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Anthony Mantha Collects Two Points Friday
Washington Capitals winger Anthony Mantha was able to grab two points as the team took down Seattle 4-1 on Friday. He scored a game-tying goal early in the second period and recorded an assist when Lars Eller scored late in the game with the net empty. Mantha skated for only 11:06 but it was enough […]
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Brock Nelson Scores Twice Against New Jersey
New York Islanders center Brock Nelson pushed his squad to a 6-4 victory over New Jersey on Friday, scoring two goals. He put the team on the board 15:37 into the game and ended up picking up the game-winning goal as well with a strike on the power play 16:47 into the second frame. Nelson […]
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Casey Mittelstadt Hands Out Three Assists
Buffalo Sabres center Casey Mittelstadt logged three assists as the team suffered a heart-breaking 4-3 overtime loss against Pittsburgh on Friday. His work helped the Sabres to grab a 2-1 lead, but the hosts also needed a late Kyle Okposo strike on the power play to extend the game. Mittelstadt has had a decent season […]
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Joonas Korpisalo Suffers A Lower-Body Injury
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo exited Friday's 3-1 win over Calgary with a lower-body injury. He started the game and helped the team grab a 1-0 lead but Elvis Merzlikins had to take over from him after the first intermission. The Latvian also appeared to have gotten hurt in an incident, but he was […]
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D'Angelo Russell Pushes T-Wolves Past Utah
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell had a fierce finish in Friday's 118-108 triumph over Utah, scoring 20 of his game-high 30 points in the fourth quarter. He was 6-for-9 with the three-ball and shot 12-for-16 overall in 36 minutes of action. Russell delivered two assists with three turnovers and had three rebounds and one […]
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Zion Williamson Crushes The Suns
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson continued to dominate on Friday, leading all scorers with 35 points in a 128-117 win over the Suns. He completed the damage in the final seconds with a spectacular 360 windmill slam that lead to a small altercation on the court, so Sunday's rematch between these two is set […]
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De'Anthony Melton Comes Up Big On Both Ends
Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton had a superb game at both ends of the floor Friday versus the Lakers, contributing with 33 points and seven steals in a 133-122 overtime win. Both marks are his new career highs, and Melton became only the second NBA player ever with 30 points, eight triples and seven steals […]
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Kyrie Irving Posts His First Double-Double
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving logged his first double-double of the season on Friday, and he did it with rebounds in a 120-116 victory over Atlanta. Kevin Durant led the way with 34 points and Irving supported him with 33 points and a team-high 11 rebounds. In 39 minutes of action, Irving also picked […]
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Bogdan Bogdanovic Sinks Seven Treys Versus Brooklyn
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic brought a flamethrower to Friday's matchup against the Nets, hitting 7-for-9 from downtown en route to a season-high 31 points. He was 12-for-18 overall from the field, whilst collecting two rebounds, three assists and one steal with two turnovers in 34 minutes. This was by far the most he has […]
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Franz Wagner Collects Career-High 34 Points
Orlando Magic guard/forward Franz Wagner enjoyed a big night against the Raptors Friday, finishing a 113-109 victory with a career-high 34 points. He was locked in throughout the game and ended up missing just three of his 15 attempts from the field, two of which came with four efforts from downtown. Wagner, who was perfect […]
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Pascal Siakam Scores 36 Points Versus Orlando
Toronto Raptors forward/center Pascal Siakam went for 36 points in Friday's defeat to Orlando, adding nine rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block in 38 minutes of action. He struggled from downtown with a 2-for-9 effort, but it was a decent shooting performance overall for Siakam, as he finished 13-for-27 from the field. The […]
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Buddy Hield Does It All For Pacers In Friday's Win
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Buddy Hield produced a very good all-around performance in Friday's win over Washington, scoring a season-high 28 points on 12-for-19 shooting and collecting two rebounds and four assists with three steals and one block. He had only one turnover in 35 minutes on the floor and shot 4-for-10 from downtown. Hield has […]
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Tyler Herro Probable For Saturday's Action
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ankle) remains on the injury report as probable for Saturday's clash with the Spurs. The team continues to have him on the injury list, but Herro hasn't had any trouble putting in some very serious work since returning from a left ankle sprain. He's played in eight consecutive games, logging […]
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Dewayne Dedmon Questionable For Saturday
Miami Heat center Dewayne Dedmon (foot) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Spurs. He is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot and it's been bothering him for a while, with the veteran center a regular on the team's injury report. Despite the health issue, Dedmon has played in 21 of 26 games […]
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Jimmy Butler Regarded As Probable For Saturday
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) looks on track to play Saturday versus San Antonio, with the team listing him as probable for the contest. He is having issues with his right knee and Miami kept him out from a game earlier in the week in a back-to-back situation, but there's only one game scheduled […]
