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Zach Collins Questionable For Monday
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Zach Collins (ankle) is in danger of missing a second consecutive game, as the team considers him questionable for Monday's matchup versus Washington. Collins came out of the lineup on Saturday versus Minnesota due to right ankle soreness as San Antonio completed a back-to-back. Dominick Barlow has a chance to play […]
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Dorian Finney-Smith Ruled Out For Monday
Brooklyn Nets forward/center Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) won't play on Monday versus Utah. Finney-Smith sprained his left ankle versus Houston on Saturday, leaving the Nets without a very versatile piece of the rotation. However, the team will have Cameron Johnson (personal) back in the fold on Monday, and Ben Simmons (back) is expected to play, so […]
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Cameron Johnson Available Again Monday
Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (personal) isn't on the injury report ahead of Monday's encounter with the Jazz, suggesting he will be available for the game. Johnson missed Saturday's contest against Houston for personal reasons. He should jump back into the starting unit, where he has averaged 13.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists for […]
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Ben Simmons Officially Probable For Monday
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) has been listed as probable for Monday's contest against Utah. Nets head coach Jacques Vaughn said at the weekend that there's a "high likelihood" Simmons will play on Monday, and it indeed looks like he'll make his first appearance since Nov. 6. Simmons had a solid start to the […]
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Luke Kornet Doubtful For Monday's Game
Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (hamstring) is considered doubtful for Monday's meeting with New Orleans. The seven-footer exited Saturday's contest against the Clippers due to tightness in his left hamstring, and it appears likely that the same issue will keep Kornet completely sidelined on Monday. As the third big on the depth chart, Kornet doesn't […]
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Frank Ntilikina Questionable Monday
Charlotte Hornets guard Frank Ntilikina (hip) is questionable to play on Monday versus the Knicks. The defensive specialist appeared in Charlotte's rotation in back-to-back games last week but had to sit out Saturday's clash against Utah due to discomfort in his left hip. Ntilikina only recently made his season debut and has played 22 total […]
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Joey Daccord Likely Seattle Starter On Sunday
Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord is set to make his 30th start of the season Sunday versus Columbus. He'll be looking to turn around his form after going 1-3-1 across his last five appearances. Daccord has struggled to get W's on the board following a red-hot eight-game winning streak, but he's still done a good […]
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Scott Perunovich Injured On Sunday
St. Louis Blues defenseman Scott Perunovich sustained a lower-body injury in Sunday's clash with the Kings. The 25-year-old collected two assists in a 4-3 overtime win before being forced to leave after logging 16:14 of ice time. He now boasts 12 points through 31 appearances, having done all his scoring via assists. St. Louis has […]
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Haydn Fleury Available Again For Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Haydn Fleury (hand) was activated from long-term Injured Reserve on Sunday. The 27-year-old has been absent for 12 games, but it looks like he's ready to jump back into action after the All-Star break. Tampa Bay has its next game scheduled against the Rangers on Feb. 7. Fleury has made 12 […]
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William Karlsson Activated From Long-Term Injured Reserve
Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) has been activated from long-term Injured Reserve. It's a strong signal that Karlsson will return to the Golden Knights lineup once the team continues its season following the All-Star break on Feb. 5 against the red-hot Oilers. Karlsson missed a 12th consecutive game Saturday versus Detroit. He's […]
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Filip Chytil Ruled Out For Rest Of Season
New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (upper body) will sit out the rest of the season. The news comes after Chytil had a setback in his recovery from an upper-body injury. He hasn't played since Nov. 2 and only recently returned to the U.S. after spending some time in his native Czechia. Chytil collected six […]
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Patrik Laine Enters Player Assistance Program
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine (collarbone) has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. After sitting out 17 games with a fractured clavicle, Laine will now be unavailable for an indefinite period of time. 2023-24 has been a miserable campaign for Laine, who's played in just 18 games. The former 40-goal scorer has featured in […]
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Corey Perry Set For Oilers Debut On Saturday
Edmonton Oilers right wing Corey Perry is expected to make his team debut in Saturday's clash with Nashville. The veteran has practiced on the third line after inking a one-year, $775,700 contract on Monday. Perry should also feature on the second power-play unit as the Oilers go for a 16th consecutive win. Even at 38, […]
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Jonathan Marchessault Scores Fifth Career Hat Trick
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Jonathan Marchessault was a nightmare for the Rangers on Friday, scoring his fifth career hat trick in a 5-2 win. He joined William Karlsson and Jack Eichel as the only players in franchise history with multiple three-goal games. Marchessault has been on fire in front of the net lately, producing […]
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Pavel Buchnevich Collects Three Points In Friday's Win
St. Louis Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich stood out with a three-point effort in Friday's 4-3 overtime win against Seattle. With St. Louis trailing 3-1, Buchnevich picked up a power-play assist and scored two goals to register his fifth game of the season with at least three points. He became only the seventh player in franchise […]
