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Logan Thompson Considered Day-To-Day
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, the team announced on Wednesday. Thompson had a bad day at the office against Carolina on Tuesday but apparently also got hurt in the contest. With Adin Hill (undisclosed) already sidelined, the Golden Knights have recalled Isaiah Saville from the minors to […]
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Pierre-Edouard Bellemare Out 4-6 Weeks
Seattle Kraken forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (lower body) has been ruled out for 4-6 weeks. He was diagnosed with a broken bone in his leg after Bellemare exited Monday's matchup against Dallas early. Bellemare's absence won't have any impact in fantasy hockey, but Seattle will definitely be frustrated with another injury on the frontline. Jared McCann […]
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Joe Ingles In Danger Of Missing Third Consecutive Game
Orlando Magic forward Joe Ingles (ankle) could be out for a third straight game on Thursday versus Milwaukee. He's been sidelined by a left ankle sprain. Ingles has averaged 18.2 minutes off the bench during his first year in Orlando, posting 4.9 points with 2.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Caleb Houstan has a chance to […]
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Brandon Clarke Plans To Return Around The All-Star Break
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke (Achilles) is aiming to return to action around the All-Star break, according to ESPN's Marc J. Spears. The 27-year-old hasn't played since tearing his left Achilles in March. Clarke finished last season with averages of 10.0 points and 5.5 rebounds off the bench. He will be a very welcome addition […]
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Jonas Valanciunas Questionable Against Cleveland
New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (illness) is questionable for Thursday's battle with the Cavaliers. He's one of three Pelicans players who find themselves on the injury report with an illness. New Orleans' frontcourt could be very shorthanded for the matchup, as Zion Williamson (illness) is also among the players with a question mark, and […]
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Zion Williamson Continues To Battle An Illness
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson (illness) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's action against the Cavaliers. He landed on the injury report with an illness ahead of Tuesday's encounter with the Grizzlies and still hasn't fully recovered. Williamson played through the illness on Tuesday but logged only 25 minutes and had his worst shooting […]
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Herbert Jones Questionable For Thursday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (illness) could be forced to come out of the lineup Thursday against Cleveland. He is regarded as questionable for the game due to an illness. Jones has hit a rough patch lately, but he's a guy who generally contributes in all areas and will definitely be missed by the […]
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Isaiah Stewart Ready To Return On Thursday
Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) appears ready to rejoin the lineup Thursday versus Utah, with the team listing him as probable for the game. Stewart has been out for two games while nursing a left shoulder sprain. His return is set to push Marvin Bagley III out of the starting lineup. Bagley III has […]
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Killian Hayes Probable Thursday
Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (illness) is probable for Thursday's game against Utah. He was out Monday versus Atlanta with an illness, and Pistons head coach Monty Williams admitted on Wednesday that Hayes isn't 100 percent, but he is apparently ready to battle through the illness on Thursday. Hayes has contributed 9.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, […]
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Anton Lundell To Be A Game-Time Call Thursday
Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (illness) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against St. Louis. He is expected to join the morning skate, and the decision on his return will be made after the session. Lundell has missed three games with an illness. If he isn't good to go, Panthers head coach Paul […]
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Damon Severson Expected To Feature Before Holiday Break
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (oblique) is expected to jump back into the lineup before the Christmas break. Columbus has two more games to go until the holiday break, facing Washington on Thursday and Toronto on Saturday. Severson hasn't played since Nov. 19, missing 14 games. The 29-year-old has had a solid debut campaign […]
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Jack Roslovic Not Returning Before Christmas
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jack Roslovic (ankle) is expected to be out through the Christmas break. He's already had a long layoff due to an ankle injury, making his last appearance on Nov. 12, and the Blue Jackets have to be without his services for at least two more games. Before landing on the shelf, […]
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Jordan Greenway Closing In On Return
Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (upper body) is reportedly nearing a return to the lineup. He missed a ninth consecutive game Tuesday versus Columbus. However, Greenway is practicing again and looks to be getting close to being available for selection again. The 26-year-old has posted two goals and five assists in 21 appearances, with […]
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Darcy Kuemper Aims To Grab Third Consecutive Win
Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper will head out for a third consecutive win on Wednesday versus the Islanders. It's not been a great campaign for Kuemper, but he's picked up some form lately as he tries to re-establish himself as the No. 1 option between the sticks for Washington. Charlie Lindgren has seen a lot […]
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Josh Morrissey On Track To Play Wednesday
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (face) appears ready to play Wednesday versus Detroit. He took a puck to the face Monday against Montreal and skipped Tuesday's optional skate. However, Morrissey was back on the ice Wednesday morning, which suggests that he isn't limited in any way and feels good to go. Morrissey hasn't yet missed […]
