Patrik Laine Out On Wednesday

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine (upper body) will not play in Game 5 against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. An upper-body injury will keep him sidelined for a third straight game. Montreal needs to win Wednesday's game for Laine to have a chance to return to action this season. It has been a tough year […]

Jamal Murray Explodes For 43 Points In Game 5

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray grabbed the headlines with a 43-point performance in Tuesday's 131-115 Game 5 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Although Murray made only five field goals and had 13 points in Game 4, he bounced back in style on Tuesday night, shooting 17-for-26 from the field, including 8-for-14 from downtown. […]

Jayson Tatum Fires In 35 Points In Series-Clincher

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 35 points as the team moved into the second round of the playoffs with a 120-89 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. He also stood out as the best passer in the game, logging 10 assists while grabbing eight rebounds and recording one steal. The […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Logs Massive Triple-Double In Game 5

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo put together a special line in Tuesday's Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers, but his team was eliminated from the playoffs with a 119-118 overtime defeat. Antetokounmpo posted his fourth career postseason triple-double with 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 13 assists, while collecting two steals and two blocks on the […]

Maxi Kleber Listed As Questionable For Game 5

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Maxi Kleber (foot) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The German veteran seems to be finally close to making a comeback from foot surgery. He would be a new addition to the Lakers rotation, as Kleber last played in late January when […]

Rob Dillingham Out On Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Rob Dillingham (ankle) will remain inactive on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The rookie guard continues to nurse a right ankle sprain, which has delayed his postseason debut. Even when he returns to health, Minnesota is unlikely to include Dillingham in the regular rotation. Naz Reid, Donte DiVincenzo, and Nickeil […]

Jae'Sean Tate Still Out On Wednesday

Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) will remain unavailable on Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors. He has yet to play in the postseason due to a right ankle impingement. Houston faces elimination on Wednesday, making it possible that Tate will not see any playoff action this year. He is currently the only absentee […]

Jimmy Butler III Listed As Probable For Wednesday

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (pelvis) is listed as probable for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. The veteran star missed Game 3 of the series due to a pelvic contusion but returned for Monday's Game 4, and it appears the Warriors will have Butler III available on Wednesday night. Butler III […]

Jack Eichel Notches Two Assists In Game 5 Victory

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel dished out two assists in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win against the Minnesota Wild. He had both of his helpers in the opening period, setting up William Karlsson during a short-handed situation and assisting Mark Stone on his first postseason goal of the year. Eichel led the team in ice […]

Sebastian Aho Sends Hurricanes To Round 2

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho was at the forefront as the team wrapped up its first-round series against the New Jersey Devils with a 5-4 double-overtime win on Tuesday night. Aho's power-play goal knotted the game at four in regulation, and he finished the series with another power-play tally at the 4:17 mark in the […]

Linus Ullmark Records Shutout In Elimination Game

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark delivered his best performance of the 2025 playoffs in Tuesday's Game 5 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, backstopping his team to a 4-0 victory with a 29-save shutout. He joined Craig Anderson as the second netminder in Senators history to register a shutout in an elimination game. Ullmark produced his […]

Brady Tkachuk Extends Point Streak To Four Games

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk had a big night in Tuesday's Game 5 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, racking up three points in a 4-0 victory. The Senators fought off elimination, with their captain leading the way by scoring one goal and providing two assists. Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle (one goal, two assists) became the […]

Pavel Dorofeyev Doesn't Finish Game 5

Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev (undisclosed) was unavailable for the end of Game 5 against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. He did not see the ice during the final four minutes of regulation and sat out the overtime period, which ended after 4:05 with Brett Howden's third postseason goal of the year. There […]

Filip Gustavsson Exits Early Due To Illness

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (illness) played only two periods in Tuesday's Game 5 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. The Swedish shot-stopper performed well, kicking away 23 of 25 pucks sent toward his net, but he wasn't feeling well and gave up the crease to Marc-Andre Fleury for the third period and overtime. Fleury […]

Aaron Ekblad Slapped With Two-Game Suspension

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad will miss the next two games due to a suspension. The NHL Department of Player Safety issued him a two-game suspension for elbowing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel in Monday's Game 4 of the first-round series. The suspension will take effect with Game 5 on Wednesday. If the Panthers […]

