Rasmus Dahlin Takes Leave of Absence

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (personal) has taken a leave of absence, and it's unclear when he will be ready to rejoin the lineup. Buffalo's star blue-liner has returned to his native Sweden to support his fiancée, who is recovering from a heart transplant. In Thursday's 3-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues, Dahlin had […]

Filip Hallander to Miss at Least Three Months With Blood Clot

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Filip Hallander has been diagnosed with a blood clot in his leg and will miss a minimum of three months. Hallander exited the Penguins lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Washington Capitals. It's now clear that the Swedish forward must wait several months for his comeback. Hallander has skated in 13 games […]

Kevin Bahl a Game-Time Call Friday

Calgary Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Friday's tilt against the Chicago Blackhawks. He missed the morning skate and could now be out of action for the first time this season. Bahl leads the struggling Flames with a plus-six rating, but his offensive contributions have been limited to one goal and […]

Patrick Kane Returns to Action Friday

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (upper body) has been cleared to return to action on Friday against the New York Rangers. The veteran star has been out for nine games due to an upper-body injury. Kane is closing in on 500 regular-season goals and has started the campaign well. Before getting sidelined, Kane […]

Chris Kreider Extends Goal Streak to Four Games

Anaheim Ducks left wing Chris Kreider scored in a fourth consecutive game on Thursday night, when the team defeated the Dallas Stars 7-5 on the road. Kreider potted two of the goals, sparking Anaheim's comeback from a 2-0 deficit with a power-play marker. Kreider hasn't had a longer goal streak since January 2022. Overall, he […]

Nikita Kucherov Lifts Lightning Past Golden Knights

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov played a pivotal role in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, recording three third-period points. The teams entered the final frame tied at two before Kucherov racked up two goals and one assist. He posted at least three points in a single period for the 27th time […]

Jalen Chatfield Injured in Thursday's WIn

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (upper body) saw his day at the office end after only a handful of minutes in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild. He was on the receiving end of a high hit by Wild forward Tyler Pitlick, who was assessed a match penalty for an illegal check to the […]

Dougie Hamilton Exits Early Thursday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (undisclosed) made an early exit against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. His final shift in the game was five minutes into the second period. The team plans to evaluate Hamilton on Friday. While the Devils are crushing it, the 2025-26 campaign hasn't been too kind for Hamilton. He's […]

Anthony Cirelli Expected to Be Fine for Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (upper body) is expected to play in Saturday's matchup against the Washington Capitals, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports. Cirelli suffered an upper-body injury in Thursday's win over the Vegas Golden Knights, but Lightning assistant coach Rob Zettler said postgame that the team is hopeful of having […]

Sharks Place Michael Misa on Injured Reserve

San Jose Sharks center Michael Misa (lower body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. The No. 2 pick of this year's draft suffered a lower-body injury in Wednesday's practice. His placement on Injured Reserve will force Misa to miss at least a week of action. Even when he's been healthy, Misa hasn't played in every […]

Zach LaVine Set to Return Friday

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (back) isn't on the injury report for a clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. He's been dealing with a back issue lately and had to sit out his first game of the season, when the Kings hosted the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. LaVine has been productive […]

Domantas Sabonis Questionable to Suit Up Friday

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (ribs) has been listed as questionable for Friday's Western Conference showdown against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sabonis has sustained a ribcage contusion and may have to sit out a second consecutive game due to the injury. Following Sabonis' exit from the lineup, Drew Eubanks started on Wednesday night against the […]

Terance Mann Considered Probable for Friday's Cup Game

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Terance Mann (shoulder) is regarded as probable for Friday's NBA Cup tilt against the Detroit Pistons. Mann is nursing left shoulder soreness, but he is expected to play on Friday. With Cam Thomas (hamstring) out, Mann could be a lot more involved in the offense. He's capable of providing all-around fantasy value, […]

Taurean Prince Questionable to Play Bulls

Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (neck) is considered questionable for Friday's clash against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran could be sidelined for the first time this season due to a neck strain. Prince averages over 20 minutes a night off the Bucks bench, but he doesn't do enough to be considered a good fantasy option, […]

