Sidney Crosby Won't Play Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (lower body) won't be in action for Team Canada against Finland on Friday. He will miss at least one game due to a lower-body injury sustained during Wednesday's Olympic quarterfinal tilt against Czechia. Sam Bennett will take Crosby's spot in the lineup, while Connor McDavid will serve as Team Canada's […]

Logan Cooley Sheds Non-Contact Jersey

Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley (lower body) is practicing in a regular jersey, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports. With the Olympic tournament nearing its conclusion, NHL teams have started practicing again, and Cooley has been a full participant in the Mammoth's sessions. This bodes well for his availability once the season resumes next week. […]

Maxwell Crozier to Miss 10 Weeks After Surgery

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Maxwell Crozier will miss approximately 10 weeks following surgery to repair a core muscle injury, the team announced on Wednesday. Crozier has been a solid contributor for the Lightning this season, recording 10 points (one goal, nine assists), 44 shots, 31 blocks, 38 hits, and a plus-seven rating across 34 outings. […]

Kirill Marchenko Dealing With Lower-Body Injury

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (lower body) wasn't able to practice on Wednesday, Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch reports. The Russian forward battled an illness before the Olympic break, missing two games, and he's now dealing with a lower-body injury. Marchenko leads all Blue Jackets forwards with 46 points (19 goals, 27 […]

Petr Mrazek Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Petr Mrazek (hip) had season-ending surgery on Tuesday, the team announced. Unfortunately, due to a hip injury, Mrazek must wrap up the 2025-26 campaign after making only 10 appearances. He was a starter eight times, going 3-5-0 with a 4.07 goals-against average and an .858 save percentage. Mrazek will come off a […]

Victor Hedman Suffers Lower-Body Injury

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman suffered a lower-body injury during pregame warmups ahead of Sweden's quarterfinal clash against Team USA on Wednesday. He was named in the lineup but didn't log any ice time as Sweden's Olympic tournament ended in a heartbreaking 2-1 overtime loss. There's no word yet on whether Hedman's injury will […]

Sidney Crosby Considered Day-to-Day

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (lower body) is day-to-day, TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports. Team Canada hasn't ruled out Crosby for Friday's Olympic semifinal against Finland. Crosby appeared to have injured his right leg in Wednesday's quarterfinal victory over Czechia. Fortunately, it seems Crosby avoided a major injury. Canada's roster is strong enough to handle Crosby's […]

Sandro Mamukelashvili Questionable to Suit Up Against Bulls

Toronto Raptors forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili (ribs) is questionable for Thursday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. The Georgian big man has made 13 consecutive appearances but may have to exit the lineup on Thursday due to a right rib contusion. Mamukelashvili has formed a solid one-two punch with Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) at center for Toronto during […]

Collin Murray-Boyles Expected to Play Thursday

Toronto Raptors forward/center Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) is listed as probable for Thursday's action against the Chicago Bulls. The rookie big man hurt his left thumb before the All-Star break, but the injury will cost him only one game. Murray-Boyles has averaged 7.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists during his first year in the Association. […]

Tre Jones Questionable Thursday

Chicago Bulls point guard Tre Jones (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Toronto Raptors. He has been nursing a left hamstring strain for several weeks and might be out for a 12th consecutive game. The injury has occurred at a bad time for Jones, who faces increased competition for playing time in Chi-Town. […]

Jalen Smith Set to Return Thursday

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (calf) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Toronto Raptors. The team has listed him as probable on the injury report. Before the All-Star break, Smith skipped three games with a right calf strain. Smith has become a solid option for fantasy teams, averaging 12.4 points and […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Undergoing Surgery Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger) will have surgery on Thursday, the team announced. The veteran must undergo a procedure to correct misalignment of his right pinky finger. Memphis will provide a timeline for Caldwell-Pope's recovery after surgery. Caldwell-Pope has had a disappointing campaign in 2025-26, averaging 8.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists. After […]

Ja Morant to Be Re-Evaluated in Two Weeks

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (elbow) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team announced on Wednesday. The Grizzlies star hasn't played since Jan. 21 due to a UCL sprain in his left elbow. Unfortunately, health issues have ruined another campaign for Morant, who has suited up just 20 times this season. With him […]

Stephen Curry Remains Out Thursday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) will miss a sixth consecutive game on Thursday against the Boston Celtics. Curry was unable to practice on Wednesday because he did not "feel right," according to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. After practice, Kerr suggested Curry might undergo a second MRI on his right knee. Pat […]

