Brenden Dillon Considered A Game-Time Decision Sunday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup versus Nashville. The 33-year-old has yet to miss a game in 2023-24, but he didn't participate in the morning skate, which has left a question mark hanging over him ahead of Sunday's game. Dillon mostly brings the muscle to the Winnipeg […]

Luke Schenn A Game-Time Call On Sunday

Nashville Predators defenseman Luke Schenn (lower body) could be back in action on Sunday versus Winnipeg. The 34-year-old has missed all but one game this season, but the team has activated him from Injured Reserve, and Schenn is considered a game-time decision for the clash. Schenn, who joined Nashville on a three-year deal in the […]

Connor Hellebuyck Shuts Out Panthers With 33 Saves

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck recorded his first shutout of the season Friday against Florida as head coach Rick Bowness returned from personal leave with a 3-0 win. Bowness had been away from the team since Oct. 23 to be with his wife, Judy, who had a seizure. Hellebuyck and the Jets cooked up a […]

Brayden Point Racks Up Five Points In Friday's Win

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point played his part in Friday's 8-2 win at Carolina with a hat trick and two assists. Two of Point's goals came on the power play, and he also had one assist with the man advantage as the Lightning boosted their power play for the season to 34.7 percent. Tampa […]

Nikita Kucherov Matches Lightning Record With Six-Point Outing

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov was unstoppable against Carolina on Friday, tying a franchise record with six points. He had two goals and four assists in a huge 8-2 road win, registering four of the points with the man advantage. Kucherov became the first forward in Lightning history to post six points in […]

Filip Zadina Dealing With A Nagging Injury

San Jose Sharks right wing Filip Zadina exited Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to Montreal with an upper-body injury. According to Sharks head coach David Quinn, it's been a nagging issue for the Czech winger. Zadina has featured in all 20 games so far but could now be out for Saturday's clash with Vancouver. The 23-year-old […]

T.J. Oshie Stays Behind As Capitals Head On Road Trip

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (upper body) will miss at least one game after getting hurt in Friday's battle with the Oilers. He sustained an upper-body injury in the game, and head coach Spencer Carbery has already announced that Oshie won't be with the squad as Washington begins a five-game road trip on Monday. […]

Samuel Girard Enters Player Assistance Program

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. The 25-year-old has missed the past few games for personal reasons and will remain out for an indefinite period of time. In a statement, Girard admitted that he has struggled with alcohol abuse and has been suffering from severe anxiety and depression. Girard, […]

Lauri Markkanen Could Miss First Game Of The Season

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hamstring) could be out for the first time this season on Saturday against New Orleans, as the team has listed him as questionable for the game. The Finnish star has hurt his left hamstring, and his absence would leave the Jazz without their top scorer. Markkanen has averaged close to […]

Dean Wade Misses A Second Consecutive Game

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (ankle) won't be available for Saturday's matchup against the Lakers, missing a second consecutive game. The 27-year-old recently sprained his right ankle, adding to Cleveland's injury woes. A number of selection problems have allowed Wade to average over 20 minutes per game early in the season, but he's been ineffective […]

Isaac Okoro Listed As Questionable Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's encounter with the Lakers. He's been a long-term absentee for the Cavaliers, having played his last game on Nov. 3 in an in-season tournament clash against Indiana. It's been a nine-game absence for Okoro, but he returned to practice on Friday and could […]

LeBron James Questionable For Another Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (calf) continues to carry a questionable tag ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Cavaliers. He hasn't been able to shake off a left calf contusion he suffered a couple of weeks back, but the injury has had little to no effect on James' performances, and he's even played through […]

Cam Reddish Questionable For Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Cam Reddish (groin) might be forced to sit out a second consecutive game on Saturday against Cleveland. Reddish hurt his left adductor against Utah on Tuesday and couldn't take the court a day later versus Dallas. He hasn't yet been completely ruled out for Saturday, which is a good sign, but […]

Jalen Williams Remains Sidelined On Saturday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (hip) will miss a third game in a row Saturday versus the 76ers. Williams is off to a fantastic start to the season, but a hip issue has sidelined him, and it's unclear when he will be able to return. The 22-year-old is second on the team in scoring […]

Lindy Waters III Questionable On Saturday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Lindy Waters III (back) is regarded as questionable for Saturday's meeting with Philadelphia. The 26-year-old is suffering from lower back spasms, which forced him to leave Wednesday's game against Chicago early. Waters III has started his third NBA season in 2023-24, logging 7.0 minutes per game across seven outings. He only […]

