Elvis Merzlikins Ready To Return On Thursday

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (illness) will jump back into action on Thursday against Toronto. He's been sidelined for three games with an illness. Merzlikins has had some good performances in his most recent appearances, but 2023-24 has been another challenging campaign for him. In 19 starts, the Latvian netminder has produced a poor […]

Anton Lundell Out With Illness

Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell will miss Thursday's matchup against Vancouver due to an illness. The 22-year-old comes out of the lineup for the first time in 2023-24. Lundell has contributed two goals and 10 assists to Florida's success. He's mainly centered the third line, and Eetu Luostarinen will take over Lundell's duties on Thursday. […]

Mikko Rantanen Enjoys Another Three-Point Outing

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen totaled one goal and two assists for a second consecutive three-point game in Wednesday's 5-1 win against Buffalo. Rantanen has strung together two big performances after being criticized in Finnish media. Following Monday's matchup against Calgary, in which he also had a goal and two assists, Rantanen noted that […]

Valeri Nichushkin Scores Two Goals In Wednesday's Win

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin registered a second consecutive multi-point outing on Wednesday when he scored two goals in a 5-1 victory over the Sabres. He had an even-strength tally in the first period and wrapped up the scoring with a power-play goal. This was a special outing for Nichushkin, as the Russian forward reached […]

Simon Holmstrom Hits Short-Handed Game-Winner

New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom popped up with a big goal in Wednesday's matchup against Anaheim, scoring a 4-3 game-winning goal in a short-handed situation. He produced the goods with only 1:33 left in regulation, lighting the lamp with his lone effort on goal in the contest. Holmstrom has taken major strides in […]

Nikolaj Ehlers Posts Season-High Four Points

Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers had his best outing of the season on Wednesday, tallying two goals and two assists in a 5-2 win over Los Angeles. The Kings jumped to a 2-0 lead with a strong first-period performance, but Winnipeg's first line, including Ehlers, caught fire after the first intermission and led the […]

Gabriel Vilardi Puts On A Show Against Former Team

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi exploded for a career night on Wednesday, racking up four points in a 5-2 win over the Kings. The 24-year-old was back in L.A. for the first time since the Kings traded him in the summer. Vilardi had a spectacular revenge game against his former team by posting one goal […]

Jeff Skinner Sustains An Upper-Body Injury

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner couldn't complete Wednesday's meeting with Colorado due to an upper-body injury. He was hurt on a hit by Nathan MacKinnon and exited after logging only 7:57 of ice time. The Sabres have failed to match their offensive production from last year and might now have to be without one […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Probable Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) is expected to be available on Thursday versus the Timberwolves. He's bothered by back spasms but is listed as probable for the contest. The back issue kept Hardaway Jr. out from Monday's battle with the Grizzlies, but he returned on Tuesday to put on a show against the […]

Derrick Jones Jr. Questionable On Thursday

Dallas Mavericks small forward Derrick Jones Jr. (quadriceps) might be forced to sit out a second consecutive game on Thursday versus Minnesota, as the team considers him questionable. Jones Jr. injured his right quadriceps Monday versus Memphis and couldn't take the court Tuesday versus the Lakers. He was playing his best basketball of the season […]

Kyrie Irving Remains Sidelined On Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (heel) will miss a third consecutive game on Thursday versus Minnesota. He injured his right heel against Portland last week. Irving is wearing a walking boot and using crutches, so it might take a while until he's ready to play again. Seth Curry (ankle) moved into the starting lineup as […]

Seth Curry Questionable Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry (ankle) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Thursday's meeting with the Timberwolves. He made an early exit Tuesday against the Lakers due to left ankle soreness and might have to come out of the lineup completely on Thursday. Curry has started the last two games as Kyrie […]

Jordan McLaughlin Questionable For Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jordan McLaughlin (knee) could be out of the lineup again on Thursday, with the team listing him as questionable for an encounter with Dallas. He made his first appearance in a month on Monday versus New Orleans, but McLaughlin continues to nurse an MCL sprain in his right knee. The 27-year-old […]

Jaden McDaniels Considered Questionable Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's action against the Mavericks. After missing eight games with an ankle sprain, McDaniels was back on the court Monday versus New Orleans, but he might be forced to skip another game on Thursday. Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Troy Brown Jr. have benefited from McDaniels' […]

Alex Caruso Questionable Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (ankle) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Miami. He's in danger of missing a third straight contest with a left ankle sprain. Ayo Dosunmu has moved to the starting five as Caruso's replacement and should continue to play a larger role on Thursday night if he can't return. […]

