Nick Richards Questionable Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's clash with the Pistons. A right ankle sprain could keep him sidelined for a fourth consecutive game. P.J. Washington has replaced him in the starting lineup. Washington had a big 20-point effort in the first game without Richards but has since produced just 21 points […]

Gordon Hayward Continues To Sit

Charlotte Hornets small forward Gordon Hayward (calf) will remain out on Wednesday against Detroit. Hayward resumed light on-court activities a week ago and appears to be nearing his return, but he will remain absent for a 14th consecutive game. With Terry Rozier now in Miami, Hayward should get more opportunities as a scorer when he's […]

Tanner Pearson Back In Action On Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens left wing Tanner Pearson (upper body) will return from a 19-game absence on Tuesday against Ottawa. Pearson had a below-par start to the campaign before getting injured, and he won't be in a great position to perform in his comeback either, as the 31-year-old is slated to join the fourth line. The 2014 […]

Jacob Markstrom Returns To Calgary's Crease

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (lower body) will be back between the sticks Tuesday versus St. Louis. The Flames No. 1 returns to the lineup following a three-game absence. A fractured finger has also left a mark on Markstrom's campaign. However, he's performed well when healthy, going 13-11-2 with a 2.59 goals-against average and a […]

Rasmus Sandin Expected Back On Tuesday

Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (upper body) has come off Injured Reserve and is set to re-enter the lineup Tuesday against Minnesota. The Swedish rearguard has been absent for eight games. Sandin has struggled to perform at his best in 2023-24, but he should still provide some extra offensive quality to the Washington team. He's […]

Adin Hill Available Again For Vegas

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (undisclosed) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Islanders. Hill has played in just one game since the beginning of last month. The 27-year-old boasts a strong 10-2-2 record for the campaign, having allowed 1.93 goals with a .933 save percentage. However, as Logan […]

Jeff Skinner Returns To Action Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will get back to work on Tuesday versus Anaheim. Skinner has missed the past five games while battling an upper-body problem. He's set to rejoin the first line and should also skate on the first power-play unit. The 31-year-old is […]

Carter Hart Takes Leave Of Absence

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart is taking an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons. Flyers general manager Daniel Briere announced the news on Tuesday following one of Hart's poorest performances of the season. The 25-year-old allowed five goals on 15 shots in Saturday's 7-4 loss to Colorado. It's been an up-and-down campaign for Hart, […]

Quinton Byfield Enjoys Multi-Point Outing Monday

Los Angeles Kings forward Quinton Byfield set a new career high with his 14th goal of the season and added an assist in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to San Jose. Byfield's goal helped the Kings tie things at two in the third period, and he had his assist in a power-play situation when Drew Doughty […]

Sam Bennett Records Three Assists In Monday's Win

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett matched a season-high with a three-point effort in Monday's 4-1 win over Nashville, collecting a trio of assists. He began his work with a power-play assist on a Sam Reinhart goal in the second period and wrapped things up with a pair of helpers in the third, with Carter Verhaeghe […]

Jonathan Marchessault Extends Scoring Streak

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Jonathan Marchessault continued his scoring surge with a three-point effort in Monday's 6-5 overtime loss to New Jersey. He had two goals and one assist, all in the second period, to extend his point streak to four games. Marchessault also boasts a four-game goal streak. He's come up big for […]

Tyler Toffoli Scores Sixth Career Hat Trick

New Jersey Devils winger Tyler Toffoli recorded his sixth career hat trick on Monday against Vegas, completing his three-goal game with a 6-5 overtime winner. Toffoli had his first two goals in the second period. The 31-year-old reached the 20-goal mark on Monday and is now the leader in goals among players skating for a […]

Thatcher Demko Stays Hot With Shutout Versus Chicago

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko collected a seventh consecutive win with a 31-save shutout in Monday's 2-0 victory over Chicago. It's his second shutout in four games and his fourth overall this season. Arizona's Connor Ingram and Pittsburgh's Tristan Jarry are the only netminders in the league with more clean sheets in 2023-24. Demko has […]

Matt Dumba Hurt On Monday

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Matt Dumba exited Monday's game against Pittsburgh with an upper-body injury. He logged 7:12 of action in the clash, posting one shot on goal. It was Dumba's 14th straight game without a point. He's logged only five points (two goals, three assists) in total across 44 games, which is a very disappointing […]

Taurean Prince Ready To Return On Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Taurean Prince (knee) isn't on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's clash versus the Clippers, meaning he should be back in the lineup after sitting out one game. Price was absent on Sunday against Portland due to left knee soreness. The veteran should assume his usual role in the starting unit […]

