Alex Newhook Injured in Big Loss

Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook (lower body) left Thursday's 7-0 loss to the Dallas Stars early in the second period. He was unable to carry on after crashing hard into the boards. Newhook was assisted off the ice by his teammates. The 24-year-old has been a significant offensive contributor for the Canadiens, posting six goals […]

Jeff Skinner Hurt Early on Thursday

San Jose Sharks left wing Jeff Skinner (lower body) was hurt during his first shift on Thursday against the Calgary Flames, exiting the action after logging only 42 seconds of ice time. He suffered a lower-body injury on a hard fall and needed assistance to get off the ice. This season has been disappointing for […]

John Gibson Exits With Upper-Body Injury Thursday

Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson (upper body) exited Thursday's 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks after two periods. This was a special night for Gibson, who made over 500 appearances for the Ducks before moving to Motown. Unfortunately, he had to leave the action early after sustaining an upper-body injury. In the game, Gibson […]

Kaapo Kakko Sustains Lower-Body Injury Thursday

Seattle Kraken right wing Kaapo Kakko (lower body) missed most of Thursday's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. The Finnish forward potted his first goal of the season late in the first period, but he sustained a lower-body injury during his next shift. This goal also marked Kakko's first point of the campaign after seven appearances. […]

KJ Simpson Probable to Play Friday

Charlotte Hornets point guard KJ Simpson (shoulder) is listed as probable for a meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. The 23-year-old is dealing with a shoulder issue, but it doesn't appear to be serious enough to prevent him from playing. However, Simpson is unlikely to have a significant role in the rotation moving […]

Ausar Thompson Unavailable Friday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Ausar Thompson (ankle) will sit out a third straight game on Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers. His season has been halted by a right ankle sprain. Javonte Green has started each of the last two games Thompson has missed and looks poised to remain in the first unit on Friday night. Green […]

Isaiah Stewart in Danger of Missing Fourth Straight Game

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. He has missed three games due to a left ankle sprain and may have to sit out another contest on Friday night. Jalen Duren (ankle) is also questionable for Friday's game, meaning Paul Reed could be in […]

Ryan Kalkbrenner Won't Play Friday

Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (personal) won't be in the lineup on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The rookie big man has been ruled out for personal reasons. After landing a starting role on the Hornets team, Kalkbrenner has enjoyed a solid start to his NBA career, averaging 9.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks. […]

Zion Williamson to Remain Sidelined Friday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) will remain out on Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. He will be absent for a sixth consecutive game. However, the team announced on Thursday that Williamson is "progressing well" in his recovery from a Grade 1 hamstring strain and has been cleared for contact. There is a […]

Malik Monk Could Miss Another Game Friday

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk may sit out a second consecutive game on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as the team considers him questionable for the contest. Monk is experiencing soreness in his left ankle and could miss his fourth game already this month. If Monk can't play on Friday, Russell Westbrook and Keon Ellis […]

Zach LaVine Available for NBA Cup Action Friday

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (thigh) isn't on the injury report for Friday's NBA Cup game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. A thigh injury kept LaVine sidelined on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks, resulting in his second absence of the season. Russell Westbrook returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday night and will presumably head back […]

Domantas Sabonis Considered Questionable for Friday

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (ribs) is considered questionable for Friday's NBA Cup tilt against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sabonis has regularly been on the injury report lately due to a left ribcage contusion. However, he has played in each of the past three games, suggesting that the Kings will likely upgrade him to available ahead […]

LaMelo Ball Tagged as Probable for Friday

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) looks set to return to the lineup Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks after the team listed him as probable on the injury report. Ball has dealt with right ankle impingement, sitting out five games. Before the injury, Ball had a strong start to the season, averaging 23.3 points, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Expected to Return Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is likely to return to the lineup on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets, as the team has listed him as probable on the injury report. Antetokounmpo missed his second game of the season on Wednesday against the Hornets due to a small knee issue. Kyle Kuzma moved to the […]

Bam Adebayo to Remain Out Friday

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's big NBA Cup matchup against the New York Knicks. This will be his fifth consecutive absence after Adebayo sprained his left big toe. Kel'el Ware has returned to the first unit during Adebayo's injury layoff, producing some impressive performances, including a 20-rebound effort on […]

