 57 games, Tkachuk has also contributed 32 assists, while averaging close to three hits per. The Senators captain is close to having his […]

Sidney Crosby Registers Three Points in Sunday's Win

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby recorded his fourth three-point game of the season in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers. He scored Pittsburgh's second goal and delivered two assists, including one on the power play. 21 years into his NHL career, Crosby remains a point-per-game player. He has contributed 29 goals and 43 assists […]

Robert Thomas Pots First Career Hat Trick

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas led his team to a crucial 3-2 road victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night, scoring all three goals. He posted his first career hat trick, with goals in each period. Jimmy Snuggerud had assists on all three tallies. Thomas appears desperate to make the postseason, having recorded […]

Valeri Nichushkin Labeled Day-to-Day

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (upper body) is day-to-day, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports. He missed Sunday's loss to St. Louis due to an upper-body injury. However, it looks like Nichushkin could be available to re-enter the lineup for Tuesday's rematch between the teams. Nazem Kadri joined the top six on Sunday and […]

Kirill Kaprizov Bags Sixth Career Hat Trick Sunday

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov took down the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 on Sunday with his sixth career hat trick. The Russian star netted two even-strength goals during the second period and broke the Red Wings' hearts with a late power-play marker in the third. Only Marian Gaborik (9) has scored more hat tricks […]

Stuart Skinner Nursing Upper-Body Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner (upper body) didn't dress for Sunday's contest against the Florida Panthers, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports. He was hit in the eye by a puck during Saturday's matchup with Florida. Arturs Silovs started for a second consecutive day, with Taylor Gauthier brought up from the minors to serve as the […]

Charlie Lindgren Gets the Nod Sunday

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren will start in Sunday's matchup with the New York Rangers, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports. He gets an opportunity to make his 20th start of the season, with the Capitals on a back-to-back for the first time since mid-March. In his most recent outing, Lindgren picked up […]

Pavel Buchnevich Ready to Play Sunday Night

St. Louis Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich (undisclosed) will rejoin the lineup on Sunday against the Colorado Avalanche. He is expected to be part of the fourth line after Buchnevich missed Friday's win over Anaheim for maintenance. Buchnevich usually plays on a scoring line and could move up in the lineup during the game. He is […]

Jordan Staal, Jordan Martinook Unavailable Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes forwards Jordan Staal (undisclosed) and Jordan Martinook (undisclosed) won't play on Sunday against the Ottawa Senators, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. Both players have been productive lately, but they have been ruled out for Sunday's action due to unspecified health issues. Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Nicolas Deslauriers will enter the lineup. […]

Frederik Andersen Takes on Senators Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen will be between the sticks on Sunday against the Ottawa Senators, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. The Danish veteran is making his 33rd start of the campaign. Andersen recently put together a five-game winning streak, but despite the hot streak, his record remains mediocre at 14-13-5. He […]

Linus Ullmark Faces Hurricanes Sunday

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark will make his 46th start of the season on Sunday against the Carolina Hurricanes. He's had a couple of rough outings recently, including in Saturday's matchup with Minnesota. The former Vezina Trophy winner coughed up four goals against the Wild on 23 shots, suffering a 4-1 loss. Saturday's loss dropped […]

Ryan Rollins Available Against Grizzlies

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (hip) will suit up on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Rollins has played in only one of the last four games, but he is available on Sunday after shaking off a questionable tag. With several big guns out of the lineup, Rollins has taken on a larger role late in […]

Matas Buzelis Out Sunday, Leonard Miller Joins Starting Lineup

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (illness) won't play on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. The 21-year-old has been ruled out due to illness. With Josh Giddey (hamstring) also sidelined, the Bulls will have two new starters on Sunday. Collin Sexton will join Tre Jones in the backcourt, while Leonard Miller will be Buzelis' replacement. Miller […]

Nikola Vucevic Back in Action Sunday

Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic (finger) will end a month-long absence on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. The veteran big man has recovered from a fractured finger and is listed as available after initially having a questionable tag on the injury report. Vucevic has been Neemias Queta's backup in Boston, but he has still delivered […]