Jarred Vanderbilt Considered Probable Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) is listed as probable for Tuesday's Battle of Los Angeles against the Clippers. The 24-year-old missed the start of the season with a heel injury, and he's been a regular on the injury report with left heel bursitis. However, Vanderbilt has been playing through the issue, making […]

Tyrese Haliburton Ruled Out For Three Games

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) will miss the next three games before being re-evaluated on Saturday, head coach Rick Carlisle announced on Tuesday. The Pacers star has played in only one of the last seven games. T.J. McConnell and Andrew Nembhard (back) will be Carlisle's remaining point guard options. The former could be […]

Isaiah Jackson Considered Questionable Tuesday

Indiana Pacers forward/center Isaiah Jackson (concussion) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets. He's sat out two games while being in concussion protocol. However, it looks like Jackson could be cleared to return on Tuesday. The 22-year-old is a good per-minute performer, but he doesn't get a lot of playing time for […]

Aaron Gordon Listed As Probable Tuesday

Denver Nuggets power forward Aaron Gordon (shoulder) continues to sit on the injury report with a probable designation ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Indiana. He's been playing through a right shoulder sprain lately and is fully expected to continue to do so on Tuesday. This will be a great matchup for Gordon and the Nuggets […]

Santi Aldama Exits With Knee Problem

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama couldn't complete Monday's game against Toronto due to right knee soreness. He contributed 10 points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal as a starter in 23 minutes. Aldama remained in the starting unit despite Xavier Tillman Sr. (knee) being available again. The latter had two points and four rebounds […]

Tre Jones Injures Leg In Monday's Loss

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tre Jones suffered a left leg injury in Monday's 133-123 loss to Philadelphia. The 24-year-old was forced to leave the court with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Jones had a decent outing with 12 points, four rebounds, six assists, and two steals. After moving back to the starting […]

Jack Hughes Ruled Out Through The All-Star Break

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (upper body) won't return to action until after the All-Star break. The Devils star has been out for seven games and will miss at least three more contests, starting with Monday's matchup against Vegas. New Jersey returns to action after the break on Feb. 6 against Colorado. Michael McLeod […]

Gabriel Vilardi A Game-Time Call On Monday

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's clash with the Bruins. His absence could be a fresh blow for a team that remains without Mark Scheifele (lower body). Despite Scheifele's absence, Vilardi has continued to perform well on Winnipeg's first line, scoring three times in the past five games. […]

Nick Schmaltz Remains Out On Monday

Arizona Coyotes forward Nick Schmaltz (upper body) will sit out a third consecutive game Monday against Pittsburgh. Schmaltz was knocked out of the lineup by an upper-body injury a week ago just as he was enjoying one of his better spells of the season with a three-goal, tw0-assist effort across six games. The 27-year-old sits […]

Troy Stecher Set For Multi-Week Absence

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Troy Stecher has suffered a lower-body injury and won't be available for 4-6 weeks. He will miss his third game of the season on Monday against Pittsburgh. Stecher isn't a popular figure in fantasy hockey, but he has played a big part on the Coyotes blue line by registering 40 hits and […]

Carson Soucy Expected To Be Out For 5-6 Weeks

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Carson Soucy (hand) is set for a five-to-six week spell on the sidelines. The 29-year-old was injured at the weekend against Toronto. Injuries have had a massive effect on Soucy's season, as he missed 23 games earlier in the campaign with a foot problem. He's been limited to 21 outings, posting two […]

Nick Foligno Returns To Blackhawks Lineup

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (finger) will be back in action on Monday against Vancouver. The veteran has been absent for seven games after breaking his left ring finger in a fight. Foligno adds a lot of muscle to the Blackhawks lineup, but he'll be expected to deliver offense as well on Monday, as […]

Egor Zamula Posts Career-High Three Points

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Egor Zamula had the best offensive outing of his young career on Sunday versus Ottawa, factoring in all of the team's three goals in a 5-3 defeat. Two goals from Zamula gave Philadelphia a 2-0 lead in the first period, and he had an assist when Joel Farabee made it 3-1 in […]

Chris Kreider Amasses Three Points In Comeback Victory

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider played a major role in Sunday's 5-2 victory over Anaheim, posting three points with a goal and two assists. Led by Kreider, the Rangers turned a 2-0 deficit into a comfortable win. His helpers came on the power play, and Kreider scored the team's fourth goal. A four-game […]

Mathew Barzal Tallies Two Assists In Sunday's Win

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal recorded two assists as new head coach Patrick Roy made a winning start with the team on Sunday against Dallas. Barzal helped Alexander Romanov to open the scoring with less than three minutes played, and he set up Bo Horvat for a 3-2 game-winner with only 41 seconds gone […]