Jaylen Brown Considered Probable Wednesday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (hamstring) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The 2024 Finals MVP is expected to play despite experiencing tightness in his left hamstring. Brown recently missed one game due to a back issue. Since returning, he has averaged 33.3 points and 8.0 rebounds over three outings. […]

Steven Adams Out Indefinitely With Ankle Sprain

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (ankle) has been ruled out indefinitely with a Grade 3 left ankle sprain. He was injured in Sunday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Josh Okogie started in Adams' place on Tuesday night against the San Antonio Spurs. He had a quiet outing with five points, one rebound, and one […]

Deandre Ayton Exits Early With Eye Injury

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (eye) made an early exit against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. The big man was poked in the eye late in the second quarter and sat out the rest of the game. Ayton finished with four points and eight rebounds in 15 minutes. […]

Mikko Rantanen Out Tuesday

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen (illness) will miss Tuesday's game against the Boston Bruins. He was a late scratch for the contest due to illness. With Rantanen out, the Stars lose their top scorer. The Finnish star has tallied 63 points (19 goals, 44 assists) in 48 appearances, putting him sixth in the league among […]

Andrew Peeke Returns to Action Tuesday

Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke (lower body) will play on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports. He was initially considered a game-time decision. Peeke sustained a lower-body injury in a matchup against the Seattle Kraken last week but recovered quickly, missing only one game. Boston will be happy to […]

Rodrigo Abols Expected to Miss Several Months

Philadelphia Flyers center Rodrigo Abols (lower body) will be out for "months," Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports. Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet refused to rule Abols out for the rest of the season, but it's clear that he faces a long spell on the sidelines. Across 42 outings this season, Abols has logged 10 […]

Luke Hughes Out Tuesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (undisclosed) won't play on Tuesday night against the Edmonton Oilers. He was injured in Monday's overtime win against the Calgary Flames. Early reports suggest that Hughes will miss some time, although the team doesn't yet know the full extent of his injury. Hughes has been on track for his […]

Jonas Brodin Will Miss Olympics

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) will not play for Team Sweden at the 2026 Olympics, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. He will miss a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday night against the Montreal Canadiens and won't rejoin the lineup until after the 2026 Olympic Games. It's a bad blow for the Swedes […]

Alexandre Texier Won't Play Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens winger Alexandre Texier (lower body) will miss Tuesday's clash against the Minnesota Wild. The team has ruled him out due to a lower-body injury. Texier is considered day-to-day. The French forward has made a big impact with the Canadiens this season, amassing 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in 27 games. While losing […]

Kirby Dach Rejoins Canadiens Lineup

Montreal Canadiens center Kirby Dach (foot) was activated from long-term Injured Reserve and will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. Dach has missed over two months due to a broken foot. He was initially expected to miss 4-6 weeks. This season, Dach has been limited to 15 games, producing five goals […]

Josh Giddey Could Return Tuesday

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (hamstring) was upgraded to questionable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers. He carried a doubtful tag before Saturday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets and missed his 10th straight game. If he returns against the Clippers, Giddey will probably have a minutes restriction and […]

Zaccharie Risacher Ruled Out for the Week

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (knee) won't play this week and will be re-evaluated next Monday, the team announced. The 2025 first-overall pick is set to miss a seventh consecutive game on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Risacher is dealing with a bone contusion in his left knee. Vit Krejci has filled in as a […]

Kristaps Porzingis to Sit Out at Least One More Week

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) will be re-evaluated in one week, the team announced on Monday. The Latvian veteran has missed six games and is expected to sit out at least a couple of more contests. Porzingis departed the lineup in early January due to left Achilles tendinitis. In his absence, Mouhamed Gueye and […]

Jalen Williams to Be Re-Evaluated in Two Weeks

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks. He exited the lineup for Monday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers and will be sidelined for at least six more games. Health issues have bothered Williams all season, limiting him to 24 appearances. He has averaged 16.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, […]

Tyler Herro Out Indefinitely With Ribs Issue

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ribs) is out indefinitely with a costochondral issue with his ribs. He has missed two games and isn't expected to play during the team's current road trip, which has four more stops this week. Pelle Larsson has been starting during Herro's absence, though his fantasy production can fluctuate. In Monday's […]

Jimmy Butler III Out for Season With ACL Tear

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Jimmy Butler III (knee) tore his right ACL in Monday's win over the Miami Heat and is out for the rest of the season, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports. This is very unfortunate news for the veteran, who entered Monday averaging 21.3 points on 53 percent shooting this month. He has […]

