Dennis Smith Jr. Probable For Saturday

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) will likely return to the lineup Saturday versus the Magic, as the team has listed him as probable for the game. The 26-year-old has been unavailable for the past six games due to a lower back strain. With Brooklyn's backcourt being hit by injuries, Smith Jr. has seen […]

Nick Richards Could Return On Saturday

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (concussion) could be back from a six-game absence Saturday versus Minnesota. He's been listed as questionable for the contest. Richards, who has performed well as Mark Williams' backup at center, would give the Hornets much-needed help against Minnesota's powerful frontcourt. The Kentucky product has averaged 8.5 points and 5.9 rebounds […]

Jack Eichel Steers Vegas Back On Track

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel produced a goal and two assists as the team put a stop to a three-game slide on Thursday with an impressive 4-1 win over Vancouver. The Golden Knights became only the second team this season to beat the Canucks in their own barn, with Eichel logging two points in […]

Brayden Schenn Leads Blues To Victory Thursday

St. Louis Blues forward Brayden Schenn ended a dry spell with two goals and an assist in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Sabres. After having tallied only one point in his previous seven outings, Schenn bagged a power-play goal with five minutes played and added two more points in even-strength situations in the second period. […]

Noah Dobson Grabs Three Assists In Thursday's Win

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson helped to set up three goals as the team defeated Carolina 5-4 in overtime on Thursday. Dobson's playmaking came in key moments as well, as he had a hand in all of the team's final three goals, including Mathew Barzal's overtime winner. The 23-year-old has taken a giant leap […]

Jack Hughes Adds Three More Points To His Tally

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes enjoyed a second consecutive three-point outing on Thursday versus Philadelphia, notching a goal and two assists in a 4-3 overtime victory. He grabbed his eighth goal of the season in the first period, helped Nico Hischier get a power-play goal in the third, and teamed up with Hischier to […]

Tom Wilson Celebrates First Career Hat Trick

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson had saved his first career hat trick for his 700th career game, putting three pucks past John Gibson in Thursday's 5-4 win at Anaheim. Two of Wilson's goals came on the power play, and his final tally ended up as the game-winning marker. Before breaking out on Thursday, Wilson […]

Tristan Jarry Caps Off Winning Performance With Historic Goal

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry had a night to remember against Tampa Bay on Thursday, as he became the first netminder in franchise history to score a goal. Jarry capped off a 4-2 win with an empty-net goal with a little over a minute left to play. He's the 14th different goal to score a […]

Zach Hyman Ready To Return On Thursday

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman (illness) will rejoin the action on Thursday versus Winnipeg. He missed his first game of the season on Tuesday when Hyman was feeling under the weather. The 31-year-old has been on fire lately, posting three consecutive multi-point games and logging four goals and three assists during the streak. It's boosted […]

Juuso Valimaki Back For Coyotes On Thursday

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Juuso Valimaki (mouth) is ready for action again as the team prepares to take on Colorado on Thursday. The Finnish rearguard has missed the last six contests after taking a puck to the mouth in a game against Dallas on Nov. 14. Valimaki showed some good upside last season, but he's gone […]

Ilya Mikheyev Good To Go Thursday

Vancouver Canucks winger Ilya Mikheyev (lower body) will play Thursday against the Golden Knights. He left Tuesday's 3-1 win over Anaheim with a lower-body injury, but luckily, it wasn't a serious issue for Mikheyev. The Russian forward had an assist on Tuesday and has compiled 12 points (seven goals, five assists) in 19 games in […]

Dougie Hamilton Won't Play On Thursday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (upper body) will miss Thursday's clash with Philadelphia. He was injured in Tuesday's matchup against the Islanders and is still being evaluated. The 30-year-old exits the lineup having earned 16 points (five goals, 11 assists) in 20 games. Hamilton averages the most ice time among Devils skaters, so he'll […]

Radko Gudas On Track To Return Thursday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower body) was present at the morning skate and looks set to return to action Thursday versus Washington. The hard-hitting blue-liner skipped Tuesday's meeting with Vancouver due to a lower-body injury suffered in the previous game. Gudas provides a fearsome presence at the back for Anaheim, and he's also done […]

Andrei Svechnikov Expected Back On Thursday

Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (illness) is on track to return to the lineup Thursday versus the Islanders. The 23-year-old was forced to skip the previous game with an illness, and he reportedly isn't at 100 percent yet, but Hurricanes head coach Brind'Amour believes Svechnikov will give it a go on Thursday. The Russian forward […]

Jaden Schwartz Lands On Injured Reserve

Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz (lower body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. The veteran starts a spell on the sidelines after getting hurt in a clash with the Blackhawks on Tuesday. Schwartz has played at a high level this season, sitting second on the team in goals scored (8) and sharing the third spot […]

