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Mattias Samuelsson Rejoins Action Wednesday
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (undisclosed) will return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against Colorado. He sat out Monday's clash with Arizona after feeling "sore" during the morning skate. Ryan Johnson entered the lineup as his replacement and will likely have to make way for him on Wednesday. Samuelsson offers very little on the […]
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Alex Tuch Returns To Sabres Lineup Wednesday
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (lower body) is ready to return to action Wednesday versus the Avalanche. He's shaken off a lower-body injury, which kept Tuch out for four games. The 27-year-old is one of the most talented attacking players on the Buffalo roster and has collected 17 points (eight goals, nine assists) in […]
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Josh Manson Questionable Wednesday
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Buffalo. He missed the morning skate and could also be unavailable for the game, although Manson appears to have a strong chance of remaining in the lineup. The 32-year-old is mainly known for his work on the defensive end but has provided a […]
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Jake Guentzel Scores Twice In Win Over Arizona
Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel contributed two goals in Tuesday's 4-2 triumph over the Coyotes. His first goal, which came 1:12 into the first period, ended a 0-for-37 run on the power play for Pittsburgh. Guentzel also had the honors of finishing the scoring, bagging an empty-netter with 1:27 left to go in regulation. […]
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Joey Daccord Records His First Shutout
Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord had a memorable night on Tuesday against Florida, posting his first career shutout with 24 saves in a 4-0 win. It's his first victory since Nov. 22 and only the fourth overall in 13 starts this season. Daccord has gone 4-5-6 across the campaign, allowing 2.73 goals and registering a […]
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Mark Stone Registers Four Points Versus Flames
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone was flaming hot against Calgary on Tuesday, recording his second four-point effort of the season in a 5-4 overtime win. He racked up two goals and two assists, with half of the points coming with the man advantage. Stone's second marker was the game-winning tally 1:11 into the […]
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Brock Boeser Bags A Hat Trick In Win Over Lightning
Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser scored the second natural hat trick of his career as the team took care of Tampa Bay 4-1 on Tuesday. Andrei Kuzmenko tied the game with a power-play marker for the Canucks in the first period, and Boeser took things over in the second. It's his second hat trick […]
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Auston Matthews Racks Up Four Points In Tuesday's Win
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews had his 13th career four-point game on Tuesday against the Rangers, completing an impressive 7-3 road victory with two goals and two assists. It was a third straight outing with at least one goal for Matthews, and he's bagged a total of seven goals in five appearances this month. […]
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Sebastian Aho Ends Dry Spell With Three-Point Effort
Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho ended a four-game scoring drought on Tuesday with a very productive performance, logging two goals and an assist in a 4-1 win over the Senators. His goals came in the second period and a power-play marker from Aho broke a 1-1 tie. The four-game drought marked Aho's second-longest stretch without […]
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Andrew Nembhard Remains Sidelined Wednesday
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (knee) won't be available Wednesday versus Milwaukee. He was injured last week against the Bucks in an in-season tournament clash and sat out the NBA Cup final against the Lakers and Monday's game versus Detroit. On Saturday, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle announced that the team will re-evaluate him in […]
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Haywood Highsmith Out For Fourth Straight Game
Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (back) will miss a fourth straight contest on Wednesday against Charlotte. The injury bug has caught the Heat again, and Highsmith has dropped out of the lineup with a lower back contusion. With Bam Adebayo (hip) also continuing to sit, Kevin Love, Caleb Martin, and Orlando Robinson have put in […]
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Otto Porter Jr. Could Miss Another Game On Wednesday
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Otto Porter Jr. (foot) is considered questionable for Wednesday's encounter with the Hawks. The veteran is battling a left foot contusion and might have to skip a second consecutive game. In total, Porter Jr. has played only 11 times for Toronto this season, logging 11.8 minutes, so his absence won't be a […]
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Chris Boucher Questionable For Wednesday's Game
Toronto Raptors power forward Chris Boucher (quadriceps) might have to come out of the lineup on Wednesday versus Atlanta, with the team listing him as questionable on the injury report. Boucher needs to overcome a left quadriceps contusion to be able to play. This could be a good matchup for him, as the Hawks are […]
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Trae Young Probable Wednesday
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (shoulder) is listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup against Toronto. He's dealing with soreness in his right shoulder but is expected to be good to go. Young should be fired up for the contest as well after being tossed for picking up two technical fouls on Monday versus the […]
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De'Andre Hunter Questionable Wednesday
Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's tilt versus the Raptors. He also carried a questionable tag ahead of Monday's meeting with Denver before being ruled out for the contest. Hunter's absence gave Garrison Matthews his first start of the season. He struggled to make an impact in 17 minutes, scoring only […]
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Marvin Bagley III Out On Wednesday
