Jamie Drysdale Activated From Injured Reserve

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. The 23-year-old is expected to return from a three-game absence as Cam York's partner on the second defensive pairing. Drysdale is enjoying a good bounce-back campaign in 2025-26, recording 18 points (three goals, 15 assists), […]

Corey Perry Unavailable Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings right wing Corey Perry (personal) won't play on Wednesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. Unfortunately, the veteran forward is dealing with an illness in his family and will be out for the third time in five games. Perry, who will turn 41 in May, is having a good campaign with the […]

Teuvo Teravainen to Miss at Least One Game

Chicago Blackhawks winger Teuvo Teravainen (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Calgary Flames. He suffered an upper-body injury during Monday's defeat to the Edmonton Oilers. Teravainen has contributed nine goals and 12 assists in 45 games this season, notching 11 of his 21 points on the power play. While Teravainen […]

Connor Bedard Returns to Practice

Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard (illness) returned to practice on Wednesday. Bedard was absent from Monday's game against the Edmonton Oilers because of illness, but his participation in practice suggests he could return to the lineup for Thursday's tilt versus the Calgary Flames. Bedard has finished three of his last four appearances with multiple points […]

Canadiens Sign Alexandre Texier to Two-Year Extension

Montreal Canadiens winger Alexandre Texier signed a two-year, $5 million contract extension on Wednesday. He is currently on a one-year, $1 million deal, having joined the Canadiens in November. Prior to his move to Canada, the St. Louis Blues terminated Texier's $2.1 million contract. Texier has been a great fit in Montreal and recently scored […]

Leon Draisaitl Has Three Points in Tuesday's Loss

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl once again did the business against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night but didn't get to celebrate a victory, notching three points in a 4-3 overtime loss. In NHL history, only Jerome Iginla has tallied more points against Nashville than Draisaitl, who had an even-strength goal and two power-play assists […]

Joel Hofer Controls Hurricanes Tuesday

St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer produced a 33-save shutout against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night, backstopping his team to a 3-0 victory. Hofer became the first Blues goaltender with four shutouts in a season since Jordan Binnington in 2018-19, tying Ilya Sorokin of the New York Islanders and Jesper Wallstedt of the Minnesota […]

Jeremy Swayman Posts First Shutout of the Season

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman recorded his first shutout of the season on Tuesday, finishing a 3-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings with 24 saves. After dropping four consecutive starts in late December, Swayman now finds himself on a 4-1-0 run. He has won back-to-back starts and can aim for his second three-game winning […]

Zach Werenski Totals Three Points in Tuesday's Win

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski posted his fifth three-point game of the season on Tuesday night, helping Rick Bowness enjoy a winning debut as the team's new head coach in a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. Werenski scored a power-play goal in the third period and finished with two even-strength assists. It was […]

Chandler Stephenson Available Wednesday

Seattle Kraken center Chandler Stephenson (personal) was activated from the non-roster list and is available for selection on Wednesday night against the New Jersey Devils. Stephenson has missed the last two games. He should return to a top-six role against New Jersey. The 31-year-old has enjoyed a few hot weeks, becoming Seattle's third-highest scorer. In […]

Jonathan Marchessault Moved to Injured Reserve

Nashville Predators right wing Jonathan Marchessault (lower body) was shifted to Injured Reserve on Tuesday. He missed his 13th consecutive game on Tuesday night against the Edmonton Oilers. The 2023 playoffs MVP has been out with a lower-body injury, and it's unclear when Nashville will have him available again. Marchessault has been limited to 10 […]

Brayden Point Labeled Week-to-Week

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (lower body) is considered week-to-week, head coach Jon Cooper announced before Tuesday's win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Point suffered a lower-body injury during Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Cooper said Point "avoided the worst-case scenario" and that "his season is not over." However, the injury raises questions […]

Franz Wagner to Return on Thursday

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) is set to return to action on Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The team has removed Wagner from the injury report ahead of the game. It will be a special matchup for Wagner, as the Magic and Grizzlies face off in his hometown of Berlin, Germany. It will be […]

Dean Wade Unavailable Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) won't suit up on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a left knee contusion. During Wade's absence, Sam Merrill has moved back to the first unit, sinking eight triples over the last two games while averaging 17.0 points. Nae'Qwan Tomlin, Jaylon […]

