Elvis Merzlikins Makes Early Exit Due To Illness

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins was limited to only one period of action against Toronto on Friday, leaving an entertaining 6-5 overtime win with an illness. He allowed two goals on 14 shots before Spencer Martin took over the crease. Merzlikins' form continues to be inconsistent, and his record is the best reflection of […]

Kyrie Irving Tagged As Doubtful Saturday

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (heel) has been listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Warriors. Thursday's 118-110 loss to Minnesota marked the 11th consecutive game Irving has missed, and his return on Saturday appears unlikely, but the fact that Irving is now carrying a doubtful tag is a sign that he could be […]

Luka Doncic Questionable For Saturday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (quadriceps) is considered questionable for Saturday's juicy matchup against Golden State. Doncic missed the previous game against Minnesota as Dallas completed a back-to-back. He should be available again, but we won't know for sure until he's officially declared available for the game. Jaden Hardy had a decent 17-point outing […]

Josh Richardson Could Be Out For A Third Consecutive Game

Miami Heat shooting guard Josh Richardson (back) is questionable to face the Utah Jazz on Saturday. He's in danger of missing a third consecutive game as Richardson battles a lower back issue. Miami could really use his versatility in Saturday's matchup, as Richardson is one of five big rotational pieces dealing with health problems ahead […]

Caleb Martin Doubtful For Saturday's Action

Miami Heat guard/forward Caleb Martin (ankle) looks set to miss a second consecutive game, with the team listing him as doubtful for a clash with the Jazz on Saturday. Martin sprained his right ankle in Monday's Christmas battle with Philadelphia and was unavailable when the Heat faced Golden State on Thursday. Haywood Highsmith stepped into […]

Kyle Lowry Listed As Questionable Saturday

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (soreness) has been tagged questionable for Saturday's encounter with Utah. He could be out for a second consecutive game after already missing Thursday's matchup with Golden State due to general soreness. R.J. Hampton was lifted into the starting unit as Lowry's replacement. He didn't do a lot in 25 […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Battling An Illness, Could Be Out Saturday

Miami Heat small forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) could sit out Saturday's meeting with the Jazz, as the team considers him questionable for the game. Miami's rookie sensation has picked up an illness bug and will sit out his first game of the season if he can't play on Saturday. Jaquez Jr. has seemingly improved […]

Jimmy Butler Questionable Saturday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (calf) is considered questionable for Saturday's clash against Utah. He's been unavailable for four games with a left calf strain. Butler's return would have a big impact on a number of players, as he has a 25.5 percent usage rate for the season. If Butler can't make it back, he […]

Sebastian Aho Makes Franchise History With Another Four-Point Game

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho dished out four assists in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Canadiens, becoming the first player in franchise history to register four-plus points in back-to-back days. After notching a goal and three assists in Wednesday's clash with Nashville, Aho helped Andrei Svechnikov get a hat trick and also collected an assist […]

Andrei Svechnikov Hits Third Career Hat Trick

Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov tallied his third career hat trick as the team secured a 5-3 home win against Montreal on Thursday. Svechnikov opened the scoring with less than two minutes played, but he only completed his hat trick late in the game. A Svechnikov strike at the 13:51 mark in the third period […]

Stuart Skinner Shuts Out Sharks With 25 Saves

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner was perfect with his work in Thursday's matchup against San Jose, posting a 25-save shutout in a 5-0 win. After also keeping Washington from scoring on Nov. 23, Skinner can celebrate having multiple shutouts in a season for the first time in his career. Following a horrible start to 2023-24, […]

Samuel Ersson Expected To Be Fine After Thursday's Exit

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson is expected to be fine following Thursday's early exit versus Vancouver. After impressing against the most prolific team in the league by stopping 18 of 19 shots, Ersson exited the game in the third period. He reportedly cramped up due to dehydration. The 24-year-old has looked good in the Philly […]

William Karlsson Registers Game-Winner Against Kings

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson finished with the game-winning goal in Thursday's 3-2 victory over L.A., hitting his 15th tally of the year with 5:18 to go in the second period. The Swedish centerman already surpassed his goals total from the previous three years, although it's his first game-winner of the campaign. Karlsson is […]

Anze Kopitar Collects Two Points In Thursday's Loss

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar continued his success against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, logging a goal and an assist in a 3-2 loss. The Kings captain has been by far the most prolific player against the Golden Knights and boosted his numbers in the matchup to 14 goals and 36 points. Kopitar […]

Sean Durzi Maintains Hot Form With Four-Point Effort

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Sean Durzi led his team to a 5-4 overtime win against Colorado with a four-point performance on Wednesday. He sent the game to overtime with a goal late in regulation and posted three assists as the Coyotes completed a comeback from a four-goal deficit. Durzi played his third game following a stint […]

