Ilya Sorokin Out With An Illness

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (illness) will not take part in Saturday's game against Utah. Sorokin was outstanding on Thursday with a 30-save shutout against Vegas, but he has to skip Saturday's game due to illness. With Semyon Varlamov (lower body) already out, the Islanders are going with Marcus Hogberg between the pipes, with […]

Patrik Laine A Game-Time Call On Saturday

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine (illness) is a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt against Dallas. He has missed four games due to illness. Michael Pezzetta has played during Laine's absence, but he has seen minimal action and logged just 3:05 of ice time in Friday's 3-2 overtime victory against Washington. Laine, whose season debut was […]

Steven Stamkos Ready To Go Saturday

Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos (undisclosed) is likely to play against Washington on Saturday. The veteran star left Tuesday's matchup against Winnipeg early due to an undisclosed ailment, but Stamkos participated in Saturday's morning skate. After the session, he told Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean that he's "back to normal and good to go." Stamkos' […]

Alexandre Sarr Ready To Face Bulls

Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (illness) will be active against Chicago on Friday. He has shaken off an illness to return from a one-game absence. Sarr's return will likely send Jonas Valanciunas back to the bench, but he might still play an important role in the contest, as the Wizards will need a big body […]

Paul George Will Play Against Pelicans

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (groin) will play against New Orleans on Friday. He has been upgraded from probable to available ahead of tip-off. The former Clippers star, who returns from a one-game absence, will start the contest with Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr., Caleb Martin, and Guerschon Yabusele. George, Maxey, and Oubre Jr. should […]

Trayce Jackson-Davis Good To Go Versus Pacers

Golden State Warriors center Trayce Jackson-Davis (eye) will suit up on Friday against Indiana. He was initially listed as questionable for the game due to a left eye contusion, but the team has upgraded Jackson-Davis to available. The sophomore has played well recently and is coming off a double-double performance. Jackson-Davis had 14 points and […]

Moses Moody Returns To Warriors Lineup Friday

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (knee) will be back in action on Friday against Indiana. He sat out the first leg of a back-to-back on Thursday versus Detroit due to a knee issue. Golden State has quite a few bodies missing on Friday, including Stephen Curry (knee) and Andrew Wiggins (personal), so we might […]

Tyrese Haliburton Upgraded To Available

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) will be in the lineup on Friday against Golden State. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. Haliburton will look to bag a second consecutive double-double on Friday against a depleted Warriors team. Indiana is considered an 11-point favorite for the contest, meaning there is a high […]

Dejounte Murray Active On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow, shin) will play on Friday against Philadelphia. Murray was initially regarded as questionable for the game due to shin and elbow ailments. With Zion Williamson (suspension) and Trey Murphy III (ankle) out of action, Murray is expected to carry the Pelicans offense with CJ McCollum. The versatile guard […]

Evander Kane Recovering From Knee Surgery

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (abdomen) had knee surgery on Thursday, which requires 4-8 weeks of recovery. The power forward has yet to suit up for the 2024-25 season after undergoing abdominal surgery on Sept. 20 to repair both abductors, two hernias, and two abdominal tears. He was expected to miss 5-6 months because […]

Dylan Samberg Returns To Jets Lineup Friday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg (foot) will rejoin the lineup for Friday's tilt against Los Angeles. Samberg broke his foot on Nov. 23 against Nashville and has missed 21 games. He will return to a second-pairing role, bumping Ville Heinola out of the lineup. Samberg has limited fantasy value. In 21 appearances, he has produced […]

Alex Lyon Unavailable Friday

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon (upper body) will not be in the lineup on Friday against Chicago. He sustained an upper-body injury in Tuesday's matchup against Ottawa. Cam Talbot replaced Lyon in the second period on Tuesday and will log his 20th start of the campaign against the Blackhawks. The 2024-25 season has been […]

Thatcher Demko Expected To Return To Action Friday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (back) is expected to be the starter for Friday's matchup against Carolina. A back problem has limited Demko to only one appearance since the turn of the year, but he returned to the lineup on Wednesday against Washington to back up Kevin Lankinen. Vancouver begins a back-to-back on Friday, so […]

Fabian Zetterlund Active On Friday

San Jose Sharks winger Fabian Zetterlund (lower body) will be in the lineup on Friday versus Utah. A lower-body injury initially left him doubtful for Friday's action, but Zetterlund has recovered well enough to play. The Swedish forward is the fourth-highest scorer on the Sharks squad, sporting 27 points (11 goals, 16 assists) through 43 […]

