Trae Young Probable Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (shoulder) is listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup against Toronto. He's dealing with soreness in his right shoulder but is expected to be good to go. Young should be fired up for the contest as well after being tossed for picking up two technical fouls on Monday versus the […]

De'Andre Hunter Questionable Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's tilt versus the Raptors. He also carried a questionable tag ahead of Monday's meeting with Denver before being ruled out for the contest. Hunter's absence gave Garrison Matthews his first start of the season. He struggled to make an impact in 17 minutes, scoring only […]

Marvin Bagley III Out On Wednesday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Marvin Bagley III (back) will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday against Philadelphia. He's been having trouble with his back, leaving Detroit quite thin on the frontcourt, with Jalen Duren (ankle) also out. Isaiah Stewart has recently carried the biggest workload among Pistons bigs, with James Wiseman an alternative off the […]

Seth Jones Stays Behind As Blackhawks Start Road Trip

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (upper body) isn't with the team for a short two-game-road trip, which starts on Tuesday in Edmonton. He sustained an upper-body injury on Sunday versus Washington and will come out of the lineup for the first time this season. Jones' absence leaves a huge gap to fill at the back […]

William Eklund Available Again On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks forward William Eklund (lower body) will return from a one-game absence Tuesday against Winnipeg. He was a late scratch against the Golden Knights on Sunday, but it looks like Eklund was only dealing with a minor problem. After struggling for consistency for most of the year, Eklund has found some form lately, […]

Victor Hedman A Game-Time Call On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's encounter with the Canucks. He was absent from Monday's practice due to an unspecified ailment, and Hedman is now also in danger of missing his first game of the season. The Swedish blue-liner is enjoying a good bounce-back campaign, sporting 27 points […]

Steven Stamkos Expected Back On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos (illness) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday versus Vancouver. He missed his third game of the season on Saturday against Seattle after catching an illness bug. However, the Lightning captain was back in practice on Monday and should be good to go against the Canucks. Stamkos has […]

Christopher Tanev Won't Play On Tuesday

Calgary Flames defenseman Christopher Tanev (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday versus Vegas. He was injured in Monday's matchup against Colorado, logging only 15 seconds of action. Tanev has contributed one goal and six assists in 28 appearances this season, but he mostly shines on the defensive end. The hard-working rearguard is second […]

Andrei Svechnikov Out "A While"

Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (upper body) will miss a third consecutive game on Tuesday versus Ottawa and isn't expected to return anytime soon. Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour said on Tuesday that Svechnikov will be out for at least "a while." The comments came after Svechnikov underwent an MRI on Monday. Svechnikov has made […]

Kyle Connor Expected To Be Out For 6-8 Weeks

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (knee) is expected to miss 6-8 weeks of action. The news comes after Connor hurt his knee in Sunday's matchup against Anaheim. Connor lands on the shelf as Winnipeg's leading goal-scorer, having lit the lamp 17 times in 26 contests this season. He's also third on the team with […]

Mikko Rantanen Amasses Three Points In Monday's Win

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen contributed a goal and two assists as the team defeated Calgary 6-5 on Monday. Rantanen bagged two of his points, including his goal, in the third period when Colorado turned a 5-4 loss into a win. The big performance, which included a power-play assist at the start of the […]

Miro Heiskanen Rolls To Three Points On Monday

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen had a game-high three points in Monday's high-scoring 6-3 victory over Detroit. He potted a power-play goal in the first period and went on to add a power-play assist in the third before wrapping up the game with an empty-net goal. This was Heiskanen's third three-point effort of the season. […]

Noah Dobson Shines With Three Assists

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson kept his fantastic campaign going with a three-assist effort in a sweet 4-3 overtime victory against Toronto on Monday. Despite Dobson's efforts, the Islanders were taken to overtime with a late Morgan Rielly goal, but the talented blue-liner still had something left in his sleeve, as Dobson completed his […]

John Tavares Joins 1,000-Point Club In Loss Versus Islanders

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares had a bittersweet meeting with the Islanders on Monday, reaching 1,000 career points with a goal and an assist but losing the game to his former team 4-3 in overtime. Tavares became the sixth player in league history to reach the 1,000-point plateau in a game against a former […]

Michael Carcone Nets Another Goal On Monday

Arizona Coyotes left wing Michael Carcone kept his hot goal-scoring form going in Monday's meeting with Buffalo, posting his first career short-handed tally in a 5-2 loss. The 27-year-old now has four goals through five appearances this month and leads the league with eight markers since Nov. 22. He's been incredibly effective in a limited […]

