Rasmus Dahlin Continues To Close In On Special Record

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin extended his point streak to eight games on Sunday with his second goal of the season in a 4-0 win over Colorado. He was able to keep the scoring run going with an empty-net goal. Only Phil Housley has managed to have a longer point streak in Sabres history among […]

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Posts First Career Shutout On Sunday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had a day to remember on Sunday, recording his first career shutout with 23 saves in a 4-0 win over Colorado. The Finnish netminder entered the game having registered a .881 save percentage for the season, but he performed admirably against one of the most talented teams in the league, […]

Connor McDavid Good To Go Sunday

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (upper body) will return from a two-game absence in Sunday's Heritage Classic matchup against Calgary. After getting hurt a week ago, McDavid was initially expected to miss up to two weeks, but he logged a full practice on Saturday and is good to go for the big game. The reigning […]

Brandon Montour And Aaron Ekblad Return To Practice

Florida Panthers defensemen Brandon Montour (shoulder) and Aaron Ekblad (shoulder) practiced with the team on Sunday and will join the rest of the group for Florida's upcoming three-game road trip. The defensive duo has yet to feature for the Panthers this season, and it was believed they won't be ready until mid-December, but the team […]

Sonny Milano Battling An Illness

Washington Capitals left wing Sonny Milano was forced to miss Sunday's game against San Jose because of an illness. He missed practice with the illness bug on Saturday and didn't recover quickly enough to be on the ice on Sunday. The 27-year-old scored his first goal of the season a couple of games ago and […]

Adam Ruzicka Out On Sunday

Calgary Flames center Adam Ruzicka (shoulder) won't play in Sunday's Heritage Classic matchup against the Oilers. He hurt his shoulder earlier in the week in a game against the Rangers and will be forced to sit out a second consecutive contest. Ruzicka boasts two goals and two assists through seven appearances this season but went […]

Charlie Lindgren Ready To Rejoin Capitals Lineup

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (back) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to back up Darcy Kuemper in Sunday's contest against San Jose. Lindgren has made one appearance this season, allowing four goals on 35 shots in a 4-0 loss to Pittsburgh on Oct. 13. The team has a very light schedule […]

Eric Comrie Ruled Out Week-To-Week

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Eric Comrie (lower body) has been listed as week-to-week by the team. The 28-year-old got injured in Friday's 5-4 loss to New Jersey, leaving Buffalo without two of its first-choice netminders. Starter Devon Levi (lower body) is considered day-to-day. The injuries have promoted the Sabres to call up Devin Cooley from the […]

Kaiden Guhle Returns For Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (upper body) will be back in action Saturday against the Jets. He's been unavailable for four games after suffering an upper-body injury in a contest versus Minnesota on Oct. 17. Before landing on the shelf, Guhle had a few impressive performances to kick off the campaign, posting one assist and […]

Sam Bennett Remains Sidelined Saturday

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (lower body) won't make his season debut Saturday against the Kraken. The 27-year-old returned to practice this week but isn't quite ready to go. He will get his next chance to return Monday versus Boston. In the meantime, Eetu Luostarinen is set to continue to center the second line. He […]

Jake McCabe Out On Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (groin) won't play on Saturday against Nashville. He was injured last time out against Dallas, and while tests have shown that McCabe won't have to miss significant time, he will have to sit out Saturday's contest. The 30-year-old has had a very slow start to the campaign, going scoreless […]

Nico Hischier Ruled Out For Sunday

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (upper body) has been ruled out for Sunday's clash with the Wild. He was injured Friday against Buffalo on a high hit from Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton. Things have gone horribly for Hischier so far this season, and this is another setback for him. Through seven games, the star […]

Connor Clifton Suspended For Two Games

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton has received a two-game suspension for his actions in Friday's 5-4 loss to New Jersey. The former Bruin was handed a match penalty in the first period for a hit to the head of Devils star Nico Hischier. Clifton, who signed a three-year deal as a free agent with the […]

Connor Bedard Helps Blackhawks Take Down The Reigning Champs

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard scored his third career goal as the team shocked the Vegas Golden Knights with a 4-3 overtime win on Friday. Bedard finished off a rush to tie the game at two late in the first period. The reigning Stanley Cup champions suffered their first defeat of the season. Bedard is […]

Thatcher Demko Grabs His First Shutout Of The Season

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko kept the St. Louis Blues from scoring on Friday, registering his first shutout of the season in a 5-0 win with 22 saves. It's his fourth career shutout. Demko has now tallied back-to-back wins to improve his record to 3-2-0. He's demonstrated good form so far by logging a 1.91 […]

Drew Doughty Scores Twice In Friday's Win

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty came up with two big goals to lead the team to an impressive 5-4 comeback win against the Coyotes on Friday. Arizona rocked the Kings with four first-period goals, but Doughty potted a power-play goal in the second period to spark L.A.'s comeback and finished it off with his […]

Luke Hughes Posts Two Assists In Friday's Win

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes contributed two assists as the team defeated Buffalo 5-4 on Friday. His second helper was a power-play assist in the third period to his brother Jack. The headlines have been all about Jack Hughes early in the campaign in New Jersey, but the younger brother has also enjoyed a […]

Teuvo Teravainen Shines With Natural Hat Trick

Carolina Hurricanes winger Teuvo Teravainen had a special night on Friday, scoring a natural hat trick in a 3-0 win over the Sharks. He opened the scoring with a power-play marker and added two even-strength goals, reaching seven tallies for the campaign. Teravainen, who celebrated his third career hat trick Friday, ended a four-game scoring […]

Antti Raanta Shuts Out Toothless Sharks

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta kicked away 20 pucks as he tallied his first shutout of the season Friday in a 3-0 win over San Jose. The veteran netminder made his third start of the year as Carolina completed a back-to-back. Frederik Andersen had 24 saves in a 3-2 overtime win against Seattle Thursday night, […]

Eric Comrie Injured On Friday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Eric Comrie sustained an lower-body injury in Friday's matchup against New Jersey. He was forced to leave the contest after allowing two goals on 18 shots. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen came in to replace him and gave up three more goals in an eventual 5-4 defeat. Luukkonen could now become Buffalo's No. 1 for […]

Stephen Curry Puts In Vintage Performance With Seven Triples

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry picked apart the Sacramento Kings on Friday, producing 41 points on 7-for-10 three-point shooting in a 122-114 win. He was 14-for-19 overall from the field and also bagged a couple of steals in 35 minutes with four rebounds and four assists. The former MVP logged his 33rd 40-point […]

Luka Doncic Leads Mavericks Past Nets With Monster Effort

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic put on a show against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, leading his troops to a 125-120 victory with 49 points. He completed the contest with four consecutive three-point makes, including a spectacular semi-hook from near the sideline with the shot clock expiring. Doncic went 9-for-14 from downtown overall, hitting 16-for-25 […]

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 […]