Sam Bennett Enjoys Multi-Point Outing Versus Ottawa

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett had a great time against the Senators on Monday, contributing a goal and an assist in a 5-0 win. He entered the action with only one point to his name, as health issues have kept Bennett off the ice for most of the season. Monday's matchup marked his ninth appearance […]

Kaapo Kakko Injured In Monday's Loss

New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko left Monday's meeting with Buffalo early due to a lower-body injury. He got through only 6:45 of action. The team has already called in extra help from the minors, which suggests Kakko is facing a spell on the sidelines. It's been a miserable season so far for Kakko, […]

Ryan Hartman Starts Two-Game Suspension On Tuesday

Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman will serve the first game of a two-game suspension Tuesday versus St. Louis. He received the suspension for a dangerous trip of Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat in Sunday's game. Hartman will also be forced to sit out Thursday's matchup against Nashville. The 29-year-old has dropped down in the lineup […]

Patrick Kane Signing With Red Wings

Former MVP Patrick Kane (hip) will sign a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings, sources have told ESPN. The experienced right wing will start his 17th NHL campaign in Motown once he's fully recovered from offseason hip surgery. Hip surgeries are notoriously tough to overcome, so it remains to be seen how effective Kane […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Considered Questionable Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) is considered questionable for Tuesday's in-season tournament matchup against the Raptors. He will miss a fifth consecutive game if Smith Jr. can't overcome a lower back strain. The 26-year-old has played a decent role off the bench this season, averaging 5.8 points and 3.2 assists in 17.0 […]

Cam Thomas Listed As Doubtful Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (ankle) will likely miss a ninth consecutive game on Tuesday versus the Raptors. Thomas continues to deal with a left ankle sprain, and the team has listed him as doubtful for the clash. Before getting hurt, Thomas was enjoying a dream start to 2023-24, leading Brooklyn in scoring with 26.9 […]

Cameron Johnson Probable Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (leg) is expected to play Tuesday versus Toronto, with the team listing him as probable for the contest. He had to exit Sunday's matchup against Chicago with cramping in his right leg. It doesn't seem to have been a serious issue, though, and Johnson appears on track to play in […]

Haywood Highsmith Questionable For Tuesday

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (back) is regarded as questionable for Tuesday's big battle with Milwaukee. The 26-year-old might have to sit out the action after he couldn't practice fully on Monday due to a lower back contusion suffered in the previous game against Brooklyn. Highsmith made a 12th consecutive start versus the Nets, and […]

Derrick White Probable For Tuesday's Action

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (illness) is considered probable for Tuesday's game versus Chicago. He's battling an illness, but the team will be desperate to have him available, with Jrue Holiday (ankle) already missing a couple of games and listed as questionable for Tuesday's action. White had a nice 15-point, 11-assist double-double with three steals […]

Zach LaVine Doubtful For Tuesday

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Zach LaVine (foot) is once again listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Boston. He missed a game last week with foot soreness and could be unavailable with the same issue Tuesday night. Although LaVine has played in the last two games, seemingly without any problems. The 2023-24 campaign hasn't gone well […]

Alex Caruso Questionable Tuesday

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (toe) could be absent for a second consecutive game, as the team has listed him as questionable for Tuesday's encounter with the Celtics. The 29-year-old is nursing a toe injury. He was initially able to play through the injury but missed a game against Brooklyn at the weekend. Patrick Williams […]

Bryan Rust Considered A Game-Time Decision For Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) came through full practice on Monday and will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's meeting with Nashville. Rust has missed three games but appears on track to return versus the Predators, having worked on the first power-play unit on Monday. The 31-year-old has enjoyed a productive start […]

Dmitry Kulikov Returns To Panthers Lineup

Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov will re-enter the lineup for Monday's battle against the Senators. He's back after being a healthy scratch for one game. Kulikov missed his first action of 2023-24 on Friday versus Winnipeg. Through 19 outings, he's posted six assists with 21 shots on goal, 27 hits, and 26 blocks. It's been […]

Kevin Shattenkirk Back In Action Monday

Boston Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk will be back in the lineup on Monday versus Columbus, replacing Ian Mitchell on the third defensive pairing. The veteran has been scratched for three of the last four games. As a bit-part player, Shattenkirk has totaled three points via assists in 15 games this season. He's averaged 0.51 points […]

Sebastian Aho Lands On Injured Reserve

New York Islanders defenseman Sebastian Aho (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday. He sat out Saturday's clash with Philadelphia due to an upper-body and is now set to miss at least a couple of more games. The move is retroactive to Nov. 24, meaning Aho won't be available until the Islanders matchup […]

