Ryan Nugent-Hopkins To Center First Line Versus Kraken

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will take over first-line center duties on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. Edmonton has lost Connor McDavid (lower body) and Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) this week, resulting in significant lineup changes. Adam Henrique is set to play center on the second line, while Viktor Arvidsson and Jeff Skinner will join the […]

Stuart Skinner Starts On Saturday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (concussion) will play against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. A concussion spotter pulled Skinner from Thursday's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets, but he has since been cleared to play in Saturday's contest. Skinner owns a 23-17-4 record for the season with two shutouts. He has allowed 2.85 goals while recording […]

Pavel Buchnevich Out On Saturday

St. Louis Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich (illness) will miss Saturday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks. Lou Korac of NHL.com reports that Buchnevich is battling an illness. Alexandre Texier will take his spot in the lineup, while Zack Bolduc gets a chance to ride on the first line. Bolduc has been hot lately, and the move […]

Marcus Hogberg Starts Against Flames

New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg will guard the cage against the Calgary Flames on Saturday. This will be only his second start since February, as the Islanders have leaned heavily on Ilya Sorokin. Overall, Hogberg has made six starts this season, posting a 2-3-0 record with a 1.70 goals-against average and a .938 save […]

Joel Hofer In Blues Net Saturday

St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer has been named the starter for Saturday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Hofer will make his 25th start of the season, looking to register a third consecutive win. Throughout the season, Hofer has put in strong performances as Jordan Binnington's backup, posting a 13-7-3 record. He holds a 2.71 […]

Stuart Skinner Available On Saturday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (concussion) is available for Saturday's tilt against the Seattle Kraken. He was pulled by the concussion spotter on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets, but Skinner is considered "fine." Skinner's recent performances have not been up to par, so he may still sit out Saturday's game as Calvin Pickard's backup. Since […]

Jonas Brodin Could Return To Action Saturday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) is nearing a return to action and could be an option for Saturday's game against the Buffalo Sabres. "I think it's a strong possibility, not a guarantee," Wild head coach John Hynes said Friday after practice. Brodin took part in the practice session, skating with Jared Spurgeon. Minnesota […]

Marco Rossi Likely To Play Saturday

Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi (lower body) is expected to be available on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. In Wednesday's clash against the Seattle Kraken, he logged just 3:00 of ice time before exiting the game after being hit by a puck. Rossi returned to practice on Friday, which strongly suggests he will be in […]

Marcus Johansson On Track To Return Saturday

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (illness) seems set to rejoin the lineup on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. He missed Wednesday's game against the Seattle Kraken due to an illness. The Swedish veteran was back in practice on Friday. Johansson found the back of the net in his last appearance against the Los Angeles […]

Alex Wennberg A Game-Time Call For Saturday

San Jose Sharks center Alex Wennberg (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against the Boston Bruins. He is battling a minor lower-body injury. Losing Wennberg would leave the Sharks without an in-form playmaker, as the Swedish centerman has recorded eight assists in the past 10 games. For the season, Wennberg has […]

Elvis Merzlikins Set To Face Penguins

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins will start between the sticks on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He will try to end a five-game losing streak. Merzlikins' recent dip in form has left a negative mark on his record, as the Latvian netminder is now 22-18-5 for the season. He has allowed 3.00 goals with […]

Alex Nedeljkovic Starts For Penguins Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will be in the crease for Friday's matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets. This will be his first opportunity to play since suffering a 4-0 defeat against the Vegas Golden Knights on March 7. Nedeljkovic has gone winless in each of his last three starts, allowing eight total goals. He […]

Marc-Edouard Vlasic Unavailable Against Hurricanes

San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (upper body) will sit out Thursday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. After making 10 consecutive appearances, Vlasic will drop out of the lineup due to an upper-body injury. Due to health issues, Vlasic has made only 17 appearances for the Sharks this season, recording two assists and 29 blocks. […]

Zach Benson Unlikely To Play Thursday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (illness) will likely exit the lineup on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club. He is not feeling well and is set to sit out his seventh game of the season. The 19-year-old has notched 10 goals and 23 points in 60 appearances this term. In his absence, Jack Quinn […]

