Blake Lizotte Suffers Another Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins center Blake Lizotte left Wednesday's action against Detroit after taking a puck to the face. He was limited to six shifts and 3:36 of ice time. A similar incident in a preseason game left Lizotte with a concussion and delayed his season debut. The 26-year-old made only his seventh appearance of the season […]

Pyotr Kochetkov Suffers Injury Versus Utah

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (undisclosed) was injured in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Utah. He left the contest in the third period. It wasn't a great night for Kochetkov, who allowed three goals on 18 shots. Spencer Martin completed the game, giving up one more goal on three shots. Overall, the 2024-25 campaign has gone […]

Caleb Jones Hurt On Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Caleb Jones suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's clash with Colorado. Jones returned to the lineup after missing seven games as a healthy scratch, but his comeback lasted less than six minutes. He registered two hits and a minus-one rating in 5:56 of ice time. Jones' role has been very limited […]

Darcy Kuemper Exits With Injury Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) left Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Colorado early. He suffered an undisclosed injury in the third period. Kuemper was performing well before getting hurt, stopping 18 of 20 shots. David Rittich finished the game between the sticks for L.A., allowing one goal on five shots. Kuemper hasn't celebrated many […]

LeBron James Makes History With Third Consecutive Triple-Double

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James had a historic outing against Memphis on Wednesday, becoming the oldest player in NBA history to log three consecutive triple-doubles. He capped off a 128-123 win with a game-high 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 14 assists. The three-game triple-double streak is tied for the longest of James' 22-year NBA […]

Jaxson Hayes To Be Re-Evaluated In 1-2 Weeks

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (ankle) will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks after he was injured in practice. The 24-year-old sprained his left ankle on Tuesday. The timing of the injury is very unfortunate for Hayes, who had just enjoyed his best outing of the campaign with a 12-point, six-rebound effort versus Toronto. He's […]

Walker Kessler Remains Sidelined On Thursday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (hip) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday versus Dallas. The seven-foot-one giant has a problem with his right hip. Kessler's fantasy value has received a boost this season after he was reinserted into the starting lineup. He's been close to averaging a double-double, notching 9.2 points and 10.7 […]

P.J. Washington Considered Doubtful For Thursday

Dallas Mavericks power forward P.J. Washington (knee) will likely miss a fifth consecutive game on Thursday versus Utah. He has been listed on the injury report as doubtful. Washington has been out of commission due to a right knee sprain. The injury has given Naji Marshall a chance to run with the starters. He has […]

Luka Doncic Expected To Remain In The Lineup Thursday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday's matchup against Utah. He's been a regular on the injury report this season but hasn't missed any games and is on track to play on Thursday. Doncic averages 28.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 1.5 steals for the campaign. He has […]

DeMar DeRozan Exits Win With Back Problem

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (back) was limited to 17 minutes in Wednesday's 127-104 win over Phoenix. The veteran star didn't come out for the second half due to back tightness, finishing with two points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two blocks. DeRozan has been in fine form for his new club to […]

Tage Thompson Labeled As Day-To-Day

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (lower body) is considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's clash against St. Louis. The 27-year-old suffered a lower-body injury against Montreal on Monday but could still be an option for Thursday's game. Thompson is riding a four-game goal streak and boasts 18 points (11 goals, seven assists) through 16 outings. Ryan […]

Mattias Samuelsson Out Indefinitely

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) has been ruled out indefinitely by head coach Lindy Ruff. Following a three-game spell as a healthy scratch, Samuelsson was back in action against Montreal on Monday, but he sustained a lower-body injury. It's a fresh blow for the 24-year-old, whose season hasn't gone well. Samuelsson has registered […]

Gabriel Landeskog Remains Without A Timeline

Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog (knee) remains without a timeline for his return. The Avalanche captain hasn't played since the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals. He was expected to return to action in 2024-25, but with nearly a quarter of the campaign gone, it is still unclear when Landeskog will be ready to lace up his […]

Jonas Brodin Considered Questionable For Thursday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (undisclosed) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's tilt against Montreal. He suffered an undisclosed injury against Chicago on Sunday and sat out Wednesday's practice. Brodin is a shot-blocking machine at the back for the Wild and occasionally also contributes offensively. He has recorded six points (one goal, five assists) with […]

Hampus Lindholm Expected To Miss "Weeks"

Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower body) will be absent for an extended period. Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery said Wednesday that Lindholm will be out for "weeks." The Swedish rearguard suffered a lower-body injury against St. Louis on Tuesday when he blocked a shot late in the first period. Lindholm has posted solid numbers […]

