Conor Garland Continues Road Success Versus Sabres

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland played the lead role in Friday's 4-3 overtime victory at Buffalo, tallying three points. He netted two goals, including the game-winning marker, and dished out one assist. With the prolific performance, Garland extended his road point streak to nine games. Overall, Garland has collected at least one point in […]

Kirill Marchenko Logs Third Multi-Point Effort In Four Games

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko finished the scoring and had two assists as the team continued its recent surge with a 5-2 victory against Calgary on Friday. Columbus has now gone 4-0-1 in its last five games, averaging five goals per contest. Marchenko has been integral to the success, going for multiple points […]

Anders Lee Amasses Three Points In Losing Effort

New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee enjoyed his 100th career multi-point game on Friday, notching a goal and two assists in a 5-4 overtime loss to Washington. The veteran forward became the 17th player in franchise history with at least 100 multi-point games for the team. Five of those efforts have come in 2024-25 […]

Connor McMichael Records Three Assists In Friday's Win

Washington Capitals forward Connor McMichael turned into a playmaker in Friday's contest against the Islanders, finishing a 5-4 overtime victory with three assists. He had two helpers on the power play. McMichael has mostly impressed with his goal-scoring in 2024-25, lighting the lamp 13 times, but he's now also in double figures for assists. Through […]

Tomas Tatar Suffers A Lower-Body Injury

New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar exited Friday's 5-4 victory over Detroit with a lower-body injury. Tatar played only three minutes in the contest but managed to grab a power-play assist before getting hurt. That's now six assists and nine points in 26 games for him this season. With New Jersey back in action […]

Josh Manson Sustains An Upper-Body Injury Friday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson suffered an upper-body injury in Friday's 5-3 loss at Dallas. He left the contest in the second period after crashing into the boards. Manson's night was over following only 10 shifts, during which he logged 7:13 of action. He's now in danger of missing his first game of the campaign, […]

Nikolaj Ehlers Considered Day-To-Day Following Friday's Exit

Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers (lower body) is considered day-to-day after he was injured in Friday's 4-3 loss to Vegas. The team plans to evaluate him further on Sunday. Ehlers notched an assist on Friday before being forced to exit the contest. He finished with 6:23 of ice time. The Danish forward has so far […]

Kevin Love Upgraded To Available

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (back) will be active on Friday against Toronto. Back spasms kept Love out on Wednesday versus Charlotte, but he makes a quick return, with Miami upgrading him from questionable to available. The veteran big man has lost most of his fantasy appeal in Year 17 in the Association, averaging 6.6 […]

Tobias Harris Active Versus Pacers

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (hip) has been upgraded from questionable to available ahead of tip-off against Indiana on Friday. The veteran returns to the lineup after missing the previous game with a hip issue. Through 19 appearances, Harris has been limited to 13.8 points on 44.4 percent shooting this season, grabbing 7.2 rebounds. Harris' […]

Cade Cunningham Returns To Pistons Lineup Friday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (hip) will rejoin the action on Friday versus Indiana. He was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. Cunningham returns from a three-game absence and lines up in a fascinating matchup against Tyrese Haliburton. The Pistons star outplayed his counterpart in this season's first meeting, netting 28 points with […]

Jalen Smith Back For Bulls Friday

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (ankle) will return from a one-game absence on Friday against Boston. The 24-year-old missed Wednesday's clash against Orlando with an ankle injury and was initially regarded as questionable for Friday's NBA Cup action. Smith operates as Nikola Vucevic's backup, which limits his fantasy value. He has averaged 8.0 points and […]

Dalen Terry Ready To Face Celtics

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Dalen Terry (ankle) will be in the lineup on Friday against Boston. The 22-year-old injured his right ankle on Wednesday versus Orlando, playing only two minutes, but he won't be forced to miss additional time. Terry has carved out a spot in the Bulls rotation but doesn't carry any fantasy value. He […]

Lonzo Ball Available Against Celtics

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) will officially be active against Boston on Friday. He's expected to be limited to 15-16 minutes. Ball has just returned from a 15-game absence. He posted six points, three assists, four steals, two steals, and two blocks in 15 minutes against Orlando on Wednesday. The numbers show that […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Will Not Play On Friday

Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against Orlando. The versatile veteran is battling an ankle issue, sitting out for the third time in four games. Luckily for the Nets, they will have Jalen Wilson (calf) back in the lineup on Friday, and he should soak in some of […]

Jalen Wilson Available On Friday

Brooklyn Nets small forward Jalen Wilson (calf) will be in action on Friday against Orlando. The team has upgraded Wilson from questionable to available. He'll be back on the court after missing the previous game due to calf tightness. Wilson is currently getting extra work in the rotation because Brooklyn is battling injuries. This gives […]

