Gary Payton II Hurt in Wednesday's Loss

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (ankle) was limited to five minutes of action on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. The veteran sprained his left ankle during the first half. Golden State also lost Stephen Curry (quadriceps) on Wednesday night, meaning the rotation could look very different in Saturday's contest against the New Orleans […]

Stephen Curry Diagnosed With Quadriceps Contusion

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has been diagnosed with a quadriceps contusion and is set to undergo an MRI. Curry was hurt while attempting to draw a charge on Amen Thompson in Wednesday's 104-100 loss to the Houston Rockets, causing him to miss the end of the game. While Warriors head coach Steve […]

Lukas Dostal Out Wednesday Night

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (upper body) won't be available for Wednesday's contest against the Vancouver Canucks. He is nursing an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day. Anaheim's No. 1 goaltender is having an outstanding campaign, sitting on an 11-5-1 record. He has logged a 2.81 goals-against average with a .904 save percentage. With Dostal […]

Sean Durzi Available Against Canadiens

Utah Mammoth defenseman Sean Durzi (upper body) will end a 21-game absence in Wednesday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. The 26-year-old suffered an upper-body injury in only the second game of the season. Durzi will enter the lineup on the third defensive pairing, replacing Dmitri Simashev. A couple of campaigns back, Durzi posted 41 points […]

Thomas Chabot to Remain Out Wednesday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (upper body) will be absent for a fifth time in six games on Wednesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. He remains day-to-day with a lingering upper-body issue. Nikolas Matinpalo took Chabot's spot in the Senators defense on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings and is poised to stay in […]

Jared McCann Expected to Rejoin Kraken Lineup Wednesday

Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann (lower body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday and is expected to play against the Dallas Stars. He has been out of action since Oct. 18. Before sustaining a long-term lower-body injury, McCann posted three goals and four points in five games at the start of the season. On […]

Andre Burakovsky a Game-Time Decision Wednesday

Chicago Blackhawks winger Andre Burakovsky (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's tilt against the Minnesota Wild. He has missed two games due to an undisclosed health issue. Burakovsky has become one of Chicago's best players this season, notching 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) in 18 outings. If he returns, Burakovsky is expected to […]

Mikko Rantanen Returns to Stars Lineup Wednesday

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen (suspension) will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken. The Finnish superstar didn't play in Tuesday's win over the Edmonton Oilers due to an automatic suspension he received for having two game misconduct penalties in three contests. Rantanen is poised to land back on the first line, joining Jamie […]

Mark Stone Ready to Return Wednesday

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (wrist) will return to action on Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators. The Golden Knights captain has been on Injured Reserve since Oct. 20 with a wrist injury. Injuries have gone hand in hand with Stone for several years, but he is typically very productive when in the […]

Josh Norris Nearing Return

Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (upper body) is expected to rejoin the lineup soon. On Tuesday, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff ruled Norris out for Wednesday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins but hinted that he could be ready to return this weekend. The Sabres have a back-to-back scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Norris has made […]

Kevin Lankinen Not Traveling With Canucks

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (personal) will not travel with the team on a four-game road trip. He is currently away from the team for personal reasons. Lankinen has been Vancouver's de facto starting goaltender recently, posting a 4-7-2 record for the season. The team is currently also without the services of Thatcher Demko (lower […]

Zach Werenski Escapes Serious Injury, May Play Wednesday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (upper body) could remain in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The star blue-liner suffered an upper-body injury in Monday's loss to the Washington Capitals. However, the issue appears to be minor, which is great news for fantasy managers and the Blue Jackets. Only recently, […]

Auston Matthews Could Be an Option Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (lower body) is close to returning to the lineup and may make his comeback in Wednesday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Matthews Knies (lower body) and Nicolas Roy (upper body) could also return to give Toronto's attack a big boost. All three players practiced for a second straight […]

Jason Robertson Scores in Seventh Consecutive Game

Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson extended his goal streak to seven games and registered two assists as the team dominated against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night with an 8-3 victory. Robertson notched all of his points on the power play, establishing a new team record by scoring in a seventh consecutive contest. The Stars […]

