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James Harden Catches Fire Against Indiana
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden had a vintage performance against the Indiana Pacers on Monday, hitting 8-for-11 from deep for a 35-point effort in a 151-127 win. He finished 12-for-16 overall from the field and ended up just one assist short of a third consecutive double-double despite logging only 28 minutes in a blowout […]
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Jericho Sims Using A Walking Boot After Spraining Ankle
New York Knicks center Jericho Sims sprained his right ankle against the Lakers on Monday, exiting the action after logging just three minutes. Sims made a fifth consecutive start as Mitchell Robinson's (ankle) replacement. The 25-year-old was seen using a walking boot after exiting Monday's game, which isn't a great sign regarding his availability for […]
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Kristaps Porzingis Questionable Tuesday
Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) has landed back on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's contest against Golden State. He's dealing with left calf tightness and might sit this one out as the Celtics start a back-to-back set. Porzingis missed his sixth game of the season Friday versus Orlando when Boston completed a back-to-back. […]
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Malik Beasley Likely To Return To Action Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Malik Beasley (illness) is listed as probable for Tuesday's clash with the Spurs. He's missed the last two games with an illness but appears to be feeling better and ready to go. Andre Jackson Jr. had a pair of impressive outings in the starting unit as Beasley's replacement, but he will now […]
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Naji Marshall Questionable Tuesday
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Naji Marshall (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's tilt versus Memphis. The 25-year-old has suffered an ankle sprain and might have to come out of the lineup after playing in 18 consecutive games. Marshall has been a productive bench piece for New Orleans, with averages of 8.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.5 […]
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Nathan MacKinnon Ties Career-Best Point Streak With Big Performance
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon had another impressive outing on Sunday against San Jose, factoring in four goals in a 6-2 win. He started the night with a pair of power-play assists and added a couple of goals. With the performance, MacKinnon extended his point streak to 15 games, which matches his career high. The […]
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Adam Henrique Posts First Career Hat Trick
Anaheim Ducks forward Adam Henrique continued his good goal-scoring form with his first career hat trick on Sunday versus New Jersey. After lighting the lamp three times in six games, Henrique erupted for three tallies in one game, leading the Ducks to a 5-1 win over his former team. Henrique lacks consistency in his offensive […]
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Adin Hill Lasts Only Six Minutes Sunday
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill left Sunday's meeting with the Senators early due to an undisclosed issue. He logged only 6:25 of action, allowing one goal on three shots. Hill returned to the crease after being unavailable for seven games with a lower-body injury. Logan Thompson completed the job on Sunday by stopping 20 […]
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John Gibson Exits Game Due To Illness
Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson couldn't complete Sunday's game against New Jersey due to an illness. Despite feeling under the weather, Gibson performed admirably in the two periods he played, stopping 18 of 19 shots. Lukas Dostal replaced him for the final frame and helped the team secure an impressive 5-1 road victory. Anaheim faces […]
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Calen Addison Exits Early Sunday
San Jose Sharks defenseman Calen Addison had to call it a night early against Colorado on Sunday after suffering a lower-body injury. He saw 8:46 of ice time during 14 shifts before exiting. Addison played his 19th game for the Sharks following his arrival from Minnesota. He's logged six points (one goal, five assists) with […]
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Pheonix Copley Lands On Long-Term Injured Reserve
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Pheonix Copley (undisclosed) starts the new week on long-term Injured Reserve. The team announced the move on Sunday after Copley got hurt in Friday's practice. He will now be unavailable for at least 10 games and 24 days. Copley is working as Cam Talbot's backup this season and has done well […]
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Mark Williams Likely To Remain Out On Monday
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (back) is seen as doubtful for Monday's matchup against Toronto, meaning it's likely he will remain unavailable for a fifth consecutive game. Williams continues to deal with a lower back contusion. Nick Richards has taken over his position in the starting unit. He's averaged 8.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.0 […]
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P.J. Washington Could Miss Another Game On Monday
Charlotte Hornets power forward P.J. Washington (shoulder) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Monday's encounter with the Raptors. He could be unavailable for a third straight game. After earning a three-year, $48 million extension, Washington has struggled to perform at his best in 2023-24, and the injury has been a […]
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Terry Rozier Probable For Monday's Game
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (thumb) is expected to play Monday versus Toronto. Rozier exited Saturday's meeting with Philadelphia early after getting struck on the nose, but he's on the injury report with a left thumb strain. However, it looks like he will push through the injury, with the team listing him as probable on […]
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Gordon Hayward Listed As Questionable Monday
Charlotte Hornets small forward Gordon Hayward (illness) could miss a second consecutive game on Monday versus Toronto. He was unavailable Saturday versus Philadelphia due to a stomach virus, and the team has him as questionable for the clash with the Raptors with the same issue. Following a poor start to the campaign, Hayward had just […]
