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Jake Evans Unavailable For 8-10 Weeks
Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans (lower body) was ruled out for 8-10 weeks on Wednesday. He has already been unavailable for a couple of games and now we know that Evans won't return to action any time soon. The 26-year-old is forced to pause his season after recording two goals and 11 points in 43 […]
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Jonathan Drouin Ruled Out Until The All-Star Game
Montreal Canadiens left wing Jonathan Drouin (upper body) will remain unavailable until the All-Star Game. With the All-Star Weekend still over two weeks away, Drouin is set to miss at least six more contests. He was already sidelined for Tuesday's win over Winnipeg. It's a bitter blow for the former third-overall pick, as Drouin had […]
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Jake Allen Out At Least One More Week
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen (upper body) will remain sidelined for at least one more week, the team announced on Wednesday. The veteran has already been unavailable for a number of games, last appearing on Jan. 7. Allen improved to 10-16-1 with his last start and has recorded a 3.52 goals-against average with a .892 […]
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Juraj Slafkovsky Ruled Out For Three Months
Montreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky (lower body) has been ruled out for the next three months. The Canadiens announced the news after last year's No. 1 pick of the draft had already missed one game with a lower-body injury. Slafkovsky could in fact now be done for the whole season, with Montreal's final regular-season game […]
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Kevin Labanc Remains Out Of The Lineup
San Jose Sharks winger Kevin Labanc will remain a healthy scratch for Wednesday's clash with the Stars. It was reported on Tuesday that he will return to action after sitting out Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to New Jersey, but that won't be the case. The 27-year-old has dropped out of the lineup with 10 goals […]
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Josh Norris Ready To Go Wednesday
Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris (shoulder) will make his return to the lineup Wednesday versus Pittsburgh. He will join the second line and is going to make only his sixth appearance of the season. Norris injured his left shoulder early in the campaign after picking up two points from the first five games of the […]
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Cale Makar Out On Wednesday
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (undisclosed) will miss Wednesday's meeting with his hometown Flames. He is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and won't be available for the first time this season. Makar is in the middle of another wonderful season, boasting 43 points through 42 games, and with Colorado currently out of the playoff […]
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Rudy Gobert Out On Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Denver. The former Defensive Player of the Year has logged just a total of 18 minutes across the last two games while trying to battle through a groin problem and now won't be in the lineup at all. Gobert's absence makes […]
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Kevin Porter Jr. In Danger Of Missing Another Game
Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (foot) is once again regarded as questionable ahead of Wednesday's contest against Charlotte. He has already missed three games with a left foot contusion. Porter Jr.'s absence has pushed Kenyon Martin Jr. to the starting five and Alperen Sengun has started to play a much bigger role on […]
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Kyle Lowry Back For Miami Wednesday
Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (knee) will return from a four-game absence Wednesday versus New Orleans. The veteran floor general has been troubled by a left knee issue but is ready to return against the Pelicans. Lowry's best days are clearly behind him, but he has still put in solid work this season with […]
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Bradley Beal Set To Return Wednesday
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday against the Knicks. He has missed eight of the team's past nine games with a left hamstring problem. Beal's return will impact the usage rate of both Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis, while Corey Kispert will be forced to make […]
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Kelly Olynyk Remains Out Wednesday
Utah Jazz forward/center Kelly Olynyk (ankle) will miss a fifth consecutive game Wednesday versus the Clippers. There were hopes of him possibly returning for the game after Utah ruled him out for a week last Wednesday, but Olynyk will remain on the sidelines. The veteran is having a solid campaign in Salt Lake City, averaging […]
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Lauri Markkanen Back In Action Wednesday
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hip) will rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Clippers. He has been out for two games with a hip problem but is now good to go again. Markkanen is having a career year, averaging a team-high 24.6 points and 8.6 rebounds. He will face the Clippers for the […]
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Donovan Mitchell Ruled Out Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) won't play Wednesday against Memphis. Mitchell's availability for the contest was already a major doubt after he left Sunday's game against New Orleans with a groin injury and his absence has now been made official. Caris LeVert is set to take Mitchell's spot in the starting lineup. The 28-year-old […]
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Zach Hyman Grabs Three Points In Tuesday's Victory
Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman had a goal and two assists as the team extended its winning streak to four games with a 5-2 victory over Seattle Tuesday night. He scored Edmonton's fourth goal and helped Warren Foegele and Ryan McLeod to light the lamp. Hyman became the 18th player in the league this season […]
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Vince Dunn Continues Hot Spell With A Goal
