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Kevin Shattenkirk Back In Action Monday
Boston Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk will be back in the lineup on Monday versus Columbus, replacing Ian Mitchell on the third defensive pairing. The veteran has been scratched for three of the last four games. As a bit-part player, Shattenkirk has totaled three points via assists in 15 games this season. He's averaged 0.51 points […]
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Sebastian Aho Lands On Injured Reserve
New York Islanders defenseman Sebastian Aho (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday. He sat out Saturday's clash with Philadelphia due to an upper-body and is now set to miss at least a couple of more games. The move is retroactive to Nov. 24, meaning Aho won't be available until the Islanders matchup […]
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Tomas Hertl Out On Monday
San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl will sit out Monday's game against Washington with a mid-body injury. The Czech star heads on the shelf following a pair of multi-point games. With the team struggling massively, Hertl has been limited to four goals and 12 assists in 21 appearances this season. No other Shark has managed […]
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Mattias Samuelsson A Game-Time Call Monday
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (upper body) is a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against the Rangers. He was forced to exit Saturday's clash with New Jersey early after taking a stick to the face. However, Samuelsson looks to be on a comeback trail, as he skated Monday morning, which is a good sign regarding […]
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Johnny Gaudreau Has Multi-Point Outing Versus Carolina
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau had his second multi-point outing of the season on Sunday versus Carolina, finishing a 3-2 loss with a goal and an assist. Led by Gaudreau, the Blue Jackets grabbed a 2-0 lead early in the third period, but the team's struggles continued with yet another defeat. Columbus is […]
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Jake Neighbours Stays Hot In Front Of Goal
St. Louis Blues left wing Jake Neighbours took care of two goals in Sunday's 4-2 victory at Chicago. He provided the first and final goal for the Blues, making it five markers in five games for himself. The 21-year-old started to work on a scoring streak as a fourth-liner, and he's gotten a great opportunity […]
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Darnell Nurse Posts Three Assists In Sunday's Win
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse ended a five-game point drought with three assists in Sunday's 8-2 triumph over the Ducks. Two of his helpers came in the first period when Edmonton battled back from a deficit twice and managed to win the frame 4-2. Nurse completed his hat trick of assists with a power-play helper […]
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Connor McDavid Racks Up Five Points On Sunday
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid had a walk in the park against Anaheim on Sunday, recording five points in a massive 8-2 win. He scored his seventh goal of the season to tie the game at two and compiled four assists. McDavid joined Wayne Gretzky and Jari Kurri as the only players in Oilers history […]
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Zach Hyman Enjoys Another Multi-Point Outing
Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman posted a third consecutive multi-point outing on Sunday by scoring twice and registering an assist in an 8-2 victory over Anaheim. Hyman's impressive scoring run includes four goals and three assists in total. The Oilers forward has gotten a new lease of life following a coaching change, logging 12 of […]
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Roman Josi Leads The Way For Nashville In Sunday's Win
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi factored in all three goals as the team cooled off the Jets with a 3-2 victory on Sunday. Josi scored Nashville's second goal and had two assists, including one on the power play, as the Predators jumped to a three-goal lead. As usual, Josi kept himself busy on the other […]
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Matt Ryan Remains Sidelined Monday
New Orleans Pelicans small forward Matt Ryan (calf) will miss a fifth consecutive game Monday versus Utah. He strained his right calf a couple of weeks back, leaving the injury-hit Pelicans without another piece off the bench. Last Monday, it was announced Ryan would be ready to return in 10-14 days, so we could see […]
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Trey Murphy III Out For Another Game On Monday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (knee) will remain on the shelf for Monday's meeting with Utah. We've yet to see the 23-year-old in action in 2023-24 after he had a procedure done on his left knee in September. He was spotted getting shots up in practice a couple of weeks ago, but there […]
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CJ McCollum Remains Out On Monday
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (lung) will miss a 12th consecutive game Monday versus the Jazz as he continues to recover from a small pneumothorax in his right lung. However, his return to the court shouldn't be far away anymore, as McCollum returned to full practice last Tuesday. McCollum was enjoying a fine start […]
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Bojan Bogdanovic Still Out For Detroit
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) will continue to sit out action on Monday versus Washington. The 34-year-old has yet to feature this season due to a calf injury. It was announced a week ago that Bogdanovic has been cleared for basketball activities, but it's going to take a bit more time until we see […]
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Joe Harris Remains On The Sidelines Monday
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Joe Harris (shoulder) will be absent for a 10th straight game on Monday against Washington. The veteran sniper continues to nurse a shoulder strain. Detroit traded for Harris in the offseason, but it looks like the team doesn't have big plans with him, as Harris was limited to only 14.0 minutes per […]
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Jaden Springer Continues To Battle An Illness
