Artturi Lehkonen Close To Returning

Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (finger) will miss a 15th consecutive game Tuesday against the Oilers, but he is reportedly close to returning. Lehkonen broke a finger in a game against Montreal four weeks ago. He was slated to miss 4-6 weeks, so the Finnish forward is nicely on time with his recovery. The 27-year-old […]

Bowen Byram Good To Go Tuesday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram (illness) will return from a two-game absence Tuesday against Edmonton. He has shaken off an illness bug and should play a major role at the back, with Cale Makar (lower body) set to miss another game. Byram, who has notched 23 points across 39 outings this season, will partner Jack […]

Luke Hughes Makes His NHL Debut Tuesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes will make his first NHL appearance Tuesday versus Buffalo. The 19-year-old has just inked a three-year, entry-level contract with the team and starts his pro career after posting 27 goals and 87 points in 80 games for the University of Michigan over two years. Hughes, who is the younger […]

Zach Whitecloud Won't Play Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud (lower body) won't feature in Tuesday's game against the Kraken. He was hurt in a game against Dallas over the weekend. Whitecloud sits on only 12 points for the season, but he has been a good source for blocks and hits for managers, throwing himself in front of 97 […]

Jack Eichel Remains Out Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (lower body) will remain out for a second consecutive game Tuesday versus Seattle. The team considers him day-to-day, so Eichel shouldn't be out for long, but it's unclear if he will feature in the regular season again. Vegas completes its schedule Thursday with another game against the Kraken. Before […]

John Collins Back From One-Game Absence

Atlanta Hawks forward/center John Collins (back) will return from a one-game absence Tuesday against Miami. He was rested Sunday versus Boston with lower back tightness. Collins took a significant step back in his play during the 2022-23 regular season, putting up the second-fewest points in his career and averaging a career-low 6.5 rebounds. Can he […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Not On Injury Report Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) isn't listed among the team's injuries prior to Tuesday's play-in game against Miami. The Serbian sniper has been plagued by injuries throughout his stay in Atlanta and has sat out two of the last three contests, but he will be available for one of the most important games of […]

Clint Capela Good To Go On Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (calf) isn't on the injury report for Tuesday's play-in matchup against the Heat. He was out for the regular-season finale against Boston on Sunday with right calf tightness. Capela is set to play a key role in the clash, as he will be tasked with guarding Bam Adebayo. Miami's star […]

Dejounte Murray Available Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (ankle) will be back in action Tuesday against Miami after getting rested for the regular-season finale Sunday versus Boston. He was officially out with left ankle soreness, so Murray's health status deserves to be monitored, but he is not on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's big play-in game. Murray […]

Trae Young Ready To Go Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (groin) isn't on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's play-in clash with Miami. He was kept out of the final regular-season game with right groin soreness but it was only a rest day for Young. The star guard enters Tuesday's action after putting in a huge 27-point, 20-assist performance […]

Jonathan Isaac Expects To Be Ready For Next Season

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (thigh) expects to be ready for the start of the 2023-24 campaign, reports Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel. Isaac expects to be "full go" for basketball activities in a few weeks, so he'll have plenty of time to gear up for the new season. The 25-year-old, who was a […]

Zion Williamson Not Close To Returning

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) will remain out for the play-in tournament and likely isn't ready for the start of the playoffs either if the team qualifies. NBA insider Shams Charania has reported that Zion is not even close to returning to action. The 22-year-old star has been nursing a hamstring problem since […]

Jared McCann Keeps Hot Streak Going Against Arizona

Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann logged a fourth multi-point outing in five games on Monday, bagging a goal and an assist in a 4-1 victory over Arizona. He became a 40-goal scorer for the first time in his career, and McCann has also delivered 30 assists in 77 games. 10 of McCann's 70 points have […]

Auston Matthews Makes Maple Leafs History With 40th Goal

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews became the first player in franchise history with four consecutive 40-goal seasons when he opened the scoring in Monday's 2-1 overtime win against Florida. He's only the sixth U.S.-born player ever to achieve the feat. On Monday, Matthews also became the ninth player in NHL history to reach 300 […]

Marcus Johansson Totals Three Points In Win Over Chicago

Minnesota Wild winger Marcus Johansson took full advantage of top-line minutes in Monday's matchup against Chicago, leading the team to a 4-2 victory with two goals and one assist. He filled Kirill Kaprizov's spot on the left wing after the Wild decided to rest their superstar for the contest. His goals helped to turn the […]

Josh Morrissey Sets New Record With 20th Multi-Point Outing

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey logged a goal and two assists in Monday's 6-2 win over San Jose, setting a new franchise record for most multi-point games in a season by a defenseman. Dustin Byfuglien had held the mark with 19 games since 2011-12, but Monday marked Morrissey's 20th such outing in 2022-23. Morrissey's scoring […]

