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 […]

Adrian Kempe Hits Two Goals In Game 1 Victory

Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe carried his hot goal-scoring form into the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, scoring twice in Monday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Oilers. Edmonton jumped into a 2-0 lead in the game and was also up 3-1, but Kempe's two goals helped the Kings to mount a memorable comeback. The Swedish […]

Anze Kopitar Opens Playoffs With A Four-Point Effort

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar factored in all of the team's goals in Monday's 4-3 Game 1 victory over Edmonton. The Kings captain pushed the game into overtime with a late power-play goal and tallied three assists during the contest. Kopitar became the eighth player in Stanley Cup Playoffs history to factor on both […]

Zion Williamson Was Never Medically Cleared To Play

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) was never medically cleared to play, Pelicans executive vice president David Griffin has clarified. Williamson was seen throwing down windmill dunks ahead of last week's play-in game against the Thunder, and when asked about his status, Williamson said that he can "pretty much do everything", but according to […]

Nikola Vucevic Wants To Stay In Chicago But Will Test The Market

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic has expressed a desire to remain in Chi-Town, but he is set to test the market in the offseason as an unrestricted free agent. "The Bulls will have priority," Vucevic said. "I'd like to stay here. But that's on the front office to decide and work with my agent." The […]

Lonzo Ball Remains Without A Timeline

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (knee) remains without a timeline for his return. Ball missed out on the whole 2022-23 season and his future is up in the air after he had a third knee surgery in March. The versatile guard last appeared in a game in January 2022. There are doubts about whether Ball […]

Domantas Sabonis Looks Much Better In Game 2 Versus Warriors

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis overcame his Game 1 struggles with a solid performance in Monday's Game 2 against the Warriors, notching 24 points on 8-for-12 shooting and adding nine rebounds and four assists in a 114-106 victory. After finishing with just 12 points in the first meeting, he got eight points at the free-throw […]

Draymond Green Ejected For Stomping

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green got involved in another controversial playoff moment in Monday's Game 2 against the Kings, stomping on Domantas Sabonis to get ejected from the game. With around seven minutes to go in regulation, Green and Sabonis got tangled up under the Warriors basket. After falling to the floor, Sabonis grabbed […]

Joel Embiid Nearly Has A 20-20 Game Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid racked up 20 points with 19 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and three blocks as the team grabbed a 2-0 series lead against Brooklyn with a 96-84 victory on Monday. He shot 6-for-11 from the field and 8-for-8 at the foul line. Embiid drew a lot of double teams and […]

Tyrese Maxey Shines In Game 2 Victory With 33 Points

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey starred in Game 2 of the first-round series against Brooklyn, leading all scorers with a 33-point effort in a 96-84 win. He shot 13-for-23 in the slow-burning game with a 6-for-13 effort from deep. Maxey showed great composure by posting zero turnovers in 40 minutes and registered three rebounds with […]