Obi Toppin Making Progress But Not Close to Returning

Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (foot) will remain out on Thursday against the Washington Wizards, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Toppin was at Tuesday's practice, but only as a limited participant. According to Pacers head coach, the former dunk champion is making progress in his recovery from right-foot surgery, but it's going to […]

Ivica Zubac Still Not Ready for Pacers Debut

Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (ankle) isn't ready to make his team debut when the season resumes on Thursday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. The Croatian big man was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, and Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said after the session that it will be "a while" before Zubac […]

Kristaps Porzingis Practices With Warriors

Golden State Warriors forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) practiced on Tuesday, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. He is also scheduled to take part in a team scrimmage on Wednesday. This suggests Porzingis could be ready to make his team debut on Thursday against his former squad, the Boston Celtics. The Latvian veteran hasn't played since Jan. 7 […]

Stephen Curry Expected to Scrimmage Wednesday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) is expected to participate in a team scrimmage on Wednesday, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. The team will then determine his status for Thursday's matchup with the Boston Celtics. Curry has been dealing with runner's knee and sat out the final five games before the All-Star break. Due […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Undergoes Knee Surgery

Utah Jazz forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove a growth in his left knee. The team plans to re-evaluate him in four weeks to determine his recovery status. Last week, it was reported that Jackson Jr. will miss the rest of the season. After arriving from Memphis in an eight-player […]

Cooper Flagg Spotted in Walking Boot

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg (foot) was spotted wearing a walking boot during the All-Star break, but he has avoided a serious injury. The rookie phenom sustained a left midfoot sprain before the break. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavericks are "relieved" that Flagg's injury isn't more serious. "Cooper Flagg was indeed spotted […]

Morgan Rielly Available After Olympic Break

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (upper body) will be back in the lineup after the Olympic break. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube told reporters on Tuesday that Rielly is"good to go" after he missed a couple of games before the break with an upper-body injury. Rielly is set to post his fifth consecutive […]

Charlie Lindgren Practices Fully Tuesday

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (lower body) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports. He looks set to return to action after the Olympic break. Lindgren missed a few contests before the break due to a lower-body injury, landing on Injured Reserve. The Capitals will resume the season […]

John Carlson Ready to Rock After Olympics

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (lower body) will be available after the Olympic break, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports. The veteran blue-liner suffered a lower-body injury in Washington's final pre-break game on Feb. 5. However, Carlson practiced in a regular jersey on Tuesday, indicating he is ready to play when the break ends. […]

Radek Faksa Unavailable Against Team Canada

Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (upper body) will miss Czechia's quarterfinal clash against Canada on Wednesday. The veteran forward sustained an upper-body injury during the preliminary round and will skip a second consecutive game. Before dropping out of the lineup, Faksa recorded two assists and two shots in three games, winning 61.1 percent of his […]

Anton Lundell Good to Go Wednesday

Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (illness) will be available for Wednesday's Olympic quarterfinal against Switzerland, Julian Gaudio of The Hockey News reports. The Finnish forward sat out the preliminary-round finale against Italy on Saturday due to illness. Lundell has recorded one goal, two shots, and a plus-two rating across two outings in Milan. On Wednesday, […]

Brandon Bussi Earns Three-Year Extension

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi has signed a three-year, $5.7 million contract extension. The deal will keep Bussi with the Hurricanes through the 2028-29 season. Bussi, who has a $775,000 contract this season, was a waiver-wire pickup for Carolina early in the campaign and has surprisingly been one of the top netminders in the league […]

Sharks Terminating Jeff Skinner's Contract

San Jose Sharks left wing Jeff Skinner was placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination. His time in San Jose has come to a premature end after only 32 appearances. Skinner signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Sharks in the offseason but failed to make a significant impact on the […]

Tim Stutzle Matches Team Germany Record With Third Goal

Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle scored Germany's third goal in Saturday's 4-3 defeat to Latvia at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games. It was his third goal of the tournament, matching a Team Germany record for a single Olympic edition featuring NHL players. Additionally, the Senators star is tied with Juraj Slafkovsky for the most […]

Jack Eichel Off to Hot Start in Olympics

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel tallied a goal and an assist in Team USA's 6-3 win over Denmark on Saturday. He made his mark inside 57 seconds early in the second period after the Danes had taken a surprising 2-1 lead. Eichel joined an exclusive list of Team USA skaters with back-to-back multi-point games […]

Mads Sogaard Injured Saturday

Ottawa Senators goaltender Mads Sogaard (lower body) left Denmark's matchup against Team USA on Saturday with 8:53 remaining in the third period. He reportedly played through a lower-body injury since the second frame and ultimately exited the contest after stopping a shot from his Senators teammate, Brady Tkachuk. This was Sogaard's Olympic debut. He was […]