Sam Bennett Sits Out Wednesday's Game

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (illness) will not play against Minnesota on Wednesday. According to Panthers head coach Paul Maurice, Bennett played through an illness on Monday versus Edmonton and still feels under the weather. Bennett centered the first line on Monday due to Aleksander Barkov's (illness) absence. Barkov is regarded as a game-time decision […]

Aleksander Barkov A Game-Time Decision On Wednesday

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (illness) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's tilt against Minnesota. He was also a game-time call ahead of Monday's action versus Edmonton but ended up missing a second straight game. Barkov recently had a three-game goal streak and has been on fire for most of the season. Through 22 outings, […]

Nikolaj Ehlers Set To Return To Jets Lineup

Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers (lower body) is on track to return to the lineup on Wednesday versus Anaheim. He has been labeled as a game-time decision for the contest, but the team has activated Ehlers from Injured Reserve, indicating that he will be ready to play. Ehlers last saw action on Nov. 29, missing […]

Malcolm Brogdon Rejoins Practice

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) was back in practice on Tuesday. He's missed four games with a left hamstring strain but appears to be on track to return to action soon. The oft-injured guard has appeared in only nine games this season, averaging 13.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 23.8 minutes. Brogdon […]

Kyle Kuzma Ramping Up

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (ribs) wasn't available for Tuesday's practice but is ramping up in his recovery. Kuzma suffered a rib cartilage sprain on Nov. 27 in a game against the Clippers. He's been out for the subsequent seven contests. It looks like Kuzma still needs more time to recover, but his return shouldn't […]

Moses Moody Doubtful For Thursday's Action

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (knee) will likely remain unavailable on Thursday against Memphis. After Moody missed Tuesday's practice, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said he would be listed as doubtful for the game. An issue with his left knee has kept Moody sidelined for a couple of contests already. The 22-year-old has posted […]

Christian Wood Cleared For On-Court Workouts

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Christian Wood (knee) has been cleared to resume on-court workouts. The veteran big man is working his way back from left knee surgery, which he had in early September. He appears to be making steady progress, but it remains unclear when Wood will be able to make his season debut. Wood's […]

Matisse Thybulle Limited To Standstill Shooting

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (ankle) is limited to standstill shooting in practice, head coach Chauncey Billups revealed on Tuesday. An ankle injury has kept the 27-year-old off the court for the entire campaign so far, and Thybulle's return doesn't appear to be imminent. Last season, Thybulle averaged 5.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.7 […]

Deandre Ayton Back At Practice

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (illness) was able to practice on Tuesday, signaling he could be ready to return to the lineup on Thursday versus Denver. An illness has kept Ayton out for two games. Donovan Clingan and Jabari Walker have filled in for Ayton in the starting unit. The Portland big man has […]

Linus Ullmark Remains On Winning Path With A Shutout

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark won a sixth consecutive start with a 30-save shutout on Tuesday against Seattle, backstopping his team to a 3-0 victory. This marks his second shutout in three games, and Ullmark boasts an eight-game point streak. It's the longest run without a regulation defeat by a Senators netminder since Andrew Hammond […]

Jake Guentzel Pushes Goal Streak To Seven Games

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel had another successful night on Tuesday against Columbus, scoring in a seventh straight game and picking up an assist in a 5-3 win. Guentzel's even-strength tally gave Tampa Bay a 3-0 lead in the second period. His seven-game goal-scoring streak is the longest by any player in the […]

Juuse Saros Piles More Misery On Rangers With Shutout Performance

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros registered a 25-save shutout against the New York Rangers in Tuesday's 2-0 win. With Saros sharp throughout the night, the Rangers suffered their 11th defeat in 14 games. Saros and the Predators have also had a rocky ride in 2024-25, and the Finnish netminder hadn't won any of his previous […]

Pyotr Kochetkov Stops Islanders From Scoring

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov bagged his first shutout of the season in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Islanders. After losing four of his previous six starts, Kochetkov was back in form on Tuesday, stopping the opposition from scoring with 32 saves. With the impressive win, Kochetkov improved his record to 13-5-0. He has a […]

Gabriel Vilardi Delivers Three Assists In Tuesday's Win

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi racked up three assists as the team defeated San Jose 4-3 on Tuesday. Two helpers came on the power play for Vilardi, who recorded his third multi-point outing in four games. The 25-year-old continues to cash in next to Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor on the first line. With him […]

Patrik Laine Nets 11th Career Hat Trick

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine produced his 11th career hat trick in Tuesday's 6-1 win over Buffalo, netting all his goals on the power play. Laine's first goal of the night ended up as the game-winning marker. He's been impressive with his work in front of goal since making his season debut at the start […]

