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Robert Covington Remains Sidelined Monday
Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (knee) will remain out of the lineup Monday versus San Antonio. Knee trouble will keep him off the court for a 10th consecutive game. Covington has made a minimal impact even when healthy this season, and his absence changes very little for the 76ers. The 33-year-old has averaged 4.4 points […]
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De'Anthony Melton Out For Fifth Consecutive Game
Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) will sit out a fifth consecutive game on Monday against San Antonio. Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse ruled Melton out last Monday for at least a week. He'll have his next chance to suit up on Thursday versus Indiana. Patrick Beverley (illness) has seen more time on the court […]
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Patrick Beverley Set To Return On Monday
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Patrick Beverley (illness) is probable for Monday's matchup against the Spurs. Beverley couldn't play Saturday versus Charlotte because of an illness, but it looks likely he will be back on the court against San Antonio. The veteran has received some extra burn recently due to the absence of De'Anthony Melton (back). […]
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Mo Bamba Questionable For Monday's Game
Philadelphia 76ers center Mo Bamba (knee) is questionable for a clash with San Antonio on Monday. He's been out for four games with a knee problem and could be forced to sit again. If that's the case, Paul Reed will continue to work as Joel Embiid's lone backup. Philadelphia bigs have very little fantasy value, […]
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Zach Collins Questionable Monday
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Zach Collins (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Philadelphia. He returned from a right ankle sprain on Friday and played both games of a back-to-back. However, San Antonio could elect to keep him out of Monday's action to limit his load. Dominick Barlow and Sandro Mamukelashvili will be […]
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Patrick Kane Remains Out On Sunday
Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (lower body) will miss a third consecutive game on Sunday against Tampa Bay. The veteran star was injured a week ago versus Toronto. Detroit quickly announced that the injury wasn't related to Kane's previous hip problem, but the ailment has kept the former MVP out for multiple games. […]
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Ben Chiarot Unavailable Sunday
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot will miss Sunday's game against Tampa Bay with an upper-body injury. The 32-year-old will be out of the lineup for the first time this season. Chiarot's best qualities come out on the defensive end, with the veteran totaling 84 hits and 93 blocks in 45 games this term. He's […]
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Dillon Dube Takes Indefinite Leave Of Absence
Calgary Flames forward Dillon Dube is taking an indefinite leave of absence to address his mental health, the team announced on Sunday. The news comes after Dube was kept out from Saturday's game against Edmonton. Dube takes a break from hockey after underperforming all season. Following a strong 45-point campaign in 2022-23, the 25-year-old has […]
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Corey Perry Joining Edmonton
Veteran winger Corey Perry is set to sign a contract with the Edmonton Oilers until the end of the season. The 38-year-old has been a free agent since late November, when the Chicago Blackhawks terminated his contract for violating club policies. Perry joined the Blackhawks in the summer following a two-year sting with the Tampa […]
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Marc-Andre Fleury Could Be Back Soon
Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (upper body) will sit out Sunday's contest against Carolina but could be available again soon. He appears to have escaped serious injury after exiting Friday's matchup against Florida with an upper-body problem. The veteran, who recently moved to second on the NHL all-time wins list, is sporting an 8-9-3 record […]
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Andrei Svechnikov Won't Play On Sunday
Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov will miss Sunday's contest against Minnesota with an upper-body injury. Michael Bunting will replace him on the top line. Svechnikov exits the lineup following an impressive spell that saw him register seven multi-point efforts across 11 games. He's amassed 30 points (11 goals, 19 assists) in 29 games for the […]
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Dillon Dube Won't Play On Saturday
Calgary Flames forward Dillon Dube (illness) will sit out Saturday's clash with the Oilers. Having some time off might even be good for Dube following a 24-game run without a point. He's provided three goals and seven assists in 43 games on the attacking end through the entire campaign. With Martin Pospisil (upper body) also […]
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Joel Edmundson Returns For Capitals
Washington Capitals defenseman Joel Edmundson (upper body) will return from a one-game absence Saturday versus St. Louis. The towering blue-liner was a game-time decision against the Blues on Thursday and couldn't go, but he won't have to skip another meeting with his former team. Edmundson started his NHL career with the Blues in 2015, winning […]
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Erik Karlsson Good To Go Saturday
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (illness) will play Saturday versus Vegas. There was a question mark hanging over Karlsson after he missed practice on Friday, but the seven-time All-Star will remain in the lineup on Saturday. Karlsson has played in every game since the start of last season, registering 31 points (seven goals, 24 assists) […]
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Matthew Poitras Available Again Saturday
Boston Bruins center Matthew Poitras (shoulder) will rejoin the action against Montreal on Saturday. The 19-year-old has been out for four games with a shoulder issue. Poitras has tallied five goals and 10 assists in his first 30 career appearances, averaging 13:46 of ice time. He's set to center the second line on Saturday, with […]