Detroit Pistons forward/center Marvin Bagley III (back) will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday against Philadelphia. He's been having trouble with his back, leaving Detroit quite thin on the frontcourt, with Jalen Duren (ankle) also out. Isaiah Stewart has recently carried the biggest workload among Pistons bigs, with James Wiseman an alternative off the […]
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Seth Jones Stays Behind As Blackhawks Start Road Trip
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (upper body) isn't with the team for a short two-game-road trip, which starts on Tuesday in Edmonton. He sustained an upper-body injury on Sunday versus Washington and will come out of the lineup for the first time this season. Jones' absence leaves a huge gap to fill at the back […]
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William Eklund Available Again On Tuesday
San Jose Sharks forward William Eklund (lower body) will return from a one-game absence Tuesday against Winnipeg. He was a late scratch against the Golden Knights on Sunday, but it looks like Eklund was only dealing with a minor problem. After struggling for consistency for most of the year, Eklund has found some form lately, […]
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Victor Hedman A Game-Time Call On Tuesday
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's encounter with the Canucks. He was absent from Monday's practice due to an unspecified ailment, and Hedman is now also in danger of missing his first game of the season. The Swedish blue-liner is enjoying a good bounce-back campaign, sporting 27 points […]
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Steven Stamkos Expected Back On Tuesday
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos (illness) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday versus Vancouver. He missed his third game of the season on Saturday against Seattle after catching an illness bug. However, the Lightning captain was back in practice on Monday and should be good to go against the Canucks. Stamkos has […]
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Christopher Tanev Won't Play On Tuesday
Calgary Flames defenseman Christopher Tanev (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday versus Vegas. He was injured in Monday's matchup against Colorado, logging only 15 seconds of action. Tanev has contributed one goal and six assists in 28 appearances this season, but he mostly shines on the defensive end. The hard-working rearguard is second […]
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Andrei Svechnikov Out "A While"
Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (upper body) will miss a third consecutive game on Tuesday versus Ottawa and isn't expected to return anytime soon. Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour said on Tuesday that Svechnikov will be out for at least "a while." The comments came after Svechnikov underwent an MRI on Monday. Svechnikov has made […]
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Kyle Connor Expected To Be Out For 6-8 Weeks
Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (knee) is expected to miss 6-8 weeks of action. The news comes after Connor hurt his knee in Sunday's matchup against Anaheim. Connor lands on the shelf as Winnipeg's leading goal-scorer, having lit the lamp 17 times in 26 contests this season. He's also third on the team with […]
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Mikko Rantanen Amasses Three Points In Monday's Win
Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen contributed a goal and two assists as the team defeated Calgary 6-5 on Monday. Rantanen bagged two of his points, including his goal, in the third period when Colorado turned a 5-4 loss into a win. The big performance, which included a power-play assist at the start of the […]
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Miro Heiskanen Rolls To Three Points On Monday
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen had a game-high three points in Monday's high-scoring 6-3 victory over Detroit. He potted a power-play goal in the first period and went on to add a power-play assist in the third before wrapping up the game with an empty-net goal. This was Heiskanen's third three-point effort of the season. […]
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Noah Dobson Shines With Three Assists
New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson kept his fantastic campaign going with a three-assist effort in a sweet 4-3 overtime victory against Toronto on Monday. Despite Dobson's efforts, the Islanders were taken to overtime with a late Morgan Rielly goal, but the talented blue-liner still had something left in his sleeve, as Dobson completed his […]
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John Tavares Joins 1,000-Point Club In Loss Versus Islanders
Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares had a bittersweet meeting with the Islanders on Monday, reaching 1,000 career points with a goal and an assist but losing the game to his former team 4-3 in overtime. Tavares became the sixth player in league history to reach the 1,000-point plateau in a game against a former […]
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Michael Carcone Nets Another Goal On Monday
Arizona Coyotes left wing Michael Carcone kept his hot goal-scoring form going in Monday's meeting with Buffalo, posting his first career short-handed tally in a 5-2 loss. The 27-year-old now has four goals through five appearances this month and leads the league with eight markers since Nov. 22. He's been incredibly effective in a limited […]
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NHLPA Expected To Appeal David Perron's Suspension
According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, the NHLPA is expected to appeal David Perron's six-game suspension. The Red Wings winger was slapped with the suspension for cross-checking Ottawa's Artem Zub on Saturday. He served the first game of the punishment on Monday versus Dallas and will be eligible to return to action on Dec. 22 against […]
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Chris Paul Back For Warriors On Tuesday
Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul (illness) is set to return to the lineup on Tuesday versus Phoenix after the team removed him from the injury report. The veteran floor general missed the last game with an illness, and he's also been nursing a lower leg problem in recent times. The Suns have been […]
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