Martin Necas On The Cusp Of Returning

Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas (upper body) could be back in action Friday versus Detroit. He has missed five games because of an upper-body injury. It's been an up-and-down season for Necas, which has so far culminated in a 26-point effort across 38 appearances. He's been kept off the score sheet in six of his […]

Josh Norris Could Be An Option Later In The Week

Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris (upper body) is set to sit out a fourth consecutive game Thursday versus Montreal, but he could be available for the weekend. Ottawa faces Winnipeg on Saturday and has a clash with Philadelphia scheduled for Sunday. Norris has had a tough campaign in 2023-24, logging 20 points (12 goals, eight […]

Dmitry Kulikov Good To Go Wednesday

Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (undisclosed) will be back in action Wednesday against Detroit. He was deemed unavailable for Monday's matchup versus Anaheim, but Kulikov has recovered quickly from an unspecified injury and will rejoin Oliver Ekman-Larsson on the third defensive pairing. Kulikov has yet to score in 39 appearances this season, but he boasts […]

Brendan Smith Out With Sprained Knee

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith is troubled by a sprained knee and will be out for "a little bit of time." Smith was injured Monday versus Boston and will start his absence Wednesday night against Montreal. The 34-year-old has notched five points (one goal, four assists) in 34 games with the Devils this season […]

Darcy Kuemper Registers First Shutout Of Season

Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper collected his first shutout of the season on Tuesday, backstopping the team to a 2-0 victory over Anaheim. He was tested 24 times by the Ducks, but Kuemper stood tall the entire game and had a nice bounce-back performance. Entering Tuesday's action, Kuemper had allowed 15 goals across four January […]

Claude Giroux Extends Point Streak With Three Assists

Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux produced a three-assist effort in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Avalanche to extend his point streak to four games. He posted a power-play assist in the first period and two assists in even-strength situations during the second. Giroux is now only two helpers short of becoming the sixth active player […]

Samuel Girard Delivers Three Assists In Tuesday's Win

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard picked up three assists as the team crushed Ottawa 7-4 on Tuesday. Two of Girard's helpers, including one on the power play, came during Colorado's four-goal outburst in the third period. Girard isn't a consistent contributor offensively, but he has put together a three-game point streak. The 25-year-old boasts 11 […]

Nick Schmaltz Considered Day-To-Day Following Early Exit

Arizona Coyotes forward Nick Schmaltz didn't make it to the end of Tuesday's affair against Calgary, exiting the contest with an undisclosed injury. He notched an assist in 11:11 of action before leaving. Coyotes head coach Andre Tourigny announced postgame that Schmaltz is considered day-to-day and will be questionable for Thursday's matchup against Vancouver. Schmaltz […]

Nikita Zaitsev Injured On Tuesday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Nikita Zaitsev couldn't fully enjoy Tuesday's 2-1 shootout win over the Sharks as he was knocked out from the game with an undisclosed injury. The Russian rearguard logged less than nine minutes of ice time in the contest. Chicago returns to action Wednesday versus Buffalo, and Zaitsev should be considered questionable for […]

Mikael Granlund Exits With Injury Tuesday

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund sustained an upper-body injury in Tuesday's game against Chicago. He logged 16:43 of ice time in the contest, finishing with one shot, one block, and one hit. It was a quiet night for Granlund, but he's been one of the best players on the worst team in the league. […]

Jrue Holiday Listed As Questionable Wednesday

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (elbow) is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Spurs. Holiday continues to nurse a right elbow sprain he suffered late last month. However, he has been pushing through the injury and has yet to miss a game since the turn of the year. It appears likely that […]

Gradey Dick Questionable Wednesday

Toronto Raptors shooting guard Gradey Dick (thumb) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Miami. The rookie has sprained his right thumb. Dick was a high draft pick in the summer but hasn't made much of an impact for the Raptors during his first year in the league. He's seen the court in just 20 games, […]

Gary Trent Jr. Questionable For Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Miami. He's been struck by an illness and couldn't play Monday versus Boston. Now, Gary Trent Jr. might have to sit out a second consecutive content. The 24-year-old is averaging close to 26 minutes a night off the Toronto bench this season […]

Josh Hart Iffy For Wednesday's Game

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) is in danger of missing his first game of the season Wednesday against Houston. He's listed on the injury report as questionable with left patellar tendinopathy. Hart is New York's biggest contributor off the bench, and his absence would open up a large chunk of minutes. Quentin Grimes […]

Jalen Brunson Listed As Questionable Wednesday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's action against Houston. He suffered a left calf contusion last week and has been out for two games. It's not a serious issue, and Brunson even went through the warmups ahead of Monday's matchup against Orlando before sitting out the contest, so it […]

Reggie Bullock Questionable Wednesday

Houston Rockets forward Reggie Bullock (back) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Knicks. The veteran is suffering from lower back pain. Bullock hasn't had a consistent role on the team all season and shouldn't be a big miss for Houston. He's averaged less than 10 minutes of action across 17 games in 2023-24.

