Jalen Brunson Leads All Scorers With 37 Points In Monday's Loss

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson put up a game-high 37 points on 12-for-27 shooting in Monday's 100-94 Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Brunson made it back-to-back 30-point efforts to start the 2025 postseason, but he failed to lead his team to victory this time around. The two-time All-Star finished 4-for-12 from […]

Tobias Harris Notches Double-Double In Game 2 Win

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris had a 15-point, 13-rebound double-double as the team tied its first-round series against the New York Knicks with a 100-94 road victory on Monday night. Harris led the Pistons with 43 minutes, shooting 6-for-11 from the field and 2-for-2 at the charity stripe. His line included one assist and one […]

Cade Cunningham Leads Pistons To Victory With 33 Points

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham scored a team-high 33 points on 11-for-21 shooting in Monday's 100-94 Game 2 victory over the New York Knicks. Playing in just his second career postseason game, Cunningham erupted for 20 first-half points, helping the Pistons snap a historic 15-game postseason losing streak. The team had not won a playoff […]

Rob Dillingham Out On Tuesday

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Rob Dillingham (ankle) will remain sidelined for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Due to a right ankle sprain, Dillingham was a late addition to the injury report leading up to Game 1, and the injury will delay his postseason debut further. That said, the rookie guard has had […]

Maxi Kleber Remains Out For Game 2

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Maxi Kleber (foot) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The German veteran continues to recover from foot surgery. Kleber has not seen any action since Jan. 25, but his return appears to be approaching, as he has been practicing. However, it remains unclear whether Kleber […]

GG Jackson II Available For Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (personal) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He missed Game 1 of the series for personal reasons. Jackson II averaged 7.2 points and 3.2 rebounds in 15.8 minutes during the regular season, making 28 appearances after missing the first […]

Evan Bouchard Dishes Out Three Assists In Postseason Opener

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard had three assists in Monday's high-scoring 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. Last year, Bouchard set an NHL record for the most assists by a defenseman in one postseason with 26 and once again played a massive role in Edmonton's offense, setting up Leon Draisaitl, Corey Perry, and Connor […]

Connor McDavid Racks Up Four Points In Losing Effort

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid opened the 2025 postseason with a big four-point effort, but it was not enough to secure a victory against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 on Monday night. The Oilers captain registered one goal and three assists in a 6-5 defeat. Edmonton fell behind 4-0 before making the game […]

Phillip Danault Nets Two Goals In Game 1 Victory

Los Angeles Kings center Phillip Danault scored twice in Monday's 6-5 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Danault's first marker put the Kings 4-0 up in the second period, but the Oilers mounted an impressive comeback, with Connor McDavid knotting things up at five with only 1:28 left in regulation. Yet, there was still enough time […]

Mark Scheifele Bags Two Points In Monday's Win

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele recorded a goal and an assist as the team defeated the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Monday night, taking a 2-0 series lead. Scheifele, who kicked off the postseason with a three-point effort in Saturday's 5-3 victory, opened the scoring on Monday night late in the first period and helped […]

Lane Hutson Posts Two Assists In Playoff Debut

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson finished Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals with two assists. Hutson's good eye for a pass enabled Montreal to rally from a two-goal deficit in the third period and push the game into overtime, with Cole Caufield scoring on the power play and Nick Suzuki finding the net […]

Dylan Strome Registers Three Assists In Overtime Win

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome helped to set up all three goals as the team defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime on Monday night. Alex Ovechkin benefited twice from Strome's playmaking, and Anthony Beauvillier also lit the lamp. Washington's top line crushed it in the game, combining for eight points. Strome had his first […]

Alex Ovechkin Scores First Playoff Overtime Goal

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin recorded three points, including his first career playoff overtime goal, in Monday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens. The NHL's all-time top goal-scorer opened his 2025 postseason campaign with a power-play goal in the first period, collected an assist in the second, and secured the victory for his team […]

Braden Schneider Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (shoulder) has undergone surgery to repair a torn labrum. The 23-year-old missed the last two regular-season games. Schneider told reporters that he has been dealing with the issue for two seasons. Despite playing through the injury, Schneider had a career year in 2024-25, posting 21 points (six goals, 15 […]

