Ivica Zubac Set for Pacers Debut Thursday

Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (ankle) has been cleared to make his team debut on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns. He has been out of action since early February due to an ankle injury. Zubac will likely only see limited action against the Suns, but it will be great to see him back. The Croatian […]

Jonathan Kuminga Returns From Three-Game Absence

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets. The team has upgraded his status from questionable to available. Kuminga has been out for three games due to a bone bruise in his left knee. Apart from his health issues, moving to Atlanta has worked out well for […]

Dyson Daniels Unavailable Thursday

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He will sit out the action after being initially considered questionable for the game. Daniels' exit from the lineup opens up a spot in the starting unit. Corey Kispert, Zaccharie Risacher, and Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will mainly benefit […]

Caris LeVert Remains Sidelined Thursday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Caris LeVert (wrist) will miss a third straight game on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers. This was expected after the team listed the veteran as doubtful on the initial injury report. Ausar Thompson (ankle) also remains out of the rotation, creating more opportunities for Javonte Green, Kevin Huerter, and Marcus Sasser. LeVert […]

Bobby Brink a Game-Time Decision for Meeting with Flyers

Minnesota Wild right wing Bobby Brink (upper body) is considered a game-time call for Thursday's matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers. He may have to miss a meeting with his former team after sustaining an upper-body injury in Tuesday's win over the Utah Mammoth. Brink has made three appearances with the Wild since being traded last […]

Evander Kane Available Against Predators

Vancouver Canucks left wing Evander Kane (upper body) will return from a one-game absence on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. After shaking off an upper-body injury, Kane will replace Nils Hoglander in the lineup. Kane has had an underwhelming campaign, with 27 points (11 goals, 16 assists) in 61 games. Still, he could make a […]

Mark Stone a Game-Time Call Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (upper body) is a game-time decision for Thursday's clash against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Golden Knights captain has missed five games with an upper-body injury, but he has a chance to return on Thursday night. If he is cleared for action, Stone will immediately reclaim his spot on […]

Carter Verhaeghe, Anton Lundell Won't Play Thursday

Florida Panthers forwards Carter Verhaeghe (tightness) and Anton Lundell (rest) won't return to the lineup on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Florida has fallen behind in the fight for a playoff spot and has started resting players. It's Verhaeghe's and Lundell's turn to sit out some action, while Sam Reinhart (rest) will rejoin the […]

Sam Reinhart Returns to Action Thursday

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart (rest) is expected to rejoin the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He was rested by the team on Tuesday night against Detroit, missing his first game of the season. Reinhart is set to start Thursday's game on the first line with Eetu Luostarinen and Evan Rodrigues. […]

Andrew Copp to Sit Out Two Weeks

Detroit Red Wings forward Andrew Copp (lower body) will be out of action for two weeks. The veteran suffered a lower-body injury on Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. This means Copp will be unavailable for at least six games, starting with Thursday's contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Copp sits fifth in […]

Dylan Larkin Ruled Out for Two Weeks

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (leg) will be unavailable for two weeks, head coach Todd McLellan said on Thursday. The Red Wings captain will miss a third consecutive game on Thursday night when the team visits the Tampa Bay Lightning. Larkin has scored 28 goals and 55 points in 63 games during a productive […]

Spencer Knight Available Thursday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight (illness) will be available for Thursday's matchup with the Utah Mammoth, Kalen Lumpkins of the Chicago Tribune reports. The 24-year-old netminder has sat out three games due to illness. Knight has had it tough lately, dropping seven of his last eight decisions. Still, he's done solid work in the crease […]

William Eklund Questionable to Play Thursday

San Jose Sharks winger William Eklund (lower body) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins, Max Miller of NHL.com reports. The talented forward has a lower-body injury and didn't practice on Wednesday. Eklund has been the fifth-highest scoring Shark this season, posting 38 points (11 goals, 27 assists) in 58 games. However, he […]

Alex Ovechkin Records Power-Play Assist

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin finished Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers with a power-play assist. He set up Ryan Leonard for a goal midway through the first period to give Washington the lead, but the team's offense was flat for the rest of the contest. Before Wednesday night, Ovechkin went scoreless for three […]

Lane Hutson Extends Road Point Streak to 10 Games

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson extended his career-high road point streak to 10 games with an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators. He helped Juraj Slafkovsky open the scoring late in the first period. Another productive road outing would allow Hutson to match a franchise record among defensemen. He will have to […]

