Karl-Anthony Towns Produces Big Double-Double in Losing Effort

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns finished Wednesday's 138-135 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers with 35 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 11-for-17 from the field. He was also busy at the free-throw line, going 9-for-11, and hit 4-for-8 from three-point land. Towns capped off his line with two assists, one steal, and one block. […]

Jalen Brunson Racks Up 43 Points in Game 1 Loss Against Pacers

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson notched 43 points on 15-for-25 shooting in Wednesday's clash against the Indiana Pacers but still ended up on the losing side, as his team blew a big fourth-quarter lead to drop Game 1 of the Conference Finals 138-135 in overtime. Brunson's lone three-point basket of the night gave […]

Pascal Siakam Struggles From the Field in Game 1 Against Knicks

Indiana Pacers forward/center Pascal Siakam had a tough time hitting shots in Wednesday's 138-135 overtime win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. He went 7-for-16 from the field, missing both of his attempts from deep. However, the Cameroonian star still produced a decent fantasy line, notching 17 points, […]

Aaron Nesmith Puts Up 30 Points with Eight Triples Wednesday

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith had a major role in Wednesday's 138-135 comeback victory over the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, putting up 30 points with a remarkable 8-for-9 three-point shooting. He had saved most of his three-point bombs for the final five minutes of regulation, racking up a […]

Tyrese Haliburton Leads Pacers to Comeback Victory in Game 1 Against Knicks

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton produced a big double-double to lead his team to a 138-135 overtime victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. He finished with 31 points and 11 assists, pushing the game past regulation with a buzzer-beating shot. Haliburton had a quiet […]

Gabriel Vilardi Hopes to Land New Deal with Jets

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi hopes to stay with the team beyond the 2024-25 season. The 25-year-old is wrapping up a two-year, $6.875 million deal and will be a restricted free agent this offseason. According to Murat Ates of The Athletic, Vilardi has not yet thought about whether he will pursue a short-term or long-term […]

Adam Lowry Desperate to Remain in Winnipeg

Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry hopes to sign an extension with the team this offseason. The Jets captain still has one year remaining on a five-year, $16.25 million deal, but wants to sort out his future. Lowry sees himself as a "Winnipeg Jet for life." He has spent his entire 11-year NHL career with the […]

Jalen Chatfield Considered Day-to-Day

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) is day-to-day ahead of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers. He has missed two games while dealing with an undisclosed injury and may have to sit out another contest on Thursday. Scott Morrow started the Conference Finals in Chatfield's place on Tuesday but had […]

Stuart Skinner Begins Conference Finals with High Expectations on Him

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner emerged as a key player in the second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights, setting a high standard for himself ahead of the Conference Finals against the Dallas Stars. Skinner helped the Oilers to finish off the Golden Knights with back-to-back shutouts and has recorded the fourth-longest playoff shutout streak […]

Mattias Ekholm Expected to Remain Out Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) has traveled with the team but is not expected to play in Games 1 and 2 against the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Finals. The Swedish rearguard has sat out 21 of Edmonton's last 22 games but is nearing his return. Ekholm joined his teammates for a full […]

Connor Brown Iffy for Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers right wing Connor Brown (undisclosed) is considered a game-time call for Wednesday's Western Conference Finals opener against the Dallas Stars. He has missed practice time lately and did not skate on Wednesday morning, which suggests that Brown may not be healthy enough to play. However, the team has not ruled him out yet. […]

Sebastian Aho Stops Goal Drought Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho scored the team's first goal in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers, ending a five-game stretch without a goal. Aho got the Hurricanes on the board with 16 seconds remaining in the opening period when he directed the puck past Sergei Bobrovsky with his right skate. However, the team […]

Seth Jarvis Extends Point Streak with Two Assists

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis dished out two assists in Tuesday's disappointing 5-2 home loss to the Florida Panthers. The Hurricanes were overrun in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but Jarvis' efforts helped the team get a pair of goals, with Sebastian Aho and Jackson Blake finding the back of the net. This […]

Sergei Bobrovsky Remains Sharp in Game 1 Against Hurricanes

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky once again impressed in Tuesday's Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes, turning aside 31 of 33 shots in a 5-2 road win. The Russian netminder allowed two or fewer goals for a fifth consecutive game, earning his fifth win over his past six outings. Bobrovsky has been absolutely sensational for […]

