Erik Cernak Won't Play On Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (upper body) isn't ready to return to the lineup for Thursday's clash with the Coyotes. He was on the ice Thursday morning but will sit out a sixth straight game. Cernak isn't expected to return on Saturday versus New Jersey, either. However, these should be the final two games […]

Ben Chiarot Still Unavailable Thursday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot (upper body) will be out for a third consecutive game Thursday against Philadelphia. With Chiarot missing from the back, Detroit gave up four goals last time out against Dallas. His replacement, Justin Holl, struggled and finished a 5-4 loss with a minus-two rating. Holl is expected to remain in […]

Andrei Svechnikov Remains Out Thursday

Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (upper body) will remain sidelined for Thursday's matchup against New Jersey. The Russian forward must sit out a third consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. Michael Bunting has claimed a regular top-six role without Svechnikov, while Jordan Martinook also saw time on the first line with Sebastian Aho and […]

Sasha Vezenkov Ruled Out For 7-14 Days

Sacramento Kings power forward Sasha Vezenkov (ankle) will sit out at least a week of action, with the team announcing that he will be re-evaluated in 7-14 days. Vezenkov sprained his right ankle in Monday's matchup against Atlanta. His absence starts on Thursday versus Golden State. The Kings shouldn't miss Vezenkov much, as the former […]

Cameron Johnson Listed As Questionable Thursday

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (shoulder) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Thursday's matchup against Minnesota. He's in danger of missing his first game since Dec. 27 after hurting his left shoulder versus the Knicks on Tuesday. Lonnie Walker IV and Cam Thomas should share most of the available minutes if Johnson […]

Reggie Jackson Probable Thursday

Denver Nuggets point guard Reggie Jackson (toe) is listed as probable for Thursday's encounter with the Knicks. The veteran is nursing a left toe sprain but is expected to suit up. Jackson has yet to miss a game this season in Denver. He's been one of the league's top bench scorers, averaging 11.4 points per […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Could Miss Another Game

New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) is questionable for Thursday's game against Denver. He couldn't play Tuesday versus Brooklyn due to a left Achilles issue and hasn't yet fully shaken off the injury. Jericho Sims produced a strong defensive performance with four blocks as a fill-in starter against the Nets. He'll likely receive his […]

Wizards Appoint Brian Keefe As Interim Head Coach

The Washington Wizards have announced a coaching change, replacing Wes Unseld Jr. with Brian Keefe for the rest of the season. Unseld Jr., who has been leading the team since 2021, will move to a front-office role. Keefe was hired as Unseld Jr.'s top assistant in the summer after he had spent the previous two […]

Jalen Smith Questionable Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (back) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's meeting with Joel Embiid and the 76ers. Smith was a late scratch for Tuesday's clash against Denver with a back problem and might now have to sit out a second consecutive game. The 23-year-old has done well as a backup big in […]

Patrick Beverley Available Again Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Patrick Beverley (illness) is set to return to action Thursday versus Indiana. The veteran has missed the past two games with an illness but isn't on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game. Beverley has had an elevated role lately due to the absence of De'Anthony Melton (back), who will continue […]

Vince Dunn Returns To Action Wednesday

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (undisclosed) will jump back into the lineup Wednesday against Chicago. The prolific blue-liner has been absent for four games. Dunn is averaging a career-high 0.83 points per game and has been held off the score sheet just six times since the start of last month. He's posted eight goals and […]

Aleksander Barkov Back For Panthers Wednesday

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) has joined the team for pregame warmups ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Coyotes, signaling his return to the lineup. The Panthers captain has been unavailable for three games while working his way back from a lower-body injury. Barkov got hurt following a hot start to the month, […]

Bowen Byram Good To Go Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram (lower body) will return from an eight-game absence Wednesday versus Washington. The 22-year-old has been in an offensive slump for a while, but only Devon Toews has averaged more even-strength minutes among the Avalanche defensemen this season. In 39 outings, Byram has tallied six goals and six assists with 49 […]

Artturi Lehkonen Returns To Avalanche Lineup

Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (neck) will rejoin the action on Wednesday versus Washington. He has missed well over two months, having last played on Nov. 9. Before getting injured, Lehkonen had a fine start to the campaign with a three-goal, eight-point effort across 12 outings. He's expected to make his comeback on the third […]

Gustav Forsling Ready To Return On Wednesday

Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (personal) is expected to rejoin the lineup Wednesday versus Arizona. He sat out Monday's game against Nashville for personal reasons. Forsling's role on the Panthers blue line has lessened since Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour made their season debuts, but it's still been a good campaign for him. The Swedish […]

Mark Scheifele To Remain Out Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (lower body) is set to miss a fifth straight game Wednesday versus Toronto. He's labeled day-day, meaning Scheifele isn't far from being ready for action, but Wednesday's matchup comes too soon for him. With Gabriel Vilardi (lower body) remaining on the shelf for a second consecutive contest, the Jets top […]

Caris LeVert Iffy For Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Caris LeVert (wrist) might be forced to sit out a third straight game on Wednesday, as the team considers him questionable for a trip to Milwaukee. Sam Merrill has had a pair of outstanding games with LeVert unavailable and figures to feature heavily again if LeVert remains out on Wednesday. It's been […]

Santi Aldama Won't Play On Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Miami. The Spaniard couldn't finish Monday's contest against Toronto due to right knee soreness and will be kept out of the lineup Wednesday with the same issue. Xavier Tillman Sr. will likely move back into the starting unit without Aldama, while […]

Monte Morris Could Make His Season Debut On Wednesday

Detroit Pistons point guard Monte Morris (quadriceps) has been listed as probable for Wednesday's meeting with the Hornets, meaning he will likely make his season debut. Morris, who was picked up from Washington for a second-round pick in the summer, has been unavailable so far in 2023-24 due to a right quadriceps strain. The 28-year-old […]

Cade Cunningham On Track To Return Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) appears to be on track to return to the lineup Wednesday versus Charlotte, with the team listing him as probable for the game. Detroit's young star has missed seven games. Cunningham put together a strong stretch of games right before getting hurt, and he returns in a juicy matchup […]

Mark Williams Remains Out Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (back) will remain on the sidelines Wednesday against Detroit. He's missed 21 games while dealing with a back problem, last featuring on Dec. 8. Nick Richards (ankle) has had a good spell as Williams' replacement in the starting five, but he also recently landed on the shelf. The injuries have […]

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 […]