Andrew Nembhard Remains Out Wednesday, T.J. McConnell Makes Another Start

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. He will miss a third consecutive game due to a right calf contusion. Meanwhile, T.J. McConnell (hamstring) has been cleared to play and will make another start at point guard. McConnell produced a 10-point, 10-assist double-double in […]

Darius Garland Will Play Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Darius Garland (toe) will suit up for Wednesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. He was listed as questionable on the initial injury report before being cleared to play. Garland will probably be back on the injury report on Thursday when the Clippers complete a back-to-back set with another home […]

Kawhi Leonard Cleared to Return Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will rejoin the fun on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. He was in danger of missing a second straight game due to an ankle sprain, but the team has upgraded Leonard's status from questionable to available. Leonard has been special in recent weeks, averaging 29.8 points, […]

Adrian Kempe Could Return Thursday

Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe (lower body) could be an option for Thursday's matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports. The Kings' leading scorer remains day-to-day, but interim head coach D.J. Smith is hopeful that Kempe can play on Thursday night. He was a late scratch on […]

Mason McTavish Sits Out Second Consecutive Game

Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish will remain out of the lineup as a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. After recovering from an upper-body injury, Troy Terry replaced McTavish in the lineup on Sunday against Montreal. Anaheim is expected to roll out with the same forward group on Wednesday night. Before departing the […]

Ross Johnston to Miss 3-4 Weeks

Anaheim Ducks left wing Ross Johnston (lower body) will be out for approximately 3-4 weeks, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports. He has already been sidelined for three games due to a lower-body injury. Primarily known as an enforcer for the Ducks, Johnston has also elevated his offensive game to new heights this season, […]

Jonathan Drouin Back in Action Wednesday

St. Louis Blues winger Jonathan Drouin will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. He exited the lineup for personal reasons last week and has missed the last three games. Drouin is expected to join Dalibor Dvorsky and Otto Stenberg on the third line. Stenberg is also a fresh face in the […]

Eric Robinson Rejoins Hurricanes Lineup

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Eric Robinson will be back in the lineup on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports. The 30-year-old was scratched for Tuesday's matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Robinson is on a seven-game scoring slump and has gone pointless in 13 of his last 15 appearances. […]

Shayne Gostisbehere Sits Out Another Game Wednesday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) will miss a sixth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports. The veteran rearguard has been progressing, but this game comes too soon for him to be ready to play. His next chance to return will be a matchup with […]

Sidney Crosby Returns to Action Wednesday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (lower body) will rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's Metropolitan Division tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Penguins captain has missed 11 games due to a lower-body injury sustained during the Olympic tournament. Crosby will join Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust on the first line and will skate on the first […]

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Bags a Shutout in Vegas

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen recorded a 28-save shutout in Tuesday's 2-0 road win against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Finnish netminder played a key role in a tight contest, which featured a late first-period goal and an empty-netter inside the final minute of play. Buffalo established a new franchise record with an 11-game road […]

Brock Boeser Logs Three Assists Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser finished Tuesday's 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers with three assists. The Canucks made a hot start in front of their home crowd, with Boeser already celebrating a hat trick of assists after the first period. Two of his helpers came on the power play. Boeser has had a tough […]

Brock Faber Registers Three Assists in Overtime Win

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber stood out as a playmaker in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks, recording three assists. He had a pair of helpers in the first period, including a power-play assist, and added a third one to his tally in overtime when Mats Zuccarello finished the game. Faber was also […]

Charlie Coyle Matches Career High with Four Points Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Charlie Coyle played the leading role in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, scoring the game-winning goal and delivering three assists. He matched his career high with the four-point effort. Two points, including his goal, came on the power play. This was already Coyle's third four-point game of the season, […]

Nikita Kucherov Amasses Five Points in Road Win

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov was unstoppable on Tuesday night against the Seattle Kraken, scoring a hat trick and adding two assists in a 6-2 road win. Playing alongside him on the top line, Brandon Hagel finished with four points (one goal, three assists), and Anthony Cirelli had three points (one goal, two […]