Aleksander Barkov Bags 70th Career Postseason Point

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov reached a new milestone in Tuesday's 5-2 win against the Carolina Hurricanes, becoming the first player in franchise history to register 70 postseason points. He did so with an assist on a power-play goal from Carter Verhaeghe, which opened the scoring at the 8:30 mark in the first period. Barkov […]

Evan Rodrigues Records Two Assists in Game 1 Win Against Hurricanes

Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues set up two goals in Tuesday's 5-2 win against the Carolina Hurricanes. He assisted Aaron Ekblad in the first period and Sam Bennett in the third, with the latter scoring on the power play. Rodrigues has been quiet for most of the postseason run and hasn't scored a single goal […]

Carter Verhaeghe Opens Conference Finals with Two-Point Effort

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe notched a goal and an assist in Tuesday's impressive 5-2 win on the road in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 29-year-old struck on the power play to open the scoring 8:30 into the first period and picked up a helper with the man […]

Rudy Gobert Anonymous in West Finals Opener

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert put in a disappointing 21-minute effort in Tuesday's Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, tallying only two points, three rebounds, one steal, and one block in a 114-88 loss. He finished 1-for-3 from the field and missed both of his free throws. The Thunder are well-equipped in the paint […]

Anthony Edwards Quiet in Game 1 Against Thunder

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards struggled to make an impact in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, settling for 18 points in a 114-88 loss. Edwards hurt his right ankle late in the first quarter but still logged a team-high 37 minutes of playing time. Additionally, he led the Timberwolves with nine […]

Julius Randle Leads Timberwolves with 28 Points in Game 1 Loss

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle maintained his hot hand in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder but couldn't save his squad from a 114-88 defeat. The former Knick put up a team-high 28 points on 9-for-13 shooting, tallying eight rebounds, one assist, and one steal. Randle made five triples with six attempts but […]

Chet Holmgren Helps Out in All Areas Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren was unable to extend his double-double streak to three games during Tuesday's Western Conference Finals opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but he still had a very productive night in a 114-88 victory. The 23-year-old scored 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting, hitting his only three-point attempt, and recorded seven rebounds, […]

Jalen Williams Fills Stat Sheet in Tuesday's Win

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams made an impact all over the court in Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, recording 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and five steals in a 114-88 win. He shot 7-for-18 from the field, including 1-for-2 from outside, and was perfect with his free throws, going 4-for-4. […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores Game-High 31 Points in Game 1 Win

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander propelled his team to a 114-88 victory in the Western Conference Finals opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring a game-high 31 points on 10-for-27 shooting Tuesday night. He also had the most assists in the game with nine and picked up five rebounds with three steals, shooting 11-for-24 at […]

Matthew Knies Wants to Stay in Toronto

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies is set to become a restricted free agent but has expressed his desire to remain with the team. "I want to be here, I want to play here, that's all that really matters to me," Knies said Tuesday. Knies took a significant leap in 2024-25, flirting with a […]

Auston Matthews Aims to Be "100 Percent" Next Season

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews expects to be fully healthy for the start of next season after playing the 2024-25 campaign while dealing with an injury. "Definitely a tough year physically," Matthews said Tuesday, "but I'm confident with some time off and just going through my own process and treatment and everything, I'm really […]

Nick Jensen Recovering From Lower-Body Procedure

Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen has undergone surgery for a lower-body injury, Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch reports. Sources told Garrioch that there is no timeline for Jensen's recovery, but the procedure "went as planned." During his exit interview earlier this month, Jensen said that he was "hopeful" he would be available for the start of training […]

Mark Jankowski Still Out Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes center Mark Jankowski (undisclosed) will sit out a fifth consecutive contest on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. He suffered an undisclosed injury in Game 1 against the Washington Capitals in the second round of the playoffs. Jack Roslovic joined the lineup in Jankowski's place and made a strong impression in the last series. […]

Jordan Martinook Ready for Game 1 Against Panthers

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. He has missed some practice time lately due to an undisclosed ailment, but the 32-year-old was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate and has confirmed that he will […]

Jalen Chatfield a Game-Time Call Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's Eastern Conference Finals opener against the Florida Panthers. The 29-year-old missed the series-clincher against the Washington Capitals last week due to an undisclosed injury. He was on the ice Tuesday morning, but Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour did not confirm that Chatfield would return […]

Andrew Wiggins' Future Uncertain in Miami

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins may be on the move again this summer. According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, there is a 50-50 chance that Wiggins will be traded just a few months after the Heat acquired him from the Golden State Warriors. Wiggins' contract is worth $28.2 million next season, […]