Kyle Filipowski Available Friday

Utah Jazz forward/center Kyle Filipowski (illness) is ready to face Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. He wasn't available on Wednesday against Washington due to illness and was initially listed as probable for Friday's tilt. Filipowski has enjoyed a much larger role late in the season, but his recent performances have been […]

Rui Hachimura Available After Two-Game Absence

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) will rejoin the action Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. The Lakers will have the Japanese forward back in the lineup after he missed two games due to right calf injury management. Hachimura's productivity and playing time have noticeably declined since the All-Star break, as he's averaged 8.2 points […]

Jahmai Mashack Remains Out Friday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Jahmai Mashack (ankle, nose) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Houston Rockets. The 23-year-old is currently banged up, dealing with an ankle sprain and a fractured nose. He will miss a sixth consecutive game after the team initially listed Mashack as doubtful. Ty Jerome (ankle) also won't play on […]

De'Anthony Melton Won't Play Friday Night

Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's clash against the Washington Wizards. Following his impressive all-around performance in Wednesday's win over Brooklyn, Melton has a late addition to the injury report on Friday afternoon. After initially listing him as questionable, the Warriors have now ruled Melton out due to […]

Luka Doncic Ready to Rock Friday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) will play on Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Initially, it was unclear if he would suit up for the contest after the team listed him as questionable on the injury report. Doncic has been like a man from another planet in March, averaging 36.9 points, 8.2 […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Available Against Cavaliers

Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) will be in action on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has been upgraded from probable to available. Jaquez Jr. has been dealing with a right ankle sprain lately, making only a limited impact. He hasn't played more than 19 minutes in either of the last two games, […]

Jarrett Allen to Play Limited Minutes Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (knee) will return to action on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. He has been cleared to play after missing 10 games due to a knee issue. The veteran big man has been named a starter for Friday's contest, but Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson plans to limit his playing time […]

Dylan Garand Starts Friday

New York Rangers goaltender Dylan Garand will be in the net against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. The 23-year-old will make his second career appearance. Garand has gotten his opportunity with Jonathan Quick (upper body) unavailable for a third straight game. He enjoyed a solid debut on […]

Noah Ostlund Won't Play Friday

Buffalo Sabres center Noah Ostlund (upper body) won't play on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports. He hasn't joined the team for pregame warmups after being regarded as a game-time decision. Ostlund is nursing an upper-body injury and didn't practice on Thursday. The 22-year-old Swedish native has had a […]

Connor Zary Returns to Practice

Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary (upper body) was back at practice on Friday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports. This was his first practice session since suffering an upper-body injury last week. Zary has missed three games since being hurt. He remains day-to-day, but the fact that he's practicing again indicates that Zary […]

Samuel Honzek Won't Return This Season

Calgary Flames left wing Samuel Honzek (upper body) will not return to action this season, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports. The 21-year-old suffered an upper-body injury in November, which required surgery. On Friday, he practiced with the team for the first time since getting hurt. However, Calgary won't bring Honzek back into […]

Damon Severson Labeled Week-to-Week

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (upper body) is considered week-to-week after he was injured on Thursday night against the Montreal Canadiens. Severson was hurt late in the game from a hit by Canadiens forward Zachary Bolduc. His absence leaves the Blue Jackets without a defenseman who has been effective on both ends of the […]

Sam Steel Leaves Road Trip Due to Injury

Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (undisclosed) has returned home after being hurt on Thursday against the New York Islanders, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports. The Stars began a four-game road trip on Long Island, but Steel will miss the final three games. It's unclear whether Steel will be available when the team […]

Mikko Rantanen Could Return Saturday

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen (lower body) practiced fully on Friday and could play on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports. The star forward was injured while playing for Team Finland at the Olympics, but he will make a timely return for the Stars, who have lost five […]

Barrett Hayton Out Week-to-Week

Utah Mammoth center Barrett Hayton (upper body) is week-to-week, Brogan Houston of the Deseret News reports. Mammoth head coach Andre Tourigny doesn't expect Hayton to play for a bit after he sustained an upper-body injury in Tuesday's loss to Edmonton. Hayton has tallied 25 points (10 goals, 15 assists) in 67 outings this season. His […]

