Donovan Mitchell Drops 43 Points Friday Night

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell was on fire in Friday's matchup against the Thunder, racking up 43 points on 15-for-27 shooting in a 108-105 loss. He had a 4-for-11 record from downtown and kept himself busy all over the court, bagging eight rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two blocks. With Darius Garland (hamstring) sitting […]

Klay Thompson Not Shying Away From Back-To-Backs

Golden State guard/forward Klay Thompson plans to play "as many games as he can" during the 2023-24 NBA season. The veteran's health issues have always been a hot topic because of his injury issues, and he didn't play in any back-to-backs for four years before being available again for two games in two nights in […]

Luke Kennard To Remain Out On Saturday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (concussion) will miss a second consecutive game Saturday against Washington. He's going through the concussion protocol and was also sidelined for Friday's matchup against the Nuggets. Kennard, who led the NBA last season in three-point efficiency with 49.4 percent, opened the 2023-24 campaign Wednesday with a three-point effort in 15 […]

OG Anunoby Exits With Muscle Cramp

Toronto Raptors guard/forward OG Anunoby left Friday's 104-103 overtime loss to Chicago with a muscle cramp. He was able to log 28 minutes of action, scoring 11 points on 5-for-8 shooting and snagging two steals. It's unclear if he can return to action when the Raptors host Philadelphia on Saturday. Anunoby has enjoyed a strong […]

Zach LaVine Troubled By Back Problem

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Zach LaVine is dealing with a back issue and might have to skip Saturday's meeting with Detroit. He played through the problem Friday versus Toronto but clearly struggled, as the talented scorer shot 3-for-14 from the field with no three-point makes with six attempts. LaVine committed three turnovers in 38 minutes and […]

Pheonix Copley Set For Second Consecutive Start Friday

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Pheonix Copley is set to make his second consecutive start Friday versus Arizona. The 31-year-old beat the Coyotes 6-3 with 24 saves on Tuesday, and Arizona head coach Andre Tourigny will go back to him as the Coyotes kick off a back-to-back set. Copley has gone 1-0-1 early in the season […]

Dmitry Kulikov Battling An Illness, Iffy For Saturday

Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov is battling an illness and might have to sit out Saturday's encounter with Seattle. He has missed the last two practices and is regarded as a game-time decision for the contest. The Russian rearguard has made a strong start to the 2023-24 campaign, posting three points in six games with […]

Connor McDavid Not Ruled Out For Sunday's Heritage Classic

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (upper body) skated for a second consecutive day Friday, and there's a chance he might be able to return to the lineup for Sunday's Heritage Classic against Calgary. The Oilers captain was hurt last Saturday in a meeting with Winnipeg and was ruled out for 1-2 weeks. It looks like […]

Jeff Petry Expected To Return On Saturday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry (upper body) is set to rejoin the lineup for Saturday's battle with the Bruins. He has missed the team's last two games with an upper-body problem. Before getting hurt, Petry skated in four games with the Red Wings, notching two assists. Based on Friday's practice, Olli Maatta is scheduled […]

Lawson Crouse Unlikely To Play Friday

Arizona Coyotes winger Lawson Crouse is feeling sick and likely won't play Friday versus the Kings. The 26-year-old has just posted his first point of the campaign via an assist, but it looks like he will have to take Friday night off. Zach Sanford is expected to jump into the lineup as Crouse's replacement and […]

Rasmus Sandin Questionable For Friday

Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Friday's action against Minnesota. He was back on the ice Friday morning after exiting Wednesday's matchup against New Jersey with an unspecified injury, but Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery said it's uncertain if Sandin will be good to go for the contest. Sandin has been […]

Erik Brannstrom Diagnosed With Concussion

Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Brannstrom has been diagnosed with a concussion following his early exit from Thursday's matchup against the Islanders. He needed to be stretchered off the ice after absorbing a hit from Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck. Brannstrom has opened the season on Ottawa's third defensive pairing, logging nine shots, six blocks, and three […]

Sam Bennett Returns To Practice

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (lower body) was back in practice on Thursday. The 27-year-old is yet to feature this season for the Panthers but could be ready to join the lineup soon. Florida's next game comes on Saturday against Seattle. Eetu Luostarinen has been covering for Bennett as the second-line center and will take […]

Milan Lucic Ruled Out For Couple Of Weeks

Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic (ankle) will be out of commission for a couple of weeks, according to head coach Jim Montgomery. The veteran forward will miss a third consecutive game on Thursday versus Anaheim, and it looks like he will then be unavailable for at least six more games. Lucic has totaled two […]

Alex Nedeljkovic Lands On Long-Term Injured Reverve

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) has been placed on long-term Injured Reserve. The 27-year-old was hurt Tuesday against Dallas and will now be sidelined for a minimum of 10 games and 24 days. Nedeljkovic has gone 1-1-0 in his first two appearances as a Penguin, allowing 3.01 goals with a .914 save percentage. […]

