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Mattias Ekholm Returns to Action Thursday
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) is set to make his first postseason appearance of the year in Thursday's Game 5 against the Dallas Stars. Ekholm has effectively missed two months of action, having played only 1:52 on April 11 against the San Jose Sharks since suffering an undisclosed injury on March 26. He returned […]
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Julius Randle Notches Team-High 24 Points in Blowout Loss
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle led his squad with 24 points in Wednesday's disappointing 124-94 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, which ended the team's season. Randle finished 8-for-14 from the field and went 4-for-6 from three-point land, adding five rebounds, three assists, and one steal to his tally. The 30-year-old impressed through the […]
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Anthony Edwards Struggles in Game 5 Loss
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards was ineffective against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, notching only 19 points on 7-for-18 shooting in a season-ending 124-94 loss. Minnesota's offense was flat from the beginning, as the team scored only nine first-quarter points, and Edwards' crew never recovered. The Timberwolves superstar had more turnovers (3) than […]
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Jalen Williams Remains Busy Wednesday
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams produced another good all-around performance in Wednesday's blowout win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, racking up 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block. While he went only 1-for-4 with the three-ball, Williams shot a solid 7-for-14 overall and had a 4-for-5 record at the foul line. […]
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Chet Holmgren Strong at Both Ends Wednesday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren recorded 22 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks in Wednesday's series-clinching 124-94 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He had his third outing in four games with at least 20 points, shooting 8-for-13 from the field, including 2-for-4 from outside, and 4-for-6 at the charity stripe. Before the series against […]
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Records Another 30-Point Performance
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 34 points on 14-for-25 shooting as the team clinched a spot in the 2025 NBA Finals with a 124-94 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. The Timberwolves restricted Gilgeous-Alexander to just four free throws in Game 5, but they were still no match […]
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Brandin Podziemski Recovering From Wrist Surgery
Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski underwent left wrist debridement surgery Tuesday, the team announced. He is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp. Podziemski had his sophomore campaign in 2024-25. While it had its ups and downs, the 22-year-old will be happy with how it ended, as Podziemski battled out […]
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Connor Brown to Miss Second Consecutive Game
Edmonton Oilers right wing Connor Brown (undisclosed) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters on Wednesday that Brown is "doing well" and there is hope that he can return soon. The 31-year-old has scored five goals and eight points in 14 playoff appearances. […]
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Seth Jarvis Notches Two Points in Wednesday's Loss
Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis recorded a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Florida Panthers. Carolina's top line had a strong performance, with Jarvis assisting Sebastian Aho on a goal in the first period before scoring one himself in the third. Unfortunately for the team, it wasn't enough to extend the […]
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Sebastian Aho Pots Two Goals in Season-Ending Loss
Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho came away with two goals as the team's season ended with a 5-3 defeat against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. Facing elimination for the second consecutive game, Aho gave the Hurricanes a dream start with two first-period strikes. However, the Panthers snuck back into the game with a three-goal […]
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Matthew Tkachuk Collects Two Points in Wednesday's Win
Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk finished Wednesday's series-clinching 5-3 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes with a goal and an assist. Tkachuk's work allowed the Panthers to spark a comeback from a 2-0 deficit in the second period. He scored a power-play goal by redirecting a shot from Aaron Ekblad and helped Evan Rodrigues score his […]
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Aleksander Barkov Dishes Out Two Assists in Series-Clincher
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov registered two assists as the team booked its place in the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals with a 5-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday. He set the plate for Carter Verhaeghe to score the game-winning goal 12:21 into the third period, and Barkov collected another assist when Sam Bennett […]
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Eetu Luostarinen Expected to be Available For Stanley Cup Finals
Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen (undisclosed) will likely be good to go for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Per Michael Russo of The Athletic, Panthers head coach Paul Maurice believes the 26-year-old will be fine for the start of the series, despite exiting Wednesday's series-clinching 5-3 win against the Carolina Hurricanes due to […]
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Aaron Nesmith Back on the Injury Report Ahead of Game 5
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 5 against the New York Knicks. He rolled his right ankle in Game 3 of the series and was also deemed questionable for Tuesday's Game 4. However, Nesmith managed to play through the injury, recording 16 points, three rebounds, one assist, and […]
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Karl-Anthony Towns Listed as Questionable for Thursday's Game 5
New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) has been tagged as questionable for Thursday's Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers. He is dealing with a left knee contusion after getting hurt in a collision with Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith during Game 4 on Tuesday night. If Towns can't play on Thursday, we will likely see […]
