Kenrich Williams Remains Out Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (back) still isn't ready to make his season debut on Monday against Atlanta. The 28-year-old is kept out of the lineup by lower back spasms. The Thunder have played decently without Williams, going 3-3, but he would be a versatile extra body to throw on the court. Williams averaged […]

De'Andre Hunter Fine For Monday

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (finger) is expected to play Monday versus the Thunder. He dislocated his right pinky finger in Saturday's matchup against New Orleans but played through the ailment at the weekend, and it won't keep him out of the lineup on Monday either. However, after getting hurt against the Pelicans in the […]

Lonnie Walker IV Probable For Monday's Action

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Lonnie Walker IV (knee) is considered probable for Monday's meeting with Milwaukee. The 24-year-old has a sore left knee, but he should be fine for the action. Walker IV has played the role of a microwave scorer off the bench for the Nets this season, averaging 14.8 points in 21.6 minutes. He's […]

Nicolas Claxton Faces Extended Absence

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (ankle) will miss a sixth consecutive game Monday versus Milwaukee, and he could be out for a while. He revealed at the weekend that he's dealing with a high ankle sprain, and Nets beat writer Nick Slater has reported that this could potentially lead to a 6-8-week absence for the […]

Duncan Robinson Considered Probable For Monday

Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson (wrist) has been listed as probable for Monday's contest against the Lakers. He's yet to miss any action in 2023-24 but has landed on the injury report with a right wrist sprain. Playing basketball with a sprained wrist is far from an ideal situation, but Robinson currently appears to be […]

Caleb Martin To Miss Another Game On Monday

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (knee) will continue to sit Monday against the Lakers as he tries to recover from left knee tendinosis. The 28-year-old logged 19 minutes in the season opener against Detroit two weeks ago, but we haven't seen him since. Martin's injury has allowed Duncan Robinson to average the sixth-most minutes on […]

Kevin Love Available For Monday

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (shoulder) has been listed as available for Monday's matchup against the Lakers. The veteran has been having trouble with his left shoulder but is good to go, although Love was also listed as available for the last game against Washington and didn't play. Overall, Love has featured just once in […]

Louis Domingue Recalled From AHL

New York Rangers goaltender Louis Domingue has been recalled from the AHL. He was sent down to the minors Sunday morning after he backed up Jonathan Quick in Igor Shesterkin's (lower body) absence Saturday versus Minnesota, but the 31-year-old has been quickly summoned back to the big club. Shesterkin is dealing with a minor injury, […]

Jonathan Drouin Continues To Struggle In Top-Six Role

Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin rejoined the lineup for Saturday's meeting with the Golden Knights and had another bad night at the office. After sitting out one game as a healthy scratch, Drouin lined up on the second line and finished a 7-0 loss with a minus-three rating in 12:45 of ice time. The […]

Jake McCabe Returns To Practice On Sunday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (groin) rejoined the team in practice on Sunday. He hasn't been able to work with his teammates since injuring his groin on Oct. 26 in a game against the Stars. The injury has resulted in McCabe missing four contests. Toronto has lost every game since McCabe's injury and could […]

Igor Shesterkin Expected Back On Tuesday

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (lower body) appears on track to return from a one-game absence on Tuesday against Detroit. The Rangers didn't have him in the lineup Saturday versus Minnesota because Shesterkin is "banged up," with Louis Domingue summoned from the minors to work as Jonathan Quick's backup. However, the team has now […]

Jack Hughes Listed As Week-To-Week

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (upper body) is considered week-to-week. He was injured Friday in a contest against St. Louis and has left the team ahead of the final two stops of a four-game road trip. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday that Hughes avoided a major injury, but he'll still be out for […]

Arvid Soderblom Takes On Devils Sunday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom will start in Sunday's matchup against the Devils. He gets the nod for the fifth time this season as Chicago completes a back-to-back. Petr Mrazek carried the team to an impressive 5-2 victory over the Panthers on Saturday, making 38 saves. Mrazek has been the more successful Blackhawks goalie this […]

Alex Vlasic Returns To Blackhawks Lineup

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (concussion) will be back in action Sunday versus New Jersey. The young blue-liner missed two games after being placed in concussion protocol. Vlasic has had an impressive start to the season and boasts three points through eight appearances with a team-best plus-four rating. His return pushes Jarred Tinordi out of […]

Thatcher Demko Backstops Canucks To Another Win

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko impressed with a 27-save shutout in Saturday's 2-0 win over Dallas. The Stars were beaten in regulation for only the second time this season, and the Canucks continued their historic start, matching a franchise record by going 8-2-1 at the beginning of a campaign. Demko's personal record reads 6-2-0 following […]

