Nic Dowd Taken Out By An Upper-Body Injury

Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd suffered an upper-body injury in Tuesday's 6-2 victory over New Jersey. He exited the action after the first period, finishing with 6:20 of ice time. Dowd entered Tuesday's clash with a three-game point streak and has done well on a struggling team all season. He's highly valued for his defensive […]

Viktor Arvidsson Injured On First Shift

Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson played only 17 seconds on Tuesday against Columbus, exiting the game with a lower-body injury. Arvidsson appeared to have hurt his left leg. This is a very unfortunate blow for the Swedish forward, as Arvidsson was making only his fourth appearance of the season. He returned from back surgery […]

Mark Stone Exits With Injury Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone failed to complete Tuesday's game against Nashville due to an upper-body injury. The Golden Knights captain was ruled out early in the third period and finished with 13:14 of ice time. Stone is very injury-prone, and you always fear the worst when he's knocked out of the lineup. […]

De'Aaron Fox Dealing With Shoulder Injury

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox has revealed he has been dealing with a right shoulder injury. Fox had a pair of strong outings right before the All-Star break, but he has been off his game lately, and the injury might be the reason why. However, Fox has luckily admitted that it's only a minor […]

Mitchell Robinson Ditches Walking Boot

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is no longer wearing a walking boot, head coach Tom Thibodeau revealed on Tuesday. Robinson underwent surgery on his left ankle in December. Getting out of the walking boot is a positive sign of his progression, but Robinson has yet to start running, meaning it will still take […]

Aaron Nesmith Limited In Practice But Injury Not As Bad As Feared

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (lower leg) appears to have escaped serious injury. He hurt his right leg on an awkward fall following a dunk attempt in the team's final game before the All-Star break. Nesmith was limited in Tuesday's practice but could still be an option for Thursday's matchup against Detroit. "No update really […]

Patrick Williams To Remain Out On Thursday

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (foot) will miss a 10th consecutive game on Thursday against the Celtics. Williams is trying to return from a left foot injury, but he is reportedly still experiencing mild discomfort and isn't running yet. According to Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, the team will be "very, very careful" with Williams. […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Cleared For Action

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is expected to play on Thursday against Washington. The former Wizard has logged only nine minutes across Denver's last four games due to a hamstring issue, missing three of them completely, but the All-Star break has given him enough time to get healthy. Caldwell-Pope practiced fully on Tuesday and […]

Jamal Murray Good To Go Thursday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (lower leg) is set to return to the lineup on Thursday versus Washington. Murray missed Denver's final game before the All-Star break, but he came through practice with no issues on Tuesday, and Nuggets head coach Michael Malone expects him to play against the Wizards. Murray's return will send […]

Justin Champagnie Signs 10-Day Contract With Wizards

The Washington Wizards are signing forward Justin Champagnie to a 10-day contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The twin brother of San Antonio's Julian Champagnie is set to get a new look in the NBA after producing some outstanding numbers with Sioux Falls Skyforce in the G League. He has averaged 22.3 points […]

Michael Rasmussen Inks Four-Year Extension With Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen has agreed to a four-year, $12.8 million extension with the club. Rasmussen is getting a nice pay rise as he completes a three-year, $4.38 million deal this season. The 24-year-old has skated in 55 games with the Red Wings in 2023-24, posting 11 goals and 12 assists. He's second […]

Ryan Lindgren Good To Go Tuesday

New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (face) will be in the lineup on Tuesday against Dallas. The Rangers lost Lindgren in their previous game against the Islanders when an opposition stick bloodied him, but he's ready to go on Tuesday after having 10 stitches to fix his face. He will assume his regular role on […]

Matt Duchene A Game-Time Call Tuesday

Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene (lower body) is considered a game-time call for Tuesday's matchup against the Rangers. He was a late scratch for Monday's meeting with Boston and might have to sit out a second consecutive game. The Stars have called up one of their top prospects, Logan Stankoven, from the AHL to fill […]

Miro Heiskanen Back In Action Tuesday

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (personal) will return to the lineup on Tuesday versus the Rangers. He missed Monday's matchup against Boston for the birth of his first child. With Jani Hakanpaa (upper body) also out of the lineup, the Stars found themselves in a rough spot on Monday, but Heiskanen's return should lift the […]

Morgan Rielly's Suspension Upheld

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has upheld Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly's five-game suspension for cross-checking Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig. Rielly was suspended for five games on Feb. 13, but the NHL Players' Association appealed the suspension on his part. The NHLPA claimed it to be excessive, considering Rielly had never been suspended before […]