Nick Foligno Available Tuesday

Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno (illness) is poised to return to action on Tuesday against Washington. He missed Sunday's 5-3 win over the Islanders because of an illness. The veteran winger is projected to skate in a first-line role on Tuesday. Foligno has registered assists in each of his last two appearances and has tallied […]

Taylor Hall A Game-Time Decision For Tuesday

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall (undisclosed) is in danger of missing Tuesday's contest against Washington. He is considered a game-time decision for the matchup. It would be very unfortunate for Hall if he has to sit on Tuesday because he's had his best stretch of the season lately. Over the past four games, Hall […]

Artemi Panarin To Remain Out On Tuesday

New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (upper body) will be absent for a second straight game on Tuesday against Nashville. The star winger had featured in all 29 games this season before exiting the lineup for Sunday's clash against St. Louis. Panarin has posted a team-high 36 points (15 goals, 21 assists) and is […]

Bo Horvat A Game-Time Call Tuesday

New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (lower body) might be back in action on Tuesday versus Carolina. He participated in the morning skate and has been labeled as a game-time decision. Horvat missed his first game of the season on Sunday versus Chicago due to a lower-body injury. He's been in top form recently, averaging […]

Victor Hedman On Track To Return Tuesday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (lower body) appears ready to rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Columbus. Lightning insider Erik Erlendsson has reported that Hedman took part in Tuesday's morning skate and worked with the first power-play unit, which is a good indicator that he will be available for the game. The former […]

Anthony Stolarz To Miss 4-6 Weeks Following Knee Surgery

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (knee) will miss 4-6 weeks of action. He has already been absent for a couple of games after getting hurt in a contest against Anaheim last week. Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving revealed on Tuesday that an MRI showed no structural damage for Stolarz, but he has a […]

Trevor Moore Remains Sidelined Tuesday

Los Angeles Kings winger Trevor Moore (upper body) will sit out a second consecutive contest on Tuesday against Pittsburgh. Moore, who posted an eight-game point streak at the start of November, had begun to heat up again before suffering an upper-body injury. He's recorded three goals and five points in his last five appearances. In […]

Jaylin Williams Remains Out On Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Jaylin Williams (hamstring) will not suit up for Tuesday's matchup against Milwaukee. He's been unavailable for the entire year so far because of a hamstring injury and won't be ready to return for the 2024 NBA Cup final. Kenrich Williams will continue to provide backup for starting center Isaiah Hartenstein. However, […]

Khris Middleton Likely To Play On Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (illness) is considered probable for Tuesday's NBA Cup final against Oklahoma City. An illness kept him out from Monday's practice, but Middleton is expected to be fine for Tuesday's game. The 33-year-old has made his first four appearances of the season this month, notching 7.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, […]

Damian Lillard Listed As Probable For Cup Final

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (calf) has been listed as probable for Tuesday's NBA Cup final against Oklahoma City. The veteran star didn't practice on Monday, leaving a question mark hanging over him, but it looks like he will be good to go for the big game. Lillard played a vital role in last […]

Trendon Watford Limited By Hamstring Injury Monday

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Trendon Watford (hamstring) could not complete Monday's contest against Cleveland. He was ruled out for the rest of the game early in the third quarter because of left hamstring soreness. Watford posted eight points in 10 minutes before his premature exit. The 24-year-old missed the start of the season with a left […]

Jakob Poeltl Suffers Groin Injury Monday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (groin) was limited to 22 minutes in Monday's 122-121 loss to Chicago. The big man from Austria suffered a left groin injury when he slipped on the floor early in the fourth quarter. Poeltl finished the night with six points, five rebounds, three assists, and one steal. The 29-year-old has […]

Jaden Ivey A Late Scratch On Monday Because Of Knee Pain

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (knee) was a late scratch on Monday versus Miami because of left knee pain. He was already announced as a starter before the team pulled him from the game. Malik Beasley filled in for Ivey in the first unit and had a great night with a season-high 28 points on […]

Connor McDavid Extends Point Streak With Three Assists

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid took his point streak to six games with three assists in Monday's 6-5 loss to Florida. McDavid's playmaking helped his team get a 4-2 lead in the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals rematch, but the Oilers defense let them down in the final frame as Florida turned the game on its […]

Carter Verhaeghe Nets Game-Winner In High-Scoring Finals Rematch

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe scored the game-winning goal in Monday's entertaining 6-5 win against Edmonton. The two teams went back and forth in the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals rematch before Verhaeghe popped up with the decisive goal 13:05 into the third period. He also picked up a power-play assist in the contest to record […]