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Kristaps Porzingis Questionable Wednesday
Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Minnesota. It's the beginning of a back-to-back for Boston and Porzingis has started to skip games in these situations, so he could take the night off on Wednesday. Al Horford should then feature heavily in the rotation, although the veteran is questionable himself […]
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Ondrej Palat Not Expected To Make Quick Return
New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (lower body) isn't close to returning to action. He's been on the shelf for three games already and isn't out "short-term," according to Devils head coach Lindy Ruff. The injury is a further source of disappointment for Palat, who's struggled to make an impact in 2023-24. In 35 […]
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Jack Hughes Considered Week-To-Week
New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (upper body) is considered week-to-week and will not be out for months. Hughes was injured last week in a matchup against Chicago. He's already missed one game and the 22-year-old won't be making a quick return, but at least he's not expected to be out for months. Hughes has […]
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Jaden Schwartz Back In Action On Tuesday
Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz (lower body) will hop back into the lineup on Tuesday against Buffalo. He's been activated from Injured Reserve following a 16-game absence. Schwartz has played well as a top-six piece for Seattle, notching eight goals and 15 points in 23 games. He should slot into a second-line role and skate […]
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Adam Pelech Good To Go On Tuesday
New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (upper body) has come off Injured Reserve and is set to return to the lineup Tuesday versus Vancouver. Pelech has missed 20 games with an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old has contributed three assists in 16 games this season, with 16 shots on goal and 28 blocks. He's not a […]
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Taylor Raddysh Returns To Action Tuesday
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Taylor Raddysh (groin) will rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Edmonton. He's been out for the past five games with a groin problem. Raddysh has totaled five goals and 10 points in 35 outings this season. The 25-year-old hasn't been very productive, but Raddysh will be in a prime spot […]
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Mathieu Joseph Ready To Return To Action Tuesday
Ottawa Senators right wing Mathieu Joseph (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's clash with the Flames. Joseph, who's had a fantastic season with 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) in 25 games, will return from a 10-game absence. The 26-year-old has been practicing on […]
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Vincent Trocheck Scores Two Goals Against Vancouver
New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck potted a pair of goals in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Canucks. He hit a power-play tally in the first period and had an even-strength goal in the third. Trocheck reached the 40-point plateau with the outing. The 30-year-old has exploded offensively in the last couple of weeks, collecting […]
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Elias Pettersson Totals Four Points In Win Over Rangers
Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson recorded his ninth career four-point outing on Monday, helping the team to a 6-3 victory over the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Pettersson picked up a pair of first-period assists and then added a couple of goals to his tally. The Swedish star did all the damage in even-strength situations. […]
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Evgeni Malkin Enjoys Multi-Point Outing Against Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin posted two points as the team won the Battle of Pennsylvania against Philadelphia on Monday 4-1. Less than a minute into the game, Malkin helped Rickard Rakell to open the scoring on the power play, and he wrapped up the scoring himself with 4:25 gone in the third period. It […]
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Matt Murray Impresses With Shutout Versus Minnesota
Dallas Stars goaltender Matt Murray registered his first career shutout as the team skated away with a 4-0 road victory against Minnesota on Monday. The 25-year-old played in only his fourth career game and posted the shutout with 23 saves. Murray now carries a 2-2-0 career record with a 2.53 goals-against average and a .885 […]
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Brandon Carlo Exits Loss With Injury
Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo sustained an upper-body injury in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to Colorado. He saw 11:50 of action and grabbed an assist before leaving. Carlo reached the 10-point mark on Monday, and he's registered an impressive plus-15 rating in 39 games to lead all Bruins skaters. The 27-year-old should be regarded as […]
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Jamie Drysdale Traded To Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired defenseman Jamie Drysdale in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks. The Flyers gave up prospect Cutter Gauthier and also received a 2025 second-round draft pick in the deal. Gauthier has just starred in the World Juniors, leading the U.S. to gold and being voted the tournament's best forward. Drysdale was […]
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Otto Porter Jr. Doubtful For Tuesday's Game
Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. (knee) is regarded as doubtful for Tuesday's matchup against the Lakers. He's sat out four games already, and it doesn't look like Porter Jr. will be able to play against the NBA Cup winners. His absence isn't a big loss for the Raptors, as Porter Jr. has averaged less […]
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Jabari Walker Could Be Out For Third Straight Game
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (knee) is in danger of missing a third consecutive game, as the team has him listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Knicks. Walker is troubled by left knee tendinitis. The 21-year-old has done a decent job in a bench role this season, […]
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Matisse Thybulle Questionable Tuesday
