Jordan Staal Will Not Play On Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (lower body) will not be in action on Sunday against the New York islanders. He has been ruled out with a lower-body injury, sitting out for the second time in five games. Tyson Jost will be inserted back into the lineup as Staal's replacement. He will skate on the fourth […]

Evgeni Malkin Out Against Senators

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) will remain sidelined for Sunday's matchup against the Ottawa Senators. He continues to recover from an upper-body injury, missing a third consecutive game. Kevin Hayes has stepped in as the second-line center in place of Malkin, but Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan has opted to switch things up […]

Karel Vejmelka Makes 17th Consecutive Start Sunday

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka will be trusted in the crease for a 17th straight game on Sunday versus the Chicago Blackhawks. The Czech netminder has worked tirelessly between the sticks since the 4 Nations break, with Connor Ingram (personal) unavailable. Recently, he has hit a wall, dropping three decisions in a row, including […]

Arvid Soderblom Tries To End Four-Game Skid Sunday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom will be in the net for Sunday's game against the Utah Hockey Club. The Swedish netminder hopes to break a four-game losing streak. Since February, Soderblom has recorded just one victory, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 6-3 on March 1. He owns an 8-17-7 record for the season and has allowed […]

Alec Martinez Misses Fourth Consecutive Game

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (hip) will not play on Sunday against the Utah Hockey Club, missing a fourth consecutive game. Although Martinez practiced on Saturday, he is not yet game-ready due to a hip problem. His next opportunity to return will be on Wednesday night against the Colorado Avalanche. Martinez's absence will allow Sam […]

Robert Bortuzzo Activated From Injured Reserve

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Robert Bortuzzo (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve, making him eligible to return to the lineup on Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The veteran blue-liner last played on Jan. 2, missing 25 games due to a lower-body injury. Utah may use Bortuzzo as a replacement for Olli Maatta (lower […]

Olli Maatta Considered A Game-Time Call Sunday

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Olli Maatta (lower body) is a game-time call for Sunday's tilt against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Finnish rearguard was injured on Friday night in a matchup against the Florida Panthers and is now in danger of missing Sunday's action. Utah has seen Maatta produce 15 points (two goals, 13 assists) in […]

Logan Thompson Starts Against Sabres Sunday

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson will patrol the crease in Sunday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. He has received the nod for the 41st time this season, heading into the battle with a 31-4-6 record. Thompson has been superb for the Capitals throughout 2024-25, going 6-0-1 over his last seven appearances. He has allowed 2.32 […]

Rasmus Dahlin A Game-Time Call Sunday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (illness) is a game-time decision for Sunday's clash against the Washington Capitals. He has a chance to return to the lineup after missing Saturday's loss to the Philadelphia Flyers due to an illness. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters that Dahlin is feeling better and will participate in the […]

Nikita Zadorov Set To Rejoin Bruins Lineup Saturday

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (personal) practiced on Friday and looks to be on track to play in Saturday's contest against the Detroit Red Wings. The Russian rearguard missed Wednesday's loss to the Anaheim Ducks for personal reasons. Ian Mitchell filled in for Zadorov and is likely to come out of the lineup on Saturday […]

Chandler Stephenson A Game-Time Decision Saturday

Seattle Kraken center Chandler Stephenson (upper body) is a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against the Dallas Stars. Stephenson has missed three games due to an upper-body injury, but he returned to practice earlier in the week and took part in Saturday's morning skate, which indicates that there's a strong chance Stephenson will return against […]

Connor Zary Out Week-To-Week

Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary (knee) has been listed as week-to-week. He suffered a nasty-looking knee injury in Thursday's clash against the Dallas Stars, with many fearing the worst. However, it seems that Zary could still return to action this season. Zary has amassed 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists) in 54 games during his […]

Stuart Skinner Remains Out On Saturday, Could Miss A Week

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (head) will sit out a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. He suffered a head injury in Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas Stars, and Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has indicated that Skinner could be unavailable for up to a week. He is officially considered day-to-day. Calvin […]

Mattias Ekholm Out Against Flames

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game against the Calgary Flames. The Swedish blue-liner came out of the lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken and is not ready to return, missing a second consecutive game due to an undisclosed injury. This is the second time Ekholm has been forced to miss […]

