Miro Heiskanen Ruled Out For Game 3 Against Jets

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (knee) will remain sidelined on Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets in Game 3 of the second-round series. He was labeled day-to-day at the start of the postseason but appears to be some way off from being ready to return to action. Heiskanen has been on the shelf since Jan. 28 […]

Mark Jankowski Remains Out Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes center Mark Jankowski (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's Game 3 against the Washington Capitals. On Friday, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour announced that Jankowski is close to returning to the lineup, but he will miss at least one more game due to an undisclosed injury. Jack Roslovic will keep his spot in […]

Calvin Pickard Misses Game 3 Against Golden Knights

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's Game 3 against the Vegas Golden Knights and is considered day-to-day. Stuart Skinner will start the game in his place. Losing Pickard is a significant blow for the Oilers, as he helped to turn around the first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings and carries a […]

Brayden McNabb Out On Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (upper body) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers. He is considered day-to-day after suffering an upper-body injury during Game 2 of the series. In McNabb, the Golden Knights lose a steady defenseman who was second in the league during the regular season with […]

Brandon Saad Unavailable For Game 3 Against Oilers

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Brandon Saad (lower body) will not play in Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. The veteran forward is forced to exit the lineup due to a lower-body injury, with the team considering him day-to-day. Saad's offensive production has been limited to two assists in eight games this postseason. […]

Pavel Dorofeyev Set To Return Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev (undisclosed) is expected to return to the lineup for Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. He was on the second line during the morning skate and should also receive power-play usage in Saturday's game. Dorofeyev has missed three contests due to an undisclosed injury and will […]

Nicolas Roy Avoids Suspension

Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy will not be suspended for Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. He was in danger of a suspension for cross-checking Oilers forward Trent Frederic in the face during overtime in Game 2 of the second-round series. After a disciplinary hearing with Roy, the NHL Department of […]

Auston Matthews Picks Up Two Assists In Losing Effort

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews registered two assists in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers, helping Matthew Knies and Morgan Rielly on the scoreboard. It was his third multi-point game of the postseason. Matthews averages more than a point per game in the playoffs but has experienced barren luck in front of […]

John Tavares Scores Twice In Friday's Loss

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares potted two goals in Friday's 5-4 overtime defeat in Game 3 against the Florida Panthers. He recorded Toronto's second and third goals of the game, capitalizing on a power-play opportunity for his second marker. Tavares' productive night ended a four-game point drought. The former Maple Leafs captain hit a […]

Evan Rodrigues Ends Slump With Two Assists

Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues played his part in Friday's 5-4 overtime victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs with two assists. He got an opportunity on the top line and made an immediate impact, helping Aleksander Barkov score with 7:38 elapsed in the first period. Early in the second period, Rodrigues recorded his second helper […]

Brad Marchand Secures Victory In Game 3 Against Maple Leafs

Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand was on target in overtime, propelling the team to a 5-4 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night. The Panthers were in danger of dropping a third consecutive game in the series, but Marchand stepped up with a crucial goal 15:27 into the extra frame. He netted […]

Nikolaj Ehlers Tallies Three Points In Game 2 Victory

Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers led the offense in Friday's 4-0 victory over the Dallas Stars, scoring twice and providing one power-play assist. He became the second Danish player in Stanley Cup Playoffs history to record three points in a playoff game, joining Lars Eller. Ehlers was buzzing all night, registering seven of the team's […]

Connor Hellebuyck Records Fourth Postseason Shutout

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck recorded his fourth career postseason shutout in Friday's 4-0 victory against the Dallas Stars. It marks his first playoff shutout since 2021. This was a superb defensive effort all around from the Jets, as they limited Dallas to only 21 shots on goal. As he has failed to match his […]

De'Andre Hunter Ready To Play Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (thumb) will suit up for Friday's showdown against the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Hunter injured his right thumb in the series opener and did not play in Game 2. He was initially listed as questionable for Friday's matchup. The 27-year-old, who scored 11 points […]

Evan Mobley Returns Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (ankle) will play in Friday's Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers. He missed the second game of the series due to an ankle sprain but has made a quick recovery, with the team upgrading Mobley's status from questionable to available before tip-off. With him back in the lineup, Dean Wade […]

Darius Garland Officially Available Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (toe) will return to action on Friday against the Indiana Pacers. After missing four games due to a toe sprain, Garland has been upgraded from questionable to available and will start the contest. The first unit will also have Evan Mobley (ankle) back on Friday, giving Cleveland a much-needed […]