JJ Peterka Cleared To Return Thursday

Buffalo Sabres winger JJ Peterka (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club. He has missed the past three games due to a lower-body injury. The 23-year-old will head back to the first line, teaming up with Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch. These three have been Buffalo's […]

William Karlsson Good To Go Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) is poised to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Boston Bruins after the team activated him from long-term Injured Reserve. He last played on Jan. 20, missing 20 games. Vegas is set to pair Karlsson with Nicolas Roy and Reilly Smith on the second line. […]

Thatcher Demko Dresses As Backup Thursday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) will return to the lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues, dressing as the backup to Kevin Lankinen. Demko has been out of action since Feb. 8 due to a lower-body injury. Now that he is once again considered game-ready, Demko could return to the net on […]

Andrei Svechnikov Doubtful For Thursday

Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (upper body) will likely remain sidelined for Thursday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks. Svechnikov returned to practice on Monday, raising hopes that he would be ready to rejoin the action against the Sharks; however, the Russian forward is considered doubtful for Thursday's game. Tyson Jost is set to keep […]

Leon Draisaitl Likely Out On Thursday

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) is expected to miss Thursday's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. He is dealing with a minor injury, and the team considers him day-to-day. So far this season, Draisaitl hasn't missed any action, totaling 49 goals and 101 points in 68 games. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will likely move up in the […]

Gary Payton II Iffy For Thursday

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (knee) has been tagged as questionable for Thursday's encounter with the Toronto Raptors. He is battling soreness in his left knee. If he is not cleared to play, Payton II will miss his second game of the month. Golden State has used Payton II more often in March, […]

Ja'Kobe Walter Unavailable Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) will sit out a seventh consecutive game on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Walter hasn't played since March 7 due to a right hip flexor injury. It's unclear when the rookie will be cleared for action. With Gradey Dick (knee) also out of commission, the Raptors have given […]

Gradey Dick Remains Out Against Warriors

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Two weeks ago, it was announced that Dick will be re-evaluated around March 18, but there have been no updates on his status. The 21-year-old will continue to sit due to a bone bruise on his right […]

Jakob Poeltl Off The Injury Report Thursday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (rest) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors, indicating that he will return to the lineup. Toronto has begun to rest Poeltl regularly, and he did not play on Monday night against the Phoenix Suns. Even when he has been in […]

RJ Barrett Misses Third Straight Contest

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (rest) will be out of the lineup for a third straight game on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Barrett has missed a pair of games due to an illness and will be rested on Thursday night. His absence has created more scoring opportunities for Immanuel Quickley and Scottie Barnes. […]

Marcus Garrett Questionable Thursday

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Marcus Garrett (back) is considered questionable for Thursday's tilt against the New York Knicks. He had been added to the injury report due to low back soreness. Garrett has made four appearances for Charlotte since signing a 10-day contract with the team, averaging 7.0 points and 3.3 assists in 19.8 minutes. […]

Moussa Diabate May Sit Out Thursday's Game

Charlotte Hornets forward/center Moussa Diabate (knee) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's clash against the New York Knicks. He injured his right knee on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Fortunately, it seems that Diabate has avoided serious injury, but he may still have to sit out some action to fully recover. With Mark Williams […]

Cameron Johnson Resting Against Pacers

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (rest) will sit out Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The Nets want to give him some rest, resulting in Johnson's second absence this month. Trendon Watford and Noah Clowney are the leading candidates to fill Johnson's spot in the starting lineup and could see an increase in playing time. […]

Gary Trent Jr. Considered Probable For Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (knee) is regarded as probable for Thursday's meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. He is on the injury report with left patella tendinopathy. However, it is only a minor ailment, and Trent Jr. is expected to play on Thursday. When he gets the official clearance, Trent Jr. will attempt […]

Damian Lillard Likely To Suit Up Against Lakers

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) is expected to be in the lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the team lists him as probable on the injury report. A sore groin has not prevented Lillard from being in the lineup throughout the month, and he is likely to play through the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable For Thursday's Clash Against Lakers

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been listed as probable for Thursday's tilt against the Los Angeles Lakers. Antetokounmpo is expected to make a 16th consecutive appearance despite dealing with right patella tendinopathy. Milwaukee's leading man has been a bit quiet in the scoring department for a couple of games, yet Antetokounmpo continues to […]