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Josh Anderson Back In Action Saturday
Montreal Canadiens winger Josh Anderson (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Boston. He makes his return after sitting out the past four games. Anderson is expected to join Jake Evans and Brendan Gallagher on the second line, and he should also get some power-play time as a member of the second unit. […]
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Alex Killorn Ruled Out For 4-6 Weeks
Anaheim Ducks winger Alex Killorn is expected to miss 4-6 weeks of action after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery. The Ducks are set to be without another key forward, with Trevor Zegras (ankle) remaining on the shelf. Killorn has made 34 appearances during his debut campaign in Anaheim, posting six goals with 13 assists. He's mostly […]
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Tari Eason Remains Out Saturday
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) will miss a 10th consecutive game on Saturday against Utah. He was ruled out for one-to-two weeks on Jan. 10 but still isn't game-ready. The team is trying to manage a left lower leg injury with him, and Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said on Friday that he wants […]
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Luguentz Dort Listed As Questionable Saturday
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort (illness) is in danger of missing a second consecutive game, as the team considers him questionable for Saturday's matchup against Minnesota. Dort missed his second game of the season Thursday versus Utah due to an illness, and he's still trying to get over the bug. Cason Wallace jumped into […]
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Patrick Williams Questionable For Saturday
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (ankle) is regarded as questionable for Saturday's home game against Memphis. He returned from a two-game absence against Toronto on Thursday, but it looks like Williams could land back on the shelf for the weekend due to a right ankle sprain. He had a solid 12-point outing in 23 minutes […]
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Andre Drummond Probable Saturday
Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond (back) is considered probable for Saturday's matchup against the Grizzlies. The big man has been on the injury report with a lower back spasm for a while, but Drummond hasn't missed any games this season. It's safe to assume he'll be good to go on Saturday. The veteran has done […]
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Ayo Dosunmu On Track To Play Saturday
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) has been listed as probable for Saturday's meeting with Memphis. He's having trouble with his left shoulder and was forced to exit Monday's game against Cleveland early. However, Dosunmu had no trouble putting in a 32-minute shift against Toronto on Thursday, so the injury apparently isn't too serious. The […]
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Zach Collins Will Be Rested Saturday
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Zach Collins will sit out Saturday's game against Washington for rest purposes. He returned from a nine-game absence on Friday versus Charlotte, and the team clearly doesn't want to push him too hard. After recovering from a right ankle sprain, Collins had a good game as a starter in 26 minutes […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Likely Good To Go Saturday
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) looks set to return to the court on Saturday against Detroit, with the team listing him as probable for the game. The former MVP sat out Wednesday's clash with Cleveland with a right shoulder contusion. Andre Jackson filled in for Antetokounmpo in the starting unit against the Cavaliers and will […]
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Logan Couture Set For Season Debut On Saturday
San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is poised to make his season debut in Saturday's matchup against Anaheim. Based on Friday's practice, Couture is expected to grab a top-six role straight away and skate with Fabian Zetterlund and Alexander Barabanov. He should also see action on […]
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Erik Karlsson Misses Practice Due To An Illness
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson missed Friday's practice due to an illness, leaving his status for Saturday's meeting with the Golden Knights questionable. Karlsson has yet to miss any games during his first year in Pittsburgh. The three-time Norris Trophy winner has disappointed fantasy managers for most of the season, but Karlsson has been on […]
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Shea Theodore 3-4 Weeks Away From Returning
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (upper body) is set to miss 3-4 more weeks of action. He's already been out for two months, having last skated in a game on Nov. 22. The long injury layoff has ruined an excellent season for Theodore. He had four goals and 18 points in 20 games before […]
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William Karlsson Expected Back After All-Star Break
Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup following the All-Star break. This means he'll be out for at least five more games, with Vegas set to restart its season following the break on Feb. 6. Karlsson has been in good form throughout the season with 32 points […]
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Jack Eichel Set To Miss 4-6 Weeks
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (knee) will miss 4-6 weeks of action. He was initially labeled as week-to-week after undergoing knee surgery on Tuesday. The team has won back-to-back games without Eichel but could be in for a tough time during his absence. Nicolas Roy has grabbed three points in the past two games […]
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Frederick Gaudreau Out On Friday
Minnesota Wild center Frederick Gaudreau (upper body) won't play on Friday versus Florida. The hardworking forward sustained an upper-body injury in Thursday's clash with Tampa Bay and was limited to only 9:02 of ice time. Gaudreau will miss his 11th game of the season. He's had only one point across his past nine appearances, but […]
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