Erik Haula Expected Back On Wednesday

New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula (upper body) is on track to return to the lineup Wednesday versus Boston. He was kept out of action on Saturday against Edmonton by an upper-body injury, but it apparently wasn't a very serious issue, and Haula will make a quick return. Overall, health issues have robbed Haula of […]

Arthur Kaliyev Good To Go On Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings winger Arthur Kaliyev (illness) is expected to play Wednesday against the Jets after being absent from Tuesday's practice. It looks like Kaliyev has shaken off the illness bug that made him unavailable on Tuesday as he returned to the ice Wednesday morning. The 22-year-old has continued to play an effective game in […]

Vladislav Gavrikov Ruled Week-To-Week

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He was injured Sunday versus the Rangers and will start a multi-game absence Wednesday against Winnipeg. Gavrikov has been a reliable top-four piece for the Kings in defense, logging nine points (three goals, six assists) in 25 games with 34 blocks and a plus-eight […]

Mattias Samuelsson Rejoins Action Wednesday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (undisclosed) will return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against Colorado. He sat out Monday's clash with Arizona after feeling "sore" during the morning skate. Ryan Johnson entered the lineup as his replacement and will likely have to make way for him on Wednesday. Samuelsson offers very little on the […]

Alex Tuch Returns To Sabres Lineup Wednesday

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (lower body) is ready to return to action Wednesday versus the Avalanche. He's shaken off a lower-body injury, which kept Tuch out for four games. The 27-year-old is one of the most talented attacking players on the Buffalo roster and has collected 17 points (eight goals, nine assists) in […]

Josh Manson Questionable Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Buffalo. He missed the morning skate and could also be unavailable for the game, although Manson appears to have a strong chance of remaining in the lineup. The 32-year-old is mainly known for his work on the defensive end but has provided a […]

Jake Guentzel Scores Twice In Win Over Arizona

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel contributed two goals in Tuesday's 4-2 triumph over the Coyotes. His first goal, which came 1:12 into the first period, ended a 0-for-37 run on the power play for Pittsburgh. Guentzel also had the honors of finishing the scoring, bagging an empty-netter with 1:27 left to go in regulation. […]

Joey Daccord Records His First Shutout

Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord had a memorable night on Tuesday against Florida, posting his first career shutout with 24 saves in a 4-0 win. It's his first victory since Nov. 22 and only the fourth overall in 13 starts this season. Daccord has gone 4-5-6 across the campaign, allowing 2.73 goals and registering a […]

Mark Stone Registers Four Points Versus Flames

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone was flaming hot against Calgary on Tuesday, recording his second four-point effort of the season in a 5-4 overtime win. He racked up two goals and two assists, with half of the points coming with the man advantage. Stone's second marker was the game-winning tally 1:11 into the […]

Brock Boeser Bags A Hat Trick In Win Over Lightning

Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser scored the second natural hat trick of his career as the team took care of Tampa Bay 4-1 on Tuesday. Andrei Kuzmenko tied the game with a power-play marker for the Canucks in the first period, and Boeser took things over in the second. It's his second hat trick […]

Auston Matthews Racks Up Four Points In Tuesday's Win

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews had his 13th career four-point game on Tuesday against the Rangers, completing an impressive 7-3 road victory with two goals and two assists. It was a third straight outing with at least one goal for Matthews, and he's bagged a total of seven goals in five appearances this month. […]

Sebastian Aho Ends Dry Spell With Three-Point Effort

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho ended a four-game scoring drought on Tuesday with a very productive performance, logging two goals and an assist in a 4-1 win over the Senators. His goals came in the second period and a power-play marker from Aho broke a 1-1 tie. The four-game drought marked Aho's second-longest stretch without […]

Andrew Nembhard Remains Sidelined Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (knee) won't be available Wednesday versus Milwaukee. He was injured last week against the Bucks in an in-season tournament clash and sat out the NBA Cup final against the Lakers and Monday's game versus Detroit. On Saturday, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle announced that the team will re-evaluate him in […]

Haywood Highsmith Out For Fourth Straight Game

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (back) will miss a fourth straight contest on Wednesday against Charlotte. The injury bug has caught the Heat again, and Highsmith has dropped out of the lineup with a lower back contusion. With Bam Adebayo (hip) also continuing to sit, Kevin Love, Caleb Martin, and Orlando Robinson have put in […]

Otto Porter Jr. Could Miss Another Game On Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Otto Porter Jr. (foot) is considered questionable for Wednesday's encounter with the Hawks. The veteran is battling a left foot contusion and might have to skip a second consecutive game. In total, Porter Jr. has played only 11 times for Toronto this season, logging 11.8 minutes, so his absence won't be a […]