Ja'Kobe Walter Out Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) won't play on Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. He hurt his right hip on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers and won't be available for a second consecutive game. Due to RJ Barrett's (ankle) absence, Walter started on Sunday. After he joined Barrett in the infirmary, Jamal Shead maintained […]

Sandro Mamukelashvili Iffy for Wednesday

Toronto Raptors forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) may skip Wednesday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers, as he is considered questionable for the game. Mamukelashvili has picked up an illness bug, putting him at risk of missing his second game of the season. In recent weeks, Mamukelashvili has had a larger role in the rotation due to […]

Brandon Williams Questionable Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams (illness) is considered questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. He's in danger of missing a third consecutive game due to illness. Ryan Nembhard and Jaden Hardy have additional fantasy value with Williams on the shelf. Dallas has given both players a look in the starting unit, with […]

Kevin Love to Be Rested Wednesday

Utah Jazz forward/center Kevin Love (rest) will take another night off on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. Love has seen limited action recently, appearing in just six of Utah's previous 12 games due to regular rest. With Love out of the lineup, Kyle Filipowski has a chance to play more, but he has been unproductive […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Remains Out Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) will miss a 10th consecutive game on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. The Serbian veteran has been managing a left hamstring injury since late December and doesn't have a set timeline for his return. With Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) also out of the lineup, Jordan Miller and Kobe […]

Davion Mitchell Sustains Shoulder Injury Tuesday

Miami Heat point guard Davion Mitchell (shoulder) exited Tuesday's 127-121 win over the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter. He injured his left shoulder when he ran into a screen. Mitchell had nine points, three rebounds, six assists, and one steal in 19 minutes. As a result of Mitchell's early exit, Pelle Larsson logged nearly […]

Luka Doncic Available Tuesday Night

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (groin) will play on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. The Lakers conclude a back-to-back with this matchup, and it was initially uncertain if Doncic would play after the team listed him as questionable on the injury report. Ahead of tip-off, the Lakers have upgraded Doncic's status to […]

Max Christie Could Miss Wednesday's Game Due to Illness

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Max Christie (illness) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Christie is battling an illness and may be absent from the Mavericks' lineup for the first time since Dec. 22. The 22-year-old has made eight straight starts, averaging 15.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists over that span. […]

LeBron James Cleared to Play Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot, sciatica) will be active against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. The team has upgraded James' status from questionable to available. James is good to go for the second leg of a back-to-back after putting in a 33-minute shift in Monday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. The legendary […]

P.J. Washington Listed as Questionable for Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Although Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd announced Monday that Washington would be out for a week, his questionable designation hints he could be ready to play even sooner. If Washington misses a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday, Naji […]

Egor Demin Back in Action Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin (foot) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. He sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Brooklyn will also have Cam Thomas (hamstring) back, meaning fewer minutes for Drake Powell, Nolan Traore, and Tyrese […]

Cam Thomas Available Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (hamstring) will be active on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The team has removed Thomas from the injury report after he sat out Monday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks to manage his left hamstring injury. Thomas has been limited to 22.8 minutes per game this month, averaging 14.0 points, […]

Jakob Poeltl Unavailable Versus Pacers

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) won't be ready to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. Last week, Poeltl was cleared for contact, but he remains sidelined due to a lower back strain. The Austrian giant has been out since Dec. 21. During his absence, rookie Collin Murray-Boyles has become a regular […]

RJ Barrett to Miss Third Straight Game Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (ankle) won't be in action on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers, missing a third consecutive game. With Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) also sidelined, Jamal Shead is likely to maintain a starting role on Wednesday night. Shead started both games of a recent back-to-back against the Philadelphia 76ers and had two very […]

Trae Young Won't Play Wednesday

Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young (knee, quadriceps) won't be in the lineup on Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Young officially became a member of the Wizards late last week, but a couple of health issues will delay his debut for his new team. The talented playmaker is sidelined due to an MCL sprain […]

Rui Hachimura to Be Limited to 18 Minutes Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) will have his playing time restricted to 18 minutes on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports. On Monday against the Sacramento Kings, Hachimura was cleared to make his first appearance of the new year, but he didn't see any action […]