Jack McBain Exits With Lower-Body Injury Thursday

Utah Mammoth forward Jack McBain (lower body) left Thursday's 6-2 win over the Seattle Kraken in the second period, Catherine Bogart of the Mammoth's official site reports. His night at the office ended after he had logged exactly nine minutes of ice time. McBain has been Utah's ironman, not missing a single game this season, […]

Tyler Kleven Exits Early Versus Sabres

Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven (upper body) played only a couple of minutes in Thursday's win over the Buffalo Sabres. He took a puck to the head/neck area early in the first period. Kleven's role has recently increased at the back for Ottawa, as the blue line has been stretched incredibly thin. While Jake Sanderson […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Injured in Thursday's Loss

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (lower body) made an early exit against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. The Swedish veteran saw only 7:03 of ice time and was ruled out for the rest of the game after the second period. Ekman-Larsson has totaled 38 points (eight goals, 30 assists) in 73 games […]

Justin Faulk Suffers Lower-Body Injury Thursday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Justin Faulk suffered a lower-body injury on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers, Max Smith of Detroit Hockey Now reports. He left the game during the second period, finishing with 10:49 of ice time. The veteran blue-liner had his 12th outing with the Red Wings. Since moving to Motor City, he has […]

Ryan Rollins Expected to Return Against Celtics

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (hip) is probable for Friday's contest against the Boston Celtics. He is expected to return from a one-game absence. AJ Green and Andre Jackson Jr. will lose playing time to Rollins, who has been Milwaukee's most productive player late in the season. The 23-year-old has averaged 22.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, […]

Bobby Portis to Remain Out Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Bobby Portis (wrist) will miss a sixth straight game on Friday against the Boston Celtics. He is struggling to shake off a wrist injury, and since Milwaukee has nothing left to play for, it wouldn't be surprising to see Portis sit out the rest of the regular season. Pete Nance has carved […]

Daniel Gafford Ready to Face Magic

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (shoulder) is not on the injury report for Friday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. Gafford hurt his right shoulder in Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee, but he has quickly shaken off the injury. The 27-year-old big man can be infuriatingly inconsistent with his performances, but his average numbers were strong in […]

Jalen Brunson Back in Action Friday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) will rejoin the lineup on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. Brunson sat out Wednesday's win over Memphis to manage an ankle injury, but his name hasn't been included on the injury report ahead of Friday's game. With Brunson back on the court, we will see a lot […]

Clippers Will Re-Evaluate Isaiah Jackson in One Week

Los Angeles Clippers center Isaiah Jackson (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register reports. The big man suffered a high right ankle sprain on March 27 against Indiana and will be out for a third consecutive game on Thursday night versus Portland. The regular season ends next Sunday, […]

Karlo Matkovic Won't Play Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Karlo Matkovic (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's tilt against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has landed on the shelf due to lower back spasms after initially carrying a questionable tag on the injury report. Since Matkovic won't be available Thursday, he might not be ready to play on Friday […]

Trey Murphy III Returns From Three-Game Absence

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (ankle) will make his return to the lineup on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 25-year-old has recovered from an ankle sprain, shedding a questionable tag. Murphy III has missed three games, which has opened the door for Yves Missi to move back into the starting lineup. […]

Seth Curry Won't Play Thursday Night

Golden State Warriors guard Seth Curry (adductor) won't be in the lineup on Thursday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has downgraded his status from questionable to out. This was expected after Curry played in Wednesday's loss to San Antonio. The veteran has just returned from an adductor strain, and Golden State won't want to […]

Gui Santos Active Thursday

Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (pelvic) will play on Thursday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Brazilian forward sat out the first leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday versus San Antonio and was initially listed as questionable for Thursday's game. Santos has taken a big leap this season and has been especially impressive since […]

Tobias Harris Exits Early Thursday

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (knee) won't finish Thursday's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports. Harris hurt his left knee in a collision with Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, exiting the action in the first quarter. He was initially considered questionable to return before the team ruled him […]

Carter Yakemchuk in Concussion Protocol

Ottawa Senators defenseman Carter Yakemchuk (concussion) won't play on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres, Andrew Wilimek of the Senators' official site reports. The 20-year-old had a dream debut in the NHL a week ago against Detroit with a goal and an assist, but he is forced to miss time after landing in concussion protocol. Yakemchuk […]