Shea Theodore Returns To Golden Knights Lineup

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (upper body) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against Nashville. He returns after missing three months of action. Before getting sidelined for 35 games, Theodore looked in excellent form, producing 18 points (four goals, 14 assists) in 20 games. He's averaged over 23 minutes of action per night […]

Logan Thompson Posts First Shutout Versus Sharks

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson registered a 29-save shutout against the San Jose Sharks on Monday. With Thompson playing a perfect game, the team exploded for three first-period goals and eventually won comfortably 4-0. This marks Thompson's first shutout of the season in 30 starts. The 26-year-old has put together a 17-10-4 record for […]

Evan Bouchard Records Three Assists In Monday's Win

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard finished Monday's 6-3 triumph over Arizona with three assists. With only a couple of minutes played, Bouchard registered a power-play assist on a Leon Draisaitl goal, and he completed his haul with a pair of even-strength helpers in the third period. Bouchard became the third defenseman in franchise history to […]

Evander Kane Lights The Lamp Twice Monday

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane grabbed two goals as the team ran out 6-3 winners against the Coyotes on Monday. He tied the game at three early in the third period and quickly added a second after Zach Hyman had put Edmonton up. Following a couple of rough months, Kane has found his shooting […]

Nazem Kadri Picks Up Three Points As Flames Take Down Jets

Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri produced his second three-point effort of the month in Monday's meeting with Winnipeg, leading the team to a 6-3 victory. It was an impressive comeback effort from Calgary, as the team turned a 3-1 deficit into a win. Kadri had two goals and an assist during the team's five-goal scoring […]

Jared McCann Scores Twice In Losing Effort

Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann had two goals in Monday's painful 4-3 overtime loss against the Red Wings. With McCann in top form in front of the net, the Kraken tied the game three times but couldn't find the game-winner. McCann potted his first goal in a power-play situation. The 27-year-old has been producing some […]

Mathieu Joseph Puts Two Pucks Past Lightning

Ottawa Senators right wing Mathieu Joseph had a memorable revenge game against the Lightning on Monday, potting two goals in a 4-2 road victory. Joseph, who spent his first three seasons in Tampa Bay, led the charge as Ottawa grabbed a 3-0 lead. He finished the contest with a game-high plus-three rating and posted four […]

Connor Bedard Posts New Franchise Record With Three-Point Effort

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard notched three points via a goal and two assists in Monday's 6-3 loss to Carolina. With the effort, he broke a tie with Eddie Olczyk (7) for the most multi-point games by an 18-year-old in franchise history. Additionally, Bedard joined Patrick Kane as the second 18-year-old in Blackhawks history to […]

Trae Young Remains Committed To Hawks

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has steered himself clear of trade rumors and wants to remain on the team. "It's this type of league where things change and happen, but obviously, my mindset is staying in Atlanta right now. I don't get caught up in the rumors and all that stuff, my contract is […]

Christian Braun Confident Of Playing Better After Break

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Christian Braun hopes to get healthy over the All-Star break, which would then allow him to produce better performances. The 22-year-old was expected to make a big step up in 2023-24, but he hasn't gained any momentum due to health issues holding him back. While averaging 19.0 minutes off the bench, Braun […]

Kyle Lowry Saw 76ers As Best Fit For Him

According to Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, point guard Kyle Lowry had several options available to him after being bought out by Charlotte, but he chose to link up with his hometown team because the veteran sees the Sixers as the best fit for him. Having Nurse as the coach could have been one […]

Donte DiVincenzo On Track To Return Versus Philadelphia

New York Knicks guard/forward Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring) is on track to jump back into the lineup on Thursday when the team returns from the All-Star break with a matchup against the 76ers in Philadelphia. DiVincenzo didn't play in the team's final game before the break due to right hamstring soreness. Getting the 27-year-old sniper back […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Ready To Rejoin Action Thursday

New York Knicks forward Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) is set to return to action on Thursday versus the 76ers. The veteran scorer missed the team's final game ahead of the All-Star break with left calf soreness. Since arriving from Detroit earlier in the month, Bogdanovic has suited up two times for the Knicks. He's averaged 13.0 […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Expected Back Right After Break

New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) is expected to rejoin the lineup right after the All-Star break. The Knicks get their first post-break action on Thursday versus Philadelphia. Hartenstein has been unavailable for three games due to left Achilles tendinopathy. With the Knicks thin at the center position, Hartenstein's absence resulted in Precious Achiuwa […]

Bradley Beal On Track To Return Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) is on track to return to action on Thursday versus Dallas. The former All-Star injured his left hamstring a week ago and sat out the team's final game ahead of the All-Star break. Beal has managed to shake off the hamstring problem during the break and recently underwent a […]