Sam Merrill Returns As Starter

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Sam Merrill (ankle) will be back in the lineup as a starter on Tuesday against Boston. He's been sidelined for three games with ankle inflammation. Merrill makes his return at a good time because the Cavaliers have lost some rotational pieces for Tuesday's game. This should guarantee him plenty of playing […]

Jonas Brodin Returns To Action

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (upper body) will rejoin the action against St. Louis on Tuesday. An upper-body injury has kept Brodin out for two games. Averaging over 22 minutes of action, Brodin has kept himself busy all over the ice, recording six points (one goal, five assists), 29 shots, and 33 blocks in 15 […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Returns To Wild Lineup

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) will return from a one-game absence on Tuesday against St. Louis. The Swedish forward will join the top line and is also set to work on the first power-play unit. Eriksson Ek has spent most of the season on the second line, registering eight points (five goals, […]

Robert Thomas Back For Blues Tuesday

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (ankle) will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against Minnesota. He's back after missing 12 games with a fractured ankle. Thomas picked up six points (one goal, five assists) in seven outings before landing on the shelf. The 25-year-old will resume his duties as the first-line center and will also […]

Alexander Romanov Rejoins Islanders Lineup

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against Calgary. He's missed the past seven games and has played in only one of the last 11 contests. The Russian blue-liner boasts two assists for the season with 10 shots on goal, 21 blocks, and 16 hits in eight […]

Brayden Point Ready To Return Versus Penguins

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (lower body) will return to the lineup Tuesday versus Pittsburgh. He has received the green light to return after sitting out four games. Before suffering a lower-body injury, Point was on fire, going scoreless in only two of 12 appearances. He has notched eight goals and five assists this […]

Conor Garland A Game-Time Call Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (personal) is considered a game-time call for Tuesday's matchup against the Rangers. The 28-year-old is set to become a father soon and didn't skate Tuesday morning. Garland has posted assists in back-to-back games and sits third on the team's scoring charts with 13 points (four goals, nine assists) through […]

J.T. Miller Takes Indefinite Leave For Personal Reasons

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller is taking an indefinite leave for personal reasons, the team announced Tuesday. Miller exits the lineup as Vancouver's second-best scorer. He has totaled 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) in 17 outings. Elias Pettersson is set to step into the top-line center role on Tuesday versus the Rangers, while the […]

Alex Ovechkin Considered Week-To-Week

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin (leg) has been labeled as week-to-week. The legendary forward suffered a lower leg injury in Monday's 6-2 win against Utah. The injury will halt Ovechkin's quest to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record. After finding the back of the net twice in Monday's win, he needs 27 more goals to […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Logs 18 Minutes In Return To Action

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) spent 18 minutes on the floor as he returned to action against Sacramento in Monday's 109-108 win. He made only his second appearance of the season after being sidelined for three weeks due to a hamstring injury. Bogdanovic finished the contest with six points on 2-for-7 shooting, adding three […]

Isaac Okoro Questionable To Face Celtics

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (ankle) is considered questionable for Tuesday's fascinating matchup against Boston. He suffered an ankle sprain against Charlotte on Sunday and might be forced to miss his first game of the season. Dean Wade (ankle) is already ruled out, and question marks are hanging over Caris LeVert (knee) and Sam Merrill […]

Dean Wade Ruled Out For Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (ankle) will not take the floor on Tuesday versus Boston. He will miss his third game of the season after spraining his left ankle against Charlotte over the weekend. Wade's fantasy impact is minimal, with the 27-year-old averaging 5.5 points and 4.2 rebounds, but he's been a valuable member of […]

Walker Kessler Will Remain Out Tuesday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (hip) will sit out a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday versus the Lakers. He has missed a week of action with a hip problem, and it's not fully clear when Kessler will be able to make a comeback. His injury has allowed John Collins to put together a strong stretch, […]

Cam Reddish Available Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Cam Reddish (leg) is not on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's clash with Utah. Reddish sat out Saturday's 104-99 win over New Orleans due to a strained tendon in his lower right leg. However, he returned to practice on Monday and appears ready to jump back into action. Reddish has […]

Bronny James Jr. Listed As Doubtful Versus Jazz

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (heel) is on the injury report as doubtful ahead of Tuesday's game against Utah. James last saw NBA action on Nov. 10 versus Toronto, and it looks like he will have to sit out this one due to a bruised heel. In five NBA appearances, James has scored […]

Rui Hachimura Questionable For Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's meeting with Utah. He didn't practice on Monday, meaning it's unlikely Hachimura will be able to play, but Lakers head coach JJ Redick hasn't fully ruled him out just yet. Hachimura has been sidelined for two games already, giving Dalton Knecht […]