Roope Hintz Has A Four-Point Night In Monday's Win

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz collected four points as the team demolished Detroit 6-1 on Monday. He opened the scoring with his 36th marker of the campaign and dished out three assists. Hintz missed a game last week with a lower-body injury, but judging by his Monday's performance, it must have been a very small […]

Tim Stutzle Becomes Youngest Senator With 50 Assists

Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle enjoyed a second consecutive multi-point outing and became the team's youngest-ever player with a 50-assist season in Monday's 3-2 victory over Carolina. The 21-year-old helped Claude Giroux on the scoreboard in the opening frame before notching a goal himself. Stutzle started the month with a four-game scoreless spell, but he […]

Joonas Korpisalo Blanks Vancouver

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Joonas Korpisalo posted his first shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over Vancouver Monday night. The Canucks are a very prolific team but could get only 20 shots on Korpisalo's goal and the Finnish netminder became only the second goalie this season to keep Vancouver from scoring. Korpisalo improved […]

Erik Karlsson Reaches 100 Points

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson scored twice in Monday's 6-2 loss to Winnipeg to become the sixth blue-liner in NHL history with a 100-point season. He's the first rearguard to reach the plateau since Brian Leetch in 1991-92. Karlsson got there with 80 games, posting 25 goals and 75 assists. The 32-year-old is the […]

Stefan Noesen A Game-Time Call Monday

Carolina Hurricanes winger Stefan Noesen (lower body) is considered a game-time call for Monday's matchup against Ottawa. He missed the previous game against Buffalo but was a full participant in Sunday's practice, so it looks like Noesen has a good chance to return, although we won't know for sure until puck drop. The 30-year-old has […]

Devon Levi Set For Another Start

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi is expected to get his fourth consecutive start Monday versus the Rangers. The 21-year-old has made a good start to his NHL career, going 3-1-0 in his first four appearances with a 3.17 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage. It's the first time this season the Sabres are going […]

Jared Spurgeon, Matt Dumba Won't Play Monday

Minnesota Wild defensemen Jared Spurgeon and Matt Dumba are getting Monday night off and won't play against Chicago. The backline will also be missing Jonas Brodin, who gets some time off as well, with Minnesota seemingly happy to settle for third place in the Central Division. Alex Goligoski, Calen Addison and Brock Faber will enter […]

Kirill Kaprizov, Mats Zuccarello Rested Monday

Minnesota Wild forwards Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello haven't traveled with the team to Chicago and will sit out the game against the Blackhawks. The team has just lost a top-six forward in Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) and clearly doesn't want to take unnecessary risks with its two top scorers. Kaprizov is fresh back […]

Mikey Anderson Back For Kings Monday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Monday against Vancouver. The 23-year-old has been unavailable for five games due to an undisclosed ailment. He should join his regular partner Drew Doughty on the first defensive pairing, with Vladislav Gavrikov moving down in the lineup. Anderson has done a little bit […]

T.J. Oshie Out For The Season

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie (upper body) will miss the team's final three games of the season. He's already been unavailable for three games with an upper-body injury, and with nothing at stake for Washington anymore, the team won't rush Oshie back. The veteran ends his 15th campaign in the league with 19 goals and […]

Alex Ovechkin Out Again Monday

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (upper body) will miss a second straight game Monday versus the Islanders. He was a game-time call last time out, so it appears as though Ovechkin's injury isn't very severe, but the Capitals have nothing left to play for and there's no point in keeping Ovechkin in the lineup […]

Shaedon Sharpe Ready To Start Next Season

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Shaedon Sharpe has announced that he feels like he's ready to be a starter next season. He said it in his exit interview after the 19-year-old had completed his rookie campaign with an 18-point effort in a 157-101 loss to Golden State. He also had seven rebounds and four assists in […]

Kelly Olynyk Caps Off Season With Hot Shooting

Utah Jazz forward/center Kelly Olynyk missed only four of 13 shots en route to 23 points in Sunday's 128-117 loss to the Lakers. He was 3-for-4 with the three-ball and made both of his attempts at the charity stripe. In the final game of his 10th NBA season, Olynyk also registered five rebounds, four assists […]

Jabari Smith Jr. Finishes Rookie Campaign With Good Outing

Houston Rockets forward/center Jabari Smith Jr. completed his first year in the NBA with a team-high 20 points in Sunday's 114-109 win over Washington. He pulled down five rebounds and swatted away one shot, while shooting 6-for-11 from the field, including 1-for-3 from deep, and 7-for-8 at the foul line. The third pick of last […]