Coyotes To Terminate Adam Ruzicka's Contract

The Arizona Coyotes have placed forward Adam Ruzicka on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract. The decision comes after Ruzicka posted a video on social media of himself with a white powder appearing to be cocaine. The 24-year-old Slovakian center only recently joined the Coyotes after being waived by Calgary. Ruzicka was the Flames' fourth-round […]

Jared McCann Records Career-High Four Points

Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann recorded a new career high with four points in Thursday's impressive 5-2 victory over the league-leading Canucks. He had one goal and three assists in the contest, matching a franchise record for most points in a game. McCann also set a new Kraken record in the contest with his ninth […]

Pavel Buchnevich Scores First Natural Hat Trick

St. Louis Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich recorded the first natural hat trick of his NHL career when his crew dominated against the Islanders with a 4-0 victory on Thursday. The Blues opened the scoring via a Brandon Saad power-play goal early in the second period, and Buchnevich then quickly took over the scoring, netting twice […]

Jordan Binnington Frustrates Islanders With Shutout

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington produced one of his best performances of the season on Thursday against the Islanders, securing his third shutout of the campaign in a 4-0 win with 38 saves. It's the most saves in a shutout a Blues netminder has had since Jake Allen stopped 38 shots in a victory […]

Pyotr Kochetkov Shuts Out Panthers With 44 Saves

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov stood on his head and stopped 44 shots while registering his third shutout of the season on Thursday against Florida. Kochetkov's efforts helped the Hurricanes grab a 1-0 win, with Sebastian Aho providing the game-winner with 19 seconds left in regulation. The Russian netminder established a franchise record for most […]

Matthew Tkachuk Hurt In Thursday's Loss

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk picked up an undisclosed injury in Thursday's clash with the Hurricanes. He exited the contest early on, taking only eight shifts and logging 5:39 on the ice. The team considers him day-to-day, for now. There are further evaluations planned for Tkachuk's injury for Friday. The prolific winger entered Thursday's action […]

Gustav Forsling Exits With Injury Thursday

Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling suffered an undisclosed injury in Thursday's matchup against Carolina, which limited him to only 4:52 of action. He took six shifts and registered one hit before exiting. Forsling had played a big part in Florida's success this season and has tallied 27 points (eight goals, 19 assists) in 56 games […]

T.J. Oshie Sustains Non-Contact Injury

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie suffered a non-contact injury in Thursday's 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay. He was hurt in the third period and needed help getting to the locker room after crawling off the ice. The team announced Oshie exited with a lower-body injury. Oshie has been in good form lately and registered […]

Charlie Lindgren Makes Second Consecutive Start

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren will get the nod for a second consecutive game on Thursday against Tampa Bay. He's been splitting starts with Darcy Kuemper lately, but Lindgren will remain between the pipes on Thursday after impressing in the previous contest. Washington beat New Jersey 6-2 on Tuesday, with Lindgren saving 37 of 39 […]

Morgan Rielly Available Again On Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly has served his five-game suspension and will be available to rejoin the lineup Thursday versus the Golden Knights. Impressively, Toronto won all five games without Rielly. His return should give a further boost to the red-hot team. The first-year All-Star has been in fantastic form all season, logging 43 […]

Logan O'Connor Set To Return On Thursday

Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday versus Vancouver. The 27-year-old has been absent for four games with a lower-body injury. O'Connor has done well to provide secondary scoring for Colorado, posting 13 goals and 12 assists in 51 games. He is also the team […]

Artemi Panarin A Game-Time Decision Thursday

New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's clash with New Jersey. He missed practice on Wednesday, and the team labeled Panarin day-to-day. The Russian winger is dominating at the top of the Rangers' scoring charts this season, with 75 points (32 goals, 43 assists) posted in […]

Brett Howden Out On Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden will miss Thursday's matchup against Toronto with an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old will sit out his third game of the season. The campaign started well for Howden, but he's been slumping offensively for multiple weeks. Howden hasn't managed to collect any points in 11 games. He boasts five goals […]

Mark Stone Out Week-To-Week

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (upper body) is considered week-to-week. He was injured on Tuesday against Nashville and will miss his first contest of the season on Thursday night versus Toronto. It's been a prolific campaign for Stone, as the Vegas captain has notched 53 points (16 goals, 37 assists) in 56 outings. […]

Paolo Banchero Questionable With An Illness

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has been added to the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup against Cleveland, with the team listing him as questionable with an illness. Banchero will be out for the first time this season if he misses Thursday's action. Moritz Wagner or Jonathan Isaac could replace him in the starting unit. […]