Mason McTavish Logs Three Assists In Wednesday's Win

Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish piled up three assists in Wednesday's memorable 5-2 win over the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Vegas Golden Knights. The 20-year-old had two helpers in the first frame when Anaheim grabbed a 4-0 lead, and he completed his three-point outing with another assist late in the second period. McTavish ended […]

Connor Bedard Lifts Chicago Past Winnipeg

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard scored both goals as the team defeated Winnipeg 2-1 in overtime on Wednesday. The rookie phenom had his third career multi-goal outing, netting the first goal of the game 15:57 into the first period and ending the contest with 2:15 played in overtime. Bedard became the third-youngest player ever to […]

Sebastian Aho Racks Up Four Points In Win Over Nashville

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho dominated against the Predators on Wednesday, completing a 5-2 victory with four points. He started the scoring with a power-play goal and amassed three assists, with two of the helpers also coming with the man advantage. It was a very special night for Aho, as he reached the 500-point mark […]

Aleksander Barkov Delivers Three Assists In Wednesday's Win

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov had a three-assist outing in Wednesday's 3-2 victory against Tampa Bay. Barkov's playmaking helped the Panthers grab a 2-0 lead in the battle between Florida state neighbors, and he capped off his hat trick of assists with a helper on Sam Reinhart's short-handed goal 3:11 into the third period, which […]

Dawson Mercer Leads Devils' Offense Versus Columbus

New Jersey Devils forward Dawson Mercer notched three points as the team returned from the holiday break with a 4-3 overtime win against Columbus on Wednesday. Mercer scored the team's second goal and posted two assists to register his first three-point outing of the campaign. The 22-year-old had a slow start to the season, but […]

Bruce Brown Misses Third Consecutive Game

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bruce Brown (knee) will be sidelined for a third consecutive game Thursday versus Chicago. He has a bone bruise on his right knee and will get his next chance to return on Saturday against the Knicks. Andrew Nembhard has hopped into the starting unit as Brown's replacement, becoming a viable fantasy option. […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Questionable Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. Towns returned from a one-game absence on Tuesday, but he still isn't 100 percent healthy and might need to take some more time off due to left knee soreness. Kyle Anderson made his first start of the campaign […]

Jayson Tatum Could Miss Thursday's Action

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) could sit out Thursday's outing versus Detroit as the Eastern Conference leaders start a back-to-back. The Celtics are trying to manage a left ankle sprain with Tatum, and a matchup against the worst team in the league could be an ideal spot for taking a night off. He's officially […]

Jaylen Brown Questionable For Thursday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (back) is considered questionable for Thursday's encounter with the Pistons. He suffered a lower back contusion in a collision with LeBron James on Monday. Brown had no trouble finishing the game against the Lakers, but he is in danger of missing his second contest of the season. Sam Hauser is […]

Isaiah Stewart Ruled Out For Thursday's Game

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (toe) won't take the floor Thursday against Boston. He managed to play through a big toe sprain Tuesday versus the Nets, but the injury will keep him sidelined on Thursday. The 22-year-old will miss his third game of the season. Ausar Thompson (illness) and Marvin Bagley III are the leading […]

Ausar Thompson Listed As Probable Thursday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Ausar Thompson (illness)is listed as probable ahead of Thursday's meeting with the Celtics. The 20-year-old is battling an illness, which limited him to just nine minutes last time out against Brooklyn. Thompson started his rookie campaign with a bang, but he's had a couple of difficult weeks, and it's definitely not easy […]

Killian Hayes Probable Thursday

Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (illness) is regarded as probable for Thursday's matchup against Boston. Hayes has been sidelined for four games, and he's actually had the probable tag a couple of times during his absence, so it might not mean he's on track to return. Jaden Ivey has made four consecutive starts with Hayes […]

Jusuf Nurkic Likely To Return On Wednesday

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (personal) looks poised to return to the court Wednesday versus Houston. He's sat out the last two games for personal reasons but is listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup. Nurkic has been a double-double machine while offering two-way value for fantasy managers. He's averaging 12.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Questionable Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo is considered questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Brooklyn. The former MVP could be unavailable for a second time this season following a 39-minute Christmas outing against the Knicks. Bobby Portis always gets a boost when one of Milwaukee's starters isn't available, while Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton are set for […]

Joe Ingles Could Miss A Sixth Consecutive Game

Orlando Magic forward Joe Ingles (ankle) remains on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's battle with the 76ers, with the team listing him as questionable. The 36-year-old missed a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday versus Washington. The injuries have steadily piled up for the Magic, resulting in a couple of starters getting close to 40 […]