Auston Matthews Officially Back Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (knee) will return to the lineup for Wednesday's clash with the Blackhawks. The reigning MVP, who has missed five games with a knee sprain, already said after Tuesday's practice that he believes he will be ready to play Wednesday and it's now been confirmed. He will skate in his […]

Sam Bennett Dealing With Injury

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett exited Tuesday's matchup against St. Louis with an undisclosed injury. He didn't feature at all in the third period and ended up with only 9:15 of ice time. It was a bad evening all around for Bennett, as he finished the game with a minus-two rating. Bennett is the team's […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Ruled Out Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's clash with the Nuggets. He will miss a second consecutive game with right hamstring tightness. Reggie Bullock (illness) took Hardaway Jr.'s spot in the starting unit Monday versus Minnesota and should remain in the role against Denver, with the team listing him […]

Doug McDermott Questionable Versus Charlotte

San Antonio Spurs forward Doug McDermott (Achilles) has been listed as questionable by the team for Wednesday's contest against Charlotte. The veteran sniper has a sore right Achilles and would be out for a third consecutive game if can't shake off the ailment. Dominick Barlow and Keita Bates-Diop have earned additional playing time with McDermott […]

Cedi Osman Questionable Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Cedi Osman (neck) is considered questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Philadelphia. He is troubled by neck spasms and playing basketball obviously isn't ideal in such a situation. Osman has had a decent role in the Cavaliers rotation, averaging over 20 minutes per game, but he's badly struggled for form this month and […]

P.J. Tucker Probable For Wednesday's Action

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center P.J. Tucker (calf) is expected to be fine for Wednesday's game against Cleveland. He played only seven minutes Monday versus Houston due to left calf tightness, but it looks like the problem won't keep Tucker out of any games, with the team listing him as probable for Wednesday. He's missed only two […]

Goran Dragic Downgraded To Questionable Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard Goran Dragic (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Indiana. The veteran playmaker was initially considered probable for the game, but he's struggling with a sore left knee and could miss his first game since Jan. 26. Dragic has averaged 15.4 minutes per game off the Chicago bench this season, […]

Rudy Gay Questionable For Wednesday's Game

Utah Jazz forward Rudy Gay (illness) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies. The veteran is battling an illness and could be out for only the second time in 2023. Gay is playing a very limited role for the Jazz, averaging fewer than 15 minutes per game, and his absence likely […]

Nikita Kucherov Stretches Point Streak To 11 Games

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov scored his 21st goal of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout victory over Colorado to take his point streak to 11 games. He was last held without a point by Seattle on Jan. 15 and has picked up four goals and 12 assists during the run. Kucherov became […]

Ivan Barbashev Bags Three Points Against Florida

St. Louis Blues forward Ivan Barbashev registered a game-high three points in Tuesday's 6-2 victory over Florida. He had two assists and completed the scoring with an empty-net goal. The 27-year-old has now recorded four goals and three assists in the past seven games. The improvement in form has pushed Barbashev to 10 goals and […]

Brock Nelson Extends Career-Best Point Streak With A Goal

New York Islanders center Brock Nelson is playing the best hockey of his career and hit 11 games with his career-best point streak on Tuesday. He scored in a third consecutive game in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Senators and has registered seven goals and six assists in total during the streak. Over the […]

Jonathan Drouin Dishes Out Three Assists

Montreal Canadiens left wing Jonathan Drouin helped to set up three goals in Tuesday's 4-0 victory over the Blackhawks. He started his night at the office with a power-play helper and added two assists in even-strength situations. The former third-overall pick has demonstrated great playmaking in his most recent outings, delivering five assists across two […]

Jake Allen Blanks Chicago With 22 Saves

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen had to make only 22 saves for his first shutout of the season in Tuesday's 4-0 triumph over Chicago. He posted his 24th career shutout, and first since November 2021. After beating the Oilers at the weekend, Allen has now posted wins in back-to-back starts for only the second time […]

Rickard Rakell Notches Three Points Against San Jose

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Rickard Rakell played a big part in Tuesday's 3-1 win over San Jose, opening the scoring and delivering two assists. The game was all about Pittsburgh's first line, as Jake Guentzel scored twice and Sidney Crosby posted three assists. Rakell managed to put together a three-point outing after amassing only one point […]

Brandon Saad Forced To Exit Early

St. Louis Blues left wing Brandon Saad was injured in the second period Tuesday night against the Panthers. He logged only 9:32 of ice time and exited the game with an upper-body problem. The team is set to evaluate his status on Wednesday. St. Louis has only just gotten its top-six core back together but […]

