Erik Cernak Ruled Out For Thursday's Game 2

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (upper body) will miss Thursday's Game 2 against the Maple Leafs. He was injured in Tuesday's series opener when Toronto forward Michael Bunting caught him with a high hit. Cernak has mostly seen third-pairing minutes this season and has done very little offensively, but his defensive presence will definitely […]

John Klingberg Set To Remain Out For Game 2

Minnesota Wild defenseman John Klingberg (lower body) isn't expected to return to the lineup for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Stars. He missed the series opener on Monday and it looks like Klingberg still needs a bit more time to recover from a lower-body injury. The Swedish blue-liner will be desperate to play in the […]

Mattias Janmark Questionable For Game 2

Edmonton Oilers winger Mattias Janmark (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Kings. The 30-year-old didn't skate Wednesday morning for maintenance reasons and the signs aren't great regarding his availability for Wednesday's contest. Some reports are suggesting that Janmark might even be done for the whole series after suffering an undisclosed injury […]

Joe Pavelski In Concussion Protocol, Out For Game 2

Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski has entered concussion protocol and will miss Wednesday's Game 2 against Minnesota. He took a high hit from Wild defenseman Matt Dumba in Monday's Game 1 and needed help to get off the ice. Pavelski will be sitting out his first game of the season. He had 28 goals and […]

Sam Bennett Returns For Panthers Wednesday

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (groin) will return to the lineup for Wednesday's Game 2 clash with the Bruins. The 26-year-old is returning from a groin problem that forced him to miss 13 games. Bennett will take up his usual spot as the second-line center, and he will be joined by Matthew Tkachuk and Eetu […]

Patrice Bergeron Remains Out For Game 2 Against Florida

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (upper body) will remain out of the lineup for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series against Florida Wednesday. The Bruins captain has missed five of the team's last 11 games and is trying to overcome an upper-body problem to jump back into the lineup. He was also […]

Dejounte Murray Nails Seven Triples In Game 2

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray led the team with 29 points and made seven attempts from deep in Tuesday's Game 2 loss against Boston. It was a great performance from downtown, but Murray shot only 11-for-24 overall from the field and the Hawks again struggled to hang with Boston. The versatile guard completed his line […]

Jayson Tatum Gets His Second Consecutive Double-Double

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum made it two double-doubles in two games for himself in the 2023 NBA playoffs by notching 29 points and 10 rebounds in Tuesday's 119-106 victory over Atlanta. He led the team in both categories and also recorded six assists with one steal and one block in 40 minutes. Tatum didn't […]

Ben Simmons Reportedly Believes He Can Return To All-Star Form

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) looks set to avoid a second surgery and believes he can return to All-Star form, reports the New York Post. "The group around Ben has noticed a complete change in Ben's focus and mentality [through] this rehab and how he has attacked it and engaged with everything, and there […]

Jaylen Nowell Questionable For Game 2

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell (knee) is regarded as questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against Denver. He was also questionable for Sunday's Game 1 but ended up playing 22 minutes. Nowell had a decent game with three triples, 12 points and two assists, but it was a blowout loss for the team and it's unclear […]

Kyle Lowry Good To Go Wednesday Without Restrictions

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (knee) has said that he's been cleared to play in Wednesday's Game 2 against Milwaukee without any restrictions. The veteran floor general continues to be troubled by a sore left knee, but he has been playing through the ailment and will do so again on Wednesday. Lowry soaked in […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Upgraded To Questionable

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against Miami. The two-time MVP was initially doubtful for the clash after hurting his back in Game 1 on Sunday. Giannis didn't practice on Tuesday, which isn't a great sign regarding his availability, but the upgrade means that he has […]

Blake Wheeler Leads The Charge In Game 1 Victory Over Vegas

Winnipeg Jets right wing Blake Wheeler recorded three points as the team shocked the Vegas Golden Knights with a 5-1 victory on Tuesday. The veteran forward matched a franchise playoff record with the three-point effort, registering one goal and two assists. Vegas is considered the clear favorite in the matchup, but Winnipeg has plenty of […]

Mitchell Marner Finishes Game 1 With Three Assists

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner notched three assists in Tuesday's Game 1 loss to Tampa Bay. It was a miserable outing for the Maple Leafs, who haven't won a playoff series since 2004, but Marner had a great time, delivering two assists on the power play in the second period before wrapping up […]

Nikita Kucherov Tallies Three Points In Game 1 Against Toronto

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov sparkled in Game 1 against Toronto on Tuesday, posting a goal and two assists in a 7-3 victory. He hit a power-play goal to close out the first period and collected two assists with the man advantage in the second. Kucherov netted his 53rd career playoff goal, which […]