Jakub Vrana Scratched On Thursday

St. Louis Blues left wing Jakub Vrana will come out of the lineup Thursday as a healthy scratch. The Blues have decided to go with seven defensemen against Calgary, and Vrana is a casualty of the change. The 27-year-old had a good start to the campaign with three points in three games, but he's fired […]

Alex DeBrincat Expected To Play Thursday

Detroit Red Wings winger Alex DeBrincat (illness) is on track to play Thursday against Winnipeg. The in-form forward sat out Wednesday's practice because he didn't feel well, but Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde expects to have him available for the game. DeBrincat has crushed it with Detroit so far, scoring a league-high nine goals […]

Adam Ruzicka Misses Thursday's Game

Calgary Flames forward Adam Ruzicka (shoulder) won't be in the lineup Thursday versus St. Louis. He hurt his shoulder a couple of days ago against the Rangers and still needs some more time off to recover. The team considers him day-to-day. Ruzicka has enjoyed a decent start to the season on Calgary's third line, contributing […]

Shane Pinto Suspended 41 Games For Gambling

Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto has received a 41-game suspension for activities relating to sports wagering. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Pinto's suspension started with Game 1 this season, meaning he will be eligible to play again on Jan. 21 if Pinto has agreed on a contract with the Senators by then. The 22-year-old is […]

Vasily Podkolzin OK After Being Stretchered Off The Ice

Vancouver Canucks right wing Vasily Podkolzin has announced that he's "all good" after being involved in a scary incident in the AHL on Wednesday. In the Abbotsford Canucks' 5-2 victory over the Colorado Eagles, Podkolzin hit his head on the ice and appeared to have been convulsing after taking a hit from an opposition player. […]

Frederick Gaudreau Ruled Out For Thursday

Minnesota Wild forward Frederick Gaudreau is battling a lower-body issue and has remained behind as the team is about to kick off a three-game road trip in Philadelphia on Thursday. Gaudreau is typically a very effective bottom-six player, and he registered 82 points across the previous two campaigns, but the 30-year-old has yet to generate […]

Jack Hughes Logs Three More Assists On Wednesday

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes kept the assists coming for the team in Wednesday's encounter with the Capitals, finishing a 6-4 loss with three helpers. He became only the third player in NHL history with three assists in a single period on consecutive days. Hughes has put up a true playmaking clinic so far, […]

Dylan Strome Scores Twice In Wednesday's Victory

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome provided two goals as the team secured a morale-boosting 6-4 victory over the Devils Wednesday night. It's been a rough start to the campaign for the Capitals, but they were able to produce a three-goal first period with Strome hitting the second goal, and the team then bounced back impressively […]

Alex Ovechkin Tallies Two Points Wednesday

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin scored in a second consecutive game and tallied an assist as the team beat New Jersey 6-4 on Wednesday. Ovechkin, who played in his 1,500th career game, helped Dylan Strome on the score sheet in the first period and capped off the team's win with an empty-net goal. It's […]

Rasmus Sandin Injured On Wednesday

Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin left Wednesday's 6-4 win over New Jersey early after sustaining an undisclosed injury. He logged 17:43 of ice time in the contest, leaving after taking a big hit from Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler. Sadin has been quiet to start the year, and an injury layoff would be a further blow […]

Cam Thomas Makes History With 36-Point Outing

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas had a spectacular season debut Wednesday versus Cleveland, producing 36 points off the bench in a 114-113 loss. It's the most points a player has scored in a season opener off the bench since the NBA started tracking starters in 1970-71. Thomas completed the historic outing with 13-for-21 shooting from […]

Cade Cunningham Scores 30 Points With Zero Free Throws

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham showed in the season opener against Miami on Wednesday that 2023-24 could be a very special campaign for him as he registered a game-high 30 points in a 103-102 loss without a single trip to the free-throw line. Playing in his first regular-season game since Nov. 9, 2022, Cunningham notched […]

Kristaps Porzingis Has Historic Debut With Celtics

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis got his career in Beantown off to a historic start with a 30-point effort in Wednesday's 108-104 victory over New York. It's the most points a player has recorded in his Celtics debut. Dominique Wilkins had held the record for 29 years with 25 points. Porzingis hit the historic mark […]

Victor Wembanyama Battles Foul Trouble In Long-Awaited Debut

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama had a tough time avoiding fouls in his regular-season debut on Wednesday against Dallas. He ended up playing only 23 minutes, finishing a 126-119 loss with five fouls. The limited playing time had a big effect on Wembanyama's numbers. However, he still managed to post a decent line with […]

Draymond Green Set To Sit Again Friday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (ankle) will remain in street clothes for Friday's battle with Sacramento. The four-time All-Star has made very good progress in his recovery from a left ankle sprain, but he will be forced to skip another game. Green's next chance to make his season debut will come Sunday against the […]