Sam Hauser Likely To Remain Out On Saturday

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (ankle) is not expected to rejoin the lineup for Game 3 against the New York Knicks on Saturday, as he has been listed as doubtful on the injury report. The 27-year-old sniper was limited to four minutes due to an ankle injury in the series opener and appears set for […]

K'Andre Miller Working His Way Back From Surgery

New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller is recovering from upper-body surgery. According to Mollie Walker of The New York Post, Miller sustained the ailment toward the end of the 2024-25 season. He attempted to rehab the injury but ultimately decided that surgery was his best option. The 25-year-old is expected to make a full recovery […]

Mark Jankowski May Return To Hurricanes Lineup Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes center Mark Jankowski (undisclosed) skated on Friday and could be an option for Saturday's Game 3 against the Washington Capitals. "I know he's close, that's for sure," Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour told reporters on Friday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site. Jankowski has registered one assist, four shots, three blocks, […]

Charlie Lindgren Returns To Practice Friday

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (personal) took part in Friday's optional practice. He returned to the team after missing Thursday's Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes to deal with a personal matter. Mitchell Gibson served as Logan Thompson's backup in the contest. Lindgren is poised to take over the duties on Saturday night. With Thompson […]

Pavel Dorofeyev Traveling With Team For Game 3

Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev (undisclosed) will join the team for its trip to Edmonton to continue the second-round series against the Oilers. The Russian forward has missed three games due to an undisclosed injury but could be ready to rejoin the action on Saturday night in Game 3. "He has a chance for […]

Miro Heiskanen Still Out On Friday

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (knee) will miss his 40th consecutive game on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. The star blue-liner returned to practice before the start of the playoffs but is still not ready for game action. Heiskanen would be a significant addition to the Stars defense, considering he recorded 25 points (five goals, […]

Josh Morrissey Set To Return For Game 2 Against Stars

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (upper body) looks ready to return to the lineup for Friday's Game 2 against the Dallas Stars. Following the morning skate, Jets head coach Scott Arniel said Morrissey will "probably" play. He was labeled a game-time call on Thursday. Morrissey will rejoin Dylan DeMelo on the first defensive pairing and […]

Shayne Gostisbehere Nets A Power-Play Goal In Game 2

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere scored the team's only goal on the power play in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. He scored in the middle of the third frame to make it a one-goal game, but the Hurricanes could not muster any more offense for the rest of the way. Shayne Gostisbehere was […]

Tom Wilson Collects Two Points In Thursday's Win

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson registered a goal and an assist in Thursday's 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. After seeing Game 1 of the series go into overtime, the two teams once again played out a tightly contested affair. Wilson secured the win for Washington with an empty-net goal with exactly a minute […]

Victor Olofsson Bags Three Points In Game 2 Loss

Vegas Golden Knights winger Victor Olofsson was outstanding with a three-point performance in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers. He finished the contest with two power-play goals and an even-strength assist. Olofsson has been Pavel Dorofeyev's (undisclosed) replacement in the lineup and has started to make noise. The power-play specialist boasts two goals […]

Jack Eichel Delivers Three Assists In Losing Effort

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel set up three goals on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers but ended up on the losing side, with his team falling into a 2-0 hole in the series following a 5-4 overtime defeat on home ice. Victor Olofsson scored two power-play goals off Eichel's assists, and the American superstar […]

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Extends Point Streak With Couple Of Assists

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins recorded two assists in Thursday's 5-4 overtime victory in Game 2 against the Vegas Golden Knights. Nugent-Hopkins' playmaking was key as Edmonton jumped to a 4-2 lead. Darnell Nurse and Evander Kane scored off his assists. The Oilers ended up allowing Vegas back into the game in the third period […]

Leon Draisaitl Nets Game-Winner In Overtime

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl scored the game-winning goal as Kris Knoblauch's team came away with a 5-4 victory on the road against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. Edmonton blew a two-goal lead in the third period, but will return home with a 2-0 series lead after Connor McDavid and Corey Perry helped Draisaitl […]

Brayden McNabb Suffers Upper-Body Injury Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (upper body) was unable to finish Thursday's Game 2 against the Edmonton Oilers. He fell hard into the boards in overtime and appeared to have hurt his right shoulder. The Oilers scored shortly after the incident to win the game 5-4. Postgame, Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy was […]