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Miro Heiskanen Back In Action Tuesday
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (personal) will return to the lineup on Tuesday versus the Rangers. He missed Monday's matchup against Boston for the birth of his first child. With Jani Hakanpaa (upper body) also out of the lineup, the Stars found themselves in a rough spot on Monday, but Heiskanen's return should lift the... Read More
Morgan Rielly's Suspension Upheld
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has upheld Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly's five-game suspension for cross-checking Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig. Rielly was suspended for five games on Feb. 13, but the NHL Players' Association appealed the suspension on his part. The NHLPA claimed it to be excessive, considering Rielly had never been suspended before... Read More
Shea Theodore Returns To Golden Knights Lineup
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (upper body) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against Nashville. He returns after missing three months of action. Before getting sidelined for 35 games, Theodore looked in excellent form, producing 18 points (four goals, 14 assists) in 20 games. He's averaged over 23 minutes of action per night... Read More
Logan Thompson Posts First Shutout Versus Sharks
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson registered a 29-save shutout against the San Jose Sharks on Monday. With Thompson playing a perfect game, the team exploded for three first-period goals and eventually won comfortably 4-0. This marks Thompson's first shutout of the season in 30 starts. The 26-year-old has put together a 17-10-4 record for... Read More
Evan Bouchard Records Three Assists In Monday's Win
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard finished Monday's 6-3 triumph over Arizona with three assists. With only a couple of minutes played, Bouchard registered a power-play assist on a Leon Draisaitl goal, and he completed his haul with a pair of even-strength helpers in the third period. Bouchard became the third defenseman in franchise history to... Read More
Evander Kane Lights The Lamp Twice Monday
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane grabbed two goals as the team ran out 6-3 winners against the Coyotes on Monday. He tied the game at three early in the third period and quickly added a second after Zach Hyman had put Edmonton up. Following a couple of rough months, Kane has found his shooting... Read More
Nazem Kadri Picks Up Three Points As Flames Take Down Jets
Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri produced his second three-point effort of the month in Monday's meeting with Winnipeg, leading the team to a 6-3 victory. It was an impressive comeback effort from Calgary, as the team turned a 3-1 deficit into a win. Kadri had two goals and an assist during the team's five-goal scoring... Read More
Jared McCann Scores Twice In Losing Effort
Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann had two goals in Monday's painful 4-3 overtime loss against the Red Wings. With McCann in top form in front of the net, the Kraken tied the game three times but couldn't find the game-winner. McCann potted his first goal in a power-play situation. The 27-year-old has been producing some... Read More
Mathieu Joseph Puts Two Pucks Past Lightning
Ottawa Senators right wing Mathieu Joseph had a memorable revenge game against the Lightning on Monday, potting two goals in a 4-2 road victory. Joseph, who spent his first three seasons in Tampa Bay, led the charge as Ottawa grabbed a 3-0 lead. He finished the contest with a game-high plus-three rating and posted four... Read More
Connor Bedard Posts New Franchise Record With Three-Point Effort
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard notched three points via a goal and two assists in Monday's 6-3 loss to Carolina. With the effort, he broke a tie with Eddie Olczyk (7) for the most multi-point games by an 18-year-old in franchise history. Additionally, Bedard joined Patrick Kane as the second 18-year-old in Blackhawks history to... Read More
Trae Young Remains Committed To Hawks
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has steered himself clear of trade rumors and wants to remain on the team. "It's this type of league where things change and happen, but obviously, my mindset is staying in Atlanta right now. I don't get caught up in the rumors and all that stuff, my contract is... Read More
Christian Braun Confident Of Playing Better After Break
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Christian Braun hopes to get healthy over the All-Star break, which would then allow him to produce better performances. The 22-year-old was expected to make a big step up in 2023-24, but he hasn't gained any momentum due to health issues holding him back. While averaging 19.0 minutes off the bench, Braun... Read More
Kyle Lowry Saw 76ers As Best Fit For Him
According to Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, point guard Kyle Lowry had several options available to him after being bought out by Charlotte, but he chose to link up with his hometown team because the veteran sees the Sixers as the best fit for him. Having Nurse as the coach could have been one... Read More
Donte DiVincenzo On Track To Return Versus Philadelphia
New York Knicks guard/forward Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring) is on track to jump back into the lineup on Thursday when the team returns from the All-Star break with a matchup against the 76ers in Philadelphia. DiVincenzo didn't play in the team's final game before the break due to right hamstring soreness. Getting the 27-year-old sniper back... Read More
Bojan Bogdanovic Ready To Rejoin Action Thursday
New York Knicks forward Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) is set to return to action on Thursday versus the 76ers. The veteran scorer missed the team's final game ahead of the All-Star break with left calf soreness. Since arriving from Detroit earlier in the month, Bogdanovic has suited up two times for the Knicks. He's averaged 13.0... Read More