Cam Talbot Joins Special Group With Saturday's Shutout

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cam Talbot posted a 24-save shutout in Saturday's 5-0 road win against the Flyers, becoming the sixth netminder in NHL history to log a shutout with at least six different franchises. Talbot made his eighth start for the Kings and registered a third consecutive win. Following a bumpy start, the well-traveled […]

Jordan Kyrou Ends Scoring Slump With Three-Point Outing

St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou posted a goal and two assists as the team defeated Montreal 6-3 on Saturday. Kyrou ended a four-game scoring slump in style, opening the scoring in the second minute of the game and setting up his linemates Brandon Saad and Brayden Schenn for a couple of goals. The puck […]

Adin Hill Posts First Regular-Season Shutout With Vegas

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill had a special outing on Saturday against the Avalanche, posting his first regular-season shutout with the team in a 7-0 win. The high-octane Colorado offense generated 41 shots on goal, but Hill found an answer to all of the efforts. The 27-year-old reminder has yet to lose in regulation […]

Mark Stone Has Historic Four-Point Outing

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone produced a big four-point performance against Colorado on Saturday, finishing a 7-0 victory with two goals and two assists. He had his fifth four-point game with the Golden Knights, surpassing Chandler Stephenson for most such performances in franchise history. Stone also made history by becoming the first Golden […]

Nikita Kucherov Makes Lightning History With Five-Point Outing

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov erupted for a goal and four assists in Saturday's 6-4 victory over Ottawa, moving past Vincent Lecavalier for the most five-point games in franchise history. The former MVP had his fourth five-point outing with the Lightning, bagging four of the points during even-strength play. The big performance pushed […]

Auston Matthews Scores Third Hat Trick Of The Season

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews potted his third hat trick of the season Saturday against Buffalo. He kept the team in the game until Alex Tuch tilted things in the Sabres' favor 6-4 with a couple of late goals. Having notched his 10th career hat trick, Matthews is now tied for the fourth most […]

Cal Petersen Set For Flyers Debut On Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Cal Petersen will make his team debut in Saturday's matchup against his former squad, the Los Angeles Kings. He was sent from L.A. to Philadelphia in June in a three-team trade that included the Columbus Blue Jackets. Petersen had a decent time with the Kings and posted a 44-42-10 record with the […]

Yegor Chinakhov Makes His Season Debut Versus Washington

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Yegor Chinakhov will log his first NHL action of the season Saturday against Washington. He missed the start of the campaign with a back injury and was recalled from the AHL on Friday, where he had a good conditioning stint. The 22-year-old scored three goals in three games while delivering one […]

Rafael Harvey-Pinard Out On Saturday

Montreal Canadiens winger Rafael Harvey-Pinard (lower body) won't feature against the Blues on Saturday. He suffered a lower-body injury last time out against the Coyotes and will be sidelined for the first time this season. The 24-year-old has gone goalless with four assists in 10 appearances. Juraj Slafkovsky is getting a look on the first […]

Ridly Greig "Won't Play Anytime Soon"

Ottawa Senators center Ridly Greig (lower body) isn't expected to play "anytime soon." He was injured on Thursday against the Kings, leaving Ottawa without another big contributor after the team lost multiple defensemen from its lineup. Greig has had an impressive start to the season as the third-line center, notching seven points (two goals, five […]

Adam Pelech Out On Saturday

New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (lower body) will be absent Saturday against Carolina. He exited Thursday's battle with the Capitals due to a lower-body injury and will be forced to sit out his first game of the season. Pelech has been skating on the second defensive pairing, recording one assist in nine games with […]

Christian Dvorak Makes Season Debut Saturday

Montreal Canadiens center Christian Dvorak (knee) will be in the lineup for the first time this season when the team faces St. Louis on Saturday night. He's been recovering from knee surgery and is finally good to go. Dvorak's last NHL appearance came on March 7. The 27-year-old finished last term with 10 goals and […]

Taylor Hall Ready To Go Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall (shoulder) will return to the lineup Saturday against Florida. He has missed three games with a shoulder issue. Hall has started life in the Windy City with two points in five games, both coming via assists. After kicking off the campaign on the top line, Hall is projected to […]

Charlie Lindgren Starts For Washington On Saturday

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren will make his second start of the season Saturday against Columbus. He was also used on opening night versus Pittsburgh when Capitals No. 1 Darcy Kuemper missed the game for personal reasons. Lindgren hasn't featured at all since then, as he's hit some early-season health issues. However, he's available now, […]

Travis Konecny Scores Ninth Goal Of The Season

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny was once again among the scorers as the team picked Buffalo apart 5-1 on Friday. He scored the third goal, with the Flyers grabbing a 4-0 lead in the game before the Sabres hit a consolation goal early in the third period. Konecny has flown out the gate and […]