Derek Forbort Out For The Weekend

Boston Bruins defenseman Derek Forbort (lower body) won't play this weekend against Minnesota and Buffalo. He made an early exit in Thursday's 3-0 victory over Winnipeg, and Forbort's injury will give Connor Clifton an opportunity to re-enter the lineup. Clifton has posted a nice plus-18 rating across 64 appearances while putting in a lot of […]

Lukas Dostal Set For 11th Start

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal is expected to make his 11th start of the season Friday against Columbus. The 22-year-old will look to improve a 3-5-2 record. Dostal has struggled to keep pucks out of the net and sits on a 3.90 goals-against average while having posted a .898 save percentage. The Ducks allow a […]

Ilya Samsonov Between The Pipes Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov will face the Carolina Hurricanes as the team starts a back-to-back set Friday. Matt Murray is scheduled to battle his former team, the Senators, on Saturday. Samsonov dropped a tight one 2-1 in a shootout to Colorado in his last start and has been performing well throughout the season. […]

Nick Jensen A Game-Time Call Friday

Washington Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen (undisclosed) is considered a game-time call for Friday's game against St. Louis. He left Wednesday's meeting with Buffalo due to an undisclosed injury and it's not clear if Jensen can play versus the Blues. Gabriel Carlsson is set to be Jensen's replacement on the Washington blue line on Friday if […]

Sonny Milano Set To Return Friday

Washington Capitals winger Sonny Milano (illness) is available for selection again and will return to the lineup Friday against St. Louis. He was forced to sit out two games with a non-COVID illness. The 26-year-old has shown off good form in his most recent outings, notching six points in seven games. In 54 games over […]

Justin Holl Scratched On Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Justin Holl will be a healthy scratch for Friday's action against Carolina. The 31-year-old will sit out a game for the second time this season, heading to the press box with 14 points, 48 shots, 127 hits and 116 blocks to his name through 66 games. Luke Schenn (personal) will re-enter […]

Joel Hofer Starts For Blues Friday

St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer will guard the cage Friday against Washington, with Jordan Binnington suspended for two games. Binnington lost his cool in Wednesday's matchup against Minnesota and has been suspended for two games for roughing and unsportsmanlike conduct. Hofer will make his first appearance of the season and will play in only […]

Tyler Toffoli Leads Flames Offense With Four Points

Calgary Flames winger Tyler Toffoli logged his fourth career four-point game on Thursday, putting up two goals and two assists in a 7-2 victory over the Golden Knights. It's his first four-point effort since 2016. The Flames have had a tricky season, but Toffoli should be very happy with his contributions after setting his new […]

Jeremy Swayman Nullifies Winnipeg

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman posted his third shutout of the season as the team cruised past Winnipeg 3-0 on Thursday. It was a busy night for Swayman, with the Bruins allowing 36 shots on goal, but the 24-year-old netminder showed off great form and is now 17-6-4 for the campaign. Swayman has recorded a […]

Steven Stamkos Returns With Three Points

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos returned from a brief stint on the sidelines with a three-point performance against New Jersey Thursday night, playing a key role in a 4-3 shootout victory with two goals and an assist. Stamkos, who missed a clash with the Devils on Tuesday due to a minor knee issue, set […]

Matthew Tkachuk Enjoys Another Three-Point Performance

Florida Panthers right wing Matthew Tkachuk had three points in a third consecutive game in the team's historic 9-5 win over Montreal Thursday. The Panthers set a new franchise record with seven first-period goals, becoming only the fourth team in NHL history to grab as many goals inside the opening 20 minutes. Tkachuk played his […]

Tim Stutzle Hands Out Three Assists

Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle kept his point streak going with a three-assist effort Thursday versus Colorado. He had two power-play helpers and one even-strength assist in a hard-fought 5-4 defeat. Stutzle has points from five consecutive games and the streak includes four multi-point efforts. Getting points in bunches has become something of a habit […]

Nathan MacKinnon Continues Point Streak With Three Assists

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon pushed his point streak to seven games on Thursday, registering a hat trick of assists in a 5-4 victory over Ottawa. It's his 22nd career three-assist game and MacKinnon surpassed Michel Goulet for sole possession of the fourth most such outings in franchise history. In terms of scoring, MacKinnon has […]

Jeff Petry Exits With An Upper-Body Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jeff Petry was able to play just 1:32 in Thursday's clash with the Rangers, exiting the game with an upper-body injury. He couldn't carry on after taking an elbow to the face from Rangers forward Tyler Motte. It's the second game in a row Petry has been forced to cut short due […]

Ryan McDonagh Set To Sit Out Another Game

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan McDonagh (upper body) is set to miss a second consecutive game Thursday against Chicago. The veteran is troubled by an upper-body injury and Nashville continues to consider him day-to-day. McDonagh's offensive contributions have been limited to only 15 points this season, but he's among the team leaders with 126 blocks in […]

Jeff Petry Good To Go Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jeff Petry (undisclosed) will play Thursday against the Rangers. He left Tuesday's clash with Montreal early due to an undisclosed injury, but it appears that it was only a minor issue. Petry logs big minutes on the Penguins blue line and has made himself useful all over the ice this season, posting […]

Mathieu Joseph Ruled Out Thursday

Ottawa Senators winger Mathieu Joseph (lower body) won't be in the lineup Thursday against the Avalanche. He was injured Sunday against Calgary and already sat out a game Tuesday versus Edmonton. Joseph made a great start to his career in Ottawa a year ago, but he hasn't been able to stick to a scoring line […]

Thomas Chabot A Game-Time Decision For Thursday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's contest against Colorado. He had to skip Tuesday's game against Edmonton after getting hurt last weekend. Chabot is a huge piece on the Senators blue line, having averaged over 25 minutes per game for the season. He has registered 36 points in […]

Sam Gagner Done For The Season

Winnipeg Jets right wing Sam Gagner (hip) is set to have surgery and won't play again this season. The veteran has been troubled by a hip injury and has decided to have surgery to repair the issue. Gagner has already missed Winnipeg's last seven games, and he's also sat out a lot of time this […]

Pierre-Luc Dubois Remains Out On Thursday

Winnipeg Jets center Pierre-Luc Dubois (upper body) will remain sidelined for Thursday's big matchup against the Bruins. The 24-year-old has featured in only one of the team's last eight games. Dubois skated as an extra Thursday morning, so it appears that he isn't far from being game-ready, but it looks like he still needs to […]

Josh Morrissey Set To Return Thursday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (lower body) is on track to return to the lineup Thursday against Boston. He missed a second consecutive contest Tuesday versus the Hurricanes despite being a game-time call. Morrissey has been one of the best defensemen in the league this season, registering 67 points in 66 games with 140 shots, […]

Brook Lopez Questionable For Thursday's Contest

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Bucks. He's battling left ankle soreness and could be unavailable for only the second time this season. It's been a very impressive campaign from Lopez, and he's even become a serious offensive threat in recent times, posting 20-plus points four […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]