Dylan Guenther Ruled Out Indefinitely

Utah Hockey Club right wing Dylan Guenther (lower body) has been ruled out indefinitely. The team announced the news ahead of Friday's clash against San Jose. This is a bad blow for the NHL's newest franchise, as Guenther is among Utah's best players. The 21-year-old has scored a team-high 16 goals and boasts 34 points […]

Elias Pettersson Activated From Injured Reserve

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Friday's contest against Carolina. The 26-year-old appears ready to rejoin the lineup following a six-game absence. Pettersson should assume a top-six role, potentially bumping Pius Suter down to the third line. Vancouver hasn't quite received what it's used to from Pettersson […]

Desmond Bane Active Against Rockets

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Desmond Bane (ankle) will rejoin the action on Thursday against Houston. The team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Bane scored at least 22 points in four straight contests before an ankle sprain knocked him out of the lineup for Monday's tilt against Dallas. Luckily for the Grizzlies, Bane will be […]

Robert Williams III Resting On Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (rest) will not play in Thursday's matchup against Dallas. He gets the evening off as Portland completes a back-to-back. Williams III made his first appearance of 2025 on Wednesday versus New Orleans, finishing with four points, six rebounds, and four blocks in 16 minutes. His minutes will go […]

Daniel Gafford Ready To Return On Thursday

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) will return to action on Thursday against Portland. The team has upgraded Gafford from questionable to available. He ended up missing just one game after injuring his left ankle on Monday versus Memphis. Gafford will provide support to starting center Dereck Lively II, with Maxi Kleber likely seeing less […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Will Not Play Against The Warriors

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) will not play in Thursday's contest against Golden State. He was a late addition to the injury report due to a back issue, and the injury will keep the veteran sniper sidelined on Thursday. Ausar Thompson (illness) will take over Hardaway Jr.'s spot in the starting unit. Thompson […]

Bruce Brown Out On Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Bruce Brown (knee) will not play on Thursday against Cleveland. After playing in each of the last three games, Brown will sit out Thursday's action for knee management purposes. The 28-year-old has appeared in only five games this season, providing 5.4 points in 18.0 minutes, so he won't be a significant miss […]

Davion Mitchell Available Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard Davion Mitchell (calf) will be active against Cleveland on Thursday. He has been upgraded from probable to available. Mitchell has not been part of the regular rotation lately but might have a role on Thursday due to the absences of Ochai Agbaji (back) and Bruce Brown (knee). However, it's unlikely that Mitchell […]

Moses Moody Will Not Play On Thursday

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Detroit. He has been downgraded from questionable to out. Moody will get a quick chance to return to the lineup, as the Warriors also play on Friday night when they face Indiana. On Thursday, we should see more of Lindy […]

Dennis Schroder Available Versus Pistons

Golden State Warriors guard Dennis Schroder (hip) will be in the lineup against Detroit on Thursday. He was initially iffy for the contest due to a hip contusion, but the Warriors have upgraded him from questionable to available. Schroder's fantasy stock has taken a bad blow with his trade to Golden State, as he's been […]

Draymond Green Good To Go Thursday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (ankle) will suit up against Detroit on Thursday. He's dealing with an ankle injury, but the team has upgraded Green from questionable to available. The veteran forward went close to a triple-double on Tuesday against Miami and has kicked off 2025 strongly. Green has averaged 10.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, […]

Stephen Curry Upgraded To Available Thursday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) will play on Thursday against Detroit. He landed on the initial injury report with a questionable tag, but Golden State has now upgraded its main man to available. Curry has opened 2025 in excellent form, averaging 29.0 points with 60.6 shooting from three-point range. The Pistons typically […]

Mason Marchment Recovering From Surgery

Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (face) will be absent for an extended period after undergoing surgery. Marchment was recently hit in the face by a puck, and a surgical intervention was needed to address fractures in his nose and facial area. The team expects Marchment to recover in four weeks. He is roughly a […]

Samuel Ersson Returns To Action Against Stars

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (lower body) will start Thursday's matchup against Dallas. The 25-year-old returns to work after spending three games on the sidelines due to a lower-body injury. Ersson carries a solid 9-6-2 record for the season and has won three of his previous four starts. He has recorded one shutout and boasts […]

Sean Monahan Placed On Injured Reserve

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday. He injured his wrist in Tuesday's clash against Pittsburgh and will now be ineligible for at least three games, starting with Thursday's matchup against Seattle. Monahan has reignited his NHL career in Columbus, averaging a point per game through 41 outings, […]

Evgeni Malkin A Game-Time Call Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (lower body) is a game-time call for Thursday's tilt against Edmonton. The Russian star missed his first game of the season on Tuesday versus Columbus but might be ready to jump back into the lineup on Thursday. Malkin practiced on Wednesday, although he did not participate in line rushes. Cody […]