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Christian Koloko Misses Another Game Monday
Toronto Raptors center Christian Koloko (illness) has been ruled out for another game ahead of Monday's meeting with Washington. He hasn't been in the lineup at all this season as he continues to battle a respiratory issue and will miss a 10th straight game on Monday. Koloko had 3.1 points and 2.9 rebounds in 13.8 […]
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Neemias Queta Remains Out Monday
Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (foot) will remain out of the lineup Monday versus the Knicks. He's troubled by a right foot problem and won't be available for the team for an eighth consecutive game. Queta has yet to feature for the Celtics after he signed a two-way contract with the team ahead of the […]
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Chris Livingston Ruled Out For Monday
Milwaukee Bucks small forward Chris Livingston (ankle) won't be in the lineup Monday versus Chicago. The 20-year-old, who was the last pick in this year's draft, has sprained his left ankle and will need some time to recover. Livingston has logged only a handful of minutes across two appearances, and his absence won't affect Milwaukee's […]
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Ty Jerome Misses Eighth Consecutive Game
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Ty Jerome (ankle) will remain on the shelf for Monday's contest against Sacramento. He'll sit out an eighth consecutive game while trying to recover from a right ankle sprain. Jerome's next chance to return comes on Wednesday versus Portland. The 26-year-old has previously done well in limited action as a reserve […]
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Sam Merrill Questionable On Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Sam Merrill (illness) carries a questionable tag ahead of Monday's matchup versus the Kings. He's been kept out of action for a couple of games by an illness, but it looks like Merrill could be back in the lineup Monday night. However, the 27-year-old has been rarely used by Cleveland head […]
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Trey Lyles Remains Out On Monday
Sacramento Kings forward/center Trey Lyles (calf) still isn't ready to make his season debut and will remain out for Monday's clash with Cleveland. He has been kept out for the entire year so far by a left calf strain. Lyles played a solid role off the bench with 7.6 points and 4.0 rebounds last season. […]
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Jack McBain Out Week-To-Week
Arizona Coyotes center Jack McBain (lower body) is considered week-to-week. The 23-year-old missed his first game of the season Saturday versus Nashville. He was initially regarded as day-to-day, but the Coyotes have updated his status, and McBain is set to miss multiple games. The young centerman has produced four goals and seven points in a […]
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Anthony Duclair Out Again Sunday
San Jose Sharks left wing Anthony Duclair (illness) will remain absent on Sunday against Anaheim. An illness pushed him out of the lineup Friday versus Vegas, and Duclair hasn't yet recovered from the bug. The 28-year-old has posted three goals and two assists in 13 games this season for the struggling Sharks, who have scored […]
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Igor Shesterkin Remains Out On Sunday
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (lower body) will miss a fourth straight game on Sunday versus Columbus. The 2022 Vezina Trophy winner has resumed skating, but the team has taken a very cautious approach with him, and the Rangers certainly have no reason to rush him back, as they have continued to win without […]
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Pyotr Kochetkov Posts First Win Of Season With Shutout
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov celebrated his first win of the season and his fifth career shutout in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Tampa Bay. The Russian netminder kept the Lightning at bay with 22 saves. This was only the third start of the year for Kochetkov, but he looks set to feature a lot more […]
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Jordan Harris A Game-Time Call On Sunday
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jordan Harris (upper body) is a game-time call for Sunday's game against Vancouver. The 23-year-old exited Saturday's contest against Boston early due to an upper-body injury and could miss his first game of the season. Harris sits fourth on the team with 22 blocks but has done very little offensively, with only […]
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Erik Cernak Exits With Injury Saturday
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak suffered an undisclosed injury in Saturday's matchup against Carolina. He left the contest in the second period after having logged 9:57 of ice time. Cernak is now in danger of missing his first game of the season when Tampa Bay returns to action Tuesday versus St. Louis. The Slovakian […]
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Patrik Laine Makes A Scoring Return
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine (upper body) found the back of the net as he returned from a nine-game absence on Saturday against Detroit. He provided the final goal in a 5-4 defeat. Laine logged 18:17 of ice time in his comeback game and totaled four shots overall. The Finnish sniper now boasts two […]
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Taylor Hall Ruled Out For Sunday
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall (lower body) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Florida. He was injured in Thursday's 5-3 win over Tampa Bay and will already miss his fifth contest of the year. It's unfortunately been a stop-start season for Hall due to health issues, and he's struggled to perform at […]
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John Klingberg Returns To Action Saturday
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman John Klingberg (undisclosed) will be back in the lineup Saturday versus Vancouver. He missed Friday's clash with Calgary with an unspecified ailment. Klingberg's debut campaign in Toronto hasn't quite gone according to plan, as the offensively-gifted rearguard has contributed only five assists and no goals in 13 outings. He will hope […]
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Tristan Jarry Back For Penguins On Saturday
