Jabari Smith Jr. To Miss 4-8 Weeks With A Fractured Hand

Houston Rockets forward/center Jabari Smith Jr. (hand) is expected to miss 4-8 weeks with a fractured left hand, the team announced on Friday, as reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. Smith Jr. was injured during shootaround ahead of Friday's game against Boston. The third-year player averages 11.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks across 30.9 minutes […]

Jared Spurgeon To Miss 2-3 Weeks

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (lower body) is expected to be out for 2-3 weeks. Spurgeon suffered an apparent right leg injury on Tuesday versus Nashville and wasn't in the lineup for Thursday's matchup against Washington. Based on the projected timeline, it looks like the Wild captain will miss at least six more games. Travis […]

Oskar Sundqvist Unavailable Friday

St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (illness) will miss Friday's game against Ottawa. He'll be sidelined due to an illness. Sundqvist has struggled significantly for offensive production, registering six points (three goals, three assists) in 28 appearances, but he has recorded three points (one goal, two assists) in his past six outings. Mathieu Joseph will […]

Justin Faulk Iffy For Friday's Action

St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (upper body) is a game-time decision for Friday's tilt against Ottawa. He re-aggravated an upper-body injury in Tuesday's Winter Classic against Chicago and didn't practice on Thursday. Per Lou Korac of The Hockey News, Faulk was back on the ice for Friday's optional morning skate. This suggests that he […]

Colton Dach Set For NHL Debut On Friday

Chicago Blackhawks forward Colton Dach will make his NHL debut on Friday against Montreal. This will be a special matchup for the 21-year-old for many reasons, as he will play against his older brother Kirby. Chicago recalled Dach from the minors earlier in the week after seeing him record 25 points (12 goals, 13 assists) […]

Connor Murphy Misses First Game Of The Season

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (groin) will be sidelined on Friday versus Montreal. He has sustained a groin injury and will be out for the first time this season. Murphy's campaign has gone reasonably well on a struggling team, and he is on pace for a career year offensively. In 38 appearances, Murphy has totaled […]

David Savard A Game-Time Call Friday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Friday's meeting with Chicago. The veteran is in danger of missing his third game of the season. Savard recently scored his first goal of the campaign and has amassed 10 points in 35 contests. He's been more valuable on the defensive end, where Savard […]

Cam Thomas Active On Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (hamstring) will be in the lineup on Thursday against Milwaukee. The talented scorer has just returned from a hamstring strain and sat out Wednesday's contest against Toronto for injury management purposes. Thomas made his comeback from a 13-game absence in a bench role on Sunday against Orlando. Still, he provided […]

AJ Green Skips Thursday's Game

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (back) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against Brooklyn. He will miss his second game of the season, with the team downgrading Green from questionable to out. Gary Trent Jr. figures to fill most of Green's minutes off the Milwaukee bench on Thursday. Following some early-season struggles, Trent […]

Khris Middleton Upgraded To Available Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will remain in the lineup for Thursday's tilt against Brooklyn. The veteran forward initially had a probable tag on the injury report, but the Bucks have now upgraded him to available. This will mark his 11th consecutive outing. Middleton had a strong finish to December after rejoining the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Play Against Nets

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play against Brooklyn on Thursday. Milwaukee has upgraded him from probable to available. Antetokounmpo returned from a four-game absence on Tuesday to feast against Indiana. He recorded 30 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and two steals across 35 minutes. The former MVP already boasts a pair of double-doubles […]

Kristaps Porzingis Out On Thursday

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) will remain absent on Thursday against Minnesota. He has been downgraded from questionable to out, resulting in his fourth consecutive absence. Al Horford is looking at another start on Thursday due to Porzingis' absence. The veteran big man will look to bounce back from a pair of poor outings. […]

Jaylen Brown Sits Out Thursday's Game

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Minnesota. Brown will sit out at least one game after sustaining a shoulder injury on Tuesday versus Toronto. It's possible he might be ready to jump back into action on Friday against Houston. Brown's absence will likely lift Sam Hauser to […]

Clayton Keller A Game-Time Call Thursday

Utah Hockey Club winger Clayton Keller (illness) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's action against Calgary. Per Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah head coach Andre Tourigny has stated that Keller's status for the game, along with that of some other players, is "up in the air." Utah's star forward missed Tuesday's […]

Anton Forsberg Rejoins Senators Lineup

Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Thursday's matchup against Dallas. He's set to dress as the backup goalie for the game. The Swedish netminder has missed six games due to a lower-body ailment. Forsberg will likely return to game action on Friday as Ottawa completes a […]

