Zach Whitecloud Injured Versus Detroit

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud was forced to make an early exit in Saturday's matchup against Detroit after picking up an undisclosed injury. He was hurt in the third period, leaving the contest after amassing two blocks and three hits across 13:03 of ice time. Whitecloud has already missed 16 games in 2023-24 and […]

Evan Rodrigues Exits With Lower-Body Injury

Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues was unable to complete Saturday's game against Calgary due to a lower-body injury. He exited the contest after logging 9:05 of action across 10 shifts. The 30-year-old finished with four shots on goal and one block. Rodrigues is set to undergo further evaluations on Sunday, and he will need to […]

Aaron Ekblad Hurt In Saturday's Win

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad left Saturday's 5-1 victory over Calgary with a lower-body injury. He registered one shot on goal and two hits in 5:10 of action before leaving. After making his season debut only in mid-November following a shoulder surgery, Ekblad could now face another spell on the sidelines. He has skated in […]

Paul Cotter A Game-Time Call Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights forward Paul Cotter (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against Detroit. The 24-year-old is dealing with an unspecified ailment and could be unavailable for only the second time this season. It's been a good campaign for Cotter, with a career-high 22 points (seven goals, 15 assists) in 62 games. […]

Darcy Kuemper Available On Saturday

Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper (illness) is expected to be in the lineup on Saturday against Chicago. He missed Thursday's clash with Pittsburgh due to an illness but is reportedly recovered well enough to back up Charlie Lindgren on Saturday. Lindgren is coming off his fourth shutout of the season and has outplayed Kuemper in […]

Mitchell Marner Unavailable On Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner won't play on Saturday against St. Louis due to a lower-body injury. The prolific winger will be out of the lineup for the second time this season. Marner leads the Maple Leafs with 51 assists and has also contributed 25 goals in 62 games. His absence will bring […]

Mikey Anderson Remains Out On Saturday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson (upper body) wore a full-contact jersey Saturday morning but isn't yet ready to rejoin the action against Dallas. Saturday's contest will mark his eighth consecutive absence. Anderson has made 55 appearances with the Kings in 2023-24, recording 15 points (one goal, 14 assists). His best attributes come out defensively, […]

Adrian Kempe A Game-Time Call Saturday

Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against Dallas. He could be back in action after missing five games with an upper-body issue. Kings head coach Jim Hiller has mentioned Kempe as "definitely a possibility" for the game. Getting him back would be a massive boost […]

Hampus Lindholm Returns To Bruins Lineup Saturday

Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower body) will return to the lineup on Saturday against Pittsburgh. He will end a nine-game absence and replace Parker Wotherspoon. Lindholm is a big piece for Boston's top four, but the 30-year-old Swedish blue-liner hasn't had much offensive success this season. He has registered 19 points (one goal, 18 […]

Roope Hintz Collects Three Points In Friday's Win

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz had a game-high three points in Friday's 6-2 road victory over the Ducks. He produced a power-play goal and had two assists. Hintz finished the game with two power-play points in total -- his first with the man advantage since Jan. 23. The Finnish forward had a really rough ride […]

Connor Ingram Posts Sixth Shutout Of Season

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram registered his sixth shutout of the season in Friday's 4-0 win over Detroit, tying Pittsburgh's Tristan Jarry for most this season in the NHL. He's only the fourth Coyotes netminder to get as many shutouts over a single season. It last happened in 2011-12 when Mike Smith matched a franchise […]

Jaden Schwartz Injured In Friday's Loss

Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz suffered an upper-body injury in Friday's 3-0 loss to Winnipeg. The veteran got hurt early into the game, exiting after logging only 3:09 of ice time. Schwartz has been slumping for several weeks, but he's one of only five forwards on the team with double-digit goals and assists for the […]

Jacob Trouba To Miss 2-3 Weeks

New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (lower body) will be out of the lineup for 2-3 weeks, Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury announced on Friday. The 30-year-old has missed only two games so far this season, notching 22 points (three goals, 19 assists) across 60 outings with 165 hits and 170 blocks. He's […]

Alec Martinez Out "Short-Term" Following Procedure

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez has undergone a lower-body procedure and will be out "short-term;" according to general manager Kelly McCrimmon. Martinez was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. He's been out for one game already and won't make a quick return, but it looks like the veteran will be available for the end […]

Logan Couture Out For Rest Of Season

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture (lower body) won't return to the lineup in 2023-24. The Sharks captain has been out since Jan. 31, and Couture has now said he won't be returning this season. San Jose has basically been without Couture for the entire year already, as the 34-year-old has been limited to just […]