Aaron Gordon Cleared For Action

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) will be active on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was listed as probable on the initial injury report, as Gordon continues to manage a calf injury. The team upgraded his status to available before tip-off. The 29-year-old played a key role in Saturday's 112-110 overtime victory against […]

Ousmane Dieng Still Out On Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 21-year-old missed the final month of the regular season due to a left calf strain, and it's unclear when he will be available again. Dieng averaged 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in 10.9 minutes during […]

Kevin Love Remains Away From Team

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (personal) remains away from the team and will not be an option for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 2016 NBA champion has appeared in only seven games in 2025, and it's unknown when he will be back in the fold for Miami. Bam Adebayo, who led the […]

Terry Rozier Hurts Ankle Monday

Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier (ankle) was hurt during an optional workout on Monday. Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald reports that Rozier sprained his left ankle and will be listed as questionable on the injury report for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This marks a fresh setback for Rozier, who has […]

Damian Lillard Officially Listed As Questionable For Game 2

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (calf) has been listed as questionable on the injury report for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers. On Saturday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Lillard was on track to rejoin the lineup for either Game 2 or Game 3 in the series, and it seems like his comeback […]

Isaiah Stewart Ruled Out For Game 2 Against Knicks

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 2 against the New York Knicks. This isn't a surprise, as Stewart missed time at the end of the regular season due to inflammation in his right knee and sat out the end of Game 1. He was listed as questionable on […]

Trent Frederic A Game-Time Call Monday

Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic (ankle) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. He might be back in action after battling an ankle injury during the final stretch of the regular season. The 27-year-old split the season between the Oilers and Boston Bruins, making 58 appearances. He recorded 15 […]

Leon Draisaitl Returns To Oilers Lineup For Postseason Opener

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) is good to go for the start of the playoffs on Monday night against the Los Angeles Kings. The 2024/25 Rocket Richard Trophy winner sat out the last seven regular-season games due to an undisclosed injury and appeared in only three of the final 14 contests. He is projected […]

Jake Walman Available For Game 1

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Monday's postseason opener against the Los Angeles Kings. He missed the last five regular-season games due to an undisclosed injury. Walman has enjoyed a productive campaign, recording 40 points (seven goals, 33 assists) across 65 games with the Oilers and San Jose Sharks. […]

Brett Kulak Ready To Play Monday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Brett Kulak (personal) will be in the lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings. On Sunday, Kulak traveled back home to Canmore to be with his wife for the birth of their second daughter, leaving his status initially in doubt for Monday's Game 1. However, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has […]

Aliaksei Protas Expected To Return During First-Round Series

Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas (foot) is unlikely to play in Monday's Game 1 against the Montreal Canadiens, but he is poised to make his comeback soon. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery told reporters that Protas is expected to return during the first-round series. "I think, absolutely, I would expect him to play, and we'll […]

Miro Heiskanen Out On Monday

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (knee) will remain out for Monday's Game 2 against the Colorado Avalanche. Heiskanen participated in the morning skate for the second consecutive game, but he is still considered day-to-day and isn't ready to play. With Heiskanen unavailable, Thomas Harley carried the blue line in Saturday's Game 1, leading all skaters […]

Ross Colton Uncertain For Game 2

Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton (lower body) is questionable for Monday's Game 2 against the Dallas Stars. He logged only 7:04 of ice time in Saturday's Game 1, missing most of the third period due to a lower-body injury. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar told reporters Monday morning that Colton is feeling "not great." He […]

Gabriel Landeskog Activated From Injured Reserve

Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog (knee) was activated from Long-Term Injured Reserve on Monday, making him eligible to join the lineup for Game 2 against the Dallas Stars. The Avalanche captain is poised to make his first NHL appearance since Game 6 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals. He could serve as a replacement for […]

Auston Matthews Finishes Game 1 With Two Assists

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews opened the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a two-assist effort in Sunday's 6-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators. The Maple Leafs captain helped both of his linemates, Mitchell Marner and Matthew Knies, on the scoreboard, setting up the latter during a power play. Matthews finished without a goal despite […]

Mitchell Marner Totals Three Points In Postseason Opener

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner amassed three points in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. He scored Toronto's second goal of the game with his only shot on target and delivered a pair of power-play assists. Marner posted his fifth career three-point postseason game, taking sole possession of the third spot on […]