Cayden Primeau Penciled In For Fourth Start

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cayden Primeau will make his fourth start of the season on Friday against San Jose. The 24-year-old has gone 1-2-0 through his first few outings in 2023-24, posting a 3.98 goals-against average with a .885 save percentage. Primeau got hammered by the Golden Knights a week ago in his last start when […]

Thomas Chabot Practices In Non-Contact Jersey

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (hand) joined the team for Thursday's practice session wearing a non-contact jersey. The 26-year-old is working his way back from a fractured hand. The injury will keep him out for a ninth straight game on Friday versus the Islanders. Chabot logged three points in seven games with 18 shots and […]

Andrei Vasilevskiy Could Return To Action On Friday

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (back) is on the cusp of making his season debut, and his first appearance could come on Friday after the team waived Matt Tomkins. The move will allow Tampa Bay to activate Vasilevskiy from long-term Injured Reserve ahead of Friday's matchup versus Carolina. It has already been reported that […]

John Klingberg Placed On Long-Term Injured Reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman John Klingberg (undisclosed) has been placed on long-term Injured Reserve. He has already missed the last two games, and the move means Klingberg isn't ready to go anytime soon. The 31-year-old is reportedly dealing with a hip issue. Klingberg, an offensive defenseman, has been largely ineffective during his debut campaign in […]

Calle Jarnkrok A Game-Time Call On Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok is considered a game-time decision for Friday's matchup against Chicago after he was hit with a puck in practice. Jarnkrok would miss his first action of the season if he can't go. Playing mainly on the third line, the Swedish forward has had a solid campaign with nine points […]

Taylor Hall Ruled Out For Rest Of Season

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall (knee) will undergo surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the season. The former MVP is set to have ACL surgery on his right knee. As a result, Hall will be limited to just 10 games during his debut season in Chicago, having also missed time with […]

Oliver Bjorkstrand Matches Seattle Record With Four-Point Effort

Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand matched a franchise record on Wednesday by amassing four points in a 7-1 hammering of the Sharks. He scored his seventh goal of the season and reached 12 helpers for the campaign with a hat trick of assists. Jaden Schwartz and Jordan Eberle have also had a four-point outing […]

Brock Nelson Takes Down Flyers With Two Goals

New York Islanders center Brock Nelson struck two goals to help the team defeat Philadelphia 3-2 on Wednesday. Nelson took over the scoring after Anders Lee had given the Islanders an early lead. The American forward has sparked into life lately, recording four of his 10 goals this season in his last four appearances. The […]

Zach Werenski Makes Blue Jackets History With Four Assists

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski had a historic outing against Chicago on Wednesday, finishing a 7-3 victory as the first Columbus blue-liner with four assists in a single game. He had one helper with the man advantage and closed out the game with an outstanding plus-five rating. This was a much-needed victory for the […]

Mason McTavish Leads Ducks Offense Wednesday Night

Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish factored in all three goals as the team had to settle for a 4-3 loss against Montreal Wednesday night. He scored twice, including once on the power play, and registered one assist. The third pick from the 2021 NHL Draft posted his fourth career multi-goal game, surpassing Trevor Zegras and […]

Jonathan Quick Logs Shutout No. 60

New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick became the first U.S.-born netminder with 60 NHL shutouts when he shut the door on Pittsburgh Wednesday night in a 1-0 win. He pushed away 32 pucks as Quick improved to 5-0-1 for the campaign. The veteran has been a rock-solid backup for the Rangers with a 1.68 goals-against […]

John Carlson Sends Out Two Assists As Capitals Continue Streak

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson registered two assists as the team collected a fifth consecutive win on Wednesday with a 4-3 scoreline in overtime against Buffalo. The Capitals, who have now gone 8-1-1 over the last few weeks, chased the game for most of the night, but Carlson helped Tom Wilson to tie the game […]

Alex Lyon Shuts Out Devils In Wednesday's Win

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon headed into Thanksgiving in great spirits, having shut out New Jersey in Wednesday's 4-0 win. Playing in only his second game with the Red Wings, Lyon needed to make just 16 saves to celebrate his second career shutout. The 30-year-old has stopped 42 of 45 shots across two appearances […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Drops 40 Points On Bulls

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ran the show against Chicago Wednesday night, registering a game-high 40 points with 12 assists in a 116-102 win. He finished 11-for-19 from the floor and missed only one of his 18 attempts at the free-throw line. Across 37 minutes of action, the Thunder leader also collected five rebounds, […]

Anthony Edwards Scores Game-High 31 Points Versus Philadelphia

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards produced a game-high 31 points against a Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia on Wednesday. He hit half of the team's 10 three-pointers and shot 11-for-22 overall as the Timberwolves dominated from start to finish, winning 112-99. Edwards added six rebounds, six assists, and two steals for a full fantasy line. The young […]