Reilly Smith Ruled Out For At Least Three Games

Vegas Golden Knights winger Reilly Smith (lower body) has been ruled out for the week, which means that he will miss at least three games. Smith, who is Vegas' fourth-highest scorer with 51 points in 72 games, was injured last Thursday against Calgary and already sat out one contest over the weekend. Smith's absence has […]

Erik Gudbranson Won't Return This Season

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson (shoulder) has been ruled out for six weeks, meaning he has played his final game of the 2022-23 season. He suffered a separated shoulder last Friday in a game against the Islanders. Gudbranson's offensive impact remained limited this season, with the 31-year-old registering only 13 points in 71 games, […]

Ville Husso Could Be Done For The Season

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso (lower body) might be finished for the season. He dropped out of the lineup a week ago with a lower-body injury and it's still being determined if he can return before the season is done. Husso has had a mixed campaign, going 25-19-6 in 51 starts while giving up […]

Robby Fabbri Likely Finished For The Season

Detroit Red Wings winger Robby Fabbri (lower body) isn't expected to return this season. He suffered a lower-body injury earlier in the month, and whilst the team was initially hopeful of having him available again before the season is done, the mood is now different in the Red Wings camp. Fabbri's season debut also got […]

Troy Terry Sits Out Monday's Game

Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry won't play Monday against Colorado for personal reasons. Terry had a great game Saturday against St. Louis, posting a goal and an assist, but he also exited the contest in the second period to deal with a personal issue and the talented winger will remain out of the lineup […]

Frank Vatrano Returns To Ducks Lineup

Anaheim Ducks winger Frank Vatrano (personal) will be back in the lineup for Monday's clash with the Avalanche. He became a father over the weekend and didn't play Saturday against St. Louis. The 29-year-old has scored in both of his last two appearances, and it's been a solid season in general for Vatrano, who has […]

Tage Thompson A Game-Time Call For Monday

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (upper body) is regarded as a game-time decision for Monday's contest against Montreal. He made an early exit Friday versus New Jersey and was able to play in Saturday's matchup against the Islanders, but Thompson clearly isn't fully healthy and could eventually be forced to sit out some action. However, […]

Mikal Bridges Goes Off For 44 Points Sunday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Mikal Bridges had a special outing with 44 points on Sunday against Orlando, finishing a 119-106 loss with 13-for-22 shooting. He hit six of nine attempts from deep and also padded his scoring total with a 12-for-12 effort at the line. Across 34 minutes of game action, Bridges added six rebounds, one […]

Jarrett Allen Fills The Stat Sheet Versus Houston

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen posted a third consecutive double-double with an outstanding game Sunday against the Rockets, piling up 24 points, 14 rebounds, two assists, one steal and three blocks. He was perfect at the line with eight attempts and missed just three of his 11 attempts from the field in a 108-91 win. […]

Jaylen Brown Fires In 41 Points Against San Antonio

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown had one of his best scoring nights of the season Sunday versus the Spurs, completing a blowout win with a game-high 41 points. He could make only two triples with 10 attempts but shot a very good 18-for-29 overall from the field to reach his second-highest scoring output of the […]

Trae Young Totals 28 Points, 10 Assists Sunday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young notched another double-double on Sunday, scoring a game-high 28 points and delivering 10 assists in a 123-119 loss to Memphis. The Hawks were completing a back-to-back set, but Young was nicely rested for the contest after getting ejected Saturday versus Indiana, and he proved his sharpness with 7-for-14 shooting […]

Ja Morant Stars Against Atlanta Sunday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant rejoined the starting unit for Sunday's contest against the Hawks and had a great time with a team-high 27 points, three rebounds, six assists and one steal in 29 minutes. Desmond Bane added 25 points and the Grizzlies picked up a fifth consecutive win. Morant had an off night […]

DeMar DeRozan Returns With A Double-Double

Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan returned to action with a double-double Sunday versus the Lakers, finishing a 118-108 victory with 17 points and 10 assists. The veteran star hit a pair of decisive triples early in the fourth quarter and finished with 7-for-13 shooting overall. After sitting out one game with a right quadriceps strain, […]

P.J. Washington Outsanding Again Sunday

Charlotte Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington had another very strong outing in Sunday's 110-104 win over Dallas, scoring 21 points and adding 12 rebounds with four assists, one steal and one block. That's now back-to-back 20-point efforts for the former Kentucky man, although his efficiency from the field could've been better on Sunday, as Washington finished […]

Luka Doncic Receives A One-Game Suspension

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has received an automatic one-game suspension for picking up his 16th technical foul of the season in Sunday's loss to Charlotte. Doncic balled out once again and missed a 40-point triple-double by only two assists, but he was yapping at the referees all game and the officials finally had enough […]