NHLPA Expected To Appeal David Perron's Suspension

According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, the NHLPA is expected to appeal David Perron's six-game suspension. The Red Wings winger was slapped with the suspension for cross-checking Ottawa's Artem Zub on Saturday. He served the first game of the punishment on Monday versus Dallas and will be eligible to return to action on Dec. 22 against […]

Chris Paul Back For Warriors On Tuesday

Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul (illness) is set to return to the lineup on Tuesday versus Phoenix after the team removed him from the injury report. The veteran floor general missed the last game with an illness, and he's also been nursing a lower leg problem in recent times. The Suns have been […]

Nassir Little Out On Tuesday

Phoenix Suns forward Nassir Little (concussion) won't be available for Tuesday's matchup against the Warriors. He took a bad fall on Friday versus Sacramento, suffering an orbital fracture, and Little needs to clear concussion protocol before being available for selection again. Yuta Watanabe and Keita Bates-Diop could see an increased workload off the Suns bench […]

Grayson Allen Misses Second Straight Game

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (groin) isn't ready to return to the lineup Tuesday versus Golden State. He was out for Friday's matchup against the Kings with a groin strain and hasn't been able to practice. Allen has been a good fit in Phoenix, with injuries also helping his situation. The 28-year-old has put up […]

Gabe Vincent Remains Out On Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) has been ruled out for another game ahead of Tuesday's contest against Dallas. He hasn't played since Oct. 30 due to a left knee issue, and there haven't been any updates on him for weeks. Vincent averaged over 28 minutes of action at the start of the season […]

Jarred Vanderbilt Questionable For Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Jarred Vanderbilt (back) is questionable for a meeting with the Mavericks on Tuesday. He's landed on the injury report with a lower back spasm. It's a new injury for Vanderbilt, who missed the start of the campaign with a heel injury and made only his fourth appearance of the season […]

LeBron James Considered Questionable Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (calf) is once again carrying a questionable tag ahead of the team's first game as NBA Cup champions against Dallas on Tuesday. James briefly ditched the questionable tag at the weekend to pick up a probable designation ahead of Saturday's matchup against Indiana. It's a bit worrying that he's […]

Anthony Davis Questionable On Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (groin/hip) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's tilt with the Mavericks. He's been suffering from a left adductor injury and a hip spasm, and Davis appeared to have re-aggravated something during Saturday's NBA Cup final against Indiana. However, this didn't keep him from logging 41 minutes and dominating with […]

Mattias Samuelsson Questionable Monday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (undisclosed) is questionable for Monday's action against Arizona. He left the morning skate early because he's feeling "sore," and it's unclear if Samuelsson will be able to push through the pain on Monday. The Swedish rearguard leads the Sabres with 52 blocks and 56 hits while having contributed one goal […]

William Lagesson Considered A Game-Time Decision Monday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman William Lagesson (illness) is regarded as a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against the Islanders. Lagesson missed two games last week due to an illness, but it looks like he's on track to play on Monday after taking part in the morning skate. The Swedish blue-liner has no goals and boasts […]

Martin Pospisil Ready To Return On Monday

Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil (illness) is expected to rejoin the action Monday versus Colorado. He was out with an illness at the weekend against New Jersey but has shaken off the bug and is slated to return on the second line. Matthew Coronato will be taking a seat in the press box. Pospisil had […]

Josh Manson Questionable For Monday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson is dealing with an undisclosed injury and could be unavailable for Monday's game against the Flames. The injury has come at an awful time for Manson, as he's been on fire as of late, posting five points in as many games. The 32-year-old has tallied six points (two goals, four […]

Joel Kiviranta In Danger Of Missing Monday's Game

Colorado Avalanche winger Joel Kiviranta (illness) is battling an illness and might not be available to play Monday versus Calgary. He missed the morning skate due to the illness. Kiviranta was late to the party, but he's been ever-present for Colorado since signing a one-year, two-way deal in November and entering the lineup on Nov. […]

Sean Durzi A Game-Time Call On Monday

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Sean Durzi (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against Buffalo. Durzi was back from a one-game absence on Saturday versus Boston, but it looks like he still isn't fully healthy. The 25-year-old plays a versatile role on the Coyotes blue line, having amassed 13 points (five goals, eight […]

Vincent Trocheck Serves Three Assists On Sunday

New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck helped to set up three goals as the team delivered L.A. a 4-1 loss on Sunday. Trocheck had two of his helpers on the power play. The 30-year-old now boasts four three-point efforts for the season, with two of them coming this month. He leads the Rangers in three-point […]