Patrik Laine Returns To Practice

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine (knee) was back in practice on Wednesday. It's the first time he skated with the team since spraining his left knee in a preseason game against Toronto on Sept. 28. Laine wore a non-contact jersey on Wednesday. It was initially announced that he would miss 2-3 months with the injury. […]

Ausar Thompson Listed As Doubtful For Thursday

Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (conditioning) has been listed as doubtful for Thursday's clash with Charlotte. After he recovered from a blood-clotting issue, Thompson was recently cleared to return to the court by the NBA's fitness-to-play panel. It looks like he could soon play in his first NBA game since March. Thompson showed plenty of […]

Walker Kessler Still Missing For Jazz

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (hip) will remain sidelined for Thursday's matchup against San Antonio. He has been ruled out for a sixth consecutive game due to right hip bursitis. John Collins will continue to start for Utah, with Kyle Filipowski also picking up extra work. Victor Wembanyama's (knee) presence typically makes meetings with the […]

Jordan Clarkson Questionable To Face Spurs

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) has picked up a questionable designation ahead of Thursday's meeting with San Antonio. He's dealing with plantar fasciitis on his left foot. Clarkson has played in seven consecutive games, putting in some impressive performances. The veteran scorer is averaging 18.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists for the month. […]

Devin Vassell To Miss Third Consecutive Game

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (knee) will sit out a third consecutive game on Thursday against Utah. After missing the start of the season due to foot surgery. Vassell is carrying a sore left knee The 24-year-old has been limited to four appearances, averaging 16.3 points and 3.5 assists in 22.5 minutes. Vassell's health […]

Chris Paul Considered Probable For Thursday's Game

San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul (thumb) is expected to remain in the lineup on Thursday versus Utah, with the team listing him as probable for the game. The veteran floor general hurt his left thumb against Oklahoma City but was able to finish the contest. It looks like it's not a very serious […]

Khris Middleton Medically Cleared To Play

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) appears to be close to making his season debut. ESPN's Shams Charania reported Wednesday that Middleton has been medically cleared to play and is currently in the middle of a ramp-up process. Middleton had surgery on both ankles in the offseason. According to Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, he […]

Seth Jones Expected To Miss Four Weeks

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (foot) is expected to miss four weeks of action. Jones injured his right foot when he blocked a shot in a game against Seattle last week. He will sit out a third consecutive contest on Thursday versus Florida. The multi-time All-Star is a big contributor at both ends of the […]

Max Domi Placed On Injured Reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi (lower body) will miss Wednesday's contest against Vegas after he was placed on Injured Reserve. The move is retroactive to Nov. 16, meaning Domi will be eligible to return on Sunday versus Utah. Domi recently replaced Auston Matthews (upper body) in the top six but has been ineffective offensively. […]

Connor Ingram Out Day-To-Day With An Upper-Body Injury

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Connor Ingram (upper body) is considered day-to-day. The 27-year-old had a difficult outing against Washington on Monday, which may have resulted from the injury. Utah pulled Ingram after he had allowed four goals on 14 shots. Ingram's season with the NHL's newest franchise has been a rollercoaster ride. He sits on […]

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Returns To Action Versus Kings

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (undisclosed) will get back to work on Wednesday against Los Angeles. He has been unavailable for a couple of games due to an undisclosed injury. Luukkonen has been mediocre as Buffalo's No. 1 this season, going 6-4-1 with a 2.83 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage. On Wednesday, he […]

Alex Tuch Available Wednesday

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (undisclosed) will play on Wednesday against the L.A. Kings. Tuch missed Monday's practice as he appears to be dealing with a minor ailment. However, the injury will not force him to sit out Wednesday's game. Tuch has appeared in all 18 games this season, moving nearly with a point-per-game […]

Tage Thompson Remains Out On Wednesday

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (lower body) will miss a third consecutive game on Wednesday against Los Angeles. Thompson practiced with the team on Monday but isn't ready to return to action. With Thompson on the shelf, the Sabres have lost their biggest goal threat. Thompson sits on 11 goals and 18 points with 16 […]

Jordan Eberle To Remain Out On Wednesday

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle (lower body) will miss a third consecutive game on Wednesday versus Nashville. The veteran forward was injured last week in a game against Chicago. Eberle's efforts have resulted in six goals and five assists across 17 appearances this season. Daniel Sprong has joined the top-six group as Eberle's replacement. […]

Cam Whitmore Considered Questionable For Wednesday

Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore (knee) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's encounter with Indiana. Whitmore last played for Houston on Nov. 6 and has recently been limited to G League action. After he rejoined the Rockets, Whitmore missed Monday's game against Milwaukee with a sore left knee. The 20-year-old looked very […]

