Olli Maatta Ruled Out For Saturday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Olli Maatta (upper body) won't play on Saturday against New Jersey. He was injured in Friday's battle with the Flyers, playing less than six minutes. The two-time Stanley Cup champion has made 27 appearances with the Red Wings this season, logging six points (one goal, five assists) with 29 blocks and […]

Chris Kreider Notches Two Assists

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider had two assists in Friday's 4-3 loss to Edmonton. He provided an even-strength helper to Blake Wheeler and had a power-play assist when Mika Zibanejad scored. This marks Kreider's second consecutive outing with two assists and his third multi-point performance in four games. It's safe to say he's […]

Ryan McLeod Enjoys Another Multi-Point Outing

Edmonton Oilers center Ryan McLeod put together a second consecutive multi-point outing with a goal and an assist in Friday's 4-3 road win over the Rangers. He played a big part in a third-period comeback, helping Warren Foegele on the scoreboard and notching the game-winning marker himself. McLeod has suddenly erupted for four points in […]

Joel Farabee Posts Two Assists Friday

Philadelphia Flyers left wing Joel Farabee tallies two assists in Friday's high-scoring 7-6 shootout loss to Detroit. He helped Bobby Brink and Scott Laughton score. Farabee has been having a good time lately, as he's on a run of three goals and four assists across his last eight appearances. His 11 goals and 11 assists […]

Moritz Seider Produces Two Assists In Friday's Win

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider had two assists in Friday's entertaining 7-6 shootout victory over Philadelphia. The Red Wings blew a 5-1 lead but were able to secure the extra point after Seider and Jeff Petry set up Dylan Larkin for the game-tying goal 4:30 from the end of regulation. Seider also had a […]

Tyrese Haliburton Questionable For Saturday's Game

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) could miss his fourth game of the season on Saturday against Orlando, with the team listing him as questionable. The emerging superstar is dealing with a left ankle sprain, and the team definitely won't want to take too many risks with him. T.J. McConnell should jump into the […]

Joe Ingles Continues To Be Troubled By An Ankle Sprain

Orlando Magic forward Joe Ingles (ankle) could be out for a fourth consecutive game on Saturday against Indiana. He's nursing a left ankle sprain, and the team has listed him as questionable for the game. Caleb Houstan has mostly filled his minutes off the bench, albeit with very little productivity. Pacers games are juicy spots […]

Cody Zeller Questionable Saturday

New Orleans Pelicans center Cody Zeller (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against Houston. He was already unavailable for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers with a right ankle sprain and might have to sit out another one. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl did a good job off the bench against Cleveland as the backup big to Jones Valanciunas […]

Zion Williamson In Danger Of Missing Another Game

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson (illness) could be out for a second consecutive game Saturday against Houston, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Williamson battled through an illness earlier in the week against Memphis but was out of the lineup Thursday night when the Pelicans visited Cleveland. Trey […]

Mark Williams Doubtful For Another Game

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (back) continues to hang around on the injury report with a doubtful tag ahead of Saturday's matchup against Denver. A lower back issue has kept him out for six games, and the signs aren't good that he will be able to return on Saturday. Nick Richards should continue to start […]

Cody Martin Could Make His Season Debut On Saturday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with the Nuggets. The 28-year-old has yet to play in 2023-24, but it looks like he could be ready for his season debut. Martin made only seven appearances a season ago and hasn't appeared in the NBA since Jan. 14 due to […]

Kawhi Leonard Questionable Saturday

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Kawhi Leonard (hip) is considered questionable for Saturday's game against Boston. The veteran star just skipped his first game of the season with a hip issue, and it looks like he could be out for another one against the Celtics. Amir Coffey got the start when Leonard was out on Thursday […]

Kevin Korchinski Jumps Back Into Blackhawks Lineup

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Kevin Korchinski (personal) is ready to return to action against the Canadiens on Friday. The young blue-liner has skipped six games after losing his father. Korchinski, who was the seventh pick in the 2022 draft, has earned praise for his all-around effort during his rookie campaign. He's fifth on the team with […]

Philipp Kurashev Good To Go Friday

Chicago Blackhawks forward Philipp Kurashev (illness) will rejoin the lineup Friday versus Montreal. He missed the previous game with an illness, giving up his spot in the lineup to Cole Guttman. The roles will be reversed on Friday. Kurashev is the top-scoring Blackhawk not named Connor Bedard this season. He's had six goals and 11 […]

David Perron Returning From Suspension Friday

Detroit Red Wings winger David Perron has served his six-game suspension and is eligible to return to action on Friday against Philadelphia. The veteran skated on the third line Friday morning with Andrew Copp and Michael Rasmussen. Detroit won only once during Perron's absence and has struggled lately, with seven losses suffered in eight games, […]

