Matias Maccelli Extends Scoring Streak With Three-Point Outing

Arizona Coyotes left wing Matias Maccelli led all scorers with three points in Friday's 5-3 win over the Senators. He produced a pair of power-play assists and capped off the scoring with an empty-net goal. Arizona was stuck on a 14-game losing streak ahead of Friday's action, but Maccelli has found ways to stay productive […]

Brady Tkachuk Makes Early Exit Friday

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (undisclosed) didn't complete Friday's contest against Arizona, leaving his status up in the air for Saturday's outing against Philadelphia. The Senators captain played 18:46 in a rough contest for the Senators, who lost the game 5-3 in front of home crowd. The Coyotes entered the action carrying a 14-game losing […]

Mason McTavish Sustains Lower-Body Injury Friday

Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish was knocked out from Friday's matchup against New Jersey by a lower-body injury. He saw only 5:47 of ice time in the contest. Before exiting, McTavish helped Frank Vatrano to open the scoring with his 23rd assist of the season, reaching 40 points for the campaign in his 52nd appearance. […]

Cam Reddish Probable For Saturday's Matchup

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Cam Reddish (ankle) carries a probable tag ahead of Saturday's big matchup against Denver. Following a lengthy absence with an ankle injury, the 24-year-old has played in back-to-back games and looks ready for more action on Saturday. Reddish logged 20 minutes against the Clippers on Thursday as he returned from a […]

Walker Kessler Listed As Questionable Saturday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) is considered questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Heat. He was out of the lineup for the ninth time this season on Thursday against Orlando, having sustained a right foot sprain. Luka Samanic broke into the rotation without Kessler on Thursday, posting eight points and four rebounds in 12 […]

Cam Thomas Still On The Shelf Saturday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (ankle) will remain sidelined for a third consecutive game on Saturday versus Atlanta. He continues to nurse a right ankle sprain and will have his next chance to return on Monday versus Memphis. The rest of the Brooklyn backcourt has received a boost without Thomas, while his absence has given […]

Ben Simmons A Question Mark For Saturday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (leg) is questionable to face the Hawks on Saturday. He's carrying a sore left leg and might be unavailable for a third consecutive contest. Dennis Schroder has had a good spell in the starting unit with Simmons unavailable. Brooklyn already faced Atlanta on Thursday, and Schroder put in a very […]

Cody Martin Exits Early With Ankle Injury

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin sprained his left ankle against Philadelphia on Friday and wasn't able to finish the game. He soaked in 32 minutes of action before suffering the injury and played well. Martin was Charlotte's lone starter with a positive plus/minus in a 121-114 loss, scoring 12 points and adding four rebounds, two […]

Seth Curry Tweaks Ankle In Rare Start

Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry was forced to an early exit on Friday versus Philadelphia due to a right ankle sprain. Making only his fourth start of the season, the veteran sniper logged 23 minutes before leaving. He had five points with two rebounds, two assists, and one steal. Curry was filling in for Brandon […]

Russell Westbrook Out Indefinitely With Fractured Hand

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook will be out indefinitely after fracturing his left hand in Friday's 140-115 win over Washington. The former MVP managed to log 10 minutes in the contest, registering six points and an assist with 2-for-3 shooting. Westbrook has been one of the most productive bench players in the league […]

Brandon Miller Out On Friday, Seth Curry Starting

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (back) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against Philadelphia. Seth Curry will start in his place. Miller has been downgraded from a questionable status after he wasn't even on the original injury report, which is a strange turn of events. However, Curry won't complain, as he gets a chance […]

Caleb Martin Questionable For Saturday With Thumb Injury

Miami Heat guard/forward Caleb Martin (thumb) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Jazz. He hurt his left thumb against the Nuggets on Thursday, and the injury might end a streak of 22 consecutive appearances for Martin. The 28-year-old has been a member of the second unit […]

Haywood Highsmith Questionable For Saturday

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Utah. He's in danger of missing a second consecutive contest, although Highsmith wasn't on the injury report for Thursday's meeting with Denver. He was added to the report with a left knee effusion on Friday. Highsmith's absence leaves more minutes available […]

Brandon Miller Downgraded To Questionable

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (back) has been downgraded to questionable for Friday's clash with Philadelphia. Miller wasn't on the initial injury report but then received a probable tag and is now questionable to suit up for the contest. The rookie from Alabama has played in 21 consecutive games, starting each one. Following a bumpy […]

Bilal Coulibaly Misses Third Straight Game

Washington Wizards small forward Bilal Coulibaly (pelvis) isn't ready to return to the lineup on Friday versus the Clippers. The French rookie still needs some more time to recover from a right pelvic contusion, missing a third straight game. Coulibaly made four consecutive starts before getting injured last weekend against Cleveland. With him out, Landry […]