Penguins Plan to Re-Evaluate Blake Lizotte in Four Weeks

Pittsburgh Penguins center Blake Lizotte (upper body) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, the team announced. He was unavailable for Monday's matchup with Colorado, and it looks like Lizotte will miss the rest of the regular season. Lizotte has played well in a bottom-six role for the Penguins, recording 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists), […]

Nick Jensen to Miss Six Weeks Due to Knee Surgery

Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen (knee) will be sidelined for six weeks due to meniscus surgery, Post Media's Bruce Garrioch reports. The 10-year veteran has been out for two games, and unfortunately, he might not get a chance to return to the ice this campaign. His six-week recovery timeline means that the regular season is […]

Jonathan Kuminga Questionable to Suit Up Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's action against the Dallas Mavericks. The 23-year-old is dealing with a knee problem, but he managed to return to action Monday night against Orlando. However, Kuminga had only seven points on 2-for-7 shooting. Over his last two appearances, Kuminga has shot 18.2 percent from the […]

GG Jackson II Back in Action Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (foot) will return from a two-game absence on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. The team has removed Jackson II from the injury report after he missed some time due to a sore right foot. Jackson II's return will push Rayan Rupert back to the bench. After a tough night […]

Ty Jerome Good to Go Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ty Jerome (shoulder) has been removed from the injury report, indicating he is available for action on Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets. Jerome has been in and out of the lineup since the All-Star break and missed Monday's loss to Chicago due to a shoulder contusion. Even when available, Jerome […]

Ace Bailey Questionable to Play Wednesday

Utah Jazz guard/forward Ace Bailey (concussion) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He sustained a concussion last week and could sit out a second straight game. With nothing left to play for the Jazz, Bailey was gearing up for a big finish to the season, but the concussion has been a setback […]

Isaiah Collier Available Against Timberwolves

Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (knee) is not on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 21-year-old sophomore hurt his right knee on Sunday against Sacramento and didn't finish the contest. Fortunately, Collier avoided a serious injury and should make his 19th start of the campaign in Wednesday's contest. As […]

Darius Garland Might Skip Wednesday's Game

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Darius Garland (toe) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. The former Cavalier produced a 25-point, 10-assist double-double in Monday's loss to San Antonio, but he continues to manage a toe injury and appears likely to sit out one game during the team's upcoming back-to-back […]

Kawhi Leonard Questionable Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He sprained his left ankle in Saturday's loss to Sacramento and wasn't available for Monday's matchup with San Antonio. The team announced that Leonard is considered day-to-day. Leonard apparently isn't dealing with a severe sprain, but his absence […]

Alex Tuch a Game-Time Decision on Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres winger Alex Tuch (illness) is considered a game-time call for Tuesday night's action against the Vegas Golden Knights. He could be forced to miss a matchup with his former team due to illness. Tuch has played a major role in Buffalo's rise to the top of the Atlantic Division, producing 28 goals and […]

Eeli Tolvanen Iffy for Tuesday

Seattle Kraken winger Eeli Tolvanen (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Finnish forward is dealing with an undisclosed injury and might be unavailable for only the second time this season. Tolvanen has improved his form in 2025-26 and only needs two more points to surpass his scoring […]

Seth Jones Returns to Action Tuesday

Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones (upper body) will make his long-awaited return on Tuesday night against the Vancouver Canucks. He has been sidelined since suffering an upper-body injury in the 2026 Winter Classic against the New York Rangers. His return will be a big boost for the team. "He touches all areas. He's a power-play […]

Sam Bennett Available Tuesday

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (undisclosed) will return to action on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. He wasn't available for Sunday's matchup with Seattle due to an undisclosed injury. Bennett will rejoin the top six and the first power-play unit. Thanks to averaging a point per game over his last eight appearances, Bennett has come […]

Kirby Dach to Miss 2-4 Weeks

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (upper body) will be sidelined for 2-4 weeks. He was injured in Sunday's matchup with the Anaheim Ducks. Dach has had some bad luck with injuries all season, appearing in only 32 of Montreal's 66 games. He has recorded eight goals and six assists. Zachary Bolduc will take Dach's spot […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Expected to Miss Three Games

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) is likely to miss at least three games, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. He will be replaced in the lineup by Robby Fabbri on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Eriksson Ek is Minnesota's third-highest scoring forward this season, with 44 points (17 goals, 27 assists) in […]