Jani Hakanpaa Available On Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jani Hakanpaa (knee) has been activated from long-term Injured Reserve and appears ready to make his team debut on Wednesday versus Washington. After recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery, Hakanpaa has skated in a pair of AHL games during a conditioning stint in the minors. However, he last saw action in the […]

Seth Jarvis Set To Miss A Second Consecutive Game

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis (upper body) missed Wednesday's morning skate and is not expected to play against Utah. He missed his first game of the season Monday against Vegas and is considered day-to-day. William Carrier has slotted into the third line as Jarvis' replacement. Meanwhile, the likes of Eric Robinson and Jordan Martinook could […]

Brandon Clarke Questionable For Wednesday's Action

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke (toe) could be out for the first time this season on Wednesday versus the Lakers, with the team listing him as questionable on the injury report. Clarke has been a starter for Memphis for the past couple of games, replacing Zach Edey. However, he's not had a big impact in […]

Marcus Smart Picks Up Questionable Tag Ahead Of Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (ankle) is nearing his return to action and could be back on the court Wednesday versus the Lakers. He practiced on Tuesday and has been listed as questionable for the game. The defensive specialist has previously carried a doubtful tag. Smart has missed six games with a right ankle sprain. […]

Fred VanVleet Tagged As Questionable For Wednesday

Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet (hamstring) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Clippers. He continues to deal with a hamstring issue and might be forced to sit out a second consecutive game. VanVleet's absence could result in another busy night for Amen Thompson, who replaced him in the starting unit Monday versus […]

Steven Adams Questionable For Meeting With Clippers

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (knee) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Wednesday's action against the Clippers. The veteran big man missed the entire 2023-24 campaign with a knee injury and hasn't been used much this season. Adams has made five appearances, logging 13.6 minutes per game. He hasn't played in two […]

Dorian Finney-Smith In Danger Of Missing Another Game

Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) has been labeled as questionable for Wednesday's tilt against Boston. He could be out for a second consecutive game with a left ankle sprain. The 31-year-old has carved out a starting role for himself this season, averaging 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.2 steals. Ziaire Williams filled in for […]

Obi Toppin Questionable For Wednesday Night

Indiana Pacers power forward Obi Toppin (ankle) is in danger of missing a second consecutive game on Wednesday against Orlando. He has been listed as questionable for the contest with a left ankle sprain. Jarace Walker saw extended minutes on Sunday versus the Knicks and will likely play a bigger role again on Wednesday night […]

Anthony Davis Expected To Play Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (foot, eye) has been listed as probable for Wednesday's encounter with the Grizzlies. The veteran star has battled a foot injury early in the season and hurt his left eye on Sunday versus Toronto. Davis missed a large chunk of Sunday's game but appears to be on track to […]

Connor McDavid Leads Oilers To Victory With Four-Point Effort

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid notched a season-high four points in Tuesday's tilt against the Islanders, helping his squad to a 4-3 overtime victory. He had one goal and three assists in the contest, reaching 999 career points. The Oilers captain became the first player since Brett Hull in the early 1990s to register four […]

Neal Pionk Records Three Assists In Historic Win

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk came away with three assists as the team beat the Rangers 6-3 on Tuesday, becoming the first side in NHL history to win 15 of its first 16 games in a season. Pionk has been an integral part of the success, totaling 17 points (three goals, 14 assists) in 16 […]

Linus Ullmark Records First Shutout As Senator

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark posted his first shutout of the season on Tuesday with a 27-save effort against Toronto in a 3-0 win. It's his ninth career shutout, which ties Eddie Lack for the seventh-most among Swedish netminders. The shutout came at a great time, as Ullmark probably needed a confidence boost after finishing […]

Hampus Lindholm Taken Out By A Lower-Body Injury

Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over St. Louis. He left the game in the first period after logging 8:17 of ice time. Lindholm appeared to have suffered the injury when he blocked a shot. Losing Lindholm for an extended period would be a bad blow for the […]

Sam Bennett Battling An Upper-Body Injury

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett was a late scratch on Tuesday versus New Jersey due to an upper-body injury. He missed his first game of the season. Bennett has been Florida's second-best scorer in 2024-25, amassing 15 points (nine goals, six assists) in as many games. Mackie Samoskevich filled the gap in the lineup, with […]

Lars Eller Returns To Washington

The Washington Capitals have reacquired center Lars Eller from the Pittsburgh Penguins, who received a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick in the transaction. Eller skated in nearly 500 games with the Capitals before moving on to Colorado in 2022. He signed a two-year, $4.9 million contract with the Penguins as a free […]