Tomas Hertl Out On Monday

San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl will sit out Monday's game against Washington with a mid-body injury. The Czech star heads on the shelf following a pair of multi-point games. With the team struggling massively, Hertl has been limited to four goals and 12 assists in 21 appearances this season. No other Shark has managed […]

Mattias Samuelsson A Game-Time Call Monday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (upper body) is a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against the Rangers. He was forced to exit Saturday's clash with New Jersey early after taking a stick to the face. However, Samuelsson looks to be on a comeback trail, as he skated Monday morning, which is a good sign regarding […]

Johnny Gaudreau Has Multi-Point Outing Versus Carolina

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau had his second multi-point outing of the season on Sunday versus Carolina, finishing a 3-2 loss with a goal and an assist. Led by Gaudreau, the Blue Jackets grabbed a 2-0 lead early in the third period, but the team's struggles continued with yet another defeat. Columbus is […]

Jake Neighbours Stays Hot In Front Of Goal

St. Louis Blues left wing Jake Neighbours took care of two goals in Sunday's 4-2 victory at Chicago. He provided the first and final goal for the Blues, making it five markers in five games for himself. The 21-year-old started to work on a scoring streak as a fourth-liner, and he's gotten a great opportunity […]

Darnell Nurse Posts Three Assists In Sunday's Win

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse ended a five-game point drought with three assists in Sunday's 8-2 triumph over the Ducks. Two of his helpers came in the first period when Edmonton battled back from a deficit twice and managed to win the frame 4-2. Nurse completed his hat trick of assists with a power-play helper […]

Connor McDavid Racks Up Five Points On Sunday

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid had a walk in the park against Anaheim on Sunday, recording five points in a massive 8-2 win. He scored his seventh goal of the season to tie the game at two and compiled four assists. McDavid joined Wayne Gretzky and Jari Kurri as the only players in Oilers history […]

Zach Hyman Enjoys Another Multi-Point Outing

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman posted a third consecutive multi-point outing on Sunday by scoring twice and registering an assist in an 8-2 victory over Anaheim. Hyman's impressive scoring run includes four goals and three assists in total. The Oilers forward has gotten a new lease of life following a coaching change, logging 12 of […]

Roman Josi Leads The Way For Nashville In Sunday's Win

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi factored in all three goals as the team cooled off the Jets with a 3-2 victory on Sunday. Josi scored Nashville's second goal and had two assists, including one on the power play, as the Predators jumped to a three-goal lead. As usual, Josi kept himself busy on the other […]

Matt Ryan Remains Sidelined Monday

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Matt Ryan (calf) will miss a fifth consecutive game Monday versus Utah. He strained his right calf a couple of weeks back, leaving the injury-hit Pelicans without another piece off the bench. Last Monday, it was announced Ryan would be ready to return in 10-14 days, so we could see […]

Trey Murphy III Out For Another Game On Monday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (knee) will remain on the shelf for Monday's meeting with Utah. We've yet to see the 23-year-old in action in 2023-24 after he had a procedure done on his left knee in September. He was spotted getting shots up in practice a couple of weeks ago, but there […]

CJ McCollum Remains Out On Monday

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (lung) will miss a 12th consecutive game Monday versus the Jazz as he continues to recover from a small pneumothorax in his right lung. However, his return to the court shouldn't be far away anymore, as McCollum returned to full practice last Tuesday. McCollum was enjoying a fine start […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Still Out For Detroit

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) will continue to sit out action on Monday versus Washington. The 34-year-old has yet to feature this season due to a calf injury. It was announced a week ago that Bogdanovic has been cleared for basketball activities, but it's going to take a bit more time until we see […]

Joe Harris Remains On The Sidelines Monday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Joe Harris (shoulder) will be absent for a 10th straight game on Monday against Washington. The veteran sniper continues to nurse a shoulder strain. Detroit traded for Harris in the offseason, but it looks like the team doesn't have big plans with him, as Harris was limited to only 14.0 minutes per […]

Jaden Springer Continues To Battle An Illness

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaden Springer (illness) could be unavailable for a second consecutive game Monday versus the Lakers, with the team listing him as questionable for the matchup. The 21-year-old sat out Saturday's game against the Thunder with an illness and hasn't yet fully recovered, which leaves his status in doubt for another game. Springer […]

Danuel House Jr. Questionable Monday

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Danuel House Jr. (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Monday's big game against the Lakers. House Jr. was also out for the weekend's action against Oklahoma City and would miss a second consecutive game if he can't shake off a left quadriceps contusion. With that said, Danuel House Jr.'s absence doesn't […]