Kirill Kaprizov A Game-Time Call Saturday

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (upper body) is a game-time decision for Saturday's meeting with Arizona. He's missed seven straight games but returned to practice on Friday, which is a significant step toward a comeback. Despite being out since Dec. 30, Kaprizov still leads the Wild with 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) in […]

Filip Gustavsson Expected Back On Saturday

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Saturday's matchup against Arizona. He looks set to make his 23rd start of the season after Marc-Andre Fleury suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 overtime loss against Philadelphia Friday night. Gustavsson has failed to match his numbers from last season, but he […]

Alex Ovechkin Misses First Game Of The Season

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (lower body) was unavailable for the first time this season on Saturday against the Rangers. He was a game-time call for a second consecutive contest and didn't take the ice after playing through a lower-body ailment on Thursday versus Seattle. Ovechkin extended his point streak to six games against […]

Jack Eichel Out On Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel will skip Saturday's game against Calgary with an undisclosed injury. The Vegas star was injured on Thursday versus Boston but was able to finish the game and made a big contribution with a goal and an assist. It was Eichel's 12th multi-point game of the season. He tops the […]

Mark Scheifele Ruled Out Saturday

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (lower body) will miss his first game of the season on Saturday against Philadelphia. After getting hurt in Thursday's 2-1 win over Chicago, Scheifele was initially considered a game-time decision for the clash, but he won't play. With Scheifele out, Winnipeg will be without its top scorer, as Scheifele has […]

Nikolaj Ehlers A Game-Time Decision Saturday

Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (upper body) is regarded as a game-time decision for Saturday's meeting with the Flyers. He suffered an upper-body injury in Friday's practice, but Ehlers was on the ice Saturday morning, which is a sign that he's avoided serious injury and could be available for the game against Philadelphia. The […]

Leo Carlsson To Remain Out On Saturday

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (knee) will miss a 10th consecutive game on Saturday against Tampa Bay. The talented centerman rejoined practice this week but isn't yet ready to return to game action. His next opportunity to suit up comes Monday versus Florida. Carlsson has made 23 appearances during his rookie campaign, posting eight goals […]

Erik Cernak Sits Out Saturday's Game

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (upper body) won't be available for Saturday's clash with the Ducks. Playing in only his second game since returning to the lineup, Cernak suffered a fresh injury blow on Thursday against New Jersey. The 26-year-old has yet to score in 39 outings this season and boasts only five assists, […]

Josh Anderson Won't Play On Saturday

Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson will miss Saturday's contest against Edmonton. The 29-year-old has played in all 41 games this season so far, but it has been a very rough campaign for him. Anderson has had three separate point droughts of at least six games, and he's managed only seven goals and five assists […]

Josh Manson Returns For Colorado Saturday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (undisclosed) will rejoin the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Maple Leafs. He will return from a two-game absence. Manson was on a roll offensively before landing on the shelf, posting three goals and two assists over a seven-game stretch. It was a big improvement from his usual production, as […]

Valeri Nichushkin Battling An Illness

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin is feeling under the weather but could still play Saturday versus Toronto. The 28-year-old has been outstanding for Colorado all year and would be a big miss. He has notched 22 goals and 42 points in 40 appearances this season, including nine (six goals, three assists) in his past seven […]

Roman Josi Dishes Out Three Assists

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi grabbed three assists in Friday's 6-3 triumph over the Stars. Josi's work helped Tommy Novak score in the second period, and the Predators captain had two assists on a pair of third-period goals, which Filip Forsberg and Gustav Nyquist scored. The former came in a power-play situation. Josi is currently […]

Ryan O'Reilly Tallies Three Points In Win Over Dallas

Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly ruined Jake Oettinger's comeback on Friday night, racking up three points in a 6-3 road win against Dallas. All the points came in the third period, with O'Reilly scoring his 16th goal of the season and collecting a pair of assists, one on the power play. The veteran forward is […]

Ryan Hartman Picks Up Pair Of Points Versus Flyers

Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman had his second multi-point outing of the campaign on Friday against Philadelphia, scoring in a second consecutive game and bagging an assist in a 4-3 overtime loss. He earned both of his points in the third period. Hartman's other multi-point effort was a massive five-point game on Oct. 24 against […]

Joel Farabee Pots Two Goals In Friday's Win

Philadelphia Flyers left wing Joel Farabee registered two goals in Friday's entertaining 4-3 overtime win against Minnesota. He tied the game at one in the second period and popped up with another goal in the extra frame, finishing off a move on the power play with 3:36 played in overtime. This was Farabee's third multi-point […]