Isaiah Hartenstein Expected Back Right After Break
New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) is expected to rejoin the lineup right after the All-Star break. The Knicks get their first post-break action on Thursday versus Philadelphia. Hartenstein has been unavailable for three games due to left Achilles tendinopathy. With the Knicks thin at the center position, Hartenstein's absence resulted in Precious Achiuwa... Read More
Bradley Beal On Track To Return Thursday
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) is on track to return to action on Thursday versus Dallas. The former All-Star injured his left hamstring a week ago and sat out the team's final game ahead of the All-Star break. Beal has managed to shake off the hamstring problem during the break and recently underwent a... Read More
Kirill Kaprizov Racks Up Six Points In 17-Goal Thriller
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov had an extraordinary outing against Vancouver on Monday, matching multiple franchise records with a six-point effort in a 10-7 win. Joel Eriksson Ek also had six points as Minnesota turned a 5-3 deficit into a victory in the third period. Both players finished with three goals and three assists,... Read More
Mason McTavish Posts Three Assists In Ducks Victory
Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish had a three-assist outing against Buffalo on Monday in a 4-3 win. With the score tied at one, McTavish's playmaking helped the Ducks grab the lead in the second period, with Frank Vatrano scoring once and Troy Terry also finding the back of the net. The hat trick of assists... Read More
Mitchell Marner Registers Three Assists In Monday's Win
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner had three assists as the team defeated St. Louis 4-2 on Monday. Marner helped Matthew Knies open the scoring in an even-strength situation 22 seconds into the second period, logged a power-play assist as Auston Matthews struck inside the first minute in the third, and completed his hat... Read More
Hampus Lindholm Injured On Monday
Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm left Monday's game against Dallas with an undisclosed injury. He exited midway through the third period, finishing with 18:09 of ice time. The team is set to provide more info on his status on Tuesday. Lindholm had his seventh consecutive game without any points on Monday. He has struggled to... Read More
Martin Fehervary Out Week-To-Week
Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (lower body) is considered week-to-week after getting hurt over the weekend. The 24-year-old managed to log just 1:36 of action against Montreal on Saturday before being forced to exit with a lower-body injury. Fehervary is among the team leaders with 114 hits and has recorded 71 blocks and 12 points... Read More
Matt Duchene Dealing With Lower-Body Issue
Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene missed Monday's contest against Boston with a lower-body injury. Duchene took part in the pre-game warm-ups but didn't play. It was the second game Duchene missed this season. His absence was a major blow for the Stars, as Duchene has been one of the team's in-form players lately, going for... Read More
Noah Dobson Makes History With Three-Assist Effort
New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson had three assists in Sunday's 6-5 overtime defeat against the Rangers in a Stadium Series game. He became the third player and first defenseman to register three assists in an NHL outdoor game. Dobson had one power-play helper and two assists in even-strength situations. With the effort, Dobson reached... Read More
Artemi Panarin Caps Off Three-Point Outing With Overtime Winner
New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin amassed three points on Sunday against the Islanders as the Rangers became the first team in NHL history to win an outdoor game from a three-goal deficit. Panarin had a pair of power-play assists and capped off the Rangers' comeback with a 6-5 game-winning goal 10 seconds into... Read More
Nathan MacKinnon Extends Home Scoring Streak With Two Points
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon picked up a goal and an assist in Sunday's 4-3 victory over Arizona, surpassing the 90-point mark for the season. He hit the plateau in his 56th appearance -- only two players in franchise history have reached 90 points in a season with fewer games. It was MacKinnon's third straight... Read More
Matias Maccelli Notches Two Assists Sunday
Arizona Coyotes left wing Matias Maccelli registered two assists in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Colorado. Maccelli's playmaking helped the Coyotes grab the lead twice, but the Avalanche still found a way to win. Maccelli's first helper came in a power-play situation. The talented winger has totaled 28 assists for the entire campaign and boasts 36... Read More
Evgenii Dadonov Moved To Long-Term Injured Reserve
Dallas Stars right wing Evgenii Dadonov (lower body) was placed on long-term injured Reserve on Sunday. The move is retroactive to Feb. 10. Dadonov has missed three games with a lower-body fracture and isn't expected back anytime soon. The official timeline for Dadonov's return is 4-6 weeks. Playing his first full season in Dallas, the... Read More
Ryan Lindgren Hurt In Sunday's Win
New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren suffered an upper-body injury in Sunday's 6-5 overtime win against the Islanders. Lindgren had an assist in the Stadium Series game but couldn't thoroughly enjoy the victory after taking a stick to the face from Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov, which forced him to exit the game early in the... Read More
Jaylen Brown Nets 36 Points In 22 Minutes In All-Star Game
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (shoulder) finished as the third-highest scorer of this year's All-Star Game in Indianapolis on Sunday, producing 36 points in 22 minutes off the bench for the Eastern squad in a 211-186 win. Brown missed the final game ahead of the All-Star break with a shoulder issue, but he took part... Read More