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Avalanche Pick Up Zach Parise
The Colorado Avalanche have signed veteran winger Zach Parise to a $825,000 deal for the rest of the reason. The 39-year-old was a free agent following a two-year stint with the Islanders. It was reported during the offseason that Parise was only willing to extend his career as a member of the Islanders, so his […]
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Ryan Lindgren Hurt In Friday's Game
New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren sustained an upper-body injury in Friday's matchup against Vegas. He was able to take only four shifts, logging 2:35 of ice time. The team didn't provide an update on him after the game, leaving Lindgren's status murky for Saturday's affair versus Ottawa. Lindgren provides a big body at the […]
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Brendan Gallagher Slapped With Five-Game Suspension
Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher has received a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech in Thursday's game. The suspension will keep Gallagher out of action until Feb. 15. Gallagher has produced eight goals and eight assists across 48 outings in 2023-24. Rafael Harvey-Pinard will […]
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Cade Cunningham Listed As Probable Saturday
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) is probable for Saturday's clash with the Wizards. Detroit's young star is expected to return from an eight-game absence, although he also had a probable tag on Wednesday ahead of an encounter with the Hornets and didn't play. Following a multi-week absence, the team wanted to give Cunningham more […]
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LeBron James Questionable For Saturday's Action
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) continues to carry a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Saturday's battle with the Warriors. He missed his fifth game of the season on Tuesday against the Clippers but returned to the court Thursday versus Portland and should have a good chance of featuring on Saturday. […]
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Anthony Davis Questionable Saturday
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (Achilles) is considered questionable for Saturday's matchup against Golden State. He could be out for only the third time this season. Davis has never played more than 75 games in a single season, so he's on track for a career-high in that regard. Fantasy managers shouldn't read too much […]
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Kristaps Porzingis Considered Doubtful For Saturday
Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) is doubtful to play against the Clippers on Saturday night. The former All-Star sprained his left ankle in Thursday's matchup against the Heat, and it looks like he'll have to sit out his 13th game of the season. Porzingis' absence has typically given a good boost to Al Horford. […]
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Cameron Johnson Won't Play On Saturday
Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (personal) won't play on Saturday against Houston. He will be unavailable for the ninth time this season. The trio of Cam Thomas, Lonnie Walker IV, and Royce O'Neale looks set to benefit from Johnson's absence. Thomas is by far the most attractive option for fantasy managers, and he'll head into […]
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Marcus Morris Sr. Likely To Return Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Marcus Morris Sr. (foot) looks ready to return on Saturday against the Nuggets, as the team considers him probable for the game. The veteran has sat out a pair of contests with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Morris has averaged 16.3 minutes off the bench this season, scoring 6.3 points while […]
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Mo Bamba Questionable For Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers center Mo Bamba (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against Denver. The seven-footer could be out for a seventh consecutive game. However, Bamba practiced on Friday, which is an encouraging sign regarding his potential comeback. Philadelphia could use some extra help around the rim against Nikola Jokic. If he's ready to […]
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Josh Morrissey A Game-Time Call For Saturday
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against the Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old was limited to only 7:17 of action against Toronto on Wednesday, and he would be out for the first time this season if Morrissey isn't in the lineup on Saturday. However, he was able […]
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Tyler Bertuzzi Returns To Practice Friday
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (personal) was back in practice Friday and should be ready to rejoin the lineup Saturday versus the Jets. The 28-year-old missed Wednesday's matchup against Winnipeg as his wife gave birth to their second child. Bertuzzi has produced 20 points (six goals, 14 assists) in 45 games this season, […]
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Matty Beniers Set To Return On Friday
Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Friday's matchup against St. Louis. He's set to make his first appearance since Jan. 13. Beniers has totaled six goals and 13 assists in 42 games during his sophomore season. His scoring rate has dropped nearly 0.30 compared to his […]
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Yanni Gourde Returns From Suspension Friday
Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde will re-enter the lineup on Friday versus St. Louis after serving a two-game suspension. Gourde will make his 46th appearance of the season. He's had a down year offensively, scoring only seven goals and notching 19 points overall. After opening 2024 with a three-game goal streak, Gourde has gone pointless […]
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Alex Nedeljkovic Named As Penguins Starter Friday
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will start Friday's matchup against Florida. The 28-year-old makes his first appearance since Jan. 11 as Pittsburgh begins a back-to-back set. Nedeljkovic has done an admirable job for the Penguins this season, posting an 8-3-2 record. He has allowed 2.66 goals with a .916 save percentage and one shutout. It's […]
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