Viktor Arvidsson Continues Scoring Surge Versus Blues

Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson had another very productive outing Sunday against St. Louis, totaling two goals and one assist in a 7-6 victory. All of his points came during the Kings' five-goal first period, with Arvidsson notching two points on the power play. The Swedish winger must have added something special to his […]

Tyson Barrie Stays Hot With Two Points

Nashville Predators defenseman Tyson Barrie took his point streak to four games in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Toronto, finishing the contest with a goal and a power-play assist. Barrie's scoring surge has coincided with Roman Josi's (upper body) absence, with the Nashville captain missing his fifth consecutive game Sunday. Josi is considered day-to-day and could […]

John Tavares Has A Three-Point Night Versus Nashville

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares totaled three points as the team beat Nashville 3-2 on Sunday. He potted two power-play goals and had an assist on an Alex Kerfoot marker. The Maple Leafs captain got to celebrate his second three-point outing in three games. Tavares' scoring has been inconsistent, but he is currently riding […]

Clayton Keller Stretches Point Streak To 12 Games

Arizona Coyotes winger Clayton Keller extended his career-high point streak to 12 games on Sunday, scoring his 36th goal of the campaign in a 4-3 shootout loss. He surpassed Shane Doan and Jeremy Roenick for the longest scoring run by a Coyotes player since the franchise relocated in 1996-97. Keller has exploded for 11 goals […]

Mikko Rantanen Adds Two Points To His Tally

Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen grabbed two points as the team snuck past Arizona 4-3 in a shootout Sunday. Rantanen opened the scoring in the second period and Bowen Byram added a second one for the Avalanche, but the team couldn't hang on to a 2-0 lead. Valeri Nichushkin then gave the visitors another lead […]

Elias Pettersson Extends Point Streak With Two Goals

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson extended his career-high point streak to 12 games on Sunday, finishing a 4-2 victory over Chicago with two goals. With the game tied at one, Pettersson struck two quick goals in the third period to push the Canucks to their fifth win in six games. Vancouver's form as a team […]

David Pastrnak Passes 50-Goal Mark

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak moved passed the 50-goal mark Sunday with a pair of markers in a 4-3 shootout win against Carolina. He potted his 50th goal in an even-strength situation 4:43 into the game and scored again, this time on the power play, when 9:12 was played in the second period. Pastrnak […]

Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron Out On Sunday

Boston Bruins forwards Brad Marchand (undisclosed) and Patrice Bergeron (illness) won't play Sunday versus Carolina. Both players are dealing with health issues and the Bruins are giving them some time off, with the team having just clinched first place in the Atlantic Division and holding a comfortable lead in the overall standings. David Krejci will […]

Frederik Andersen Takes On Boston Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen will get the tough assignment of facing the Boston Bruins on Sunday. Pyotr Kochetkov took care of the Maple Leafs Saturday and now it's Andersen's turn to guard the crease against the league leaders. After missing a large chunk of the season with health issues, Andersen is getting only his […]

Pheonix Copley Faces Blues On Sunday

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Pheonix Copley will head out for his 23rd win of the campaign Sunday against the Blues. The Kings complete a back-to-back set and Copley will take the baton from Joonas Korpisalo, who beat Winnipeg 4-1 with 25 saves on Saturday. It will be the 11th straight game with a different starter […]

Sean Durzi Available Again Sunday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Sean Durzi (upper body) is set to return to the lineup Sunday versus St. Louis. The versatile blue liner has spent the last seven games on the shelf. In 62 games this season, Durzi has tallied 34 points and 110 blocks, so he will be a welcome addition for the Kings […]

Blake Lizotte Suspended For Sunday

Los Angeles Kings center Blake Lizotte has received a one-game suspension for cross-checking Winnipeg's Josh Morrisey in Saturday's contest. He will sit out Sunday's meeting with the Blues and will be available again Tuesday against Calgary. The 25-year-old has had a career year in 2022-23, scoring 30 points across 72 games, although Lizotte has been […]

Kevin Fiala Returns To Action Sunday

Los Angeles Kings winger Kevin Fiala (lower body) will be back in the lineup for Sunday's clash with the Blues. The Swiss sniper has missed the previous six games. Fiala is enjoying a very successful debut campaign in L.A., having potted 22 goals and delivered 46 assists in 66 games. He's been used throughout the […]

Jack Eichel Leads Vegas Past Edmonton

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel recorded three points as the team earned a sweet 4-3 road victory in overtime against Edmonton on Saturday. Eichel scored the team's first goal early in the game and dished out two assists, including one on Nicolas Roy's game-winning tally. The star centerman now has two three-point efforts in […]

Nick Suzuki Continues Scoring Tear With Four Points

Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki enjoyed his fourth consecutive multi-point outing Saturday versus Columbus and went off for four points in total in a big 8-2 victory. He scored his 23rd goal of the season and reached 38 assists for the campaign with a hat trick of helpers. The Canadiens first line clicked superbly all […]