Aaron Ekblad Unlikely To Play On Monday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) is not expected to play in Monday's matchup against Colorado. Ekblad is dealing with a "general body" injury and took the ice after Monday's morning skate. He's set to miss his first game of the season. Fellow blue-liner Niko Mikkola (upper body) participated in the morning skate but is […]

Tari Eason Out On Sunday

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) will remain on the shelf on Sunday versus the Lakers. This will mark his ninth consecutive absence due to lower leg injury management. Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate have taken on more shifts in the rotation during Eason's absence. However, Amen Thompson has also been out of the […]

Gabe Vincent Remains Sidelined Versus Rockets

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) will not play on Sunday against Houston. He has been downgraded from doubtful to out. This will be his fourth consecutive game missed due to an oblique injury. With Vincent out of commission, Shake Milton has more playing opportunities. However, the veteran guard has only had a small […]

Anthony Davis Cleared For Action Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) will be active against Houston on Sunday. Davis missed one game this week due to an ankle issue but has been upgraded from probable to available ahead of Sunday's action. The star big man came close to a 20-20 game in his last appearance against Atlanta, posting his […]

LeBron James Good To Go Against Houston

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) will play against Houston on Sunday. The Lakers have once again upgraded James from probable to available ahead of the game. Following a quiet spell, James has produced three 30-point efforts in his past four appearances, passing Michael Jordan for the most such outings in NBA history. He […]

Jonathan Kuminga To Miss Time With "Significant" Ankle Sprain

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) faces a multi-game absence. He was hurt in Saturday's contest against Memphis, leaving the arena on crutches. "It's a sprained ankle," Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said after the game. "We'll have more tomorrow. It is not going to be a day-to-day thing. It was a significant sprain. […]

Stephen Curry Available Sunday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) will return to the lineup on Sunday against Sacramento. The team hasn't listed Curry on the injury report ahead of the game after he sat out Saturday's contest against Memphis for knee injury management purposes. Curry's return will relegate Buddy Hield to the bench. Hield has struggled […]

Kris Letang Returns To Penguins Lineup

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (lower body) will return to action on Sunday against Carolina. He has shaken off a lower-body injury that kept Letang sidelined for three games. The star defenseman will operate with Marcus Pettersson on the first defensive pairing and rejoin the top power-play unit. Letang hasn't been a factor with the […]

William Carrier Misses Sunday's Game With A Lower-Body Injury

Carolina Hurricanes left wing William Carrier (lower body) will not play against Pittsburgh on Sunday. He has been ruled out for the contest due to a lower-body injury. With Carrier out of the lineup, the Hurricanes lose a massive physical presence who also occasionally chips in offensively. Carrier has posted nine points (four goals, five […]

Aaron Ekblad Sits Out Sunday's Practice

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) missed Sunday's practice session. He sat out Sunday's practice after missing the end of regulation and overtime on Friday against Pittsburgh. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice told reporters that Ekblad is dealing with "general body malaise." He will be a "morning-skate decision" for Monday's contest against Colorado. Ekblad has […]

Travis Hamonic To Miss Up To Four Weeks

Ottawa Senators defenseman Travis Hamonic (lower body) will be sidelined for 2-4 weeks. He will begin his absence on Tuesday against Detroit. Hamonic recently had a lengthy spell on the first defensive pairing, but Artem Zub's return has bumped him back to the bottom pairing. The 34-year-old offers very little offensively and has posted only […]

Linus Ullmark Out Week-To-Week

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (back) has been labeled as week-to-week. He hasn't played since Dec. 22 and didn't participate in Sunday's practice. Ullmark put together a seven-game winning streak in December, bringing his record to 12-7-2. He has managed three shutouts with his new club and holds a 2.38 goals-against average with a .915 […]

Frank Vatrano Signs Three-Year Extension With Ducks

Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano has inked a three-year, $18 million extension. Vatrano, who will turn 31 in March, is coming off a three-year, $10.95 million deal. The new contract will lock him up through the 2027-28 campaign. The American forward has been a late bloomer, posting his career-best year in 2023-24 with 60 points […]

Thatcher Demko Joining Team For Five-Game Road Trip

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (back) is expected to travel with the team for its five-game road trip. Demko left Thursday's game against Seattle due to back spasms and was not in the lineup when Vancouver faced Nashville on Friday night. However, it seems Demko will not be out long-term. The American netminder has put […]

Pyotr Kochetkov Starts Against Wild On Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will work in the crease against Minnesota on Saturday. The Hurricanes go with their strongest option in net for the first leg of a back-to-back, with Dustin Tokarski likely getting the nod for Sunday's matchup against Pittsburgh. Kochetkov has been inconsistent since the start of last month, but he still […]

