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Alex Caruso Considered Questionable Monday
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (neck) has been tagged questionable for Monday's matchup versus Charlotte. He's nursing a cervical strain and couldn't play against the Hornets on Friday. However, Caruso practiced on Sunday, and it looks like he could be back in the lineup after missing only one game. The versatile guard has had a […]
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Andrew Nembhard In Danger Of Missing Fourth Straight Game
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back) is considered questionable for Monday's clash with the Celtics. The 23-year-old has been absent for the last three games, leaving the Pacers without one of their best defensive players. Assuming Nembhard remains on the shelf, T.J. McConnell will continue to log the backup point guard minutes behind Tyrese Haliburton. […]
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Isaiah Jackson Questionable Monday
Indiana Pacers forward/center Isaiah Jackson (finger) remains on the injury report as questionable as the team gets ready for Monday's rematch versus Boston. Jackson has suffered a hairline fracture to his right fifth finger, but he's managed to play through the injury and logged nine minutes in Saturday's 118-101 loss to the Celtics. It appears […]
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Alex Lyon Looks To Continue Hot Spell On Sunday
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon faces the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday with a chance to register his fourth win in five starts. The 31-year-old has become Detroit's regular starter with Ville Husso (lower body) sidelined and James Reimer out of form. Lyon didn't see any action for the Red Wings before Nov. 17, but […]
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Marcus Foligno Could Be Back In Action Monday
Minnesota Wild winger Marcus Foligno (lower body) came through practice on Sunday and could return from a three-game absence on Monday against Dallas. The team is set to decide his status for the contest after Monday's morning skate. Foligno was on fire before getting hurt with a run of three goals in four games, which […]
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William Carrier Back On The Shelf
Vegas Golden Knights winger William Carrier (lower body) has suffered a fresh injury blow and will have to sit out further action. He was out for three games in late December, and a lower-body injury kept him sidelined for Saturday's meeting with the Islanders. The 29-year-old is looking at a multi-game absence, with Golden Knights […]
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William Karlsson Considered Week-To-Week
Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) is considered week-to-week by the team. He was initially ruled out for two games, but it's now clear that Karlsson's absence will extend beyond that. The Swedish centerman has returned to form this season and sits third on the team's scoring list with 32 points (15 goals, […]
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Bowen Byram Expected To Miss 1-2 Weeks
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram (lower body) is expected to be out for 1-2 weeks. He was injured on Thursday versus Dallas and has landed on Injured Reserve, which will definitely keep him sidelined for seven days. Caleb Jones replaced Byram in the lineup in Saturday's matchup against Florida. He played only 13 minutes and […]
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Jonas Siegenthaler Out With Broken Foot
New Jersey Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler is facing a lengthy absence after breaking his foot in Saturday's loss to Vancouver. He was injured in the second period when Siegenthaler blocked a shot. The 26-year-old has tallied eight points (one goal, seven assists) across 38 appearances in 2023-24. Siegenthaler provides very little offensively, but he's the […]
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Alex Ovechkin A Game-Time Call For Sunday
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's tilt with the Kings. The veteran star took a maintenance day on Saturday, and he could be forced to sit out his first game of the season. Ovechkin is having a down year and boasts only eight goals and 25 points […]
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Pheonix Copley Done For Season Following Knee Surgery
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Pheonix Copley (knee) has undergone successful ACL surgery and won't play again until next season. He was hurt in practice about a month ago and was initially slated to be game-ready again in three weeks, but Copley, unfortunately, won't be able to return in 2023-24. He finished the campaign with a […]
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Nikita Zadorov Unavailable Saturday
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Nikita Zadorov will be sidelined for Saturday's matchup against New Jersey with an undisclosed injury. The 28-year-old will miss his first action as a Canuck since he arrived via a trade from Calgary on Nov. 30. Zadorov debuted with an assist for his new team, but he's added only one more point […]
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James van Riemsdyk Won't Play On Saturday
Boston Bruins left wing James van Riemsdyk will miss Saturday's clash versus Tampa Bay with an undisclosed injury. The veteran just had one of his best games of the season against Columbus with a three-point effort, but he will come out of the lineup for the second time in four games. He's posted 25 points […]
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Jack Hughes Officially Out On Saturday
New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (upper body) remains under evaluation and won't play in Saturday's matchup against the Canucks. Hughes was injured in Friday's 4-2 win over Chicago when he fell on his left side just a few minutes from the end of regulation. Michael McLeod is a strong candidate to step into the […]
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Connor Bedard Lands On Injured Reserve With Fractured Jaw
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard has been played on Injured Reserve with a fractured jaw. He's now set for a multi-game absence after getting hurt on a big hit by New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith on Friday. Nick Foligno, who fought Smith on Friday, has also landed on Injured Reserve with a fractured finger, […]
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Brent Burns Has Three-Point Outing Against Washington