Torey Krug Injured In Tuesday's Win

St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug suffered an upper-body injury in Tuesday's 6-2 win over Florida. He logged 7:58 on the ice and had a power-play assist before having to end his night early. Krug will be re-evaluated on Wednesday, and he will be desperate to avoid another injury layoff after already missing 16 games […]

Auston Matthews Expects To Return Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (knee) is hoping to get back into the lineup for Wednesday's clash with Chicago. He practiced Tuesday with a regular jersey and it looks like he will be able to return a few days ahead of schedule. Matthews was ruled out for three weeks with a knee sprain on […]

Kevin Labanc Returns To San Jose Lineup

San Jose Sharks winger Kevin Labanc is set to end a four-game stint in the press box Tuesday against Pittsburgh. He will replace Jonah Gadjovich (upper body) in the lineup. Having earned 25 points in 45 games, Labanc is the team's sixth-highest scorer, but something in his play has clearly irked head coach David Quinn, […]

Connor Hellebuyck Doubtful For Tuesday's Game

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is feeling under the weather and might have to skip Tuesday's game against Seattle. He skipped the morning skate because of the illness and David Rittich will start the game if Hellebuyck's condition hasn't improved during the day. Being without your No.1 is far from an ideal situation, but Rittich […]

Nick Paul Set To Return Tuesday

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nick Paul (upper body) is expected to be back in the lineup Tuesday against the Avalanche. He has been sidelined for the past two games but looks ready to return for the Stanley Cup Finals rematch. Paul has tallied only two points in his last 11 appearances, but it's been a […]

Vladislav Gavrikov Will Be Held Out Of Action Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov will sit out Tuesday's matchup against New Jersey as a healthy scratch, with the team not wanting to risk an injury as the Blue Jackets look to move Gavrikov in a trade. The 27-year-old has been logging big minutes on the injury-hit Columbus blue line, although without much effect. […]

Arber Xhekaj Ruled Out Indefinitely

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj (upper body) has been ruled out indefinitely. He was hurt in a fight during Sunday's 6-2 victory over Edmonton. Chris Wideman is taking Xhekaj's place in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Chicago. Xhekaj has totaled 13 points, 75 shots, 159 hits and 46 blocks with 101 penalty minutes during […]

Alex Ovechkin Away From Team For Personal Reasons

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin is away from the team for personal reasons and won't play Tuesday versus Carolina. It's likely that he won't feature in the rest of the week's slate either. Aliaksei Protas skated in Ovechkin's spot Tuesday morning and could now find himself in a much bigger role for several games. […]

Damian Lillard Has Another 40-Point Game With Eight Treys

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard posted some silly numbers against the Lakers on Monday, putting up 30 first-half points and hitting eight treys on his way to finishing a 127-115 victory with a game-high 40 points. He shot 13-for-23 from the field and capped things off with six rebounds, five assists and one […]

Bradley Beal Notches 33 Points Against Warriors

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal posted his second consecutive 30-point game Monday versus the Warriors, finishing a 135-126 loss with 33 points on 13-for-23 shooting. He hit 3-for-8 from outside and picked up three rebounds and four assists with one steal and four turnovers in 35 minutes. With him averaging 22.8 points per game, Beal […]

Kyrie Irving Finishes Red-Hot Night With 36 Points

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving was on fire against Minnesota on Monday, shooting 15-for-23 from the field en route to a game-high 36 points. Luka Doncic added 33 points on 10-for-20 shooting, but the Mavericks still couldn't pull off a victory, dropping the game at home 124-121. Irving was 4-for-9 with the three-ball and completed […]

Jalen Brunson Torches Nets For 40 Points

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson had a game-high 40 points as the team beat Brooklyn for the first time in 10 meetings Monday. He was unconscious for most of the game, shooting 15-for-21 from the field and 6-for-9 from outside. Brunson added five assists and one block to his account with zero turnovers […]

Jimmy Butler Nearly Finishes With A Triple-Double

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler came very close to his first triple-double of the season on Monday when he had 24 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in a 112-108 loss to Denver. He shot 8-for-18 from the field, including 1-for-2 from downtown, and had a 7-for-7 record at the foul line. In 32 minutes, […]

Tyrese Haliburton Leads All Scorers With 30 Points

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton had his highest-scoring game since Dec. 23 and bagged a double-double in Monday's 123-117 loss to Utah. He led all scorers with 30 points on 12-for-24 shooting and handed out 12 assists. In 35 minutes on the floor, Haliburton added one rebound, three steals and one block to his […]

Donovan Mitchell Fires In Game-High 41 Points

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell produced a game-high 41 points in Monday's 117-109 win over San Antonio, shooting 16-for-26 from the field and 6-for-13 from downtown. He added five assists, grabbed four rebounds and recorded one steal and one block in 37 minutes on the court. Mitchell was in a bit of a slump recently, […]