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (foot) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's encounter with the Knicks. He suffered a right foot sprain on Friday versus Dallas and wasn't able to play Sunday against Brooklyn. Shaedon Sharpe was the biggest beneficiary of Thybulle's absence at the weekend, logging 40 minutes off the bench in an […]
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Jonathan Isaac Continues To Battle Hamstring Injury
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) will remain on the shelf for Tuesday's clash with the Timberwolves. The injury-prone forward will sit out a ninth game in a row with a right hamstring strain. With Orlando short of options, Caleb Houstan started the last game against Atlanta, and Chuma Okeke has also recently seen a […]
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Joe Ingles Still Out On Tuesday
Orlando Magic forward Joe Ingles (ankle) has been ruled out for a 12th consecutive game ahead of Tuesday's meeting with Minnesota. He's nearing a month-long absence, having last played on Dec. 15 against Boston. Caleb Houstan has received a larger role in the rotation without Ingles and even started Sunday versus Atlanta with Franz Wagner […]
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Gary Harris Remains Unavailable Tuesday
Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris (calf) will miss a third consecutive game on Tuesday against Minnesota. The veteran strained his right calf a week ago and still needs more time off to be able to play again. With Harris out, Cole Anthony has logged over 30 minutes in back-to-back games. He's done a good job […]
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Kyle Lowry Sprains Left Hand Versus Rockets
Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry sprained his left hand in Monday's matchup against Houston and was limited to only 16 minutes on the court. The veteran exited the game in the third quarter and finished with six points, two rebounds, one assist, and two blocks. Miami returns to action on Wednesday against Oklahoma City, […]
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Sam Bennett Feeling "Fine" Ahead Of Tuesday's Action
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (upper body) looks to have escaped serious injury in Saturday's clash with Colorado and appears ready to play Tuesday versus St. Louis. He said he's "fine" after skating in a regular jersey in Monday's practice. The Panthers plan to re-evaluate him on Tuesday morning, but it looks like Bennett won't […]
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Tanner Jeannot Out With "Significant Injury"
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Tanner Jeannot (lower body) couldn't practice on Monday and is facing a multi-game spell on the sidelines. According to Lightning head coach Jon Cooper, Jeannot is dealing with a "significant injury," and he's suggested that the 26-year-old power forward could be considered week-to-week. Jeannot, who's notched 12 points (four goals, eight […]
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Josh Manson A Game-Time Decision Monday
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (undisclosed) is regarded as a game-time decision for Monday's contest against Boston. The 32-year-old is dealing with an unspecified ailment and left Monday's morning skate early, which is a pretty bad sign regarding his availability. Manson scored his fifth goal of the season at the weekend against Florida and has […]
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Marcus Foligno Officially Active On Monday
Minnesota Wild winger Marcus Foligno (lower body) will suit up for Monday's matchup against the Stars. He will return from a three-game absence. Foligno will try to add to six goals and nine assists on Monday, which he has totaled in 35 games this season. His return means an exit from the lineup for Nic […]
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Nikita Zadorov Back In Canucks Lineup Monday
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Nikita Zadorov (undisclosed) will return from a one-game absence on Monday versus the Rangers, replacing Noah Juulsen in the lineup. Zadorov has made 35 appearances this season between the Canucks and the Calgary Flames, posting eight points (one goal, seven assists) and averaging a block per game while amassing 61 hits. He's […]
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William Nylander Signs Record Deal With Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander has signed the largest contract in franchise history by agreeing to an eight-year, $92 million extension. The deal kicks in next season and has an average annual value of $11.5 million. Nylander is finishing off a six-year, $45 million pact and was set to become an unrestricted free agent […]
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Colin Blackwell Collects Three Points In Sunday's Victory
Chicago Blackhawks forward Colin Blackwell had an impressive three-point outing as the team ended a five-game losing skid with a 4-3 home victory against Calgary on Sunday. Blackwell scored the team's first and final goal, adding an assist between the two strikes. His game-winning goal came on the power play. The 30-year-old logged over two […]
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Nicolas Aube-Kubel Carries Washington's Offense On Sunday
Washington Capitals right wing Nicolas Aube-Kubel was an unlikely hero in Sunday's clash with the Kings, logging three points in a 4-3 victory. The fourth-liner had one goal and two assists in the contest. His fourth goal of the season tied the game at three at the 8:36 mark in the third period, and Aube-Kubel […]
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Kevin Fiala Scores Twice Against Washington
Los Angeles Kings winger Kevin Fiala scored twice in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Capitals. He gave L.A. a 2-1 lead in the second period with an even-strength marker and put the team ahead again on the power play just a minute into the third frame, but the Kings couldn't shake off their bad form […]
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Trevor Zegras Pots Two Goals Sunday
Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras tallied two goals in Sunday's 3-2 home loss to Detroit. He scored the opener just 20 seconds into the game and also grabbed an early goal in the third period, but the Ducks got undone by a late Michael Rasmussen strike. With the performance, Zegras doubled his goal tally for […]
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