Cameron Johnson Good To Go Versus Magic

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) has received the green light to play against Orlando on Friday. A sprained ankle gave him a questionable tag ahead of the contest, but Brooklyn has now upgraded Johnson to available. The 28-year-old has been in fine form this campaign, putting up a career-high 17.9 points with close to […]

Nicolas Claxton Returns To Nets Lineup

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (back) will re-enter the lineup Friday versus Orlando. He's been out for two games with a back issue, and the team initially listed him as questionable for the game. Claxton has been limited to 8.5 points and 7.7 rebounds in 24.5 minutes across 13 appearances this season. He's not a […]

Norman Powell Remains Out On Friday

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Norman Powell (hamstring) will miss a sixth straight game on Friday against Minnesota. Powell remains out after initially having a questionable tag. Amir Coffey will likely continue to start for Powell. He has done a good job filling in for Powell, but Coffey's game doesn't translate very well into fantasy basketball. […]

Laurent Brossoit Out For Six Weeks After Undergoing Another Knee Procedure

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Laurent Brossoit (knee) is expected to miss at least six further weeks of action. He underwent a follow-up arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Tuesday. Due to knee trouble, Brossoit has yet to play this season. Brossoit has proven himself as one of the best backups in the league during his […]

Nils Lundkvist Rejoins Stars Lineup Friday

Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist (lower body) will return from a three-game absence on Friday against Colorado. He's projected to join Alexander Petrovic on the third defensive pairing, with Brendan Smith and Matt Dumba heading to the press box as healthy scratches. Lundqvist is an offensively gifted blue-liner, but he's struggled to make an impact […]

Logan Stankoven Unavailable Friday

Dallas Stars forward Logan Stankoven (undisclosed) will come out of the lineup for Friday's meeting with Colorado. He's battling an undisclosed injury and will sit out his first game of the season. Offensively, Stankoven has gone missing in the most recent games, but the 2024-25 campaign has been a good one for him overall. The […]

Roope Hintz Returns To Action Versus Avalanche

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (undisclosed) will be welcomed back into the lineup for Friday's big battle against Colorado. He was forced to miss his first game of the season Wednesday night against Chicago due to an undisclosed ailment. Hintz will jump back on the top line and will work with the first power-play unit. […]

Oliver Kylington Out On Friday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Oliver Kylington (undisclosed) will not play in Friday's matchup against Dallas. The 27-year-old blue-liner suffered an undisclosed injury in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Vegas. Kylington has only had a minuscule role on the Avalanche team, averaging 12:10 of ice time in eight appearances. He's recorded one goal and one assist with two […]

Victor Olofsson To Remain Out On Friday

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Victor Olofsson (lower body) will not play on Friday against Winnipeg. Olofsson has just been recalled from a conditioning stint in the AHL, but Vegas won't insert him back into the lineup versus the league-leading Jets. Olofsson has missed 19 games, with his last appearance for the Golden Knights coming […]

Auston Matthews To Return To Maple Leafs Lineup Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) will return to the lineup on Saturday versus Tampa Bay. The three-time Rocket Richard Trophy winner has been out for nine games but feels now ready to return. "In my mind, I'm playing tomorrow and I'm excited to be back," Matthews said. "I didn't forget how to […]

Owen Pickering Questionable For Friday's Action

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Owen Pickering (illness) missed Thursday's practice and is questionable for Friday's game against Boston. The 20-year-old, who recently made his NHL debut, is battling an illness and might be absent for a second consecutive game. Before exiting the lineup Wednesday versus Vancouver, Pickering had skated in four consecutive games. He hasn't contributed […]

Connor Ingram Ruled Out For The Rest Of The Week

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Connor Ingram (upper body) will not return to action this week. He's sat out four games and won't be available for the team's back-to-back set, which starts on Friday versus Edmonton. Karel Vejmelka will pick up another start against the Oilers, while Jaxson Stauber might get a look in Saturday's matchup […]

Miles Wood Added To Injured Reserve

Colorado Avalanche left wing Miles Wood (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve Thursday. The 29-year-old exits the lineup just six games after recovering from an upper-body injury. Wood has flirted with the 30-point plateau in recent campaigns but is well off the pace to get there in 2024-25, sitting on three points (two goals, […]

Mikael Granlund A Game-Time Call Friday

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (upper body) is regarded as a game-time decision for Friday's tilt against Seattle. After missing two games with an upper-body injury, Granlund returned to practice on Thursday. It's a positive sign regarding his potential availability, but the team hasn't made his return official yet. The Sharks have scored 10 […]

Barclay Goodrow Placed On Injured Reserve

San Jose Sharks center Barclay Goodrow (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. He's set to miss his first action of the season after suffering an upper-body injury in Wednesday's game against Ottawa. Goodrow has been a disappointment this season, providing only two goals in 25 games on the offensive end. However, San Jose […]