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 […]

Jarred Vanderbilt Remains Unavailable Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) will remain sidelined Thursday against the Suns. He hasn't recovered from a left heel issue that also limited him to just one preseason outing. Vanderbilt's injury has opened the door for Tauren Prince to begin his Lakers career as a starter, and he had a very impressive debut […]

Cam Reddish Probable For Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish (foot) is considered probable for Thursday's matchup against Phoenix. The 24-year-old is nursing a sore right foot. Reddish provided decent minutes off the bench in his Lakers debut on Tuesday versus Denver, scoring seven points and registering four rebounds with one block. The former 10th-overall pick can add a […]

Alex DeBrincat Misses Practice With Illness

Detroit Red Wings winger Alex DeBrincat couldn't practice on Wednesday due to an illness, leaving him iffy for Thursday's matchup against the Jets. DeBrincat has had a dream start at his new hockey club, posting a league-high nine goals and notching 13 points in seven outings. Red Wings center Dylan Larkin has also benefited from […]

Alex Nedeljkovic Troubled By Lower-Body Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Stars. He was able to get through the game and also tried to practice on Wednesday but left the session early. The 27-year-old gave up four goals on 34 shots Tuesday. It was his second start of the season after […]

John Ludvig Diagnosed With Concussion

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman John Ludvig has been diagnosed with a concussion and will be out indefinitely. The 23-year-old made his NHL debut Tuesday versus Dallas but had to exit the game in the middle of the second period after getting hurt in a collision with Dallas forward Radek Faksa. Ludvig appeared to have been briefly […]

Alexander Barabanov Out With Broken Finger

San Jose Sharks winger Alexander Barabanov has broken a finger and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. He was injured in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Florida, and Sharks head coach David Quinn noted after postgame that he expects Barabanov to be out for "a while." Barabanov has gone scoreless in six appearances this season, […]

Hunter Shepard Starts For Washington Wednesday

Washington Capitals goaltender Hunter Shepard will be the man between the pipes in Wednesday's matchup against New Jersey. He will make his NHL debut as Washington completed a back-to-back set. The Capitals are forced to go with their third option in goal because of Charlie Lindgren's (upper body) injury. Shepard had an outstanding college career […]

Brett Pesce Ruled Out For 2-4 Weeks Following Surgery

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (lower body) is set to remain on the shelf for at least two more weeks after undergoing surgery. His official timetable for recovery is 2-4 weeks. Pesce has already been absent for Carolina's last two games. Jalen Chatfield has started to see regular action in his place, while Tony DeAngelo […]

David Savard Out For 6-8 Weeks

Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard will miss 6-8 weeks of action due to a fractured left hand. He was injured in Monday's matchup versus Buffalo, leaving Montreal without another big piece from the back after Kaiden Guhle (upper body) got knocked out of the lineup. Justin Barron replaced Savard on the first defensive pairing on […]

Adam Fantilli Logs Two Points Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli had a goal and an assist in Tuesday's heartbreaking 3-2 overtime loss to Anaheim. The 19-year-old picked up a power-play assist and scored his second career goal to help Columbus grab the lead twice, but the encounter ended in a disappointment. Fantilli became the fourth-youngest player in franchise history […]

Ryan Hartman Collects Five Points In Win Over Oilers

Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman tore the Oilers apart Tuesday night, matching his career high with five points in a 7-4 win. The 29-year-old potted his second career hat trick and delivered two assists. All of the points came in even-strength situations. Hartman had totaled only one goal and one assist through the first five […]

Jeremy Swayman Shuts Out Blackhawks

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman stopped all attempts from Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, posting his 10th career shutout with 23 saves in a 3-0 win. Only Frank Brimsek (16) and Tuukka Rask (11) have had more shutouts with the Bruins before age 25. Swayman hasn't put a foot wrong at the […]