Artem Zub Back In Senators Lineup Thursday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub (foot) will end a 16-game absence on Thursday against Dallas. He has been activated from long-term Injured Reserve ahead of the contest. Zub will rejoin the action on the third defensive pairing, linking up with Tyler Kleven. The team wants to ease Zub back into action. Once he finds his […]

Marc-Edouard Vlasic Ready For Season Debut On Thursday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (back) will make his season debut on Thursday against Tampa Bay. He has received the all-clear to play after recovering from a back problem. Vlasic's addition will push Shakir Mukhamadullin out of the lineup. He will join Jan Rutta on the third defensive pairing. Vlasic has been a solid […]

Jared Spurgeon Out On Thursday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (lower body) will not play against Washington on Thursday. He was injured in Tuesday's tilt against Nashville and might be out for a while, as it was reported that Spurgeon used crutches and wore a leg brace after getting hurt. Travis Dermott is projected to replace Spurgeon in the lineup […]

Martin Fehervary Good To Go Thursday

Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (face) will play in Thursday's contest against Minnesota. His day in the office ended early on Tuesday versus Boston when Fehervary was hit in the face by a stick. However, he's ready to go on Thursday, with Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reporting that Fehervary is only dealing with a bruise […]

Zachary L'Heureux Suspended For Three Games

Nashville Predators left wing Zachary L'Heureux will miss the next three games due to a suspension. He has been suspended for three games for slew-footing Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon in Tuesday's 5-3 loss. L'Heureux's suspension will begin with Friday's contest against Vancouver. In his first NHL campaign, L'Heureux has amassed four goals and nine […]

William Eklund Ruled Out For Thursday

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (upper body) will remain absent for Thursday's meeting with Tampa Bay. Eklund sustained an upper-body injury against Vancouver on Dec. 23 and is forced to miss a fourth consecutive contest. Klim Kostin has received top-six usage during Eklund's unavailability but has recorded zero points with zero shots in […]

Jake Walman To Remain Out For Fifth Consecutive Game

San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman (lower body) will miss a fifth consecutive game on Thursday against Tampa Bay. He's struggling to shake off a lower-body injury. Walman's absence has left the Sharks without their top-scoring defenseman. The 28-year-old has notched 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) in 31 outings during an impressive campaign. Shakir […]

Samuel Ersson Labeled As Day-To-Day

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (lower body) is considered day-to-day. He has sustained a lower-body injury for the third time this season. Health issues have limited Ersson to just 18 starts, with the Swedish netminder posting a 9-6-2 record. He has logged a 3.02 goals-against average with a .884 save percentage and one shutout. Aleksei […]

Valeri Nichushkin Out On Thursday

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) will not suit up for Thursday's matchup against Buffalo. He sustained a lower-body injury on Tuesday versus Winnipeg. Per Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey, head coach Jared Bednar has described Nichushkin's injury as "more of a minor deal." This suggests that the Russian forward can make a relatively […]

Kirill Kaprizov Likely Out For At Least Two More Games

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) will likely sit out at least two more games. According to The Athletic's Michael Russo, Kaprizov is not expected to join the team for an upcoming two-game road trip. The Wild star last played on Dec. 23, missing three games. Minnesota has also placed Kaprizov on injured […]

Auston Matthews Remains Out On Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) will be sidelined for a sixth consecutive game on Thursday against the Islanders. Matthews returned to practice this week but isn't ready to rejoin the lineup yet. However, his comeback appears to be close, and Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has not ruled Matthews out for […]

Darcy Kuemper Logs 33-Save Shutout Against Devils

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper was at the top of his game in Wednesday's matchup against New Jersey, recording his second shutout of the season with 33 saves in a 3-0 win. Kuemper's work helped the Kings register an eighth consecutive home win, with the veteran netminder extending his personal point streak to eight […]

Gabe Vincent Iffy To Face Trail Blazers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's game against Portland. He might be out for a second straight contest due to a left oblique strain. Vincent has logged a few starts lately but typically doesn't play a big role in the rotation. Throughout the season, Vincent has averaged 18.9 […]

Dalano Banton Considered Questionable Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Dalano Banton (hip) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Lakers. He missed almost the entire second half of December, playing in only one of the last six games. Now, Banton might also have to sit out the first game in January. With […]

Alex Caruso Sits Out Thursday's Action

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (hip) will remain out for Thursday's tilt against the Clippers. His absence stretches to five games as Caruso battles a left hip strain. Ajay Mitchell will likely continue to have an expanded role on Thursday. He has played well at times during Caruso's absence but disappointed on Tuesday against […]