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns collected three points as the team coasted past Washington 6-2 on Friday. Burns had two goals and one assist, with his first tally sparking a comeback from a 2-0 deficit. The veteran notched two of his points with the man advantage. Burns joined Ron Francis and Dave Keon as the […]
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Mats Zuccarello Activated From Injured Reserve
Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (upper body) appears to be ready to return to the lineup, as the team has activated him from Injured Reserve ahead of Saturday's contest against Columbus. The veteran winger hasn't played since Dec. 16, sitting out nine games. Despite missing multiple weeks, Zuccarello has remained at the top of […]
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Max Jones Sustains An Upper-Body Injury Friday
Anaheim Ducks left wing Max Jones suffered an upper-body injury in Friday's 3-1 loss to Winnipeg, taking only five shifts and finishing with 4:15 of ice time. Jones has filled in for Troy Terry (upper body) on the top line lately. His stint in the role gets an unfortunate ending, although Terry is on the […]
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Jack Hughes Injured Versus Blackhawks Friday
New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes had to leave Friday's game against Chicago early due to an undisclosed injury. The Devils star hurt himself on an awkward fall to his left side late in the game. Hughes had his first scoreless effort in six games on Friday. He's currently one of only eight players in […]
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Nick Foligno Exits Friday's Loss With Injury
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno suffered an undisclosed injury in Friday's matchup with New Jersey. He had more penalty minutes (9) than ice time (7:26) in the contest after fighting with Brendan Smith, who knocked Chicago's young ace Connor Bedard (undisclosed) out of the game. Foligno has totaled 39 penalty minutes for the entire […]
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Connor Bedard Makes Early Exit Following Big Hit
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard left Friday's 4-2 loss to New Jersey early with an undisclosed injury. He exited after taking a big hit from Devils defenseman Brendan Smith in the first period. Bedard was limited to 3:05 of ice time. According to Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson, Bedard will be evaluated after the team […]
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Aaron Nesmith Hurts Left Ankle In Friday's Win
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith had to exit Friday's 150-116 win over Atlanta early after spraining his left ankle. He was having a very good game before rolling his ankle in a battle for a rebound. Nesmith finished with 15 points, two rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block across 22 minutes of action, […]
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Paolo Banchero Posts First Career Triple-Double
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero pulled off a spectacular performance on Friday against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, leading his team to a 122-120 road win with his first career triple-double. He topped all scorers with 32 points on 8-for-21 shooting and registered 10 rebounds with 11 assists while adding three steals on the […]
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Domantas Sabonis Logs Second Consecutive Triple-Double
Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis continued to roll on Friday against Toronto, completing a 135-130 victory with a second consecutive triple-double. After posting a 22-23-12 line against Orlando, Sabonis amassed 24 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists with 11-for-16 shooting. It's his third triple-double in four games. The three-time All-Star has been playing some of […]
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Bol Bol Injured Versus Miami
Phoenix Suns forward/center Bol Bol suffered a right ankle sprain in Friday's matchup against Miami, exiting the action after logging 10 minutes. The 24-year-old finished the night with four points, three rebounds, and one block. Bol has recently broken into the Suns' rotation and had put in a pair of solid performances before getting injured […]
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Tobias Harris Exits With Sore Ankle
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris was limited to 24 minutes on Friday versus the Knicks, exiting the game in the third quarter with a sore left ankle. It was a bad day at the office all around Harris, as the 31-year-old contributed only six points on 2-for-6 shooting and picked up three rebounds with four […]
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Zion Williamson Hurt In Friday's Loss
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson suffered a right leg contusion against the Clippers on Friday and didn't finish the game. He saw 19 minutes of action, totaling 12 points and six rebounds with one steal and one block. Williamson got ruled out late in the game after it had turned into a blowout, so […]
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Cam Atkinson Set To Return To Flyers Lineup Saturday
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Cam Atkinson will be reinserted into the lineup on Saturday versus Calgary. He was scratched for Thursday's clash with Columbus, but Flyers head coach John Tortorella has confirmed that Atkinson will be back in the lineup at the weekend, along with Morgan Frost. After missing the entire 2022-23 campaign, Atkinson hasn't […]
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Adam Boqvist On Track To Rejoin Action On Saturday
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist (shoulder) is expected to rejoin the lineup Saturday versus Minnesota. He missed his 13th straight game on Thursday versus Philadelphia due to a shoulder strain. The Swedish blue-liner has made 17 appearances in 2023-24, recording three assists with 14 shots and 17 blocks. Boqvist is set to take Jake […]
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Sam Gagner Available Again
Edmonton Oilers forward Sam Gagner (concussion) has said he's "ready to go" ahead of Saturday's battle with the Senators. The veteran has been unavailable for five games while dealing with concussion-like symptoms. Gagner has been a productive bottom-six piece for the Oilers since he rejoined the club on Oct. 31. In 18 appearances, he's contributed […]
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