Arseni Gritsyuk Done for the Season

New Jersey Devils winger Arseni Gritsyuk (upper body) will undergo season-ending surgery. He suffered an upper-body injury in late March and will sit out a fifth consecutive game on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. Gritsyuk had a decent first year in the NHL, producing 31 points (13 goals, 18 assists) in 66 games. Having turned […]

Tyson Foerster Available Against Red Wings

Philadelphia Flyers winger Tyson Foerster (arm) will rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. He's set to make his first appearance of 2026 after recovering from arm surgery. Foerster was initially ruled out for five months after undergoing a procedure in mid-December, so having him back in the lineup for the final […]

Zach Hyman a Game-Time Decision Thursday

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman (undisclosed) is a game-time decision on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 33-year-old has heated up recently but might have to sit out at least one game due to an undisclosed injury. Hyman is riding a four-game point streak, tying his second-longest scoring run of the season. He's had a […]

Bryan Rust Will Play Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The in-form forward was a late scratch on Tuesday night against Detroit due to a lower-body injury. Rust was arguably Pittsburgh's best player in March. He has amassed eight goals and 12 […]

Carter Hart Returns to Action Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (lower body) has been activated from long-term Injured Reserve and will start on Thursday night against the Calgary Flames, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. He has been unavailable for nearly three months, missing 33 games due to a lower-body injury. Hart has started 12 times for […]

Aaron Ekblad to Be Out for "Weeks" With Broken Finger

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (finger) will be out for "weeks," according to head coach Paul Maurice. He broke a finger in Tuesday's win over Ottawa. There are only two weeks remaining in the regular season, so it appears likely that we have seen the last of Ekblad in 2025-26. He is set to finish […]

Karlo Matkovic Dealing With Back Issue, Questionable Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Karlo Matkovic (back) is questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Portland Trail Blazers. He's been listed on the injury report with lower back spasms. Matkovic serves as a backup big man in New Orleans, notching 6.9 points and 4.6 rebounds in 17.4 minutes per game in March. If he isn't healthy […]

Isaiah Jackson Misses Third Straight Game

Los Angeles Clippers center Isaiah Jackson (ankle) will remain out on Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. He sprained his right ankle last week and is still being evaluated to determine a return timetable. Jackson had been a good mid-season addition to the Clippers' second unit, averaging 7.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in […]

Jordan Goodwin Ready to Face Hornets

Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (hip) will be in the lineup on Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets. He was sent for further evaluation after suffering a hip injury on Tuesday against Orlando. This apparently wasn't a serious issue, and Goodwin hasn't been listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game. The 27-year-old has played […]

Sam Merrill Available Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hamstring) will play on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. The team has removed him from the injury report after Merrill missed Tuesday's loss to the Lakers to manage a hamstring injury. Merrill has been a starter in each of his last 14 appearances, and his return to the rotation […]

Alex Caruso Questionable for Thursday Due to Illness

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (illness) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Laker is dealing with an illness and could be out of the lineup for the first time in 11 games. Caruso's absence would open up playing time for Aaron Wiggins, Jared McCain, and Isaiah Joe. However, […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Cleared for Thursday's Action

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) isn't on the injury report ahead of Thursday's Western Conference showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers. He missed the second game of a back-to-back on Monday against Detroit. Hartenstein has been a jack of all trades for the Thunder recently, averaging 7.4 points, 13.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and […]

Jalen Williams Good to Go Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) will be active against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. He was held out of Monday's matchup with Detroit as the defending champions wrapped up a back-to-back. Williams has yet to play more than 29 minutes since returning from a hamstring injury last week. He has averaged […]

Brandon Hagel Likely Out on Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel (undisclosed) is day-to-day and unlikely to play on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper considers Hagel "doubtful" for the matchup. Hagel has been averaging over a point per game for a second consecutive season, totaling 35 goals and 38 assists in 69 contests. He's been […]

Damon Severson Not Expected to Return During Regular Season

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (upper body) is expected to miss the rest of the 2025-26 regular season, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. He has been out for three games and will only get a chance to return this season if the Blue Jackets secure a playoff berth over the […]