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 […]

Filip Hronek Out "A While" With Injury

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek (upper body) is expected to miss time. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the 27-year-old will be out for "a while." Hronek was hurt late in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to Pittsburgh when he crashed shoulder-first into the boards after a hit by Penguins defenceman Jack St. Ivany. The Canucks have seen […]

Brayden Point Records Unique Hat Trick Versus Capitals

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point bagged his fifth career hat trick in very strange circumstances in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to Washington. After he had bagged two goals in the first period, Point was credited with a third goal in the final frame when Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren put the puck into his own net […]

Filip Gustavsson Records Second Shutout Of The Season

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson bounced back from two consecutive defeats with a shutout performance on Wednesday versus Buffalo, stopping 39 pucks in a 1-0 road win. The Wild No. 1 became the 10th netminder in the league with multiple shutouts this campaign. Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck sits at the top of the pile with three. […]

Taylor Hall Turns Back The Clock With Fifth Hat Trick

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall regained his MVP form for one night as he netted his fifth career hat trick in Wednesday's 6-2 win over Dallas. Hall started the damage just 17 seconds into the game and already had two goals inside six minutes. He hadn't scored three goals in a single game since […]

Jordan Binnington Celebrates Historic Victory Wednesday

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington was outstanding with a 31-save performance in Wednesday's 3-0 win over New Jersey, becoming the team's all-time leader in wins. Making a 290th start for the Blues, Binnington grabbed his 152th win, surpassing Mike Liut, who currently works as Binnington's agent. The 31-year-old did so with his 16th shutout […]

Leo Carlsson Day-To-Day With An Upper-Body Injury

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (upper body) is considered day-to-day by the team. The 19-year-old talent was hurt on Monday versus Seattle and didn't play in Wednesday's rematch between the two teams. Mason McTavish replaced Carlsson on the first line, bagging an assist on a Trevor Zegras goal late in a 5-2 win. McTavish will […]

Bobby McMann Considered Day-To-Day Following Wednesday's Exit

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Bobby McMann (lower body) is considered day-to-day. McCann suffered a lower-body injury in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to Florida, exiting after logging 10:21 of ice time. The team plans to evaluate McCann further on Thursday to determine the full severity of his injury. McMann has worked as a first-line winger lately […]

Pavel Buchnevich Suffers A Lower-Body Injury

St. Louis Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich exited Wednesday's 3-0 win over New Jersey with a lower-body injury. Buchnevich recorded an assist just nine seconds into the game but was limited to 8:54 of ice time. Blues head coach Jim Montgomery announced after the game that Buchnevich is currently considered day-to-day. The Russian forward has been […]

Miles Bridges Resumes On-Court Activity

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (knee) has resumed on-court activity. He missed a fourth consecutive game on Wednesday versus Miami due to a bone bruise on his right knee and remains without a timetable for his return, but this signals a significant step in the right direction for Bridges. Tidjane Salaun has played a bigger […]

Day'Ron Sharpe Expected To Make Season Debut Next Week

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (hamstring) is edging close to his season debut. Brooklyn announced on Wednesday that Sharpe has continued full on-court team activity and is expected to return to action next week. Sharpe has missed the first month of the season with a left hamstring strain. His return will give the Nets a […]