Keyonte George Ready To Return On Saturday

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (illness) isn't listed on the injury report, which suggests he will be available on Saturday against Denver following a one-game absence. The 20-year-old rookie tried to play through an illness on Monday versus Washington but was able to get through just six minutes of action. He was then out for […]

Cedi Osman Won't Play On Saturday

San Antonio Spurs forward Cedi Osman (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Warriors. He sprained his left ankle against the Kings on Thursday and takes a seat in street clothes for the first time this season. Osman's fantasy appeal has been at a minimum in his first year in Texas, as […]

Victor Wembanyama Remains Unavailable Saturday

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (ankle) will sit out a second consecutive contest on Saturday against Golden State. He exited the lineup on Thursday prior to a meeting with Sacramento due to a right ankle sprain, which brought an end to Wembenyama's run of 21 consecutive appearances. Zach Collins slotted into the starting unit […]

Jayson Tatum Probable To Face Suns On Saturday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) has been listed as probable for Saturday's big matchup against Phoenix. He's on the injury report with right ankle impingement. Tatum should be able to shake off the probable tag before the game. He's had a couple of poor shooting nights on the bounce and must be eager to […]

Jaylen Brown Carrying Questionable Tag Saturday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (pelvis) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Saturday's fascinating matchup against Phoenix. The Boston star is dealing with a sacroiliac strain, putting him in danger of missing his sixth game of the season. However, Brown was also questionable to face Denver on Thursday night and was completely […]

Quentin Grimes Doubtful To Face Dallas

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Quentin Grimes (knee) appears unlikely to play in Saturday's matchup against Dallas, as the team has listed him as doubtful on the injury report. The former Knick has arrived from New York with a knee issue and hasn't been able to play for the last three games due to right knee injury […]

Dereck Lively II Misses Saturday's Action For Personal Reasons

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (personal) won't be available for Saturday's contest against the Pistons. The rookie big man appeared to have hurt his calf on Thursday against Miami, but he will be out of the lineup for personal reasons. Lively II dropped to the bench for the first time in eight games on […]

Luka Doncic Iffy For Saturday's Game

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (elbow) has been tagged as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against Detroit. After hurting his nose and right ankle in recent weeks, Doncic is now dealing with a right elbow sprain. The Mavericks leader might have to step out of the lineup after just becoming the second player in […]

Jalen Brunson Back For Knicks On Friday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (knee) will return to action in Friday's matchup against Orlando. The first-year All-Star ended up sitting out only one game with a left knee contusion. Brunson's return pushes Miles McBride back to the bench. The 23-year-old has struggled to get meaningful minutes as a member of the second […]

Jalen Suggs Unavailable Friday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (thigh) won't play on Friday against the Knicks. He's dropping out of the lineup for the first time in nine games due to a right thigh contusion. Suggs' absence could mean another start for Anthony Black, although the 20-year-old has impacted things very little during his rookie season and won't […]

Tre Mann Sits Out Friday's Game

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (groin) won't play on Friday versus Washington. Heading into Friday, Mann was initially regarded as questionable for the game. Vasilije Micic will be the biggest beneficiary of Mann's absence. He's already broken into the starting unit due to a number of other injuries, and Micic's all-around involvement in Charlotte's play […]

Nicolas Batum Ruled Out For Friday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's meeting with New Orleans. He has been downgraded from a questionable status. Batum comes out of the lineup right after getting a new look in the starting unit against Memphis on Wednesday. His absence could give a starter's role back to Kelly Oubre […]

LeBron James Won't Play Against Bucks

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) will sit out Friday's contest against Milwaukee. The veteran superstar exited the last game against Sacramento early due to a lingering left ankle problem, and he will get some rest on Friday. James has played through the ailment for quite a while, so he should make a quick […]

Valeri Nichushkin Returns To Avalanche Lineup

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (personal) will rejoin the lineup on Friday versus Minnesota. He's back in action following a 22-game absence. Nichushkin last played on Jan. 10, entering the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program soon after. The Russian winger was having an outstanding season before dropping out of the lineup, recording 42 points (22 goals, […]

Zach Parise Won't Play On Friday

Colorado Avalanche left wing Zach Parise will miss Friday's game against Minnesota with a lower-body injury. The 39-year-old is considered day-to-day. Parise comes out of the lineup after logging four goals and seven points in 15 appearances with the Avalanche. Following a quiet start in Denver, Parise has notched six points (three goals, three assists) […]