Patrik Laine Remains Day-To-Day

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine (upper body) was back on the ice Tuesday morning but remains day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's Game 5 against the Washington Capitals. Laine has watched his team fall into a 3-1 hole, having missed the last two games, and it's unclear if he can return to the lineup on Wednesday night. […]

Gabriel Vilardi On Track To Return Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) is set to make his 2025 postseason debut in Wednesday's Game 5 against the St. Louis Blues. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Jets head coach Scott Arniel said that Vilardi is a "full go" for Wednesday's contest. The 25-year-old has been sidelined for 15 games due to an […]

Brandon Hagel Ruled Out For Game 5

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel (upper body) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Florida Panthers. He was injured during Monday's Game 4 in the Battle of Florida, exiting the action after receiving a high hit from Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad. Ekblad was not penalized for the incident in the game […]

Marcus Johansson Returns To Action Tuesday

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (lower body) will return to action for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Swedish veteran missed Game 4 due to a lower-body injury. With over 100 games under his belt in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Johansson is an experienced postseason performer, but he has had a […]

Jonas Siegenthaler Considered A Game-Time Decision Tuesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes. Siegenthaler has played in two games in the series after returning from a lower-body injury, but he may be sidelined again on Tuesday night. Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe planned to ease Siegenthaler back into action, but […]

Brett Pesce A Game-Time Call Tuesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's clash against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Devils have lost several defensemen to injury in the matchup and may be without another one if Pesce isn't ready to play. The 30-year-old has had a decent series against his former team. Through four […]

Frederik Andersen Unavailable Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (undisclosed) will miss Tuesday's Game 5 against the New Jersey Devils. He has been labeled as day-to-day after Andersen exited Game 4 with an undisclosed injury. The Hurricanes lose a hot goalie for Tuesday's tilt, as Andersen had posted a 3-1 record in the playoffs with a 1.59 goals-against average […]

Aaron Nesmith Upgraded To Available

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (back) has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The team initially gave him a probable tag on the injury report, as Nesmith is dealing with a lower back bruise. Nesmith has sunk 10 triples over the last three games, averaging 16.0 points during that stretch. […]

Bennedict Mathurin Cleared For Game 5

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (abdomen) will be active for Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. He missed Game 4 of the series due to an abdominal contusion. Indiana initially listed Mathurin as questionable for Tuesday's tilt, but his status has been upgraded to available. Mathurin has been limited to 40 percent shooting […]

Alperen Sengun Records Third Consecutive Double-Double

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun posted a third consecutive double-double in a 109-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night, leading all scorers with 31 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. He completed his line with five assists and two steals in 42 minutes, but efficiency was once again an issue for Sengun in […]

Brandin Podziemski Hits Six Treys During 26-Point Performance

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski scored 26 points on 6-for-11 three-point shooting in Monday's 109-106 win over the Houston Rockets. He nailed two triples early on and provided efficient scoring throughout the night, finishing 9-for-18 from the field. In 40 minutes of action, Podziemski also had five rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one […]

Jimmy Butler III Leads Warriors In Scoring Monday Night

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III netted a team-high 27 points on 7-for-12 shooting in Monday's 109-106 win over the Houston Rockets. After returning to the lineup from a pelvic contusion, Butler needed some time to get going, scoring only four points in the first quarter. But he turned out to be a key […]

Jarrett Allen Has Double-Double, Six Steals In Blowout Win

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen was highly efficient against the Miami Heat on Monday, finishing a 138-83 win with 14 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, and six steals. He went 5-for-5 from the field and made all four of his free throws, achieving a game-high plus-42 over 25 minutes of play. Cleveland made quick work […]

Brandon Boston Jr. Recovering From Ankle Surgery

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Brandon Boston Jr. underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle last week, as announced by the team. His recovery timetable is approximately 3-4 months. With many Pelicans struggling to remain healthy, Boston Jr. earned an expanded role this season and demonstrated good upside. He averaged 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 […]

Kelly Olynyk Undergoes Heel Procedure

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Kelly Olynyk has undergone a minimally invasive surgery on his left heel and ultrasound-guided tendon debridement, the team announced. He had the procedure performed on Friday and is expected to be out for around 3-4 months. Olynyk should be ready for the start of the 2025-26 campaign, but the surgery will […]