Ivan Demidov Bags Two Points in Wednesday's Win

Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov played a key role in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators, finishing with two points. The Russian talent became the second rookie this season with 50 points, assisting Juraj Slafkovsky in the first period and netting the game-winning goal with 7:20 played in the third. Demidov is neck […]

Nick Schmaltz Inks Eight-Year Extension With Mammoth

Utah Mammoth forward Nick Schmaltz committed his long-term future to the team, signing an eight-year, $64 million contract extension on Wednesday. He is currently on a seven-year, $40.95 million deal, which will expire this offseason. Without an extension, Schmaltz would have been a very attractive free agency target for teams. He's enjoyed a great spell […]

Pascal Siakam Expected to Remain Out Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (knee) is likely to miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns, as the team has listed him as doubtful on the injury report. The star forward is nursing a right knee sprain. With Siakam out, Obi Toppin jumped into the starting lineup on Monday against the […]

Dyson Daniels Dealing With Toe Sprain, Questionable Thursday

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (toe) is carrying a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. He has sprained his left big toe and could be absent for only his fourth game of the season. If Daniels can't play on Thursday night, CJ McCollum will pick up a […]

Michael Porter Jr. Won't Play Against Hawks

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's clash against the Atlanta Hawks. Brooklyn's leading scorer has sustained a right ankle sprain. Porter Jr.'s earlier absences this season have given Danny Wolf an opportunity to join the starting lineup. The 21-year-old rookie has averaged 11.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Could Return to Action Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report for Thursday's contest against the Miami Heat. Porter Jr. has missed four games due to right knee synovitis, and the team has immediately ruled him out each time. The fact that he's listed as questionable on the initial […]

Tyler Herro Iffy for Thursday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (quadriceps) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. After shaking off a rib injury, Herro is dealing with a sore left quadriceps and exited the lineup for Monday's game against the Washington Wizards. In his absence, Kasparas Jakucionis received the starting nod, contributing five points, five rebounds, six […]

Derrick White Questionable Thursday Due to Knee Issue

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (knee) might miss Thursday's showdown against the Oklahoma City Thunder after the team listed him as questionable for the game. White has been part of the Celtics lineup in all but two games this season, but a right knee contusion might force him to sit out Thursday. With Jayson Tatum […]

Jayson Tatum Questionable Thursday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After recovering from a torn Achilles, Tatum made his season debut last week and has played in three consecutive games. While Thursday's matchup isn't part of a back-to-back, it seems Boston could sit Tatum to manage his workload. In […]

Shayne Gostisbehere to Remain Out for "Couple of Games"

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) is expected to miss a few more games. Due to a lower-body injury, he was sidelined for a second consecutive contest on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Before the game, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour noted Gistisbehere will be out for "the next couple of games." Carolina […]

Blues Hopeful Robert Thomas Can Play Through Upper-Body Injury

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (upper body) is expected to remain in the lineup despite being hurt in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. Thomas appeared to have sustained a hand injury and took only one faceoff during Tuesday's game. The 26-year-old dished out two assists […]

Ross Colton Suffers Upper-Body Injury Tuesday Night

Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton (upper body) left Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers midway through the second period. Colton scored the first goal of the game just 32 seconds into the first frame, but he couldn't finish the contest due to an upper-body injury. "He took a shot from a player during the […]

Connor Ingram "Feeling Well" After Tuesday's Early Exit

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram landed in concussion protocol during Tuesday's tilt against the Colorado Avalanche, but he is "feeling well," according to head coach Kris Knoblauch. Ingram exited Tuesday's 4-3 road win late in the second period after a collision with Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, who was controversially tossed from the game following the […]

Dylan Larkin Doubtful for Rest of Road Trip

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (leg) is doubtful to play for the rest of the team's current four-game road trip, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports. The Red Wings captain has missed the first two stops on the trip due to a leg injury. With him out, Andrew Copp (lower body) has taken on […]

Andrew Copp Sustains Lower-Body Injury Tuesday

Detroit Red Wings forward Andrew Copp (lower body) exited Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers in the second period. He suffered a lower-body injury during a faceoff, leaving Detroit without its top two centermen. Dylan Larkin (leg) was out for a second consecutive game. Another injury blow may leave the Red Wings short of […]