Ryan Rollins Continues To Sit Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Ryan Rollins (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Chicago. The 22-year-old is dealing with a shoulder issue, missing a fourth consecutive contest. Before getting hurt, Rollins had battled out a rotation spot for himself and logged 22 minutes in his last appearance. His absence has given Delon Wright […]

Kevon Looney Expected To Return On Wednesday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Kevon Looney (illness) appears to be on track to return to action on Wednesday against Atlanta. He has been listed as probable on the injury report ahead of the game. Looney missed Monday's matchup against the Clippers due to an illness. The veteran has been limited to a backup role behind […]

Kyle Anderson Questionable For Wednesday

Golden State Warriors forward Kyle Anderson (neck) might have to skip Wednesday's meeting with Atlanta. He's on the injury report as questionable due to a neck strain. Anderson has so far featured in 12 of the Warriors' 13 games, posting 5.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 16.6 minutes. Anderson's versatility makes him an […]

Miles McBride Remains On The Shelf Wednesday

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (knee) will sit out a fourth consecutive game on Wednesday versus Phoenix. He's recovering from left knee inflammation. Working as New York's sixth man, McBride has put up 10.7 points in 26.4 minutes this season while dishing out 2.5 assists. With him not out there, the starters carry a […]

Norman Powell Will Not Play On Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Norman Powell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Orlando. Powell injured his left hamstring against Golden State on Monday. The 31-year-old will drop out of the lineup for the first time this season. It's been a very good campaign for Powell, who's averaging a career-high 23.3 points in […]

Connor Bedard Ends Drought With Two Assists

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard set up Jason Dickinson for a pair of goals in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Anaheim, ending a three-game point drought. The teenage forward now boasts five multi-point outings this term. However, Bedard's performances have been inconsistent, particularly in November, as he's picked up points in only three of eight games. […]

Sam Reinhart Pushes Point Streak To 11 Games

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart added to his points tally in an 11th consecutive game on Tuesday, scoring a power-play goal in a 6-3 defeat to Winnipeg. Reinhart started his streak on Oct. 24 and has totaled nine goals and eight assists during the prolific spell. He's become the second player in franchise history with […]

Mark Scheifele Celebrates Ninth Career Hat Trick

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele potted his ninth career hat trick in Tuesday's 6-3 victory over Florida. Scheifele tallied two even-strength goals and one power-play goal. This was Scheifele's third multi-goal outing of the campaign. He's been in great form since Game 1, producing 12 goals and 24 points in 19 appearances. Nine of the […]

Evan Bouchard Rocks Senators With Three-Point Period

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard tallied a goal and two assists in Tuesday's 5-2 victory at Ottawa. He recorded his first-ever three-point period when Bouchard opened the scoring with 3:46 played and set up Connor McDavid for a pair of first-period goals. Bouchard's season has been a strange one. He pops up with a big […]

Connor McDavid Nets Two Goals During Three-Point Night

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid had his second multi-goal outing on the season and tallied three points as the team rolled past Ottawa 5-2 on Tuesday. The Oilers captain scored a pair of first-period goals, including a power-play tally. He completed his three-point outing with an assist on Leon Draisaitl's goal early in the second […]

Nicholas Paul Exits Early With Injury Tuesday

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nicholas Paul (undisclosed) couldn't complete Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win against Pittsburgh. He left the game in the second frame after logging 10:38 of ice time. Paul had three shots and one hit in the contest. The 29-year-old will be further evaluated on Wednesday. Skating in various roles in the lineup, Paul […]

Zach Hyman Sits Out Third Period Versus Senators

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman (undisclosed) missed the third period of Tuesday's 5-2 win against Ottawa. He appeared to have gotten hurt on a hit late in the second frame. Hyman finished scoreless in 13:17 of action with two shots on goal. After exploding for 54 goals in 2023-24, Hyman has been slumping throughout this […]

Cam Thomas Will Not Play Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Charlotte. He will miss his first game of the season due to a back problem. Ziaire Williams and Keon Johnson will likely take care of most of Thomas' minutes, while Dennis Schroder and Cameron Johnson will have the ball more in […]

Marcus Smart Ruled Out For Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's tilt against Denver. He missed a clash with the Nuggets on Sunday and was already listed as questionable for Tuesday's game. Health issues have limited Smart to only seven appearances in 2024-25, and he's been way off his game even when he has […]

Anfernee Simons In Danger Of Missing Another Game

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (illness) is regarded as questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Oklahoma City. An illness has already knocked him out for a couple of games, and he might miss another one. Scoot Henderson has rolled with the starters during Simons' absence. He's been inconsistent all year and doesn't look like a […]