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (eye) will return to the crease for Saturday's game against Buffalo. He was hurt earlier in the week when he was struck by a puck, missing Thursday's meeting with Los Angeles. Jarry has had an up-and-down start to the campaign, but he has won his last two starts and boasts […]
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Artturi Lehkonen Faces Multi-Week Absence
Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) won't play Saturday against St. Louis and has been ruled out for "weeks" by head coach Jared Bednar. Lehkonen had to exit Thursday's game against Seattle early after hitting his head on the glass. However, Bednar has said it's not a head injury, which is good news, […]
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Cody Glass A Game-Time Call Saturday
Nashville Predators center Cody Glass (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against Arizona. He was a full participant in the morning skate and has been activated from Injured Reserve. The 24-year-old has been out for eight games after getting hurt in a contest versus the Rangers. Glass was a top-six regular […]
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Jack McBain Out On Saturday
Arizona Coyotes center Jack McBain (lower body) will miss Saturday's meeting with Nashville. He was injured on Thursday versus St. Louis and sits out his first game of the season. McBain has offered solid production in a bottom-six role for the Coyotes, registering four goals and seven points in 13 appearances with 33 hits. Travis […]
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Adin Hill Shuts Out Sharks Friday
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill recorded a 20-save shutout against San Jose in Friday's 5-0 win. The 27-year-old now has two shutouts in his last three appearances. Hill became the fifth goalie in the league this season with multiple shutouts. He's been rock-solid between the pipes, going 7-1-1 while registering a 1.75 goals-against average […]
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Evgeny Kuznetsov Scores Twice In Friday's Win
Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov produced two goals in Friday's 4-2 triumph over the Devils. His first marker gave Washington a 3-0 lead, and Kuznetsov wrapped up the win with an empty-netter after New Jersey had made things interesting with a couple of third-period strikes. Life hasn't been fun for the 31-year-old early in 2023-24, […]
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Mats Zuccarello Posts Two Power-Play Assists Friday
Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello recorded two assists in Friday's 3-2 loss against Buffalo. Both of his helpers came in power-play situations, with Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek being the goal-scorers. Zuccarello himself came up empty-handed in front of goal despite having six efforts on target. 2023-24 looks set to be another productive […]
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Leo Carlsson Hits First Career Hat Trick
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson did all of the scoring for the team in Friday's 6-3 loss against Philadelphia, becoming the franchise's youngest-ever player to score a hat trick. The 18-year-old registered a pair of power-play markers and also struck once during even-strength play. Carlsson now impressively boasts six goals through his first nine career […]
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Owen Tippett Pots Two Goals Versus Ducks
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Owen Tippett scored twice in Friday's 6-3 road victory over the Ducks. He potted the team's final two goals to secure the win late in the third period. Following a rough few outings, which saw Tippett rack up a minus-six rating across four games, the 24-year-old finished plus-two and added four […]
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Travis Sanheim Notches Three Points In Friday's Win
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim was on fire once more in Friday's matchup against Anaheim, finishing a 6-3 win with three points. He ended up with the game-winning goal and had two assists. Sanheim's performances have been one of the biggest surprises of the season so far, and he's now averaging a point per game […]
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Martin Fehervary Exits With Injury Friday
Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary sustained a lower-body injury Friday versus New Jersey. He was forced to leave the game after logging 10.40 of action. Fehervary recorded an assist with two shots on goal, one hit, and a plus-two rating as Washington battled out a 4-2 victory. Following an unproductive start, Fehervary has recorded assists […]
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LeBron James Battles Through Shin Issue Friday
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James played through a shin injury as the team opened the in-season tournament with a 122-119 victory over the Suns on Friday. James hurt his shin in the first quarter but still logged 36 minutes and put up a team-high 32 points. He finished with 11-for-17 shooting from the field […]
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Sam Merrill Remains Out On Saturday
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Sam Merrill (illness) won't be available for a second consecutive game Saturday against the Warriors. The 27-year-old is battling an illness and still needs more time off after already missing Wednesday's matchup versus Oklahoma City. Merrill has made only three appearances this season, logging 21 minutes in total, so his absence […]
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Ty Jerome Still Out On Saturday
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Ty Jerome (ankle) will be sidelined for a seventh consecutive game Saturday versus Golden State. The former Warrior played in the first two games of the season, but he's hurt his right ankle, and it's unclear when Jerome will be available for selection again. His absence isn't a big miss for […]
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Isaac Okoro Misses Third Straight Game
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro (knee) won't be available for a third straight game Saturday versus Golden State. He's on the injury report with a left knee issue. The 22-year-old kicked off the campaign in fine form, but he'll be running with the second unit this season, and it will limit Okoro's fantasy value, which […]
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