Robby Fabbri Tallies Two Points Against Rangers

Detroit Red Wings forward Robby Fabbri was the main driving force offensively for the team on Wednesday versus the Rangers, picking up a goal and an assist in a 3-2 defeat. He had a power-play assist when Moritz Seider tied the game at one and gave Detroit the lead with his fifth goal of the […]

Alexis Lafreniere Delivers Two Assists

New York Rangers winger Alexis Lafreniere had his third multi-point outing of the season on Wednesday, completing a 3-2 victory over Detroit with two assists. He helped Artemi Panarin to open the scoring early in the second period and tallied another assist when Jimmy Vesey closed out the game 4:15 from the end. All of […]

Mike Matheson Posts Two Assists In Wednesday's Win

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson bagged two assists in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Columbus. The Canadiens fell behind twice, but Matheson's good eye for a pass helped the team grab the victory. Both of his helpers came inside the final few minutes of the contest. Matheson soaks in massive minutes on the Canadiens blue line […]

Charlie Lindgren Impresses With Win Over Kings

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren limited the NHL's hottest offense to just one goal as his crew skated away with a 2-1 victory against the L.A. Kings on Wednesday. Arthur Kaliyev beat Lindgren in the middle of the first frame, but otherwise, it was a perfect performance from the Capitals backup. The Kings had averaged […]

Shayne Gostisbehere Exits Early On Wednesday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's matchup against the Rangers. He left in the third period following a hit from behind. Detroit has another outing scheduled for Thursday versus Chicago, and it looks like Gostisbehere might be unavailable for the contest. The 30-year-old recently had a four-point outing and […]

Jalen Smith Out On Thursday, Will Be Re-Evaluated Next Week

Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (heel/knee) won't play on Thursday versus Miami and will miss multiple games. He was injured at the start of the week against Portland and has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee and a contusion on his left heel. The team plans to re-evaluate him next week […]

Victor Wembanyama Questionable For Thursday

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (hip) is considered questionable for Thursday's matchup against Atlanta. He's bothered by tightness in his right hip and could be out for the first time this season. Wembanyama would be a massive miss for the Spurs, as the French talent leads the team in scoring with 19.2 points and […]

Pat Connaughton Out On Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Pat Connaughton (ankle) won't be available to face the Bulls on Thursday. The 30-year-old sniper sprained his right ankle in Tuesday's battle with Miami and will miss his first game of the season. Connaughton has been one of the first guys off the bench for Milwaukee, averaging 23.1 minutes per game. Youngsters […]

Alex Caruso Continues To Nurse Toe Injury

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (toe) is listed as questionable for another game on Thursday, with the 29-year-old still not fully recovered from a left toe sprain ahead of a matchup against the Bucks. Caruso has battled through the issue but missed one game last week and has also seen less action in his previous […]

Zach LaVine Iffy For Thursday's Action

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Zach LaVine (foot) continues to carry a questionable tag as the team prepares to face Milwaukee on Thursday. The Chicago star has been a regular on the injury report with right foot soreness, and he made an early exit against Boston last time out. It was a miserable outing for LaVine, who […]

DeMar DeRozan Considered Questionable Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard/forward DeMar DeRozan (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Milwaukee. The veteran left Tuesday's meeting with Boston early due to a left ankle sprain, and DeRozan could now be unavailable for the second time this season. He was also out versus Orlando on Nov. 15. DeRozan's absence would open up […]

Gary Payton II Ruled Out Indefinitely

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (calf) has been ruled out indefinitely. The 30-year-old suffered a torn right calf in Tuesday's game against Sacramento. It's bad news for the team and the player, as Payton II is among Golden State's best defensive players, and Steve Kerr's squad has struggled badly at that end recently. […]

Filip Forsberg Maintains Momentum With Game-Winner

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime victory against Pittsburgh. The Penguins battled back from a two-goal deficit, but Forsberg still ruined their night just 14 seconds into the extra frame. Forsberg has been playing some of the best hockey of his career lately, logging 11 goals and […]

Seth Jarvis Continues Hot Spell With Ninth Goal

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis scored his ninth goal of the season in Tuesday's 4-1 win against Philadelphia. He made the game safe with the team's third goal late in the final frame. With the goal, Jarvis now has eight points across his last five appearances. Having added nine assists to his tally in 21 […]

Connor McDavid Notches Three Points In Tuesday's Win

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid improved his tally by three points on Tuesday, recording a goal and two assists in a 5-4 shootout victory against Vegas. The Oilers blew a two-goal lead in the third period, but McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins secured the team the win in the shootout. The two have been paired on […]