Dean Wade Out Against Wizards

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (eye) won't suit up for Friday's NBA Cup matchup against the Washington Wizards. Wade sustained an eye injury just 38 seconds after entering the game in Wednesday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers. While Wade is ruled out for Friday's game, he won't have to wait long for his first opportunity […]

Ayo Dosunmu Questionable for Friday's Game

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (quadriceps) is listed as questionable on the injury report for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He has missed the past two games due to a right quadriceps contusion. It's possible Dosunmu can return to the lineup against the Bucks because he practiced on Thursday. Dosunmu has reaped benefits from […]

Kelly Olynyk Tagged as Questionable for Friday

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Kelly Olynyk (heel) is questionable on the injury report for Friday night's action against the Houston Rockets. The veteran big man just made his season debut this week, posting four points, four rebounds, and three assists in nine minutes against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. Jeremy Sochan (wrist) made his […]

Jeremy Sochan Listed as Questionable for Meeting With Rockets

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Jeremy Sochan (wrist) has been listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Houston Rockets. Sochan missed the start of the season due to a wrist sprain, making his first appearance in Wednesday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. He scored 16 points on only seven shots in 22 minutes but […]

Steven Adams May Remain Out Friday

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (hip) is facing a second consecutive absence, as the team has listed him as questionable for Friday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran big man is dealing with a tight hip flexor. Adams' absence has opened the door for additional playing time for Clint Capela, who notched six […]

Collin Sexton Listed as Probable for Friday

Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (neck) is carrying a probable tag on the injury report ahead of Friday's encounter with the Miami Heat. The speedy guard is dealing with a neck strain, but it likely won't keep him off the court against the Heat. After being used as a spark plug off the bench, Sexton […]

Dereck Lively II Expected to Return Next Week

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) will miss at least two more games. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has ruled Lively II until next week, meaning he won't be available for the team's upcoming back-to-back set against Memphis and Washington. Due to a right knee sprain, Lively II has already sat out five contests. […]

Caris LeVert Questionable for Friday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Caris LeVert (knee) is considered questionable for Friday's clash against the Brooklyn Nets. He may have to skip a meeting with his former team due to a sore left knee. As a bench piece in Detroit, LeVert hasn't provided much fantasy production this year, settling for 6.2 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 1.8 […]

Grayson Allen Good to Go Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (illness) has shaken off a questionable tag and will play in Thursday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Allen was a late addition to the injury report due to illness, but the team has now upgraded his status to available. At the start of the season, Allen has produced strong […]

Jalen Green Upgraded to Available

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring) will officially be available on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. He will make his long-awaited Suns debut after recovering from a right hamstring strain. Suns head coach Jordan Ott told reporters that there is "a target number of minutes" for Green in the game, so the team […]

De'Aaron Fox Not Ready to Play Friday

San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) will miss Friday's I-10 Rivalry matchup against the Houston Rockets. The star guard hasn't played at all this season due to a hamstring strain, and it's still unclear when the Spurs will have him back. San Antonio's backcourt also lost Dylan Harper (calf) this week, putting a […]

De'Andre Hunter on Track to Return Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (illness) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Friday night against the Washington Wizards, as the team has listed him as probable on the injury report. Hunter wasn't available on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers due to illness. He was replaced in the starting lineup by Darius Garland, who made […]

Lonzo Ball to Sit Out Friday's Game

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Lonzo Ball (knee) won't be in the lineup on Friday against the Washington Wizards. He will be rested for the first leg of a back-to-back. Ball also sat out one game during Cleveland's first back-to-back of the season. Since Darius Garland made his season debut in Wednesday's win over the Philadelphia […]

Tobias Harris Out on Friday

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (ankle) will miss a third straight game on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. The veteran has been forced to exit the lineup this week due to an ankle sprain. While losing Harris has been a blow for Detroit, the team has continued to win, with Isaiah Stewart impressing as his […]

Khris Middleton Available Friday

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (elbow) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran has missed two games with an elbow issue. Middleton plays a modest role with the Wizards team, but he will occupy a starting spot, sending Justin Champagnie back to the second unit. In six […]

Bilal Coulibaly to Miss Friday's Action

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (lower leg) will not be available on Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He made an early exit against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday after a hard fall and has been ruled out with left lower leg tightness. On Wednesday, Coulibaly was playing only his fourth game of the season […]