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Marc-Andre Fleury Comes Off Injured Reserve
Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve. He was hurt last week, but the team will be happy to know that Fleury was forced to miss just three games with an upper-body problem. Fleury will hope to be between the piper Friday versus Toronto, although the team might elect […]
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Jordie Benn Placed On Injured Reserve
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jordie Benn (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve Thursday. He suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's win over New Jersey, and the team is considering Benn week-to-week. Benn has had an opportunity to play a big role since making his season debut two weeks ago, with a number of his […]
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Brandon Saad Dealing With An Illness
St. Louis Blues left wing Brandon Saad wasn't available for Wednesday's game versus Buffalo because of an illness. He was forced to sit out his seventh game of the season. It's been a rough campaign so far for Saad, as health problems have kept him on the sidelines multiple times and he has failed to […]
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Wendell Carter Jr. Questionable For Friday's Game
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) is questionable for Friday's home game against Philadelphia. He has a strained plantar fascia, and because of the ailment, Carter Jr. hasn't been able to play in three of the past four games. Mo Bamba has been starting in Carter Jr.'s absence, putting in some solid performances, and […]
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Paolo Banchero Set To Return Friday
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (ankle) is set to return to the lineup Friday versus the Sixers. He has been removed from the injury report and should feature following a seven-game absence. Banchero is having an impressive debut campaign, averaging 23.5 points with 8.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists. He will look to register a third […]
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Drew Eubanks Carries A Questionable Tag Ahead Of Friday
Portland Trail Blazers forward/center Drew Eubanks (back) is questionable for Friday's clash with the Knicks. He is suffering from a left lumbar strain and could miss his first game of the season. The 25-year-old has done a solid job as a reserve for the Blazers this season, averaging 6.2 points per game with 4.3 rebounds […]
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Derrick Rose Considered Questionable
New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose (toe) is listed as questionable for Friday's meeting with the Trail Blazers. He sat out Monday's with over the Thunder with a sore right toe, but could now return to action against Portland after going through most of Wednesday's practice session. The veteran will provide some backcourt depth […]
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Mitchell Robinson Questionable For Friday
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (knee) is considered questionable for Friday's matchup against Portland. He recently missed eight games with a knee problem and is struggling again after appearing just twice following his injury layoff. However, there is good news as well, with Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau noting that Robinson came through "most" […]
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Killian Hayes Dealing With A Calf Problem
Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes exited Wednesday's win over Utah with a calf injury. He was able to log 17 minutes and finished with two points, three rebounds and three assists. The 21-year-old has had a good run in the team lately, so the injury comes at a very bad time for Hayes. His status […]
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Evan Rodrigues Suffers An Injury Wednesday
Colorado Avalanche forward Evan Rodrigues was unable to complete Wednesday's game against Vancouver, leaving with a lower-body injury. He exited already in the first period after having logged only 4:32 of action. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar announced after the game that Rodrigues will be evaluated Thursday. The 29-year-old has been skating on the second […]
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Karel Vejmelka Shines With A Shutout Versus Carolina
Arizona Coyotes goaltender Karel Vejmelka frustrated Carolina with 36 saves Wednesday and collected his second shutout of the campaign in a 4-0 road victory. Both of his shutouts have come in his last four starts, so the 26-year-old netminder has found some superb form lately. Vejmelka isn't a great goalie option for fantasy managers, with […]
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Ville Husso Records Third Shutout Of The Campaign
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso picked up his third shutout of the season Wednesday, beating Nashville 3-0 with 26 saves. He became only the third netminder in franchise history to register at least three shutouts prior to his 15th appearance for the team. Wednesday's was only his 13th outing for Detroit, and Husso now […]
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Aaron Ekblad Collects Three Points Against Boston
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad piled up three points in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Boston. He picked up two power-play assists and notched his 100th career goal with the net empty. Ekblad has now scored in back-to-back games, and he's averaging a point per game through six outings after returning from a lower-body injury, which […]
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Matthew Boldy Ends Dry Spell With A Three-Point Effort
Minnesota Wild winger Matthew Boldy led the charge with three points in Wednesday's 6-1 victory over the Jets. He posted two assists and scored the final goal of the game on the power play. The young winger ended a five-game scoreless run and managed as many points as he had in his previous nine games […]
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Ilya Sorokin Posts A 49-Save Shutout
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stood on his head Wednesday night against the Oilers, pushing away 49 shots in a 3-0 victory. He faced 23 shots in the third period alone but was able to stay perfect and grab his second shutout of the season. Sorokin has been one of the best goalie options […]