Ondrej Palat Ready to Face Flames

New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (illness) will be back in action on Monday against the Calgary Flames, returning from a one-game absence. The Czech veteran was a no-go on Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes after feeling under the weather. Palat is projected to skate with Nico Hischier and Dawson Mercer on the second […]

Chris Kreider Returns From Two-Game Absence Monday

Anaheim Ducks left wing Chris Kreider (illness) will rejoin the lineup on Monday night against the New York Rangers. He's set to face his former team after sitting out two games due to illness. Kreider is expected to replace Jansen Harkins in the lineup and will skate on the first line. The veteran forward will […]

Corey Perry Back With Kings

Los Angeles Kings right wing Corey Perry (personal) practiced with the team on Monday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports. The veteran appears poised to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. Perry has missed three games for personal reasons. After skating with Adrian Kempe and Alex Laferriere and […]

Bobby Brink Available Monday Night

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Bobby Brink (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to rejoin the lineup on Monday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 24-year-old has been unavailable for six games due to an upper-body injury. Brink is projected to skate with Matvei Michkov and Noah Cates and should also […]

William Nylander Misses Second Straight Game Monday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (groin) will be sidelined for a second consecutive game on Monday versus the Minnesota Wild. According to Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube, there isn't a timeline for Nylander's return. Toronto may also be without Matthew Knies (undisclosed) on Monday after he missed the morning skate. Knies has been […]

Sharks Pick Up Kiefer Sherwood From Canucks

Winger Kiefer Sherwood (undisclosed) was dealt from the Vancouver Canucks to the San Jose Sharks on Monday. Vancouver made a deal for a couple of second-round draft picks and minor league defenseman Cole Clayton. Sherwood is in the second season of a two-year, $3 million contract and has had a decent campaign. The 30-year-old has […]

Matthew Tkachuk Set for Season Debut Monday

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (groin) will make his season debut on Monday night against the San Jose Sharks. The star forward has been cleared to play after recovering from offseason surgery. Florida will ease Tkachuk back into action on the third line. He will skate with Mackie Samoskevich and Evan Rodrigues. Tkachuk will also […]

Tom Wilson May Return Monday

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (lower body) might be ready to end a seven-game absence on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche. After returning to practice last week, Wilson participated in the morning skate ahead of Saturday's contest against the Florida Panthers. He was labeled a game-time decision for the matchup, but the team ultimately […]

Henri Jokiharju Moved to Non-Roster List

Boston Bruins defenseman Henri Jokiharju (personal) was designated as a non-roster player on Sunday. He's dealing with a family matter and could miss some action this week. In a corresponding move, the Bruins recalled Billy Sweezey from the minors. The team will get back to work on Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars. In addition […]

Frank Nazar Returns to Practice

Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (face) rejoined practice on Sunday. He has been sidelined since Dec. 20 after taking a puck to the face in a matchup against the Calgary Flames. While Nazar is expected to miss his 14th consecutive game on Monday against the Winnipeg Jets, he could be an option to return to […]

Oskar Sundqvist Suffers Skate Cut Sunday

St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist (lower body) was involved in a scary incident during Sunday's 5-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, suffering a skate cut. He needed assistance to leave the ice in the third period after being cut by a skate on his lower body. "Luckily, it did not touch his Achilles," Blues […]

Kasperi Kapanen Considered Day-to-Day

Edmonton Oilers right wing Kasperi Kapanen (undisclosed) was labeled day-to-day after his early exit from Sunday's win against the St. Louis Blues. Kapanen only recently returned from a knee injury, and unfortunately, he will have to miss time again. However, it's good news that he isn't expected to be out long-term. The Finnish forward has […]

Zach Whitecloud Joins Flames

Defenseman Zach Whitecloud was acquired by the Calgary Flames from the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday, with defenseman Rasmus Andersson heading in the opposite direction. Calgary also acquired defensive prospect Abram Wiebe, a 2027 first-round pick, and a conditional 2028 second-round pick. Whitecloud was an undrafted free-agent signing by the Golden Knights in 2018 and […]

Rasmus Andersson Moves to Vegas

The Vegas Golden Knights acquired defenseman Rasmus Andersson from the Calgary Flames on Sunday night. In the deal, Vegas departed with defenseman Zach Whitecloud, prospect defenseman Abram Wiebe, a 2027 first-round pick, and a conditional 2028 second-round pick. The 2028 pick becomes a first-rounder if Vegas wins the Stanley Cup in 2026. Andersson is on […]