Deni Avdija Listed As Questionable Friday

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (heel) is listed as questionable for Friday's meeting with the Clippers. He returned from a three-game absence against the Lakers on Thursday, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him miss Friday's game after Avdija put in a massive 43-minute shift in Thursday's overtime loss. His absence would open the […]

Brandin Podziemski Won't Play On Friday

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Brandin Podziemski (knee) has been downgraded to out for Friday's meeting with Toronto. At first, Podziemski was considered doubtful for the game with right knee soreness, but the team has now ruled him out entirely. This means another tweak in the Warriors starting lineup is coming. Podziemski has made six […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Questionable For Friday's Matchup

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (shoulder) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Friday's encounter with the Hornets. He's a late addition to the injury report with a sore right shoulder. 76ers head coach Nick Nurse might have to switch up his starting lineup again after inserting Oubre Jr. back into the first […]

Grant Williams Probable For Friday's Game

Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (back) is probable for Friday's matchup against Philadelphia. The former Celtic is troubled by a lower back contusion, but it looks like he will be able to play through the ailment. Williams has been in the lineup for eight consecutive games for the Hornets, and he's found a new lease […]

Philipp Grubauer Shuts The Door On Penguins

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer kept the Pittsburgh Penguins from scoring on Thursday, finishing a 2-0 victory with 33 saves. He got to celebrate his first shutout of the campaign. It's been another season full of misery for Grubauer, but he had a great time in February, logging four wins in five appearances. The improved […]

Logan Stankoven Scores In Third Consecutive Game

Dallas Stars forward Logan Stankoven continued his dream start in the NHL with another goal on Thursday. The 21-year-old completed a three-goal first period for the team in a 4-1 win. Stankoven finished his NHL debut against Carolina on Feb. 24 without a point, but he has since then scored in all three outings, adding […]

Roman Josi Racks Up Three Points In Second Consecutive Outing

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi contributed a goal and two assists as the team recorded a seventh consecutive win with a 6-1 result against Minnesota on Thursday. He started out with assists in each of the first two periods before potting the team's fourth goal early in the third. Josi's second helper came with the […]

Morgan Geekie Pots First Career Hat Trick

Boston Bruins forward Morgan Geekie had one of the best nights of his life on Thursday in a matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights, helping the team to a 5-4 victory with his first NHL hat trick. Geekie potted a pair of first-period goals and completed his three-goal night late in the second. He was […]

Frederik Andersen Could Be Back In Action Next Week

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (illness) is on the cusp of returning to the lineup. Hurricanes president and general manager Don Waddell told Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer on Thursday that Andersen should be playing "hopefully in this next week sometime." Andersen hasn't seen any action since early November, when he was […]

Adrian Kempe Considered Week-To-Week

Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe (upper body) is considered week-to-week, according to TSN's Darren Dreger. He is expected to return sometime in March. Kempe missed a second consecutive game on Thursday versus Vancouver. The Swedish forward is among the team's top scorers with 51 points (19 goals, 32 assists) in 57 games. Following Kempe's […]

Gabriel Vilardi Questionable For Saturday Following Thursday's Exit

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) is questionable for Saturday's fascinating matchup against Carolina. He left Thursday's contest versus Dallas early, sitting out the third period of a 4-1 loss. Jets head coach Rick Bowness said postgame that he is "concerned" about Vilardi's availability for Saturday's game. The 24-year-old forward finished Thursday's clash without […]

Cam Fowler Forced To Exit Early After Taking Puck To Face

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler was limited to only 21 seconds of action against San Jose on Thursday, leaving the contest after taking a puck to the face. He was bleeding heavily as Fowler headed into the locker room. The Ducks still managed to win the game 6-4, with the rest of the blue-liners playing […]

Jalen Brunson Intends To Play On Thursday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (neck) will warm up with the intention to play Thursday against Golden State. The first-year All-Star missed Tuesday's encounter with New Orleans but looks ready to make a quick return. Brunson's comeback would push Miles McBride back to the bench, where he will have minimal fantasy value. Brunson […]

Maxi Kleber To Return To Action Friday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (toe, nose) is set to return to the lineup for Friday's battle with Boston. He skipped the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday versus Toronto. Despite the Mavericks getting frontcourt help in the form of P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford, Kleber has continued to see 20-plus minutes regularly. However, […]

Luka Doncic In Danger Of Missing Friday's Game

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Friday's intriguing matchup against Boston. He's picked up a left ankle sprain after posting a big 30-point triple-double on his 25th birthday Wednesday night. Doncic has been a warrior for the Mavericks, missing only one of the last 18 contests. If Doncic […]