Josh Giddey Won't Play Against Suns

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (hamstring) will miss Sunday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. He has managed a hamstring injury for several weeks and will be absent for the second time in three games. Meanwhile, Collin Sexton (finger) has been cleared to play and will be one of the players benefiting from Giddey's absence. Tre […]

Trey Murphy III Out Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (ankle) will sit out Sunday's contest against the Orlando Magic. He has been ruled out due to an ankle sprain after initially being listed as questionable. With Dejounte Murray (hand) also unavailable, Yves Missi, Jeremiah Fears, and Micah Peavy could all enjoy bigger roles in this game. Missi […]

Dejounte Murray Misses Second Straight Game

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (hand) will miss Sunday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. He's nursing a left-hand contusion and won't be part of the action for a second consecutive game. Jeremiah Fears had an expanded role without Murray on Friday against Sacramento and looks set for an increased workload again. In Friday's game, […]

Anthony Edwards Won't Play Sunday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He's bothered by a right knee issue and will sit out for the eighth time in 10 games. Mike Conley will likely remain in the starting lineup as Edwards' replacement. However, the veteran has been limited to 5.5 […]

Clayton Keller Collects Four Points Against Canucks

Utah Mammoth winger Clayton Keller played the leading role in Saturday's 7-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, scoring a hat trick and adding an assist. Keller helped Lawson Crouse score early in the third period and recorded Utah's sixth hat trick this season with an empty-netter late in the game. The Olympic champion has been […]

Jack Eichel Records Three Assists in Saturday's Win

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel had three assists in Saturday's 5-1 road win over the Edmonton Oilers. He set up Brett Howden and Jeremy Lauzon in the second period and Mark Stone in the third. This big performance secured Eichel his second consecutive 80-point season. He has tallied 25 goals and 57 assists in […]

Gabe Perreault Nets First Career Hat Trick

New York Rangers right wing Gabe Perreault scored his first career hat trick in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. He scored three straight goals after Jaroslav Chmelar had put the Rangers 1-0 up. Perreault became only the fourth Rangers rookie in the past 30 years to record a hat trick. The 20-year-old […]

Nicolas Hague Exits Early Against Sharks

Nashville Predators defenseman Nicolas Hague (undisclosed) made an early exit against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. Hague had logged only 2:34 of ice time when the team ruled him out for the rest of the game due to an undisclosed injury. During his first year in Nashville, Hague has seen his playing time […]

MacKenzie Weegar Listed as Day-to-Day

Utah Mammoth defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (upper body) is day-to-day, the team announced before Saturday's win over Vancouver. Weegar has made 13 appearances since joining the Mammoth from Calgary a month ago, logging four points (one goal, three assists), 21 SOG, 21 blocks, and 26 hits. Three of his points have come in his last four […]

Jack McBain Considered Week-to-Week

Utah Mammoth forward Jack McBain (lower body) is week-to-week. He suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's win over Seattle and could be out for the remainder of the regular season. McBain missed his first game of the season when Utah beat Vancouver 7-4 on Saturday night. In 75 appearances, he has registered 25 points (nine […]

Justin Faulk Questionable Sunday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Justin Faulk (lower body) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Wild. The veteran blue-liner missed Saturday's loss to the New York Rangers due to a lower-body injury. He has a chance to return against Minnesota after Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan labeled him and forward Mason Appleton (upper […]

Anthony Edwards Questionable for Sunday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) is considered questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets. Edwards returned from a knee injury this week, appearing in two of three games, but he may now spend some more time on the sidelines. Since his return, Edwards has been dealing with some rust, averaging only 12.5 points […]

Kelly Oubre Jr., Andre Drummond Join Starting Lineup Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. and center Andre Drummond have been named as starters for Saturday's matchup with the Detroit Pistons. While Drummond's move to the first unit was expected after Philadelphia ruled Joel Embiid (oblique, illness) out for the game, Oubre Jr.'s re-emergence as a starter is a bit surprising. He has come […]

Marcus Sasser Upgraded to Available

Detroit Pistons point guard Marcus Sasser (hip) will be active against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. The young guard has been upgraded from probable to available. Sasser will serve as the backup to Daniss Jenkins at the point guard position and is therefore not expected to make a major impact against Philadelphia. On Thursday […]