Leon Draisaitl Could Be Back In Action Saturday

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) seems ready to return to the lineup for Saturday's Battle of Alberta against the Calgary Flames. The German superstar has missed four games due to an undisclosed injury. However, Draisaitl is now on the brink of returning after participating in regular line rushes Saturday morning. Oilers head coach Kris […]

Duncan Robinson To Miss Third Straight Game Due To Back Issue

Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson (back) will miss a third consecutive game on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran sharpshooter has been dealing with a back issue recently and has not joined the team for the first stop on a three-game road trip. With Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) also not playing on Saturday, Miami will […]

Andrew Wiggins Will Not Play On Saturday

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Wiggins has struggled in recent games and is now sidelined due to a right hamstring injury. Jaime Jaquez Jr. may re-enter the rotation due to Wiggins' absence, although Kyle Anderson and Pelle Larsson are also candidates for increased […]

Cole Anthony Doubtful To Play On Saturday

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (toe) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. It looks like he will be out for a sixth consecutive game due to a left big toe sprain. Cory Joseph will likely continue to start in his place, although Anthony Black has offered more production from […]

Walker Kessler Misses Friday's Game

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The team has downgraded his status from questionable to out. This is another boost for Kyle Filipowski, who has already had a larger role in the rotation due to the absences of John Collins (ankle) and Lauri Markkanen […]

Payton Pritchard Iffy For Saturday's Action

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (hip) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. A hip problem may keep Pritchard sidelined for only the second time this season. The 27-year-old has been among the league's top bench performers, averaging 14.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. If Pritchard is out […]

Jayson Tatum Ready To Return To Action Saturday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) appears ready to return to action on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs, as the team has not listed him on the injury report. Tatum missed Wednesday's meeting with the Phoenix Suns due to an ankle injury. However, he is expected to be back on the floor against San […]

Tyrese Maxey To Miss At Least Two More Games

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (finger) is set to miss at least two more games. On Friday, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse stated that Maxey would not be available this weekend against the Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors. However, Maxey was a partial participant in Friday's practice, which suggests that he could be ready […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Available Against Knicks

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) will suit up for Friday's contest against the New York Knicks. The former MVP has battled a foot sprain lately and missed Wednesday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets. He was also at risk of missing Friday's game, but the team has upgraded Antetokounmpo's status from questionable to available. With […]

Pavel Buchnevich Expected To Return On Saturday

St. Louis Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich (illness) is on track to return to the lineup on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche. The Russian star has battled an illness lately, missing four games. Buchnevich's return could bump Zack Bolduc out of the top six. The Blues have heated up lately with eight consecutive wins, putting Buchnevich […]

Kaiden Guhle Back In Action Friday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (quadriceps) has been cleared to play in Friday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. Guhle has missed 19 games since undergoing surgery to repair a lacerated quadriceps muscle. He will partner with Lane Hutson on the second defensive pairing. While Guhle primarily does the dirty work on defense for Montreal, having […]

Cole Sillinger Returns To Blue Jackets Lineup

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger (shoulder) will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Vancouver Canucks. He has been out for 11 games due to a shoulder injury. Columbus will replace James van Riemsdyk with Sillinger on Friday night. Justin Danforth and Mathieu Olivier will join the 21-year-old on the third line. Although the […]

Alex Pietrangelo To Miss At Least Two More Games

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (lower body) will be out for at least two more games. He missed Tuesday's contest against the Minnesota Wild due to a lower-body injury. On Friday, Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy said that Pietrangelo would not play again on the team's road trip, which has two more stops […]

Andrei Svechnikov Returns To Action Against Canadiens

Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (upper body) will be back in the lineup on Friday against the Montreal Canadiens. As expected, Svechnikov has received the green light to play on Friday after missing seven games due to an upper-body injury. He will replace Tyson Jost in the lineup. Svechnikov is expected to start the game […]

Brad Marchand Ready For Panthers Debut On Friday

Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (upper body) will make his team debut on Friday against the Utah Hockey Club. The veteran forward has been dealing with an upper-body injury for a few weeks since the Boston Bruins traded him to Florida. Marchand last played on March 1. He is expected to join the second […]

Devin Carter To Suit Up Against Trail Blazers

Sacramento Kings point guard Devin Carter (illness) will be active on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He was initially regarded as questionable for the game due to an illness. Carter's presence could be important for Sacramento if Malik Monk (illness) has to miss a fourth straight contest. However, it is unlikely he will make […]