Wyatt Johnston Ends Dry Spell With Four-Point Performance

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston finished Tuesday's 8-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers with one goal and three assists. Prior to Tuesday night, Johnstone had been held off the score sheet in four consecutive games. He posted two points, including his goal, on the power play. Despite his recent cold stretch, Johnston has had a […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. May Skip Wednesday's Contest

Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of a meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. The 24-year-old may have to skip his first contest of the season due to an issue with his right hip. Following a poor 2024-25 campaign, Jaquez Jr. has bounced back […]

Andrew Wiggins Questionable Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. He has missed three games with a left hip flexor strain. Luckily for Miami, Tyler Herro has just made his season debut, and Norman Powell (groin) is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday, lessening the impact of Wiggins' […]

Norman Powell Expected to Return Wednesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) is listed as probable for Wednesday's clash against the Milwaukee Bucks, indicating that he is on track to return to the lineup. A groin issue kept Powell off the floor on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Powell's move to Miami has worked out superbly for him, as the […]

Shaedon Sharpe Uncertain for Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Shaedon Sharpe (calf) is listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. He has been sidelined for four games due to a right calf strain. Jrue Holiday (calf) recently also landed on the shelf, opening the door for Sidy Cissoko to join the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Listed as Questionable for Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (groin) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Miami Heat. He has been on the shelf for a week with a left groin strain but is nearing his return. Initially, Antetokounmpo was ruled out for 1-2 weeks. Bobby Portis and Jericho Sims have shared starts during Antetokounmpo's three-game absence. […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Danger of Missing Wednesday's Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (illness) may miss his first game of the season on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. The Canadian star is battling an illness, and his exit from the lineup could give Ajay Mitchell an opportunity to start. Mitchell […]

Vinnie Hinostroza to Miss 4-6 Weeks

Minnesota Wild center Vinnie Hinostroza (lower body) will miss 4-6 weeks of action, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. Last week, he was hurt in a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins and was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday. Hinostroza has recorded five points (two goals, three assists) in 22 appearances this season. The injury […]

Pyotr Kochetkov Dealing With Undisclosed Injury

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the New York Rangers. The Russian netminder is dealing with an undisclosed injury. Kochetkov holds a 4-0-0 record for the season after missing the first month of action due to a lower-body injury. He has logged a 1.70 goals-against average with […]

Tristan Jarry Expected to Be Available Wednesday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (lower body) could be back in the lineup on Wednesday night against the Buffalo Sabres. "I think he's progressing very well," Penguins head coach Muse said after Tuesday's practice. "And so, I would expect that he is going to be available here for us tomorrow. Like, he's had some really […]

Evgenii Dadonov Doubtful for Wednesday

New Jersey Devils right wing Evgenii Dadonov (undisclosed) is doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against the St. Louis Blues, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. The Russian veteran is undergoing evaluation for an undisclosed injury he suffered during Monday's win over the Detroit Red Wings. Dadonov recently returned from a fractured hand and has […]

J.T. Miller Joins Team for Road Trip

New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller (upper body) is traveling with the team for a brief two-game road trip, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports. The Rangers captain has missed a pair of games due to an upper-body injury. However, the fact that Miller is with the team for the road team suggests he may […]

Joel Kiviranta Ready to Return Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta (lower body) is poised to return to the lineup from a 17-game absence on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. Kiviranta made only five appearances at the start of the season before landing on the shelf for more than a month. He has no points this season. During his […]

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Expected to Return on Saturday

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (undisclosed) will remain out on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars but is expected to rejoin the lineup later this week. On Monday, Nugent-Hopkins practiced for the first time since sustaining an undisclosed injury in a loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Nov. 9. He will miss a ninth consecutive game […]

Sam Reinhart Extends Scoring Streak With Three-Point Effort

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart notched three points during Monday's 8-3 road win over the Nashville Predators, finishing with one goal and two assists. He did all of his scoring in even-strength situations, extending his point streak to seven games. During the streak, Reinhart has finished without a goal only two times, and he has […]

Adam Fox Delivers Two Assists in Monday's Win

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox had two assists in Monday's 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues. The 2021 Norris Trophy winner helped the Rangers get only their second home win of the season by setting up Vincent Trocheck and Adam Edstrom for a pair of goals. The Rangers have struggled this season, but […]