Bojan Bogdanovic Likely Returning On Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) is on track to return to the court Wednesday versus Minnesota. The team has listed him as probable for the game. Bogdanovic has been unavailable for two games while nursing left calf soreness. The Croatian veteran is once again among Detroit's top scorers in 2023-24, averaging 19.8 points per […]

Jacob Markstrom Nursing A Lower-Body Injury

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom won't be available on Tuesday versus Arizona due to a lower-body injury. Markstrom will be forced to skip the action after making three consecutive starts and winning all the decisions. He owns a 13-11-2 record overall for the season, having collected five victories from his last six appearances. Dan Vladar […]

Connor Murphy Out On Tuesday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy won't play on Tuesday against San Jose due to a lower-body injury. He will miss his first game of the season. It's reportedly only a minor injury, and there's a good chance Murphy jumps straight back into the lineup Wednesday night versus Buffalo. The 30-year-old boasts 93 hits and 105 […]

Patrick Kane Out For At Least Two Games

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (lower body) has been ruled out for at least two games. He will miss Wednesday's action against Florida and Friday's contest against Carolina as the Red Wings finish off a five-game road trip. Kane could be back in contention for Sunday's home game against Tampa Bay, although the […]

Kyle Connor Returns To Action Tuesday

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (knee) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will rejoin the lineup Tuesday against the Islanders. The 27-year-old has missed 16 games due to a knee injury. Connor was on fire before getting injured, but fantasy managers might have to be patient with him, considering his long layoff. In […]

Gabriel Vilardi Battling An Illness

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi is feeling under the weather ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Islanders. He might have to skip the game, although head coach Rick Bowness believes Vilardi will "most likely" play. The 24-year-old has registered 10 goals and 19 points in 24 games during his first year in Winnipeg. Alex Iafallo […]

Jack Eichel Week-To-Week Following Surgery

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel will be week-to-week after undergoing surgery for a lower-body injury. He had the procedure on Tuesday after sitting out two games. Eichel has been in top form throughout the season and will be a big miss. He's posted 44 points (19 goals, 25 assists) in 42 outings. Nicolas Roy […]

Elvis Merzlikins Confirms Trade Request

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins has confirmed that he's requested a trade from the team. The Latvian netminder has been frustrated by the lack of playing time and said he is "not a back-up" last week. Merzlikins hadn't played since Dec. 29 before facing Vancouver on Monday. He helped the team to a 4-3 […]

Mark Stone Celebrates First Regular-Season Hat Trick

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone scored the first regular-season hat trick of his career on Monday, lifting the team to a 4-1 victory against Nashville. He went to work late in the first period and had complied three goals by the second intermission. The big performance ended a seven-game goal drought for Stone. […]

Sidney Crosby Scores Twice In Monday's Win

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby produced two goals in Monday's 3-0 win over Seattle. It's his second multi-goal effort in three games. Crosby is enjoying one of the most productive campaigns of his career in front of the net, having lit the lamp 26 times in 42 appearances. He's on pace for his second 50-goal […]

Jeremy Swayman Shuts Door On Devils

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman stopped 31 pucks en route to his third shutout of the season Monday against New Jersey. Starting for a third consecutive game due to Linus Ullmark's (lower body) unavailability, Swayman improved to 13-3-7 with a 3-0 victory. It's been another successful campaign for Swayman, although he has won back-to-back outings […]

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Stays Hot With Second Shutout

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen picked up his fourth win in five starts on Monday against San Jose, posting his second shutout of the season in a 3-0 win. Facing the league's worst attack, Luukkonen needed to produce 28 saves to keep the opposition from scoring. If he remains between the sticks, the Finnish netminder […]

Marc-Andre Fleury Takes Over Sole Possession Of Second On All-Time Wins List

Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury had a special night at the office on Monday versus the Islanders, recording his 552nd career win to move past Patrick Roy for sole possession of second place on the NHL's all-time list. He did it in spectacular style as well, logging his 74th career shutout with 21 saves in […]

Aaron Gordon Questionable With Heel Problem

Denver Nuggets power forward Aaron Gordon (heel) is regarded as questionable for Tuesday's meeting with the 76ers. The 28-year-old has landed on the injury report with a right heel strain. Peyton Watson will likely pick up his third start of the campaign if Gordon is out on Tuesday. He filled in for him for a […]