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Rasmus Dahlin Looks Ready To Go Monday
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (upper body) was present at Monday's morning skate and looks ready to play against the Maple Leafs. News emerged on Sunday that he has sustained an upper-body injury, with the team considering Dahlin day-to-day, but it looks like the star defenseman won't have to sit out any games. The 22-year-old […]
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D'Angelo Russell Leads Lakers With 33 Points, Eight Assists
Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell looked superb against the Knicks on Sunday, leading the team in a 112-108 defeat with a season-high 33 points and eight assists. He hit six attempts from deep and shot 13-for-19 overall while adding five rebounds and one block to his line with three turnovers in 35 minutes. […]
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Julius Randle Gets Back On Track Sunday
New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle scored a team-high 33 points in Sunday's 112-108 win over the Lakers, hitting 11-for-24 from the field and 3-for-12 from three-point range. It was still far from a super-efficient performance, but Randle had shot just 28.6 percent from the field across his previous three outings and this should […]
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Trey Murphy III Explodes For Career-High 41 Points
New Orleans forward Trey Murphy III was unconscious against Portland on Sunday, hitting nine attempts from deep and finishing with a career-high 41 points. He pushed the team to a big 127-110 victory, shooting 13-for-20 overall from the field. Murphy III did all of his damage in just 30 minutes and capped off his line […]
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Joel Embiid Needs Only Three Quarters To Extend 30-Point Streak
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid played only three quarters in Sunday's blowout win over Washington, but it was more than enough for him to record his sixth consecutive 30-point game. He put up a game-high 34 points in 31 minutes, shooting 12-for-21 from the field and 10-for-12 at the free-throw line. Embiid has been shy […]
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Spencer Dinwiddie Hands Out Career-High 16 Assists
Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie produced a career-high 16 assists as the team snuck past Denver 122-120 on Sunday. He had an awful time shooting the ball and even finished 0-for-7 from outside, but Dinwiddie rescued his fantasy line with his great playmaking, and he was also able to collect six rebounds, one steal and […]
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Nikola Jokic Can't Celebrate A Triple-Double With A Victory Again
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic posted an outstanding triple-double Sunday against Brooklyn but had to take yet another defeat with the team. Entering the weekend, the Nuggets were 25-0 this season when Jokic had posted a triple-double, but they have now suffered back-to-back losses in these games. Jokic had 35 points, 20 rebounds and 11 […]
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Jalen McDaniels Exits With A Hip Problem
Philadelphia 76ers forward Jalen McDaniels featured for only eight minutes Sunday against Washington, leaving the game with a right hip contusion. He was able to put up six points and had one rebound before exiting. Sixers head coach Doc Rivers said after the game that McDaniels's injury isn't serious, so it's possible that he won't […]
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Jamal Murray Reportedly "Fine" After Sunday's Exit
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray had to sit out the end of Sunday's game against Brooklyn with a sore left knee, but Mike Singer of the Denver Post has reported that he is "fine". Murray exited the contest in the fourth quarter after having put up 16 points in 28 minutes. He finished an […]
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Barrett Hayton Racks Up Career-High Four Points
Arizona Coyotes center Barrett Hayton made his best Connor McDavid impression in Sunday's matchup against Minnesota, tallying a career-high four points in a wild 5-4 overtime win. The Coyotes fell behind 4-2 but were still able to grab the victory, with Hayton producing two assists during a three-goal surge. He also had two goals in […]
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Vitek Vanecek Keeps Carolina From Scoring With 32 Saves
New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek tallied his third shutout of the season Sunday as the team delivered Carolina a 3-0 loss. The Czech netminder pulled off 32 saves, with Jack Hughes pulling the string offensively and recording a goal and two assists. Vanecek had started the month by giving up 13 goals across three […]
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Dylan Larkin Leads The Way As Detroit Defeats Boston
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin played a key role in Sunday's 5-3 victory over Boston, scoring a power-play goal and delivering two assists. One of his helpers also came with the man advantage as Detroit handed the Bruins only their 15th loss of the season. Larkin now finds himself on a nice scoring run, […]
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Cam Fowler Hands Out Three Assists Against Nashville
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler kept the assists going on Sunday against Nashville, playing his part in a 5-4 overtime loss with three assists. Two of Fowler's helpers came in the final few minutes of regulation, with strikes from Troy Terry and Mason McTavish extending the game. Fowler has now contributed 13 assists across his […]
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Thomas Novak Comes Up With Three Points Sunday
Nashville Predators center Thomas Novak had a three-point night against the Ducks on Sunday, leading the team to a 5-4 overtime victory. He posted two goals -- including the game-winner -- and dished out one assist. With the Predators having been hit by a number of injuries, Novak has become the new No. 1 center […]
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Thomas Chabot Injured On Sunday
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot made an early exit in Sunday's contest versus Calgary, limping off the ice after blocking a shot. He took a shot off his left leg and finished with only 15:59 of ice time. Chabot averages over 25 minutes for the season, so he was a big miss for the team. […]