Pyotr Kochetkov In Concussion Protocol

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov has landed in the concussion protocol following his exit from Thursday's contest against the Ducks. He was injured in the second period when Anaheim forward Isac Lundestrom skated into him. Kochetkov made his 21st start of the campaign on Thursday. He's posted an 11-7-3 record while registering a 2.58 goals-against […]

Anton Forsberg Placed On Long-Term Injured Reserve

Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg (groin) has been placed on long-term Injured Reserve. The move came after Forsberg was injured in Thursday's game against Buffalo. He will now be forced to miss at least 10 games and 24 days. Forsberg has posted a 7-8-0 record this season, sharing the crease with Joonas Korpisalo. Mads Sogaard […]

D'Angelo Russell Troubled By Knee Issue

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's visit to Salt Lake City to face the Jazz. He has landed on the injury report with right knee contusion. Russell only just returned from a tailbone issue, but it looks like he could be back on the shelf Saturday night. […]

Grant Williams Probable For Meeting With Pelicans

Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams (ankle) is expected to be in the lineup Saturday against New Orleans, with the team listing him as probable on the injury report. Williams has been battling through a right ankle sprain and appears to be ready to continue doing so on Saturday versus Zion Williamson and his crew. The […]

Dereck Lively II Could Miss Another Game On Saturday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's contest against New Orleans. He's nursing a left ankle sprain, which has already kept the rookie sidelined for four games. As a young player, Lively II has been going through plenty of growing pains in his debut year, but he's done a decent job […]

Maxi Kleber Listed As Questionable Saturday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (toe) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Pelicans. The Mavericks have been without him since Nov. 8, but Kleber was upgraded to doubtful ahead of Thursday's clash with the Knicks, and with him being upgraded again ahead of the weekend, it looks like Kleber's return to […]

Josh Green Battling An Illness

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Josh Green (illness) is considered questionable for Saturday's clash with New Orleans. The 23-year-old is trying to fight off an illness bug. Green has just had his best performance of the season with an 18-point effort against the Knicks, which also included a pair of rebounds and three assists. He's received a […]

Victor Wembanyama Will Be Rested Saturday

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama will miss Saturday's matchup against Chicago for rest purposes. He hasn't been cleared for back-to-backs following an ankle injury, and Wembanyama tore the Hornets apart on Friday with a 26-point, 11-rebound double-double in just 20 minutes. With Zach Collins (ankle) still out, Dominick Barlow and Sandro Mamukelashvili should share […]

Brandon Miller Exits With Back Problem

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller failed to complete Friday's contest against San Antonio due to a lower back contusion. The second-overall pick from last year was limited to only nine minutes and one point. Miller's injury is very unfortunate for Charlotte, as the team just got LaMelo Ball back from a lengthy absence. The Hornets […]

Reilly Smith Exits With Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Reilly Smith sustained an upper-body injury in Thursday's matchup against Vancouver. The veteran was forced to exit after taking only five shifts and logging 3:08 of ice time. Smith has notched eight goals and 20 points in 40 games this season, but he's gone cold lately, and Thursday marked his sixth consecutive […]

Erik Cernak Can't Complete Thursday's Game

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak left Thursday's encounter with the Devils with an upper-body injury. He was limited to 7:58 of ice time in the contest. Cernak has only just returned from an upper-body injury, but it's unclear if the two issues are related. The 26-year-old played in only his second game since his […]

Mark Scheifele Forced To Make Early Exit Thursday

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele was limited to only 7:41 of action on Thursday versus Chicago due to a lower-body injury. He will be re-evaluated on Friday. Scheifele entered Thursday's action with a four-game point streak, and he has been leading the way for Winnipeg all season long with a team-high 41 points (14 goals, […]

Pyotr Kochetkov Sustains An Upper-Body Injury

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov suffered an upper-body injury in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Ducks. He was forced to exit the contest in the second period after Kochetkov was involved in a collision with Anaheim forward Isac Lundestrom. In 33:56 of action, Kochetkov had 10 saves on 13 shots. Antti Raanta finished the game […]

John Gibson Exits Loss With Upper-Body Injury

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson didn't finish Thursday's 6-3 loss to Carolina after suffering an upper-body injury. He exited the contest before the third period began, finishing with 20 saves on 25 shots. Lukas Dostal stopped eight of nine shots as his replacement in the third. Gibson is a very injury-prone player, and unfortunately, it […]

Tage Thompson Expected To Be "OK" Following Early Exit

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson exited Thursday's clash with the Senators early with an undisclosed injury, but he appears to have escaped a serious injury. "Tage, I think, will be OK," Sabres head coach Don Granato said postgame. "But we'll find out." Granato was full of praise for Thompson, who potted two goals in a […]