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Myles Turner Listed As Questionable Thursday
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against Milwaukee. He's been out for the last two games with a sore back but should have a decent chance of returning after going through practice Wednesday. Isaiah Jackson has entered the starting unit in Turner's absence and had a pair of strong performances, […]
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Buddy Hield Questionable On Thursday
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Buddy Hield (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's meeting with Milwaukee. He will need to shake off left foot soreness to avoid missing his first game of the season. Hield struggled badly in the last game Monday against Detroit and logged only 22 minutes. Jordan Nwora put in a very good […]
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Isaiah Livers Unavailable Thursday
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Isaiah Livers (hip) won't play Thursday against Denver, missing a second consecutive game. With a number of players out of the lineup due to injuries, Livers has played a big part for the Pistons in recent weeks, but he has now hurt himself as well and has to watch the proceedings from […]
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Alec Burks Out Again Thursday
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Alec Burks (foot) will remain on the sidelines for Thursday's contest against the Nuggets. The 31-year-old will miss a sixth consecutive game while trying to overcome left foot soreness. Burks has been a good option off the bench for the Pistons this season, averaging 12.8 points with 3.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists. […]
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Bojan Bogdanovic Misses Another Game Thursday
Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles) will be out for an eighth straight game Thursday versus Denver. He has hurt his left Achilles and it's possible we have seen the last of Bogdanovic in 2022-23, with the team reportedly considering shutting him down for the rest of the campaign. Bogdanovic has been Detroit's leading scorer […]
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Marvin Bagley III Remains Out Thursday
Detroit Pistons forward/center Marvin Bagley III (ankle) will miss a third consecutive game Thursday against Denver. He was injured left weekend and hasn't been able to suit up since then due to right ankle soreness. Bagley III has been quiet in his last couple of games, but he's done well overall since returning from a […]
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Pavel Buchnevich Extends Points Streak With His Second Hat Trick
St. Louis winger Pavel Buchnevich recorded his second career hat trick in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to Minnesota. He had an even-strength marker to open and finish the scoring and fitted a power-play goal in between. The Blues continue to disappoint on most nights, but that hasn't kept Buchnevich from recording a 10-game point streak, which […]
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Ryan Hartman Racks Up Three Points Against The Blues
Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman tallied three points as the team went goal-crazy Wednesday in an 8-5 victory over St. Louis. Sammy Walker ended up being the only forward on the team without a point. Hartman started his night with a power-play assist, then added a power-play goal and ended up wrapping things up with […]
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Alex Ovechkin Picks Up Two Points In Wednesday's Victory
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin jumped back into the lineup with two points in Wednesday's 5-4 shootout win against the Sabres. After missing one game with a lower-body injury, the veteran sniper collected a power-play assist in the first period and scored his 37th goal of the season in the third. Ovechkin has been […]
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Dylan Strome Helps To Set Up Two Goals
Washington Capitals forward Dylan Strome handed out two assists in Wednesday's 5-4 shootout victory over Buffalo. He had a power-play assist early in the game when T.J. Oshie scored and logged an even-strength helper on an Alex Ovechkin goal during a third-period comeback. Strome has worked well with Ovechkin all season, and he's been able […]
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Brock Nelson Pots Two Goals In Wednesday's Victory
New York Islanders center Brock Nelson notched two goals as the team ran away with a 6-3 victory against Anaheim on Wednesday night. The Islanders initially had trouble shaking off the Ducks, but they eventually grabbed a comfortable victory, with Nelson scoring the team's third and fifth marker. It was a milestone outing for Nelson, […]
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Kyle Palmieri Has Career-High Four Points Wednesday
New York Islanders right wing Kyle Palmieri had a great time at his old stomping ground on Wednesday, producing a career-high four points in a 6-3 road victory over the Ducks. Palmieri, who started out his career in Anaheim, scored his 11th goal of the season and recorded three assists. He will be hoping that […]
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Nick Jensen Injured On Wednesday
Washington Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen sustained an undisclosed injury in Wednesday's matchup against Buffalo. He left in the third period after soaking in 17:15 of action. Jensen had three shots on goal in the contest with one block, one hit and two penalty minutes. The 32-year-old was playing in only his third game since returning […]
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Pheonix Copley The Likely Starter For Kings Thursday
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Pheonix Copley is set to guard the crease against Columbus on Thursday. Joonas Korpisalo has started out well in L.A. and Thursday's matchup is a game against his former team, but Kings head coach Todd McLellan has said that he doesn't want to interrupt the goalie rotation and this means Copley […]
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Alexandar Georgiev Looks For Win No. 30 Against Toronto
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev will head out for his 30th win of the season Wednesday against Toronto. He has done very well for the defending champions, posting a 29-14-5 record, while allowing 2.65 goals per game with a .917 save percentage and four shutouts. Georgiev should have a point to prove on Wednesday after […]