Anthony Davis Listed as Questionable for Friday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (calf) continues to carry a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Friday's action against the Los Angeles Clippers. Due to a calf strain, Davis hasn't played in the past seven games, and his status going forward is murky. A recent report suggested that Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont will […]

Joel Embiid Won't Play on Friday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will be out for a third consecutive game on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. After battling a left knee issue, Embiid exited the lineup earlier this week with a right knee injury. Fortunately, testing revealed no structural damage to his right knee, but he will still sit out Friday's […]

Dylan Samberg Makes Season Debut Thursday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg (wrist) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is poised to make his season debut in Thursday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken. The 26-year-old has been out so far due to a broken wrist suffered during the preseason. A season ago, Samberg made big strides and finished the campaign with […]

Samuel Girard Available Thursday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (upper body) will return from a 15-game absence on Thursday night against the Buffalo Sabres. The 27-year-old suffered an upper-body injury right at the start of the season and has played in just two games in 2025-26. Last season, Girard did a little bit of everything for the Avalanche, finishing […]

Valeri Nichushkin Considered Week-to-Week

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) will exit the lineup on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres and is considered week-to-week. The Russian forward sustained a lower-body injury in Tuesday's victory over the Anaheim Ducks. This season, Nichushkin has been Colorado's sixth-highest scorer, posting 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in 17 appearances. Rookie Gavin […]

Boone Jenner Out Long-Term With Upper-Body Injury

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner (upper body) will be out for an extended period. After being hurt on Tuesday night against the Seattle Kraken, Jenner will exit the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Edmonton Oilers, and it's unclear when he can return to action. Losing their captain is a bitter blow for the […]

Mikael Granlund Returns to Action Thursday

Anaheim Ducks forward Mikael Granlund (lower body) will rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. He has been cleared to return after an eight-game absence caused by a lower-body injury. The Finnish veteran will skate alongside Frank Vatrano and Ryan Strome, who will make his season debut on Thursday night. Granlund is […]

Anthony Stolarz Out Day-to-Day

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (upper body) will sit out Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Kings and is considered day-to-day. It looks like Stolarz won't have to miss too much time due to an upper-body injury he sustained during Tuesday's loss to the Boston Bruins. With Joseph Woll (personal) not ready to return […]

Auston Matthews Likely to Miss One Week

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (lower body) is expected to miss a week of action. The Maple Leafs captain suffered a lower-body injury on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. Matthews' absence will begin with Thursday's clash against the Los Angeles Kings. During his time on the sidelines, Toronto will use John Tavares as the […]

Matt Savoie Collects Two Assists Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers forward Matt Savoie helped to set up both goals in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime victory against the Philadelphia Flyers. His efforts allowed Evan Bouchard to open the scoring in the first frame, and Savoie registered the only assist when Jack Roslovic finished the game 1:19 into the extra period. This was Savoie's first multi-point […]

Artemi Panarin Delivers Four Assists in Wednesday's Victory

New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin couldn't be stopped by the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night, tallying four assists in a 7-3 victory. He had two assists already in the opening frame, including a power-play helper. The Russian star now only needs one more four-point effort to tie Jean Ratelle for second place […]

Simon Nemec Becomes Hat-Trick Hero Wednesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec popped up with a hat trick in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime triumph against the Chicago Blackhawks. He became only the eighth defenseman in history to cap a regular-season hat trick with an overtime goal. Nemec has now scored four goals in the last two games after failing to net any […]

Zack MacEwen Exits Early Wednesday

New Jersey Devils right wing Zack MacEwen (undisclosed) was injured in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks. He left the action midway through the first period after taking a hit from Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy. This was only MacEwen's second appearance after he had to miss nearly a month of action due to […]

Cody Glass Exits With Injury Wednesday

New Jersey Devils forward Cody Glass (undisclosed) logged only 4:02 of ice time in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks. After going into the boards late in the first period, Glass had only one shift in the second frame. Glass was playing in only his fourth game since returning from an upper-body injury. […]

Brandon Hagel Injured in Wednesday's Loss

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel (undisclosed) was limited to only a couple of minutes of action in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the New York Rangers. He left the game with an undisclosed injury after a hit from Rangers defenseman Carson Soucy. Prior to Wednesday's tilt, Hagel had enjoyed a red-hot scoring stretch with 13 points […]