Carter Hart Returns To Philadelphia's Crease On Friday

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (illness) will get back to work against the Red Wings on Friday. The 25-year-old has been battling an illness lately and hasn't seen any game action since Dec. 9. Hart beat Colorado in his last outing to pick up a third consecutive win. He's had a solid year with a […]

Jeremy Swayman Takes On Jets Friday

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman will be the man between the sticks in Friday's matchup against Winnipeg. The 25-year-old will look to get back to winning ways after suffering a couple of back-to-back overtime defeats. The losses have dropped Swayman's record to 9-1-4, but he has been rock-solid for most of the season and still […]

Matt Grzelcyk Won't Play On Friday

Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (upper body) will sit out Friday's matchup against Winnipeg. He hasn't joined the team for a brief two-game road trip ahead of the holiday break, so we likely won't see him on Saturday versus the Wild either. Grzelcyk sustained an upper-body injury in a battle with Minnesota on Tuesday. The […]

Leo Carlsson Under Evaluation For Lower-Body Injury

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson is under evaluation for a lower-body injury after getting hurt in the third period in Thursday's game against Calgary. The young centerman had to exit the action after Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar fell on his leg. Carlsson played his 23rd career game on Thursday, and he's notched eight goals and […]

Jacob Markstrom Collects Win No. 200 With A Shutout

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom reached 200 career wins on Thursday by beating the Ducks on the road 3-0. He became the third Swedish netminder in NHL history to hit the 200-win mark. Markstrom kept Anaheim from scoring with 25 saves and now has sole possession of third on the franchise's all-time list with 14 […]

Victor Hedman Sends Out Three Assists In Thursday's Win

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman collected three assists as the former cup champs beat the reigning holders, the Vegas Golden Knights, 5-4 on Thursday. He had a two-point second period to spark a comeback from a 2-0 deficit, and Hedman added his third helper late in the game when Nicholas Paul broke a 4-4 […]

Nathan MacKinnon Makes Avalanche History With Four-Goal Effort

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon put in a huge performance against Ottawa on Thursday, scoring four goals and adding an assist in a 6-4 win. He became the first player to score four goals for the team since the franchise moved to Denver. Two of the goals and three points on the night came in […]

Pavel Buchnevich Guides Blues To Impressive Road Win

St. Louis Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich tallied two goals and an assist as the team crushed the Panthers 4-1 on away ice on Thursday. Following a goalless first period, Buchnevich's good work helped St. Louis grab a 2-0 lead in the second frame, and the Blues eventually managed to shake off the hosts. His first […]

Alex Tuch Hands Out Four Assists

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch had a great game in the playmaking department on Thursday against Toronto, recording four assists in a 9-3 win. He crushed it in even-strength situations with three assists and also notched one on the power play. Entering Thursday's action, Tuch had registered three points in four games since returning […]

Alex Ovechkin Ends Longest Goal Drought Of His Career

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin finally found his way back among the goals on Thursday against the Blue Jackets, ending the longest goal drought of his career with a 3-2 overtime winner. Ovechkin went 14 games without a goal before breaking the barren spell with a power-play marker on Thursday inside the final minute […]

Mikhail Sergachev Out On Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (lower body) won't play on Thursday against the Golden Knights. The Russian blue-liner has to skip a clash against the reigning Stanley Cup champions due to a lower-body injury sustained in the previous game versus St. Louis. He is expected to return after one or two games, so luckily […]

Cale Makar A Game-Time Decision Thursday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's clash with the Senators. A lower-body injury has kept Makar out of action for three games, but it looks like he could be back on Thursday. It's been business as usual for Makar in 2023-24 as one of the premier blue-liners […]

Jeff Skinner, Jordan Greenway On Track To Return For Sabres Thursday

Buffalo Sabres wingers Jeff Skinner (upper body) and Jordan Greenway (upper body) are poised to return to the lineup for Thursday's matchup against Toronto. Both players have been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of the clash. Greenway has been absent for nine games, while Skinner has missed the last three. The latter is definitely the […]

Sean Durzi Back In Action Thursday

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Sean Durzi (lower body) is ready to rejoin the action Thursday against San Jose. The versatile rearguard has missed the past five games with a lower-body issue. Durzi has produced 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 25 games during his first year in the desert, adding 53 blocks on the defensive […]

Mason McTavish Expected To Return On Thursday

Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish (upper body) looks to be on track to return to the lineup Thursday against the Flames. Eric Stephens of The Athletic has noted that there is a "strong chance" McTavish returns from a seven-game absence in the matchup. McTavish was in impressive form through the first few weeks of the […]