Alex Ovechkin Scores First Playoff Overtime Goal

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin recorded three points, including his first career playoff overtime goal, in Monday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens. The NHL's all-time top goal-scorer opened his 2025 postseason campaign with a power-play goal in the first period, collected an assist in the second, and secured the victory for his team […]

Braden Schneider Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (shoulder) has undergone surgery to repair a torn labrum. The 23-year-old missed the last two regular-season games. Schneider told reporters that he has been dealing with the issue for two seasons. Despite playing through the injury, Schneider had a career year in 2024-25, posting 21 points (six goals, 15 […]

Aaron Gordon Cleared For Action

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) will be active on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was listed as probable on the initial injury report, as Gordon continues to manage a calf injury. The team upgraded his status to available before tip-off. The 29-year-old played a key role in Saturday's 112-110 overtime victory against […]

Ousmane Dieng Still Out On Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 21-year-old missed the final month of the regular season due to a left calf strain, and it's unclear when he will be available again. Dieng averaged 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in 10.9 minutes during […]

Kevin Love Remains Away From Team

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (personal) remains away from the team and will not be an option for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 2016 NBA champion has appeared in only seven games in 2025, and it's unknown when he will be back in the fold for Miami. Bam Adebayo, who led the […]

Terry Rozier Hurts Ankle Monday

Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier (ankle) was hurt during an optional workout on Monday. Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald reports that Rozier sprained his left ankle and will be listed as questionable on the injury report for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This marks a fresh setback for Rozier, who has […]

Damian Lillard Officially Listed As Questionable For Game 2

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (calf) has been listed as questionable on the injury report for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers. On Saturday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Lillard was on track to rejoin the lineup for either Game 2 or Game 3 in the series, and it seems like his comeback […]

Isaiah Stewart Ruled Out For Game 2 Against Knicks

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 2 against the New York Knicks. This isn't a surprise, as Stewart missed time at the end of the regular season due to inflammation in his right knee and sat out the end of Game 1. He was listed as questionable on […]

Trent Frederic A Game-Time Call Monday

Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic (ankle) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. He might be back in action after battling an ankle injury during the final stretch of the regular season. The 27-year-old split the season between the Oilers and Boston Bruins, making 58 appearances. He recorded 15 […]

Leon Draisaitl Returns To Oilers Lineup For Postseason Opener

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) is good to go for the start of the playoffs on Monday night against the Los Angeles Kings. The 2024/25 Rocket Richard Trophy winner sat out the last seven regular-season games due to an undisclosed injury and appeared in only three of the final 14 contests. He is projected […]

Jake Walman Available For Game 1

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Monday's postseason opener against the Los Angeles Kings. He missed the last five regular-season games due to an undisclosed injury. Walman has enjoyed a productive campaign, recording 40 points (seven goals, 33 assists) across 65 games with the Oilers and San Jose Sharks. […]

Brett Kulak Ready To Play Monday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Brett Kulak (personal) will be in the lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings. On Sunday, Kulak traveled back home to Canmore to be with his wife for the birth of their second daughter, leaving his status initially in doubt for Monday's Game 1. However, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has […]

Aliaksei Protas Expected To Return During First-Round Series

Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas (foot) is unlikely to play in Monday's Game 1 against the Montreal Canadiens, but he is poised to make his comeback soon. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery told reporters that Protas is expected to return during the first-round series. "I think, absolutely, I would expect him to play, and we'll […]

Miro Heiskanen Out On Monday

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (knee) will remain out for Monday's Game 2 against the Colorado Avalanche. Heiskanen participated in the morning skate for the second consecutive game, but he is still considered day-to-day and isn't ready to play. With Heiskanen unavailable, Thomas Harley carried the blue line in Saturday's Game 1, leading all skaters […]

Ross Colton Uncertain For Game 2

Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton (lower body) is questionable for Monday's Game 2 against the Dallas Stars. He logged only 7:04 of ice time in Saturday's Game 1, missing most of the third period due to a lower-body injury. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar told reporters Monday morning that Colton is feeling "not great." He […]

Gabriel Landeskog Activated From Injured Reserve

Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog (knee) was activated from Long-Term Injured Reserve on Monday, making him eligible to join the lineup for Game 2 against the Dallas Stars. The Avalanche captain is poised to make his first NHL appearance since Game 6 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals. He could serve as a replacement for […]