Travis Konecny Stretches Point Streak To Seven Games

Philadelphia Flyers winger Travis Konecny took his point streak to seven games with an assist in Monday's 3-2 loss to Colorado. Konecny's work helped Owen Tippett to spark a late comeback effort after Philadelphia had fallen 3-0 behind. The seven-game run matches Konecny's second-longest point streak of his career. His best-ever scoring streak stands at […]

Sam Montembeault Records 30-Save Shutout Versus Oilers

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault recorded his second shutout of the season with a 30-save effort against Edmonton in a 3-0 win Monday night. The 28-year-old was impressive with his work, blanking a team that had scored three-plus goals in four consecutive games. Following a tricky period, Montembeault has started to return to form, winning […]

William Eklund Scores Twice In Overtime Victory

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund provided two goals in Monday's 5-4 overtime win against Detroit. He squeezed a power-play marker between two Red Wings strikes in the first period and tied the game at two during even-strength play in the second. Eklund was highly efficient in front of the net, bagging his two […]

Brett Leason Tallies Three Points In Win Over Stars

Anaheim Ducks right wing Brett Leason produced a three-point outing as the team shocked the Dallas Stars with a 4-2 victory on Monday. Leason potted Anaheim's second goal and collected two assists, including one with the man advantage. The 25-year-old has only recently started to log regular power-play time because the Ducks attack has lost […]

Brock McGinn Exits Win With Injury

Anaheim Ducks left wing Brock McGinn sustained a lower-body injury in Monday's 4-2 win at Dallas. He had to leave after eight shifts when McGinn crashed into the boards. The 30-year-old has recorded six points (three goals, three assists) in 17 appearances this season and sits second on the team with 44 hits. Anaheim is […]

Alex Ovechkin Evaluated For Leg Injury

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin suffered a leg injury against Utah on Monday and is under evaluation. Fresh off his 31st career hat trick, Ovechkin scored two more goals in Monday's 6-2 win, but he was forced to exit the contest in the third period following a collision with Utah forward Jack McBain. Capitals head […]

Jordan Greenway Out Week-To-Week

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) is considered week-to-week. An undisclosed injury kept Greenway sidelined on Saturday versus Philadelphia, and it's now clear that he will be forced to miss multiple games. Greenway has contributed three goals and three assists in 16 outings this season while delivering 40 hits. Jiri Kulich took Greenway's spot […]

David Savard Good To Go Monday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard (upper body) will play against Edmonton on Monday. He was a late scratch on Saturday versus Columbus due to an upper-body injury. Savard has been offensively anonymous in 2024-25, collecting four assists in 17 games, but he's second on the team with 45 blocks and has delivered 17 hits. The […]

Vitek Vanecek Unavailable On Monday

San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek (upper body) will not dress for Monday's clash against Detroit. He sustained an upper-body injury against Pittsburgh on Sunday and is considered day-to-day. Playing on a struggling team, Vanecek hasn't celebrated many victories in 2024-25, going 2-5-1 while allowing 3.36 goals with a .899 save percentage. Mackenzie Blackwood, who […]

Mike Reilly To Undergo Heart Procedure On Tuesday

New York Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly is scheduled for a heart procedure on Tuesday and will be out indefinitely. Reilly has missed seven games because of a concussion, and his heart condition was discovered during concussion testing. The 31-year-old is expected to continue his career following the procedure, but Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello said […]

Calle Jarnkrok Out Month-To-Month Following Surgery

Toronto Maple Leafs center Calle Jarnkrok (lower body) has undergone groin and sports hernia surgery and will be out month-to-month. The Swedish veteran has yet to play this season, and it's possible we won't see him until 2025. Jarnkrok has offered solid production in a limited role on the Maple Leafs squad, recording 60 points […]

Auston Matthews Ruled Out For Another Week

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) is expected to miss at least one more week of action. He hasn't played since Nov. 3 due to an upper-body injury, sitting out six games. Matthews exited the lineup after notching five goals and 11 points in 13 contests. His injury has allowed Max Domi to […]

Darnell Nurse Expected To Miss 5-10 Days

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (upper body) is set to miss 5-10 days of action. He was hurt at the weekend against Toronto and won't play in Monday's meeting with Montreal. Edmonton has a busy week with four games, but it looks like Nurse could be an option on Saturday versus the Rangers. After struggling […]

Alexis Lafreniere Extends Point Streak With Game-Winning Goal

New York Rangers winger Alexis Lafreniere took his point streak to four games with the game-winning goal in Sunday's 2-0 victory at Seattle. He opened the scoring at the 17:30 mark in the second period. Zac Jones added a second goal for the Rangers early in the third. Lafreniere now has two separate point streaks […]