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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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Nikola Jokic Questionable On Wednesday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (conditioning) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Thunder. He returned to action Tuesday against Detroit after clearing health and safety protocols, but he might not be in shape to play in a second game so soon. The Joker actually looked completely fine against the Pistons and nearly posted a […]
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Kevin Love Sits Out Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love (thumb) won't suit up Wednesday against Portland. He suffered a hairline fracture last week in a game and will sit for a second time in three games. Love was able to play Monday versus Atlanta but logged just 12 minutes. Cedi Osman has been strong in Love's absence, and we […]
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Max Strus Unavailable Wednesday
Miami Heat guard/forward Max Strus (shoulder) isn't ready to play Wednesday versus Washington. He's having issues with his right shoulder and needs some time off. Strus has been a real workhorse for the injury-hit Heat, recording multiple 40-minute outings this month. He has proven himself as a solid scorer and Strus also chips in a […]
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Yuta Watanabe Remains Out Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets forward Yuta Watanabe (hamstring) will sit out a second consecutive game Wednesday against Toronto. He missed Tuesday's clash versus Philadelphia with right hamstring tightness and the problem hasn't cleared up yet. Watanabe has impressed lately and his absence is definitely felt. With Seth Curry (ankle) also out Wednesday, the rest of the bench […]
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Seth Curry Sits Out Wednesday's Action
Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (ankle) will be rested Wednesday against Toronto. The Nets are completing a back-to-back set and Curry sits out the action after logging 24 minutes Tuesday versus Philadelphia. The team is managing his left ankle and it might take a while until Curry is fully healthy and ready to play in […]
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Kyle Anderson In Danger Of Missing Another Game
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (back) is regarded as questionable for Wednesday's outing against Indiana. He's dealing with back spasms and was already forced to miss Monday's meeting with the Heat. Anderson is a man of many talents, and he has carved out a solid role for himself at his new club, averaging over 22 […]
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Isaiah Jackson Listed As Questionable Wednesday
Indiana Pacers forward/center Isaiah Jackson (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Minnesota. He sprained his left ankle against Orlando on Monday and sat out Tuesday's practice. The signs aren't too good regarding his availability, but at least he hasn't been officially ruled out yet. Jackson is working behind Myles Turner in Indianapolis, averaging […]
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De'Andre Hunter Probable To Return Wednesday
Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (illness) is on track to return to action Wednesday against Sacramento, with the team listing him as probable for the contest. He has been battling a non-COVID illness and sat out his first game of the season Monday versus Cleveland. The 24-year-old is having a really good season, averaging 15.9 […]
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James Reimer Not Traveling To Seattle
San Jose Sharks goaltender James Reimer (lower body) is set to miss at least one game, with him not traveling to Seattle for Wednesday's meeting with the Kraken. He's been in good form lately but sat out Monday's 5-1 win over the Senators and apparently Reimer needs some time off to recover from a lower-body […]
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Travis Konecny Needs 10-14 Days To Recover
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny (upper body) is expected to be sidelined for 10 to 14 days. He has missed a couple of games already and it looks like Konecny will be out for at least five more contests. The 25-year-old has been on fire for Philadelphia this season with seven goals and 12 […]
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Scott Laughton Out For A Couple Of Weeks
Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton (upper body) won't be available for around two weeks. He was hurt over the weekend in a game against the Canadiens, and whilst it was first through that he suffered a head injury, the reports are now suggesting that he's nursing a shoulder problem. The 28-year-old has had a decent […]
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Morgan Rielly Placed On Long-Term Injured Reserve
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (knee) has been placed on long-term Injured Reserve after he was hurt in Monday's defeat to the Islanders. He's dealing with a left knee ailment and reports are suggesting that Rielly will be out of commission for four to six weeks. Going on the long-term Injured Reserve means that […]
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Arber Xhekaj Scratched On Tuesday
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj will sit out his first game of the season Tuesday versus Buffalo, with the team deciding to scratch him for the contest. The 21-year-old has developed really nicely for Montreal this season, but it looks like the team is trying to give him a little breather. Xhekaj has tallied five […]
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Mattias Samuelsson Returns Tuesday
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (knee) will be back in action Tuesday against Montreal. He's returning after sitting out 13 games with a knee problem. The 22-year-old was a revelation early in the campaign and helped Buffalo to a nice start before getting injured. The team went 4-1-0 with Samuelsson in the lineup, but he […]
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Alex Pietrangelo Leads Vegas Past Vancouver
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo had a big night against the Canucks on Monday, finishing a 5-4 victory with three points. He dished out two assists and scored the game-winning goal 14:14 into the third period to complete a big comeback from a two-goal deficit. The veteran blue-liner has exploded for 10 points in […]
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Luke Kunin Tallies Three Assists
San Jose Sharks winger Luke Kunin had a hand in three goals in Monday's 5-1 triumph over Ottawa. He grabbed a hat trick of assists, which included one power-play helper. This was a massive performance from him after Kunin had recorded only two points in his previous nine November appearances. He's now on 10 points […]
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