Thomas Chabot Ready To Return On Sunday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (leg) will return to the lineup on Sunday versus Buffalo. Chabot has been out of action since suffering a fractured tibia on Dec. 2 against Seattle. Having also broken his hand earlier in the season, the 26-year-old has been limited to only nine appearances in 2023-24. Chabot boasts four assists […]

Casey Cizikas A Game-Time Call Sunday

New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (illness) is regarded as a game-time decision for Sunday's battle with the Penguins. Cizikas wasn't available for Friday's clash with Washington due to an illness but could be back in action for the final game of 2023. The 32-year-old is on a six-game scoring drought but has made a […]

Scott Mayfield Returns To Islanders Lineup

New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will rejoin the action Sunday versus Pittsburgh. The veteran has been absent for eight games while dealing with an upper-body injury. Mayfield mostly offers defensive stats for fantasy managers, having collected 24 hits and 58 blocks in 20 outings. He […]

Ben Hutton Considered Week-To-Week

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Ben Hutton (upper body) will be out week-to-week. He was injured in Thursday's contest versus Los Angeles and will begin a multi-game absence with Monday's Winter Classic versus Seattle. The 30-year-old has notched nine points (one goal, eight assists) in 31 games this season with 46 shots on goal and 42 […]

Filip Gustavsson Out With A Lower-Body Injury

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson suffered a lower-body injury against Winnipeg on Saturday and was unavailable for Sunday's rematch. The Swedish netminder left after two periods on Saturday. He allowed three goals on 22 shots. Marc-Andre Fleury finished the contest in the Wild crease, allowing one more goal in an eventual 4-2 loss. Fleury could […]

Kirill Kaprizov Dealing With An Upper-Body Injury

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov missed Sunday's contest against the Jets with an upper-body injury. He suffered the injury in the third period against Winnipeg on Saturday. Before landing on the shelf, Kaprizov had been ever-present for the Wild this season, recording 13 goals and 21 assists in 34 games. He extended his scoring […]

Ethan Bear Set For Season Debut On Saturday

Washington Capitals defenseman Ethan Bear will make his season debut on Saturday versus Nashville. He signed a two-year, $4.125 million contract with the Capitals earlier in the week after missing the start of the season following offseason shoulder surgery. Bear will replace Martin Fehervary (upper body), who was injured in Friday's matchup against the Islanders. […]

Zach Werenski Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (ankle) will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks. Werenski was injured on Wednesday against New Jersey and now faces an extended absence. He has exited the lineup with 25 points (one goal, 24 assists) in 34 games. Werenski is tied for the team lead in points and sits at the […]

Taylor Raddysh Placed On Injured Reserve

Chicago Blackhawks winger Taylor Raddysh (groin) was placed on Injured Reserve on Saturday. The 25-year-old suffered a groin strain early into Friday's clash with Dallas. Things haven't gone too well for Raddysh in 2023-24, as he boasts only 10 points (five goals, five assists) through 35 appearances. Tyler Johnson saw increased power-play usage without Raddysh […]

Samuel Girard Expects To Return On Sunday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (personal) has announced that he will be back in the lineup Sunday versus San Jose. Girard has been unavailable for 20 games after entering the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program. He made 15 appearances this season before exiting the lineup, posting four points (one goal, three assists) with 18 shots on […]

Justin Faulk Sits Out Saturday's Game

St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (lower body) will sit out Saturday's meeting with the Penguins. The versatile blue-liner will be unavailable for the first time this season after getting hurt in the previous game against Colorado. Faulk leads the Blues' backline with 17 points (two goals, 15 assists) and 45 hits in 35 games […]

Troy Terry Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury

Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry is considered day-to-day after he suffered an upper-body injury in Friday's contest against Arizona. Terry was injured in the third period in a collision with teammate Mason McTavish. It's been a difficult year for Terry, and the injury is a fresh blow for him, although the skillful winger had […]

Connor Ingram Logs Fourth Shutout Of The Season

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram frustrated the Ducks with a 26-save shutout in Friday's 2-0 win. The 26-year-old posted his fourth shutout of the campaign, tying Pittsburgh's Tristan Jarry for the league lead. Three of Ingram's shutouts have come this month. With Karel Vejmelka also adding one, the Coyotes have matched their franchise record for […]

Jesper Bratt Totals Four Points in Friday's Win

New Jersey Devils winger Jesper Bratt matched his season high with a four-point effort in Friday's 6-2 victory over the Senators. He scored a power-play goal in the opening frame and racked up three assists. It was Bratt's fourth game of the season with three-plus assists. He's found huge success on the top line next […]

Roope Hintz Nets Fourth Career Hat Trick

Dallas Mavericks center Roope Hintz potted his fourth career hat trick in Friday's matchup against Chicago, lifting the team to a 5-4 overtime victory. He became the fifth player in franchise history to complete a hat trick in overtime. Hintz started the damage with a power-play marker in the first period and scored in an […]

Jean-Gabriel Pageau Explodes For Four Points

New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau tied his career high with four points in Friday's 5-1 win over Washington. He ended a three-game scoreless spell by posting two goals and two assists. Pageau isn't a regular scorer, but he's provided decent production all season from a third-line role. In 35 outings, the 31-year-old has contributed […]

Charlie Lindgren Out For "Foreseeable Future"

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren suffered an upper-body injury early against the Islanders on Friday and has been ruled out for the "foreseeable future" by head coach Spencer Carbery. He saved all three shots he faced before making an exit with less than seven minutes played in the contest. Darcy Kuemper ended up taking a […]

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 […]