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaden Springer (illness) could be unavailable for a second consecutive game Monday versus the Lakers, with the team listing him as questionable for the matchup. The 21-year-old sat out Saturday's game against the Thunder with an illness and hasn't yet fully recovered, which leaves his status in doubt for another game. Springer […]
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Danuel House Jr. Questionable Monday
Philadelphia 76ers small forward Danuel House Jr. (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Monday's big game against the Lakers. House Jr. was also out for the weekend's action against Oklahoma City and would miss a second consecutive game if he can't shake off a left quadriceps contusion. With that said, Danuel House Jr.'s absence doesn't […]
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Shea Theodore Placed On Injured Reserve
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. The move comes after Theodore missed Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Coyotes with an upper-body injury. He had skated in all Vegas games this season up to that point, posting an impressive 18 points (four goals, 14 assists) in 20 outings. […]
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Stuart Skinner Attempts To Quiet The Ducks
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner is expected to make his 14th start of the season on Sunday versus Anaheim. The campaign has started horribly for Skinner, but he has just produced his best outing of 2023-24, recording his first shutout of the season with a 25-save effort in a 5-0 win over Washington. With the […]
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Laurent Brossoit Takes On Nashville Sunday
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Laurent Brossoit will make his fifth start of the season on Sunday in a road game against Nashville. The 30-year-old enters the action with a 2-1-1, having already beaten the Predators once this season. Brossoit saved 20 of 23 shots in the matchup as Winnipeg beat Nashville 6-3 on Nov. 10. His […]
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Juuse Saros Faces Jets On Sunday
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros will face the Winnipeg Jets in his 16th start of the season on Sunday. Things haven't gone well for Saros in 2023-24, with the Finnish netminder posting a 6-9-0 record, but he heads into Sunday's contest with some momentum after winning back-to-back outings. Saros allowed five goals in total in […]
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Brenden Dillon Considered A Game-Time Decision Sunday
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup versus Nashville. The 33-year-old has yet to miss a game in 2023-24, but he didn't participate in the morning skate, which has left a question mark hanging over him ahead of Sunday's game. Dillon mostly brings the muscle to the Winnipeg […]
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Luke Schenn A Game-Time Call On Sunday
Nashville Predators defenseman Luke Schenn (lower body) could be back in action on Sunday versus Winnipeg. The 34-year-old has missed all but one game this season, but the team has activated him from Injured Reserve, and Schenn is considered a game-time decision for the clash. Schenn, who joined Nashville on a three-year deal in the […]
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Connor Hellebuyck Shuts Out Panthers With 33 Saves
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck recorded his first shutout of the season Friday against Florida as head coach Rick Bowness returned from personal leave with a 3-0 win. Bowness had been away from the team since Oct. 23 to be with his wife, Judy, who had a seizure. Hellebuyck and the Jets cooked up a […]
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Brayden Point Racks Up Five Points In Friday's Win
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point played his part in Friday's 8-2 win at Carolina with a hat trick and two assists. Two of Point's goals came on the power play, and he also had one assist with the man advantage as the Lightning boosted their power play for the season to 34.7 percent. Tampa […]
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Nikita Kucherov Matches Lightning Record With Six-Point Outing
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov was unstoppable against Carolina on Friday, tying a franchise record with six points. He had two goals and four assists in a huge 8-2 road win, registering four of the points with the man advantage. Kucherov became the first forward in Lightning history to post six points in […]
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Filip Zadina Dealing With A Nagging Injury
San Jose Sharks right wing Filip Zadina exited Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to Montreal with an upper-body injury. According to Sharks head coach David Quinn, it's been a nagging issue for the Czech winger. Zadina has featured in all 20 games so far but could now be out for Saturday's clash with Vancouver. The 23-year-old […]
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T.J. Oshie Stays Behind As Capitals Head On Road Trip
Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (upper body) will miss at least one game after getting hurt in Friday's battle with the Oilers. He sustained an upper-body injury in the game, and head coach Spencer Carbery has already announced that Oshie won't be with the squad as Washington begins a five-game road trip on Monday. […]
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Samuel Girard Enters Player Assistance Program
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. The 25-year-old has missed the past few games for personal reasons and will remain out for an indefinite period of time. In a statement, Girard admitted that he has struggled with alcohol abuse and has been suffering from severe anxiety and depression. Girard, […]
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Lauri Markkanen Could Miss First Game Of The Season
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hamstring) could be out for the first time this season on Saturday against New Orleans, as the team has listed him as questionable for the game. The Finnish star has hurt his left hamstring, and his absence would leave the Jazz without their top scorer. Markkanen has averaged close to […]
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