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Adam Lowry Likely Out for Start of Next Season After Hip Surgery
Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry underwent hip surgery on Tuesday and will likely miss the start of the 2025-26 season. It was announced that he will require 5-6 months to recover from the procedure, meaning it's unlikely the 32-year-old will be ready to play before November. If his season debut is delayed due to the […]
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Sean Walker Out for Game 5 Wednesday
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (undisclosed) will remain absent for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Florida Panthers, missing a third consecutive contest. On Tuesday, there was optimism that either Walker or Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) could return for Wednesday's elimination game, but both are still unavailable for the Hurricanes. Rookies Alexander Nikishin and Scott Morrow will […]
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Jalen Chatfield Remains on Shelf for Game 5 Against Panthers
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) will miss a sixth straight game on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers. He has yet to feature in the Eastern Conference Finals due to an undisclosed ailment. Before departing the lineup, Chatfield registered one goal, eight shots, 11 blocks, and nine hits in nine playoff appearances with a plus-six […]
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Niko Mikkola Back for Panthers Wednesday
Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (upper body) is poised to re-enter the lineup for Game 5 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. Due to an upper-body injury, he was unavailable for Monday's Game 4. Skating alongside Seth Jones on the second defensive pairing, Mikkola has been exceptional in the Eastern Conference Finals, recording four […]
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A.J. Greer Available for Game 5 Against Hurricanes
Florida Panthers left wing A.J. Greer (undisclosed) is ready to return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. He was banged up late in Game 3 of the series on Saturday and sat out Monday's Game 4 as a result. Greer is expected to replace Nico Sturm on the fourth line. While […]
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Sam Reinhart Returns to Panthers Lineup Wednesday
Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart (lower body) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday for Game 5 against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals. He has been out for two games while nursing a lower-body injury. Reinhart's return will likely push Jesper Boqvist off the first line, and he looks set to […]
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Zach Hyman to Miss Rest of Postseason After Surgery
Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman (upper body) is expected to miss the rest of the postseason. "Zach's season is most likely done," Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said on Wednesday. "He's having surgery today. We're not expecting him back." Hyman was injured in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars, exiting the game after taking […]
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Jason Robertson Scores Only Stars Goal Tuesday
Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The 25-year-old tied the game at one with just under seven minutes played in the second period. However, the Stars continued to struggle to find ways to beat Stuart Skinner in the Oilers crease. Dallas has now managed […]
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Corey Perry Returns to Score Sheet with Two Power-Play Points
Edmonton Oilers right wing Corey Perry ended a five-game scoring drought on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars, contributing a goal and an assist in a 4-1 victory. The veteran forward assisted Leon Draisaitl during a power-play opportunity in the first period, and he scored his own power-play goal in the second, which ultimately became the […]
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Connor McDavid Records Two Assists in Tuesday's Win
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid recorded two assists, including a power-play helper, in Tuesday's 4-1 win against the Dallas Stars. His playmaking helped Corey Perry score the game-winning goal in the second period, and McDavid's second assist came in the final minute of play when Adam Henrique wrapped up the scoring with an empty-netter. McDavid […]
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Leon Draisaitl Extends Point Streak to Five Games
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl posted a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars, extending his point streak to five games. He scored a power-play goal in the first period to get the scoring started in the contest and picked up an assist late in the third when Kasperi Kapanen […]
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Remains Hot in Game 4 Victory
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins continued his scoring tear in Tuesday's 4-1 victory in Game 4 against the Dallas Stars. He finished the contest with two power-play assists, becoming the seventh player in Stanley Cup Playoffs history to register multiple points during each of the first four games of the round before the Final. He […]
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Zach Hyman Exits with Injury Tuesday
Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman appeared to have suffered an upper-body injury in Tuesday's Game 4 against the Dallas Stars. He took only five shifts and logged 3:11 of ice time before exiting the action following a collision with Stars forward Mason Marchment. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters postgame that he would provide […]
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Josh Hart Logs a Double-Double Off the Bench Tuesday
New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart produced a double-double in Tuesday's 130-121 loss to the Indiana Pacers, despite coming off the bench for the second consecutive game. He was among the game's leading rebounders with 11 boards and posted 12 points on 3-for-5 shooting. He made five of six attempts at the foul line. However, […]
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Karl-Anthony Towns Collects Another Double-Double in Tuesday's Loss
New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns had 24 points and 12 rebounds with three assists in Tuesday's 130-121 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He was the only Knicks starter with a positive plus/minus for the contest, shooting 8-for-15 from the field with a 1-for-2 mark from downtown […]
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