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Jaden Schwartz Nets Two Goals Versus San Jose
Seattle Kraken left wing Jaden Schwartz lit the lamp twice as the team remained hot with an 8-5 victory over San Jose Wednesday. Both of his goals came inside the final 17 minutes of play and helped to turn a tight game into a comfortable win. Schwartz had four shots in total and also posted […]
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Mark Stone Extends Goal Streak Against Ottawa
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone showed his former team what it is missing, scoring a power-play goal in Wednesday's 4-1 victory over Ottawa. He exchanged power-play tallies with Jake Sanderson in the opening period before Vegas took control. Stone is now riding a four-game goal streak. He recently had a quiet spell, but […]
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Seth Jones Returns To Action Versus Dallas
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (thumb) will be back in the lineup for Wednesday's visit to Dallas. He has been on the shelf for 10 games after injuring his right thumb at the end of last month. The 28-year-old managed to pick up four points with 22 shots, 16 hits and 21 blocks before getting […]
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Samuel Girard Ready To Return Wednesday
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (lower body) will return from a six-game absence Wednesday versus Vancouver. The team gets much-needed help at the back, with multiple defensemen currently sidelined. Girard will join Josh Manson on the second defensive pairing and he will also be skating on the second power-play unit. The 24-year-old will look to […]
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Yegor Chinakhov Knocked Out Of Blue Jackets Lineup
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Yegor Chinakhov (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Wednesday's clash with Montreal. He missed Tuesday's practice with an undisclosed injury and wasn't on the ice for the morning skate either. The 21-year-old is forced to take a seat after enjoying his best spell of the season with four points in […]
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T.J. Oshie Expected Back Wednesday
Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday versus Philadelphia. He has been activated from Injured Reserve and that gives Oshie a chance to end a 12-game absence. The veteran forward had a solid start to the year before getting sidelined by a lower-body injury, recording two goals […]
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Vladimir Tarasenko Back From Two-Game Absence
St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (illness) is ready to return to the lineup Wednesday versus Buffalo. He has been forced to sit out a couple of games while battling an illness. Tarasenko returned to practice on Monday and worked with Brandon Saad and Ryan O'Reilly on the first line. He has tallied four […]
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Torey Krug Gets Back To Action Wednesday
St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug (upper body) will return from a brief stint on the sidelines Wednesday. He will face the Sabres after sitting out one game with a minor upper-body problem. The 31-year-old has just started to heat up, posting goals in both of his previous two appearances. Krug boasts four goals in […]
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Nicholas Robertson Returns To Maple Leafs Lineup
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson will re-enter the lineup Wednesday versus New Jersey. He has sat out the past four games as a healthy scratch. The 21-year-old has recorded two goals and three assists in 10 appearances this season, firing off 18 shots on goal and delivering 10 hits. He is still trying […]
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Josh Richardson Won't Play Against New Orleans
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Josh Richardson (ankle) will miss Wednesday's contest against New Orleans. His right ankle is sore and Richardson was previously already listed as doubtful for the game. He will be out of the lineup for the second time this season. In Richardson, the Spurs lose a guy who has averaged nearly 23 […]
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Zach Collins Won't Make His Comeback Wednesday
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Zach Collins (leg) will remain out of the lineup Wednesday versus New Orleans. He has been recovering from a fibula fracture, and Collins was expected to return against the Pelicans after initially being probable for the contest, but he will now have to wait for his comeback a bit longer. The […]
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Jakob Poeltl Available Wednesday
San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (knee) is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Pelicans. He missed a big loss to the Lakers on Monday and was initially questionable for Wednesday's game. Poeltl has enjoyed fine form all around throughout the season, averaging nearly a double-double and getting 3.6 assists per game with 1.1 blocks […]
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Michael Porter Jr. Could Miss Wednesday With A Heel Problem
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (heel) is questionable for Wednesday's road game against OKC. He is dealing with a left heel contusion and might not be able to play after logging 33 minutes in Tuesday's 110-108 loss to Detroit. Porter Jr. had a nice game against the Pistons with 18 points, eight rebounds, and […]
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Bones Hyland Out With An illness
Denver Nuggets guard Bones Hyland (illness) won't be able to play Wednesday against the Thunder. He left Tuesday's loss to Detroit because of an illness and Hyland hasn't recovered from it in time for Wednesday's game. It's a great shame, as the talented scorer finished last week with a career-high 29-point effort versus Dallas and […]
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Jamal Murray Listed As Questionable
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (conditioning) might sit out Wednesday's clash with Oklahoma City, with the team listing him as questionable for the game. Murray was back from a two-game absence Tuesday versus Detroit after being out because of health and safety protocols. It was only a short stint on the sidelines, which shouldn't […]
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