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Taurean Prince A Week Away From Returning
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince (shoulder) will sit out a seventh consecutive game Friday against Utah, and the team doesn't expect him to return for at least a week. The 28-year-old is having problems with his right shoulder, and his absence has been quite a blow for the team during a time in which Karl-Anthony […]
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Lauri Markkanen Unavailable Friday
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (illness) hasn't recovered in time for Friday's tilt against Minnesota. He missed Wednesday's matchup against the Warriors with a non-COVID illness and there were hopes of him getting healthy for Friday, with the team initially listing him as questionable for the game, but Markkanen hasn't been able to shake off […]
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Brandon Ingram Misses A Sixth Consecutive Game
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Brandon Ingram (toe) will remain on the shelf for Friday's contest against the Suns. He is working his way back from a big toe sprain and isn't quite ready yet, sitting out a sixth consecutive game. With Herbert Jones (ankle) also remaining out, Trey Murphy III and Naji Marshall have an […]
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Jose Alvarado Will Suit Up Friday
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado (ribs) will be in the lineup Friday versus Phoenix. He has been dealing with a right rib contusion but it won't make him sit out any action. The 24-year-old has carved out a nice role for himself in New Orleans this season and Alvarado is just a few […]
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Sebastian Aho Ruled Out For Saturday
Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (lower body) didn't practice on Friday and will miss Saturday's contest against the Islanders. He has picked up a lower-body injury and has to exit the lineup after scoring in back-to-back outings. Aho is the team's second-leading goal-scorer with 11 markers, and he boasts 27 points in total with 26 […]
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Mathieu Joseph Ruled Out For Two Weeks
Ottawa Senators winger Mathieu Joseph won't be able to play for two weeks after sustaining a lower-body injury in Thursday's matchup versus Dallas. He heads to the shelf with nine points to his name from 25 games. Joseph had a very impressive spell for Ottawa last year after arriving from Tampa, recording 12 points in […]
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Cal Clutterbuck Back In Action Friday
New York Islanders right wing Cal Clutterbuck (upper body) will be back in the lineup for Friday's tilt against New Jersey. The veteran has recovered from an upper-body injury and will end a three-game absence. Clutterbuck will rejoin his regular running mates Casey Cizikas and Matt Martin on the fourth line. Through 22 games this […]
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Jaden Schwartz Out Friday
Seattle Kraken left wing Jaden Schwartz is dealing with an upper-body injury and won't be able to play Friday versus Washington. He is considered day-to-day with the condition. Schwartz has done solid work for the Kraken this season, registering eight goals and seven assists in 25 appearances. Oliver Bjorkstrand, who has three goals and 10 […]
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Calen Addison Sits As A Healthy Scratch
Minnesota Wild defenseman Calen Addison will have Friday night off as a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old is having a nice rookie campaign with 14 points in 25 games, but head coach Dave Evason has said that he wants to see Addison defend better. The young blue-liner will hope to get back into the lineup Saturday […]
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Jack Eichel A Game-Time Call Friday
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (lower body) could be back from a two-game absence Friday versus Philadelphia, with the team regarding him as a game-time decision. He has missed the last two games, but Eichel joined the team for the morning skate and that's an encouraging sign that he will be available Friday, although […]
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Jonathan Toews Returns For Chicago
Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (illness) will be back in action Friday against Winnipeg. An illness forced him out of Tuesday's game against New Jersey, but Toews is already feeling better and also participated in Thursday's practice. The veteran star had a good start to the season, but he has slowed down lately and it's […]
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Tony DeAngelo Scratched On Friday
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Tony DeAngelo will miss Friday's clash with Vegas as a healthy scratch. He will be replaced in the lineup by Cam York, who is going to make his season debut. DeAngelo is riding a nice four-game point streak, but his overall effectiveness on the ice is always questioned and head coach John […]
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Pierre-Luc Dubois Adds Another Three Points
Winnipeg Jets center Pierre-Luc Dubois was able to enjoy his second consecutive three-point outing on Thursday, racking up two goals and an assist in a 5-2 victory against the Blues. He finished an outstanding plus-three for the contest and had two shots and one block in 16:40. Dubois has shown this season why exactly he […]
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Jonatan Berggren Continues To Impress
Detroit Red Wings winger Jonatan Berggren scored the team's only goal in Thursday's 5-1 loss to Florida, netting on the power play in the second period. The 22-year-old was playing in only his 13th career game and it's his fourth goal. Berggren, who tallied seven points in seven AHL appearances this season before getting the […]
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Steven Stamkos Stretches Point Streak To 12 Games
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos maintained his hot form with two assists in Thursday's 5-2 victory against the Predators. He grabbed a power-play helper early on a Corey Perry strike and tallied his second assist on a Nicholas Paul goal in the third period. Stammer is playing some of the best hockey of his […]
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