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn extended his point streak to a franchise-record eight games by scoring the team's second goal in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Edmonton. The 25-year-old has been on fire throughout the month and is even tied with New Jersey's Jack Hughes for the most points scored among all players since Jan. 1. […]
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Lawson Crouse Delivers Three Assists
Arizona Coyotes winger Lawson Crouse had a hat trick of assists in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout victory over Detroit. Nick Bjugstad, Travis Boyd and Dylan Guenther lit the lamp following Crouse's good work. The 25-year-old had his fifth multi-point outing of the season. With 27 points earned through 43 games, Crouse is averaging a career-high 0.57 […]
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Seth Jones Has Another Three-Point Night
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones enjoyed a second consecutive three-point night in Tuesday's matchup against Buffalo, playing a key role in a 4-3 overtime win. With the Blackhawks 3-1 down in the third period, Jones produced an assist and had two goals, pushing to game into overtime inside the final minute of regulation and providing […]
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Jared Spurgeon Nets Two Goals Against Washington
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon popped up with a couple of big goals in Tuesday's contest against Washington, lifting the team to a 4-2 road victory. He had an answer to Martin Fehervary's opening goal and potted the eventual game-winner. Spurgeon posted his seventh career multi-goal game and tied Matt Dumba for the most by […]
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William Nylander Rolls To Three Points In Tuesday's Win
Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander had a game-high three points in Tuesday's back-and-forth affair against Florida, finishing a 5-4 overtime victory with two goals and an assist. All of Nylander's points came when Toronto battled back from a 4-2 deficit. He started the scoring surge with a power-play assist and ended up getting two […]
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Kevin Hayes Notches His First Hat Trick
Philadelphia Flyers forward Kevin Hayes had a night to remember against the Ducks on Tuesday, as he scored his first NHL hat trick in a 5-2 win. He opened the scoring in the first period on the power play and added a couple of goals in the third, capping off the three-goal game with an […]
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Evgenii Dadonov Takes Down The Jets
Montreal Canadiens winger Evgenii Dadonov scored twice in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over Winnipeg. He reached four goals for the season with a pair of second-period strikes. Dadonov ended a 15-game goal drought and moved to 12 points. As the numbers show, 2022-23 has been a very rough campaign for Dadonov, and he's well off his […]
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Daniil Tarasov In Blue Jackets Net On Tuesday
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Daniil Tarasov will make his first start since Dec. 23 Tuesday against Nashville. He's back from an upper-body injury and will complete a back-to-back set after Elvis Merzlikins faced the Rangers on Monday. The team currently doesn't have Joonas Korpisalo (personal) available. Columbus has struggled badly all season and it's resulted […]
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Alex Stalock In Concussion Protocol
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Alex Stalock is in concussion protocol and won't be available for Tuesday's game against Buffalo. This is already the second time this season Stalock is dealing with a concussion and he had managed to feature in just seven games following his first stint on the sidelines. Injury worries aside, Stalock has been […]
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Mike Matheson Ready To Return On Tuesday
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (lower body) is healthy enough to play again and will be back in action Tuesday against Winnipeg. He will be rejoining the action after missing 17 of the last 18 games. Matheson was also injured at the start of the season and has been limited to only 10 appearances. He's […]
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Rasmus Sandin Out On Tuesday
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Rasmus Sandin (illness) won't be available for Tuesday's matchup against Florida. A flu bug has been going around in the Toronto locker room and Sandin is one of its latest victims. He was able to take the ice Tuesday morning after missing Monday's practice session, but the Swedish blue-liner won't be […]
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Cole Sillinger Rejoins Blue Jackets Lineup
Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger will return to the lineup for Tuesday's clash against Nashville. The young forward has been a healthy scratch for a couple of games but is getting a new opportunity at the expense of Liam Foudy. Sillinger's season hasn't gone well at all as he sits on seven points through […]
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Kailer Yamamoto Expected To Miss Multiple Weeks
Edmonton Oilers right wing Kailer Yamamoto (undisclosed) was added to long-term Injured Reserve on Tuesday and TSN's Ryan Rishaug has reported that he is weeks away from returning. The 24-year-old has been unavailable for the last two games and appears set to miss a lot more action. Yamamoto has recorded 12 points in 31 games […]
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Evander Kane Set To Return On Tuesday
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (wrist) will be back in the lineup Tuesday against Seattle. He has missed 31 games after getting his left wrist cut by a skate against Tampa Bay on Nov. 8. Kane was off to a good start to the season before getting hurt, posting five goals and eight assists […]
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Juuso Parssinen Extends Point Streak To Seven Games
Nashville Predators center Juuso Parssinen kept his point streak going with his fifth goal on the season Monday versus Calgary. He netted a 2-1 game-winner in a close game, matching a Predators rookie record with a seven-game point streak. The 21-year-old was a late addition to the squad, but he impressed at the start of […]
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