Warren Foegele Scores Two Goals Against Boston

Edmonton Oilers winger Warren Foegele found the back of the net twice in Wednesday's high-scoring 6-5 overtime loss to Boston. Following a line shake-up, Foegele rode shotgun with Connor McDavid and took full advantage of the opportunity, netting the team's first two goals. The 27-year-old has now tallied three goals across two games with six […]

Mason Lohrei Tallies Three Assists In Wednesday's Win

Boston Bruins defenseman Mason Lohrei had a game-high three points with a hat trick of assists in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime win against Edmonton. He collected a power-play helper early on a Morgan Geekie goal and added two even-strength assists on strikes by Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak. The 23-year-old entered the action with six points […]

Pavel Mintyukov Registers Three Assists Wednesday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov had the best offensive outing of his young career on Wednesday versus Columbus, finishing a 7-4 loss with three points. The 20-year-old rookie did all of the scoring with assists, playing a key role in Anaheim's comeback attempt in the second period, which saw the hosts erase a four-goal deficit. […]

Johnny Gaudreau Maintains Momentum With Three-Point Effort

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau racked up three points in Wednesday's 7-4 victory over Anaheim, potting a goal and posting two assists. The silky winger registered his third multi-point effort in five outings to continue his recent scoring surge. Gaudreau has bagged 11 points (one goal, 10 assists) over his last eight appearances. […]

Matt Grzelcyk Considered Day-To-Day Following Wednesday's Exit

Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (leg) is considered day-to-day following his early exit on Wednesday versus Edmonton. He was hurt on his first shift when Grzelcyk was slashed to the leg by Oilers forward Ryan McLeod. The 30-year-old was primed for more responsibility on the Bruins blue line following Hampus Lindholm's (undisclosed) exit from the […]

Viktor Arvidsson Out Week-To-Week

Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He suffered a lower-body injury during his first shift in Tuesday's matchup against Columbus. It's unclear if the injury is related to Arvidsson's back issue, which required surgery at the start of the campaign. The 30-year-old managed to skate in just four games before […]

Jaden Springer Questionable To Face Bulls

Boston Celtics guard Jaden Springer (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Chicago. The 21-year-old is nursing a right ankle problem and is waiting for a chance to make his team debut after arriving from Philadelphia in a deadline-day deal on Feb. 8. Springer played well in his final few outings as a […]

Al Horford Available On Thursday

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) isn't on the injury report ahead of Thursday's meeting with Chicago. The veteran sat out the final game before the All-Star break as Boston completed a back-to-back, but he's good to go on Thursday. The Celtics will have all their big guns on the court against the Bulls, limiting […]

Robert Covington Three Weeks Away From Returning

Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (knee) is expected to return to action in three weeks' time. The veteran has struggled to overcome a left knee issue, but there's finally light at the end of the tunnel for him. Covington last played on Dec. 30 and will miss a 23rd consecutive game on Thursday when Philadelphia […]

Gary Payton II Battling An Illness, Questionable Thursday

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II might have to come out of the lineup on Thursday against the Lakers due to an illness. The defensive specialist returned to action from a hamstring strain right before the All-Star break and featured in four consecutive games. However, it looks like he might have to sit out […]

Christian Wood Sidelined For Two Weeks

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Christian Wood won't play on Thursday against the Warriors and will be out for approximately two weeks with an effusion in his left knee. Wood's absence will leave the Lakers without a big body off the bench. However, the team should be able to cope with the situation, with Jaxson Hayes […]

Cam Reddish Questionable For Thursday's Action

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Cam Reddish (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Golden State. He's been sidelined for 11 games with a right ankle sprain but might be ready to return on Thursday. However, Reddish will find himself in a completely new situation compared to the time he was healthy. The […]

Dante Exum Remains Unavailable Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (knee) will sit out an 11th consecutive game on Thursday versus the Suns. He's been sidelined with a right knee issue, and Exum's good comeback campaign has turned into misery, as the Australian guard has missed all but three games in 2024 with health issues. According to Mavericks head coach […]

Maxi Kleber On Track To Return Thursday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (nose) looks set to return from a one-game absence on Thursday versus Phoenix, as the team has listed him as probable for the game. Kleber missed a long stretch at the beginning of the season with a dislocated toe, and the team continues to have him on the injury report […]

Scott Perunovich Could Be Back In Action Thursday

St. Louis Blues defenseman Scott Perunovich (lower body) has a good chance to return to the lineup on Thursday versus the Islanders and is officially considered a game-time call. The offensively gifted rearguard has been out for seven games. Perunovich is still looking for his first goal of the campaign but has registered 12 assists […]