Brayden Point Scores Twice In Game 1 Win

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point made his mark in Game 1 against Toronto with two goals, potting twice on the power play in the second period. His first marker ended up being the game-winning goal in an impressive 7-3 road triumph. The Lightning had four power-play goals in total in the contest. Point has […]

Adam Fox Hands Out Four Assists In Game 1 Victory

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox didn't need any time to heat up in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, finishing a 5-1 victory over New Jersey with four assists. He joined Paul Coffey as the only defensemen in NHL history with multiple four-assist outings in the postseason. Fox had two helpers on the power play and […]

Chris Kreider Sets Rangers Record For Most Playoff Goals

New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider opened the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a historical achievement, becoming the franchise's all-time leading postseason goal-scorer. He entered Game 1 against New Jersey tied with Rod Gilbert at the top of the list and moved past the Hall of Famer with a power-play goal 9:30 into the first […]

Victor Hedman Among Three Lightning Players Hurt Tuesday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (undisclosed) was one of three players on the team to exit Tuesday's Game 1 against Toronto with injuries. Fellow defenseman Erik Cernak (upper body) and forward Mikey Eyssimont (undisclosed) also left the game early. Hedman was able to take only six shifts and finished with 6:35 of ice time […]

Patrice Bergeron Could Also Miss Game 2

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (upper body/illness) is regarded as questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against Florida. He's been battling an upper-body injury and also fell sick ahead of Monday's Game 1, missing the contest after being a game-time call. Pavel Zacha replaced Bergeron as the first-line center, and the team continued its impressive season […]

Laurent Brossoit Starts Game 1 For Vegas

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Laurent Brossoit will be in the crease for Tuesday's Game 1 against Winnipeg. The Vegas crease has had a revolving door this season, but Brossoit did most of the heavy lifting at the end of the regular season and will now also start the playoff campaign between the sticks. Brossoit spent […]

Tanner Jeannot Now Considered Day-To-Day

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Tanner Jeannot (lower body) will miss Tuesday's Game 1 against Toronto, but he could be back in action later in the series, with him now considered day-to-day. Jeannot missed the final three regular-season games after suffering a nasty right leg injury, and he was initially regarded as week-to-week, but the […]

Daniel Sprong A Game-Time Decision On Tuesday

Seattle Kraken winger Daniel Sprong (undisclosed) is regarded as a game-time decision for Tuesday's playoff opener against Colorado. After sitting out a few practices, Sprong was back on the ice Tuesday morning, which indicates that he is trending in the right direction, but it remains to be seen if he will be in the lineup […]

Erik Johnson Will Be Scratched For Game 1

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson will sit out Tuesday's Game 1 against the Kraken as a healthy scratch. The veteran was limited to only eight points in 63 regular-season games and failed to score a single goal while recording 121 hits and 102 blocks. He will be replaced in the lineup by Jack Johnson, who […]

Josh Manson Returns To Avalanche Lineup

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (lower body) will suit up for the first time since March 1 when the team starts its Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series against Seattle on Tuesday. Colorado has had awful luck with injuries throughout the campaign and Game 1 of the playoffs will mark the first time this season all […]

Joe Pavelski Injured In Game 1 Against Minnesota

Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski was forced to exit Monday's Game 1 against Minnesota with an undisclosed injury. He was hurt in the second period when Wild defenseman Matt Dumba delivered Pavelski a big hit. The veteran finished with 10:08 of ice time and notched a power-play assist before his early exit. When asked about […]

Ryan Hartman Delivers The Victory For Wild In Game 1

Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman scored the game-winning goal in Monday's 3-2 double-overtime victory against Dallas. With 12:20 played in the second overtime, Hartman collected a loose puck in front of the Stars net and scored only his fifth career postseason goal. Hartman had four shots in total on the net and registered one block […]

Tyler Bertuzzi Has Two Assists In Stanley Cup Playoffs Debut

Boston Bruins winger Tyler Bertuzzi enjoyed a productive Stanley Cup Playoffs debut on Monday, finishing a 3-1 victory over Florida with two assists. He registered a power-play helper when David Pastrnak opened the scoring 5:58 into the game and added a second assist on a Jake DeBrusk strike late in the second. Bertuzzi produced three […]

Brent Burns Dishes Out Two Power-Play Assists In Game 1 Win

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns logged two power-play assists as the team kicked off the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 2-1 victory over the Islanders. The veteran rearguard capped off the regular season with a three-game goal streak, and he maintained his good offensive form in the playoff opener, becoming the oldest defenseman in […]

Leon Draisaitl Scores Two Goals In Game 1 Against Los Angeles

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl potted two goals in Monday's Game 1 loss to the Kings. He was able to give the team a 3-1 lead, but the Kings showed incredible character to battle back in the third period, giving Edmonton a 4-3 overtime loss. Playing in his 38th career postseason game, Draisaitl became the […]