Kelly Oubre Jr. Impresses As Starter With All-Around Performance

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. joined the starting unit for Monday's preseason clash with Brooklyn and had a busy night with a game-high 21 points, four rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks in 33 minutes. He finished with 9-for-24 shooting, hitting 3-for-9 from downtown. Oubre Jr.'s shooting could've been better, but he […]

Saddiq Bey Returns With Nice Double-Double

Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey was back in action in Monday's preseason contest against Indiana, leading all scorers with 21 points and grabbing a game-high 10 rebounds. His impressive outing included two steals in 20 minutes off the bench in a 116-112 loss. Bey, who shot 7-for-10 from the field and 2-for-3 from behind the […]

Ben Sheppard Forcing His Way Into Pacers Plans

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Ben Sheppard faces a very tough task in carving out minutes in his rookie campaign, but he has left a good impression of himself during preseason. "Sheppard is playing a mature game for a rookie," Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said following Monday's 116-112 win over Atlanta. "He is older. He did […]

Chris Boucher Impressing In Preseason

Toronto Raptors power forward Chris Boucher has played well in preseason, and according to Eric Koreen of The Athletic, he will be counted on as a regular member of the rotation when the real action starts. Boucher has always been productive when he's had enough minutes on the court, but that wasn't always the case […]

Nuggets GM Rates Peyton Watson Higher Than Bruce Brown

Denver Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth was apparently quite happy to let Bruce Brown move on in the offseason. He rates Peyton Watson as a better player. "Some of these teams were trying to get Bruce, trying to make it worth it; it's like, just be careful what you wish for," Booth told Kevin O'Connor […]

Noah Hanifin Continues Season-Opening Assist Streak

Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin remained in a giving mood on Monday, setting up two goals in a 3-2 shootout loss in Washington. Adam Ruzicka, who ended a 32-game goal drought, and Dillon Dube benefited from Hanifin's vision. The 26-year-old became the sixth blue-liner in Flames history to open a season with an assist streak […]

Clayton Keller Pots A Power-Play Goal Versus Rangers

Arizona Coyotes winger Clayton Keller scored a power-play goal in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Rangers, finding the back of the net for the first time in 2023-24. He kicked off the campaign last week with a two-assist effort against the Devils. Keller had five total shots in 22:03 of ice time Monday, and he […]

Sam Reinhart Puts Two Pucks Past Devils

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart had two goals as the team collected its first win of the season on Monday, beating the Devils 4-3 on the road. Reinhart opened the scoring early in the game and tallied a power-play marker with 59 seconds played in the third period. His second goal gave Florida a four-goal […]

John Tavares Scores Lone Maple Leafs Goal In Monday's Loss

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares was the only player to beat Arvid Soderblom in Monday's clash with the Blackhawks, scoring his first goal of the season in a 4-1 defeat. The Maple Leafs captain tied the game with 5:14 played in the second period, but things simply didn't click for Toronto in the contest. […]

Andreas Athanasiou Notches Two Assists In Shocking Win Against Toronto

Chicago Blackhawks forward Andreas Athanasiou helped to set up two goals as the team shocked the Maple Leafs with a 4-1 road victory on Monday. Following a scoreless first period, Athanasiou helped MacKenzie Entwistle open the scoring early in the second frame and had a power-play assist on a Tyler Johnson strike later in the […]

James Reimer Joins Exclusive List With Shutout In Red Wings Debut

Detroit Red Wings goaltender James Reimer made a perfect start to life at his new club on Monday, shutting out the Blue Jackets with 23 saves in a 4-0 win in his debut. He became only the third netminder in the Red Wings' 97-year history to shut out the opponent in his team debut, joining […]

Timo Meier Benched In Monday's Loss

New Jersey Devils winger Timo Meier was among three players who got benched in the third period of Monday's 4-3 loss to Florida. The Devils fell four goals behind in the contest before finding a way to make the scoreline respectable inside the final 17 minutes. In addition to Meier, fellow forward Curtis Lazar and […]

Scott Mayfield Labeled Day-To-Day

New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield is considered day-to-day with a leg injury. His left ankle has swollen up after he used it to block a shot in the team's season opener against Buffalo on Saturday. Mayfield could now be forced to sit on Tuesday when the Islanders host Arizona. "He's got some swelling, and […]

Sean Couturier Misses Monday's Practice

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier sat out Monday's practice with an undisclosed injury. According to Flyers head coach John Tortorella, Couturier is "banged up," and the injury isn't related to his previous back problem, which kept the veteran centerman sidelined for the entire 2022-23 campaign. The latter part of the statement is great news, but […]

Matt Boldy Considered Week-To-Week

Minnesota Wild winger Matt Boldy (upper body) is considered week-to-week by the team. He was knocked out of the game by an upper-body injury Saturday against Toronto, and unfortunately, Boldy is now looking at a multi-game absence. Minnesota returns to action Tuesday against Montreal and has three games in total scheduled for the week. Boldy […]