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Anthony Cirelli Exits With Injury Sunday
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli suffered an upper-body injury and couldn't finish Sunday's game against Winnipeg. He didn't play after taking a hit to the head from Winnipeg's Mark Scheifele in the second period. The injury ruined a great night for Cirelli, who recorded a goal and assist in just 10:40 of action. The […]
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Rasmus Dahlin Listed As Day-To-Day
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The star blue-liner put in a massive 27-minute shift Saturday against the Rangers, but it looks like he also hurt himself a bit in the game and might now be unavailable for Monday's contest against Washington. Dahlin is on a four-game scoring drought […]
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Eric Comrie Considered Week-To-Week
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Eric Comrie has sustained a lower-body injury and is considered week-to-week. The 27-year-old got lit up for 10 goals in his last appearance by Dallas and it will now be a while until he can redeem himself. Before Thursday's nightmare, Comrie had won four consecutive starts. He is 8-9-0 for the season […]
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Filip Gustavsson In Wild Net On Sunday
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will make his 29th start of the season Sunday versus Arizona as the team finishes a back-to-back set. Marc-Andre Fleury helped the team to a 5-2 victory Saturday against San Jose, and now it's Gustavsson's turn to keep Minnesota's hot streak going. The Wild are on a 12-game point streak […]
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Jiri Patera Expected To Make His Debut Sunday
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Jiri Patera is set to make his NHL debut in Sunday's matchup against St. Louis. Jonathan Quick has just beaten Carolina in impressive fashion, and with Adin Hill (lower body) out of commission, Patera is getting a look between the pipes as the team completes a back-to-back. The 24-year-old is a […]
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Ryan Lindgren Remains Out On Sunday
New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (upper body) will sit out a seventh straight game Sunday versus Pittsburgh. He hasn't played since Feb. 25 and will get his next chance to return Tuesday against Washington. Lindgren has tallied only 17 points in 57 games this season, but he has been a big presence on the […]
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Christian Fischer Questionable For Sunday
Arizona Coyotes forward Christian Fischer left Saturday's meeting with Colorado due to a lower-body injury and it's unclear if he can play Sunday versus Minnesota. Fischer managed to take just eight shifts against the Avalanche, logging 5:32 of ice time. The 25-year-old had an uneventful evening on Saturday, but he has been doing quite well […]
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Adam Lowry Not Expected To Play Sunday
Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry suffered an undisclosed injury Saturday against Florida, and he's considered "very doubtful" for Sunday's action against Tampa Bay. Lowry was injured in the third period and left the game after logging 16:06 of ice time. It's another injury that will test Winnipeg's center depth after Pierre-Luc Dubois (upper body) exited […]
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Mark Scheifele Puts Two Pucks Past The Panthers
Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele scored twice to lift the team past Florida on Saturday. He netted a power-play goal early in the contest and netted a 5-4 game-winner 4:31 into overtime. Scheifele matched his career high with the second strike, now sitting on 38 goals through 66 games. He's been sharp in front of […]
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Jonathan Quick Shuts Out Carolina Saturday
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Jonathan Quick played a perfect game against the Hurricanes on Saturday, stopping all 33 shots he faced for his 58th career shutout. He tied John Ross Roach for 21st on the NHL's all-time list for shutouts and surpassed Andy Moog for sole possession of 18th on the NHL's all-time list with […]
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Jordan Kyrou Pots His Second Hat Trick
St. Louis Blues winger Jordan Kyrou produced his second career hat trick in Saturday's 5-2 win over Columbus. He needed some luck to finish off the job, as Kyrou's final goal came with the Blue Jackets net empty, but it was still an impressive performance, and the 24-year-old has now set a new career high […]
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Mitchell Marner Tallies Four Points In Saturday's Win
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner registered a goal and three assists as the team took down Edmonton 7-4 Saturday night. The Maple Leafs fell behind 3-1 early in the second period, but led by Marner, they were eventually able to produce a spectacular win. Marner became the sixth player in franchise history to […]
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Connor McDavid Enjoys Another Three-Point Outing Saturday
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid recorded his third three-point game of the month in Saturday's marquee matchup against Toronto, finishing a 7-4 loss with his 55th goal of the campaign and two assists. This was McDavid's sixth outing of the month and he has already posted 12 points for March. His numbers simply get more […]
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Josh Morrissey Likely Out Sunday
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey is regarded as doubtful for Sunday's clash with Tampa Bay after exiting Saturday's 5-4 overtime victory against Florida with an undisclosed injury. He took only one shift in the third period, finishing with 16:40 of ice time. Morrissey couldn't contribute anything offensively this time around, but he was plus-one for […]
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Steven Stamkos Exits For Precautionary Reasons
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos left Saturday's clash with Chicago due to a lower-body injury, appearing to favor his left leg. He soaked in 6:48 of action and didn't return to the game after the first period. Losing Stamkos would be a major blow for Tampa Bay, but luckily, head coach Jon Cooper noted […]
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