Auston Matthews Finishes Game 1 With Two Assists

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews opened the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a two-assist effort in Sunday's 6-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators. The Maple Leafs captain helped both of his linemates, Mitchell Marner and Matthew Knies, on the scoreboard, setting up the latter during a power play. Matthews finished without a goal despite […]

Mitchell Marner Totals Three Points In Postseason Opener

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner amassed three points in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. He scored Toronto's second goal of the game with his only shot on target and delivered a pair of power-play assists. Marner posted his fifth career three-point postseason game, taking sole possession of the third spot on […]

Matt Boldy Bags Two Goals In Losing Effort

Minnesota Wild winger Matt Boldy finished Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights with two goals. The 24-year-old became the fifth-youngest player in franchise history with a multi-goal performance in a playoff contest, finding the back of the net with his only efforts on goal. Kirill Kaprizov registered assists on both plays. Boldy was […]

Brett Howden Scores Twice In Sunday's Win

Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden tallied two goals as the team kicked off its Stanley Cup Playoffs campaign with a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night. Howden potted the game-winning goal 2:28 into the third period and had an empty-net goal in the final second of play. The 27-year-old also made […]

Logan Stankoven Nets Two Goals In Game 1 Victory

Carolina Hurricanes forward Logan Stankoven led the offense with two goals in Sunday's 4-1 win against the New Jersey Devils. The 22-year-old was on target twice in the second period, completing his multi-goal game with a power-play marker. Stankoven, who registered four shots on goal, logged 14:53 of ice time as a member of the […]

Brenden Dillon Makes Early Exit Sunday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon (undisclosed) made an early exit in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The 34-year-old logged only 8:53 of action, finishing with four hits. Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters postgame that Dillon was "eager to get back out there" but was held back by team doctors. This […]

Cody Glass Injured In Game 1 Loss

New Jersey Devils forward Cody Glass (undisclosed) was unable to complete Sunday's Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes. He was the victim of friendly fire in the third period, exiting the action after Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom inadvertently hit Glass with his stick. Glass logged 9:04 of ice time in the contest and posted one […]

Isaiah Stewart Iffy For Monday Night

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (knee) has been listed as questionable for Game 2 of the team's first-round series against the New York Knicks on Monday night. Stewart has been dealing with inflammation in his right knee since the end of the regular season and made an early exit in Game 1, leaving with over […]

Aaron Gordon Listed As Probable For Game 2

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) has been listed as probable for Monday's Game 2 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Gordon is back on the injury report with a right calf strain, but he is likely to play. The veteran was one of the stars of the show in the series opener on Saturday, posting […]

Gabriel Vilardi To Remain Out For Game 2

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) practiced on Sunday but will remain sidelined for Monday's Game 2 against the St. Louis Blues. The 25-year-old practiced in a non-contact jersey on Sunday for the first time since sustaining an upper-body injury on March 23. The injury dashed Vilardi's hopes of reaching 70 points for the […]

Logan Thompson Could Be An Option Monday

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (upper body) practiced fully for a second consecutive day on Sunday and could be back in the lineup for Monday's Game 1 against the Montreal Canadiens. The 31-year-old sat out the final seven regular-season games with an upper-body injury. He's had a big year between the sticks with Washington, posting […]

Martin Fehervary Iffy For Game 1

Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (lower body) sat out a second consecutive practice on Sunday, leaving his status uncertain for Monday's postseason opener against the Montreal Canadiens. Fehervary missed his first game of the season when Washington concluded its regular-season schedule on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He enjoyed a career year offensively, posting 25 […]

Tanner Jeannot Remains Week-To-Week, Out For Game 1

Los Angeles Kings winger Tanner Jeannot (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 1 against the Edmonton Oilers. He is still considered week-to-week with an undisclosed injury. The 27-year-old power forward has been on the shelf since late March, missing 12 games. Jeannot finished the regular season with 13 points (seven goals, six assists) […]

Zeev Buium Makes NHL Debut In Playoff Opener

Minnesota Wild defenseman Zeev Buium is set to make his NHL debut in Sunday's Game 1 against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 19-year-old signed an entry-level contract with the team on April 13 after completing his campaign with the University of Denver. Buium had an outstanding college career, registering 98 points (24 goals, 74 assists) […]