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Christian Dvorak Undergoes Knee Surgery
Montreal Canadiens center Christian Dvorak underwent knee surgery on Wednesday and is going to miss the rest of the season. He has been out for four games already and finishes the campaign with 10 goals and 18 assists recorded in 64 games. The team expects to have Dvorak fully ready for the start of next […]
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Denis Malgin Takes A Top-Six Spot Wednesday
Colorado Avalanche forward Denis Malgin will be promoted to the top six for Wednesday's matchup against Toronto. The Avalanche have just lost Artturi Lehkonen (finger) for multiple weeks and Malgin is first in line to get a look in the top six. The Swiss forward has impressed lately by scoring in three of the last […]
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Jonas Brodin Remains Out On Wednesday
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) will miss an 11th consecutive game Wednesday versus the Blues. He has returned to practice, but it looks like Brodin still needs some more recovery time before he is ready to play again. The 29-year-old has skated in 49 games this season, posting 11 points with 73 shots, […]
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Marcus Foligno Out On Wednesday
Minnesota Wild winger Marcus Foligno (lower body) won't play Wednesday against St. Louis. He suffered a lower-body injury in Sunday's contest against Arizona and will be forced to sit out yet another game. Foligno has been troubled by various injuries all season long, making only 53 appearances. The 31-year-old has recorded 19 points with 67 […]
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Alex Ovechkin A Game-Time Call Again Wednesday
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (lower body) is a game-time call for a second consecutive contest Wednesday. He has picked up a lower-body injury and it forced Ovechkin to miss Tuesday's clash with the Rangers, but the Capitals captain could be back for Wednesday's game against Buffalo. Conor Sheary skated as Ovechkin's replacement on […]
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Devin Vassell Out On Wednesday
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (knee) will miss Wednesday's game against Dallas. The Spurs are maneuvering through a back-to-back set and Vassell drops out of the lineup after posting 10 points with six rebounds and four assists in 33 minutes Tuesday against Orlando. The team is trying to manage a left knee problem with […]
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Jeremy Sochan Unavailable Wednesday
San Antonio Spurs power forward Jeremy Sochan (knee) will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back Wednesday against the Mavericks. He had a great night against Orlando on Tuesday, scoring a team-high 29 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, but Sochan now has to sit out a game as the team tries to manage his […]
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Zach Collins Misses Wednesday's Game
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Zach Collins (ankle) won't play Wednesday against Dallas. The team will finish off a back-to-back set and Collins will be kept out of the lineup for left ankle injury management. With Jakob Poeltl back in Toronto, Collins has been enjoying a much larger role in San Antonio and has just had […]
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Rudy Gobert Questionable Again On Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ankle) remains on the injury report and is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Celtics. The former Defensive Player of the Year has been a regular on the reports throughout the season and is currently battling a left ankle sprain. He was able to play through it Monday against […]
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Naz Reid Could Miss Another Game Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (calf) could be out for a second consecutive game, with the team regarding him as questionable for Wednesday's clash with Boston. He was a late scratch for Monday's meeting with Atlanta due to a sore left calf. Reid has drawn a lot of attention when Rudy Gobert has been forced […]
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Robert Williams III Remains Out On Wednesday
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (hamstring) will sit out a sixth consecutive game Wednesday versus Minnesota. He's dealing with a left hamstring strain and will have his next opportunity to return Friday against Portland. Blake Griffin has found his back into the Celtics rotation in Williams III's absence, while Al Horford continues to do […]
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Jalen McDaniels Questionable For Wednesday
Philadelphia 76ers forward Jalen McDaniels (hip) is regarded as questionable for Wednesday's game against Cleveland. He was injured Sunday against Washington, and while Philadelphia head coach Doc Rivers suggested that it's not a serious issue, McDaniels hasn't been able to practice and also missed Wednesday's shootaround in the morning. It's looking likely that McDaniels will […]
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Trey Lyles Suspended Wednesday
Sacramento Kings forward/center Trey Lyles will sit out Wednesday's game against Chicago due to a suspension. He received a one-game suspension for his role in an altercation with Brook Lopez in the closing moments of Monday's matchup against Milwaukee. Giannis Antetokounmpo was dribbling out the clock when he was fouled by Lyles, who also pushed […]
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Johnny Gaudreau Ties Franchise Record With A Five-Point Game
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau tied a franchise record with a five-point effort in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime win against San Jose. He became the fifth Blue Jackets player to register five points in a single game, and Gaudreau capped off his third career five-point game in style by scoring the game-winning goal in overtime. […]
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Leon Draisaitl Scores Twice To Reach 100 Points
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl became the second player in the league this season to hit 100 points when he scored two goals in Tuesday's 6-3 win over Ottawa. The German superstar had a goal reserved for each of the first two periods. For just the second time in the NHL, the same teammates have […]
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