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Bones Hyland Continues To Be Bothered By Knee Soreness
Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland (knee) is questionable for Monday's contest against Indiana. He's on the injury report with right knee soreness and could remain on the sidelines after already missing time with the ailment. With that said, Hyland hasn't been part of the Clippers' plans anymore since the James Harden trade. He's earned […]
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Torrey Craig Doubtful For Monday's Game
Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (heel) is in danger of missing his first game of the season on Monday versus Philadelphia, with the team considering him doubtful for the clash. He made an early exit Saturday versus the Heat and is troubled by right heel soreness. Craig has been one of Chicago's main guys off […]
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Alex Caruso Collects Another Questionable Tag Monday
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against Philadelphia. He's played only five minutes across the last four games and is trying to return from a left ankle sprain. Assuming he's out again, Ayo Dosunmu should have another busy night as a starter. He logged 41 minutes last timeout […]
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Alec Martinez Set To Return To Action Sunday
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and looks to be on track to rejoin the lineup Sunday versus Ottawa. The veteran blue-liner hasn't played since Nov. 19, missing 12 games. With him having totaled only three goals and four points in 14 appearances this season, Martinez offers […]
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Antti Raanta Clears Waivers, Assigned To AHL
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta cleared waivers on Sunday and has been assigned to the AHL. The team decided to waive the veteran netminder following a string of poor performances from Raanta, who is sporting career-worst marks this season with a 3.61 goals-against average and a .854 save percentage. Raanta's lackluster performances have limited him […]
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Jacob Markstrom Activated From Injured Reserve
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (finger) was activated from Injured Reserve on Sunday. Markstrom has been unavailable for seven games after breaking his finger in practice on Dec. 4, but he looks on track to return to the crease for Monday's matchup against Florida. Dan Vladar and Dustin Wolf shared the duties between the pipes […]
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Nico Sturm Out Week-To-Week
San Jose Sharks center Nico Sturm (middle body) is considered week-to-week. He suffered a mid-body injury Tuesday versus Winnipeg and came out of the lineup Friday night against Arizona. Now, it looks like we won't see the 2022 Stanley Cup champion for a while. Sturm recently scored his first two goals of the season and […]
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Anthony Duclair Will Be Benched On Sunday
San Jose Sharks winger Anthony Duclair will sit out Sunday's action against Colorado. His absence isn't injury-related, and Duclair is reportedly getting benched for costing his team a goal in the previous game. The Sharks lost 1-0 to Arizona on Friday after a late game-tying tally was chalked off due to Duclair being in an […]
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Mathieu Joseph Out For At Least Three Games
Ottawa Senators winger Mathieu Joseph (lower body) is expected to miss at least the next three games. He was hurt in Friday's clash with Dallas, and Senators head coach D.J. Smith has announced that Joseph won't be available for the rest of the team's road trip, which continues Sunday in Vegas. Ottawa is also scheduled […]
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K'Andre Miller Returns For Rangers Saturday
New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (personal) will hop back into the lineup Saturday against Boston. The talented blue-liner has skipped a pair of games this week while tending to a personal matter. Miller has scored four of his five goals this season in his past eight appearances and boasts 12 points overall in 26 […]
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Jordan Eberle Won't Play On Saturday
Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle will miss Saturday's game against L.A. with a lower-body injury. The 33-year-old has been on the score sheet just once in seven games this month, and the injury is a fresh blow for him. He will be replaced on the top line by Tomas Tatar, who has just arrived […]
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Timothy Liljegren Back For Maple Leafs Saturday
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren (ankle) will return from a 17-game absence on Saturday against the Penguins. He's missed a month and a half of action after suffering a high ankle sprain in a game against Boston on Nov. 2. Liljegren has made 10 appearances over the course of the season, recording one point […]
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Matthew Knies Ready To Return On Saturday
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (illness) is ready to return to the lineup on Saturday against Pittsburgh. The talented winger has missed a pair of games this week due to an illness but has said that he expects to play against the Penguins. Knies skated with Auston Matthews and William Nylander on the […]
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Aaron Ekblad Out On Saturday
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (lower body) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Oilers. There was hope of him being available after Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said that Ekblad only suffered a minor injury against Vancouver on Thursday, but he will end up sitting out Saturday's action. Oliver Ekman-Larsson will be […]
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Evgeny Kuznetsov Available Saturday
Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (illness) will rejoin the action on Saturday against Nashville. He returns from a one-game absence, having been unavailable for Thursday's contest against Philadelphia due to an illness. Kuznetsov has struggled for form this season and was even a healthy scratch recently. He's sitting on only 11 points (five goals, six […]
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