Joseph Woll In Maple Leafs Net On Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll will start the first leg of a back-to-back against Boston on Saturday. Woll will try to extend his winning streak to four games. He has allowed only four goals during his recent hot streak, improving his goals-against average to 2.40 and his record to 12-6-0. Through 18 appearances, Woll […]

Scott Wedgewood Unavailable On Saturday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (lower body) will be out on Saturday against Montreal and faces a multi-game absence. The veteran netminder suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's matchup against Buffalo. "He's still getting evaluated, so I'm guessing it's going to be week to week," Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said on Friday. Wedgewood, who […]

Jack Drury Back For Hurricanes Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes center Jack Drury (hand) will return to the lineup on Saturday against Minnesota. Drury hasn't played since breaking his thumb against San Jose on Dec. 10. The 24-year-old has made 28 appearances this season, recording three goals and nine assists. Drury lacks fantasy appeal but is a valuable asset for the Hurricanes. Playing […]

Auston Matthews Returns To Action On Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) will return to the lineup on Saturday against Boston. The Maple Leafs finally get their leading man back after Matthews sat out six games due to a recurrence of an upper-body injury. Matthews is just short of averaging a point per game for the season, sitting on […]

Jordan Binnington Shuts Out Senators

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington performed admirably against Ottawa on Friday, neutralizing a talented offense in a 4-0 victory with 20 saves. The Blues No. 1 picked up his third shutout of the season, with two coming in his past four starts. Following a five-game losing streak, Binnington has found his feet again, going […]

Brandon Saad Ends Goal Drought With A Hat Trick

St. Louis Blues left wing Brandon Saad had his best game of the season in Friday's matchup against Ottawa, scoring his third career hat trick in a 4-0 win. Saad tallied three consecutive goals after Brayden Schenn opened the scoring. He entered the game with a 19-game goal drought. It has been a strange campaign […]

Mike Matheson Records Two Assists Friday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson finished Friday's 4-2 defeat to Chicago with two assists. He logged an even-strength helper on a Cole Caufield strike in the first period and picked up a power-play assist on Emil Heineman's goal in the third. Matheson was also eager for a goal himself, registering a whopping eight efforts on […]

Nick Foligno Pots Two Goals In Friday's Win

Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno produced two goals to lead the team to a 4-2 victory over Montreal on Friday. The veteran was highly efficient in front of the net, scoring twice with three shots, and he also registered a pair of hits across 18:22 of ice time. Foligno hadn't scored more than once in […]

Juuse Saros Logs Fourth Shutout Of The Season

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros backstopped his team to a 3-0 victory against Vancouver on Friday, posting his fourth shutout of the campaign with 27 saves. Two of the shutouts have come in Saros' most recent six starts. Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck (5) is the only goalie with more shutouts this season. Saros has performed well […]

Leon Draisaitl Nets Game-Winner On Friday

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl scored the game-winning goal as the team defeated Anaheim 3-2 on Friday. Edmonton blew a two-goal lead in the contest but skated away with a victory thanks to Draisaitl's effort at the 18:25 mark in the third period. The German superstar scored in a third consecutive contest, extending his point […]

Sam Merrill Ruled Out For Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against Dallas. He hurt his right ankle against the Lakers on Tuesday, and Merrill was unlikely to be available for Friday's contest when the team listed him as doubtful on the initial injury report. His absence shouldn't be a big loss for […]

Tari Eason Remains Out On Friday

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against Boston. His absence will extend to an eighth consecutive game. Eason was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report, suggesting it might take a bit more time until he's ready to play. With Eason out, Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean […]

AJ Green On Track To Return Saturday

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (back) appears to be on track to return to the lineup on Saturday against Portland, with the team listing him as probable for the contest. A back problem took Green out of the lineup for the second time this season when Milwaukee played Brooklyn on Thursday. Green has averaged 7.7 […]

Khris Middleton Likely To Remain In Lineup On Saturday

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is considered probable for Saturday's matchup against Portland. The Bucks continue to list him on the injury report, but Middleton has been a regular in the lineup for nearly a month now, and nothing suggests that he will sit out on Saturday. Middleton has been a starter for […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Listed As Probable For Saturday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable for Saturday's contest against Portland. After recovering from an illness, Antetokounmpo is back on the injury report with a knee problem, but he is expected to make his third consecutive appearance. However, if Antetokounmpo suffers a setback and has to sit out Saturday's action, Bobby Portis would […]