Tony DeAngelo to Miss 1-2 Weeks

New York Islanders defenseman Tony DeAngelo (lower body) will be unavailable for 1-2 weeks, the team announced. He sat out his first game of the season on Thursday night against Dallas and is expected to be sidelined for at least three more contests. Losing DeAngelo is a significant setback for the playoff-chasing Islanders. The 30-year-old […]

Sam Steel Makes Early Exit Against Islanders

Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (undisclosed) didn't finish Thursday's 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports. He exited the action in the third period due to an undisclosed injury. Steel's ice time has increased throughout the season due to injuries, and it's helped him to record a […]

Damon Severson Exits With Upper-Body Injury Thursday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson suffered an upper-body injury in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. Severson scored the Blue Jackets' only goal of the game in the first period but left the action in the third. The 31-year-old has been very productive lately, […]

Yaroslav Askarov Suffers New Injury Blow

San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov suffered an upper-body injury in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues. The 23-year-old was making his return from a lower-body injury but had to leave the game midway through the second period. Askarov was involved in a collission in the crease and appeared to have hurt […]

Evan Rodrigues Breaks Finger Thursday

Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues broke a finger in Thursday's loss to the Minnesota Wild and is likely done for the season. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice noted after the game that Rodrigues is looking at a 4-6-week recovery period. Florida finishes the regular season on April 15 and is unlikely to qualify for the […]

Sidney Crosby Suffers Lower-Body Injury Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's shootout win against the Ottawa Senators. He took only one shift in the second period. Penguins head coach Dan Muse didn't have an update on Crosby after the game. Crosby has posted a team-high 64 points (28 goals, 36 assists) in 61 games. this […]

Marcus Foligno Available Against Panthers

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (lower body) will return to action on Thursday night against the Florida Panthers. He has yet to play this month due to a lower-body injury. Foligno is second on his team with 151 hits and has recorded 11 points (six goals, five assists) in 48 games with 55 SOG. […]

Tony DeAngelo Unavailable Thursday

New York Islanders defenseman Tony DeAngelo (lower body) won't play on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. He will miss at least one game due to a lower-body injury suffered in Tuesday's loss to Chicago. DeAngelo has made a big impact offensively for the Islanders, registering 33 points (five goals, 28 assists) in 72 outings. Isaiah […]

Anthony Mantha Good to Go Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Anthony Mantha (lower body) will play on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. He skipped Wednesday's practice due to a lower-body injury but won't have to miss his first game of the season. With Evgeni Malkin (upper body) sidelined, Mantha currently plays a more important role for the Penguins. He's had a great […]

Thomas Chabot Out 4-8 Weeks After Surgery

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (forearm) will miss the rest of the 2025-26 regular season. He had surgery on Thursday and has been ruled out for 4-8 weeks. Chabot injured his right forearm in Monday's matchup with the New York Rangers. He will finish the season with 31 points (seven goals, 24 assists) in 55 […]

Robert Thomas Sits Out Thursday's Action

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (upper body) will miss Thursday's clash against the San Jose Sharks. St. Louis' No. 1 center was injured in Tuesday's loss to Washington and will be forced to sit out at least one game. His first chance to return will be on Saturday when the Blues host the Toronto […]

Tyler Toffoli a Game-Time Call Thursday

San Jose Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli (lower body) is a game-time decision on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. The veteran has missed two games due to a lower-body injury. Toffoli has played an important role in the top six and on the power play for the […]

Artturi Lehkonen Returns to Action Thursday

Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) will rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports. The Finnish forward has been out for 11 games due to an upper-body injury. He will likely return to a top-six role, potentially bumping Ross Colton down in the lineup. […]

Keegan Murray Cleared for Basketball Activities

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (ankle) has been cleared for contact basketball activities, the team announced. He is making "good progress" in his recovery from a left ankle sprain. Although the team provided an encouraging update, the Kings have nothing left to play for and may decide to keep Murray out until the end of […]

Killian Hayes Uncertain for Thursday

Sacramento Kings point guard Killian Hayes (toe) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report ahead of Thursday's meeting with the Orlando Magic. The 24-year-old is dealing with toe inflammation, which could keep him sidelined for a second consecutive game. The Kings have already ruled out Russell Westbrook (toe) for the game, so Devin […]