Brandon Tanev Ruled Out For 4-6 Weeks

Seattle Kraken left wing Brandon Tanev (lower body) is set to miss approximately a month of action, having been ruled out for 4-6 weeks. The gritty forward was injured in the team's season opener last week and has already been sidelined for two games. In Tanev, Seattle has lost a player who can make an […]

Robby Fabbri To Remain Out Monday

Detroit Red Wings forward Robby Fabbri (undisclosed) is expected to miss a second consecutive game Monday versus Columbus. Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde initially hoped to have Fabbri available after he sat out Saturday's 6-4 win over Tampa Bay, but it looks like he needs a bit more time to recover. Fabbri was actually […]

Ryan Lindgren A Game-Time Call On Monday

New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's outing versus the Coyotes. Lindgren was unavailable for the team's previous game against Columbus and could now miss a second consecutive tilt. Zac Jones made his season debut Saturday in Lindgren's absence, while Erik Gustafsson replaced him on the first […]

Joel Embiid Ready For Preseason Debut Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is expected to make his preseason debut in Monday's matchup versus Brooklyn. The team has played two games without him, losing both to Boston, as Embiid has worked on "ramping up" his conditioning. The reigning MVP likely won't get a lot of action, but it will be great to see […]

Damian Lillard Has 14 Points In Bucks Debut

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard made his first appearance for the team on Sunday, producing 14 points in 22 minutes in a 108-97 victory over the Lakers. With Giannis Antetokounmpo also in the lineup, we got the first glimpse of how Milwaukee's new-look offense will work in 2023-24. The Greek Freak was very happy […]

Klay Thompson's Future In Doubt As Extension Talks Stall

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Klay Thompson hasn't made any progress with the team in his extension talks, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. "I'm told that there has been absolutely no progress on a Klay Thompson extension in Golden State, that they are still apart on years and money," Wojnarowski said on NBA Countdown Sunday. "There's […]

John Collins Believes He Will Need Time To Adjust In Utah

Utah Jazz power forward John Collins might not be at his best at the start of the season, as he believes he needs time to adjust to his new surroundings. "I have to adapt to a bunch of things that I wasn't used to doing in Atlanta, and that's part of the game, and I'm […]

Taurean Prince Making Good Case To Be Starter For Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers forward Taurean Prince has impressed in the preseason and could end up being the fifth starter for the team. "You can just throw him on the floor," Lakers head coach Darvin Ham said of Prince last week. "He's a pro's pro. He's the quintessential three-and-D guy. His scrappiness. His activity. His communication […]

Derrick Jones Jr. "In Contention" For Starter's Spot

Dallas Mavericks small forward Derrick Jones Jr. could begin his debut campaign in Texas as a starter. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Jones Jr. "played himself into contention for the starting berth" during the team's preseason road trip through Abu Dhabi and Europe. The 26-year-old made the biggest impression in the team's final outing […]

Teuvo Teravainen Hits Two Goals In Sunday's Loss

Carolina Hurricanes winger Teuvo Teravainen was one of only a few bright spots for the team in Sunday's 6-3 loss to Anaheim, scoring two goals. He had an even-strength goal in the second period and potted his first power-play marker of the season in the third. Teravainen struggled massively last year, but he appears to […]

Mason McTavish Enjoys Another Productive Home Opener

Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish helped the team to a 6-3 victory in Sunday's home opener against Carolina, delivering two assists. His line with Frank Vatrano and Ryan Strome was a nightmare for the Hurricanes throughout the contest, and finished with seven total points. McTavish also made a bit of history by becoming only the […]

Frank Vatrano Makes History With Fourth Career Hat Trick

Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano had a historic outing on Sunday against the Hurricanes, becoming the first player in franchise history to score a hat trick in the team's home opener. The 29-year-old helped the Ducks secure a 6-3 victory by scoring in each period. He completed his fourth career hat trick with an empty-net […]

Jakob Chychrun Caps Off Wonderful Weekend With An Assist

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun had a memorable weekend, amassing four points in victories over Philadelphia and Tampa Bay. After racking up two goals and an assist against the Flyers on Saturday, Chychrun added one more assist to his tally in Sunday's 5-2 triumph. The 26-year-old has bounced back well from a rough season opener, […]

Vladimir Tarasenko Grabs Two More Points

Ottawa Senators right wing Vladimir Tarasenko continued his good start with his new club with a second consecutive two-point game in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Lightning. The Russian forward scored his first Senators goal and had one assist to become only the fourth player in franchise history to record multiple points in each of […]

Brady Tkachuk Racks Up Three Points Against Tampa Bay

Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk rocked the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday with a three-point effort in a 5-2 win. He produced his second consecutive multi-goal game and added an assist while registering seven shots on goal. In 18:36 of action, the Senators captain finished plus-three and also recorded one block and one hit. […]