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Sebastian Aho Notches Three Power-Play Assists In Tuesday's Win
Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho had his second game of the season with three-plus points on Tuesday, completing a 6-3 win over Vegas with a hat trick of assists. All of his assists came in power-play situations against a team that boasts one of the best penalty-killing units in the league. Aho had a four-game […]
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Erik Gustafsson Tallies Three Assists Versus Toronto
New York Rangers defenseman Erik Gustafsson enjoyed his reunion with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, producing three assists in a 5-2 win. With the game tied at two in the third period, Gustafsson set up Braden Schneider in an even-strength situation and helped Artemi Panarin register a power-play goal. He was also eager to […]
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Kirill Kaprizov Bags Two Goals In Win Over Boston
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov had saved up his first multi-goal outing of the season for the Boston Bruins, lighting the lamp twice in a 4-3 overtime win on Tuesday. He tied the game at two 13:12 into the third period and took down the Bruins with a strike at the 2:54 mark in […]
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Kirill Marchenko Scores Second Career Hat Trick
Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko tallied his second career hat trick with only four shots on goal in Tuesday's 9-4 win over Buffalo. He scored a natural hat trick in the space of nine minutes, starting the damage with a power-play goal late in the first period. His second and third goals came […]
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Mikhail Sergachev Hurt In Tuesday's Win
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's 6-1 win over St. Louis. He exited the game in the first period after blocking a shot from Colton Parayko. Only Victor Hedman averages more minutes among the Lightning skaters, and Sergachev's absence will definitely be felt if he has to take some […]
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Seth Jones Without Timetable To Return
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (shoulder) is without a timetable to return and isn't expected to play before the Christmas break. He missed a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday as the Blackhawks pulled off a surprising 3-2 win against the Avalanche. Chicago has two more games to come before the break. With several other players […]
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Kyle Lowry Available On Wednesday
Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (general soreness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's battle with Orlando. He's played some heavy minutes lately and got ruled out with general soreness on Monday versus Minnesota. Lowry should be back as a starter on Wednesday and could have more playmaking duties with Jimmy […]
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Jalen Smith Questionable Wednesday
Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (knee/heel) is regarded as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Charlotte. A knee and a heel issue has kept him sidelined since Nov. 27, but Smith could return to action in a very favorable matchup on Wednesday. Charlotte has allowed the third-most points and second-most rebounds to opposing centers this season. […]
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Andrew Nembhard Remains Out Wednesday
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (knee) will remain on the shelf Wednesday versus Charlotte. He was seen in practice on Tuesday, but a bone bruise on his right knee will keep Nembhard sidelined. He last played on Dec. 7. It looks like Nembhard isn't far away from returning, but T.J. McConnell will continue to get […]
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Mark Williams Doubtful Wednesday
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (back) will likely have to sit out another game on Wednesday against the Pacers. He's been unavailable for the past five games, and the team continues to list him as doubtful on the injury report. Nick Richards has taken over as the starting center and has just bagged his third […]
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Gordon Hayward On Track To Return Wednesday
Charlotte Hornets small forward Gordon Hayward (illness) will likely rejoin the action Wednesday versus Indiana. A stomach bug has sidelined the former Butler Bulldog for a couple of games, but the team has listed him as probable for Wednesday's matchup. Hayward has been very inconsistent this season, but he was enjoying a bit of good […]
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Bones Hyland Questionable Wednesday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Dallas. He's had trouble with his right knee and could be unavailable for a third straight game. However, Hyland has played in only one of the last eight games, logging nine minutes in a cameo against Sacramento, so his absence doesn't affect […]
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Torrey Craig Out For 8-10 Weeks
Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (foot) has been ruled out for 8-10 weeks. The 33-year-old suffered an acute sprain of his right plantar fascia in a game against Miami at the weekend. Craig has averaged 6.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in 21.2 minutes off the bench this season. Patrick Williams (calf) should pick up a […]
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Matt Duchene Powers Dallas' Offense On Monday
Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene recorded a game-high three points as the team took down Seattle 4-3 in overtime on Monday. Duchene scored two goals and posted a primary assist on Thomas Harley's game-winning goal 2:16 into the extra frame. Following a mini-slump, Duchene has heated up again by logging four goals and six assists […]
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Jacob Markstrom Makes A Winning Return
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom made a triumphant return to the crease on Monday, beating the Panthers 3-1 with a 33-save effort. After missing a couple of weeks of action due to a broken finger, Markstrom only let one Sam Reinhart strike on the power play slip past him. Markstrom improved to 7-8-2 for the […]
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