Martin Necas Returns To Action Against Canucks

Colorado Avalanche forward Martin Necas (upper body) will return from a three-game absence on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. Colorado will get some much-needed help up front after losing several forwards to injury, including leading scorer Nathan MacKinnon (undisclosed). Necas is projected to slot into the second line next to Joel Kiviranta and Charlie Coyle, […]

Nathan MacKinnon Out On Thursday

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. Reports suggest he may even miss the rest of the regular-season schedule. Following Thursday night, Colorado will have two more games remaining. MacKinnon has made 209 consecutive regular-season appearances. He shares the league's scoring lead with Tampa […]

Josh Hart Will Not Play Thursday Night

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) will exit the lineup for Thursday's encounter with the Detroit Pistons. New York's ironman will receive a rare off night against the Pistons following a 48-minute outing in Tuesday's overtime loss to the Boston Celtics. Thursday's game marks the first leg of a back-to-back for the Knicks, so […]

OG Anunoby Out On Thursday

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (thumb) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. He will miss his first game since Feb. 20 due to a thumb sprain. Josh Hart (knee) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) have also been ruled out for Thursday's action, which should significantly increase Precious Achiuwa's playing time. […]

Evan Mobley Will Be Rested Thursday Night

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (rest) will not suit up for Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The team has nothing left to play for in the regular season and will give Mobley some time off to rest. He will be joined on the sidelines by Darius Garland (toe), Donovan Mitchell (ankle), and Max Strus […]

Darius Garland Out Against Pacers

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (toe) will not take the court on Thursday night against the Indiana Pacers. Cleveland has just secured the top position in the Eastern Conference and will rest four of its regular starters on Thursday, including Garland, who is bothered by a toe sprain. Ty Jerome is likely to take […]

Donovan Mitchell Misses Second Straight Game Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers, missing a second consecutive game. Cleveland's star man is nursing an ankle sprain, and the team has no reason to hurry his return since they have already clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference for the […]

Cade Cunningham On Track To Play Thursday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) has been listed as probable for Thursday's matchup against the New York Knicks. Cunningham recently missed time due to a calf injury and is now dealing with a knee problem. However, it appears to be a minor issue, and Cunningham is likely to make his third consecutive appearance. Since […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable To Suit Up Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) is considered probable for Thursday's clash against the New Orleans Pelicans. After helping Milwaukee to a remarkable comeback victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, Antetokounmpo is back on the injury report with a shoulder issue. Nevertheless, he is expected to be in the lineup. The two-time MVP […]

Mika Zibanejad Records Four Assists In Losing Effort

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad dished out four assists on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers but could not save his team from an 8-5 defeat. Zibanejad's playmaking helped the Rangers take a 4-3 lead in the third period, but the team ultimately allowed five goals in the last 12 minutes of play. The four-point […]

Tyson Foerster Celebrates First Hat Trick In Flyers Win

Philadelphia Flyers forward Tyson Foerster continued his late-season scoring surge with his first career hat trick in Wednesday's 8-5 triumph over the New York Rangers. After scoring three goals in four games, Foerster lit the lamp three times in a single contest, wrapping up his hat trick with an empty-net goal. He has become the […]

Matthew Knies Nets Hat Trick In Overtime Win

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies starred with a hat trick in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He completed his second three-goal game of the season with the decisive tally in the extra frame. Knies is the first Maple Leafs player since Mats Sundin in 2006 to cap off a […]

Macklin Celebrini Erupts For Five Points Wednesday Night

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini had the best game of his young career on Wednesday night, finishing an 8-7 overtime loss against the Minnesota Wild with five points. He registered his first career hat trick and had two assists. Celebrini became the first rookie in franchise history to post at least five points in […]

Matt Boldy Delivers Four Assists In Crucial Win

Minnesota Wild winger Matt Boldy finished Wednesday's 8-7 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks with four assists. Despite blowing a 7-4 lead in the third period, the Wild managed to boost their playoff chances with the win. The team has now picked up two vital overtime wins in a row, with Boldy playing a […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Marks Comeback With Four Goals

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) scored a career-high four goals as he ended a 21-game absence on Wednesday in a thrilling 8-7 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks. Marian Gaborik is the only player in Wild history to score more goals in a single game, having netted five times against the […]

Connor McDavid Logs Three Assists In Surprise Return

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (lower body) recorded three assists in a surprising return to the lineup during Wednesday's 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Pregame reports indicated that McDavid would remain sidelined for the matchup, but he made an unexpected comeback after an eight-game absence. The Oilers captain became the seventh player in […]

Nikolaj Ehlers To Be A Game-Time Decision Thursday

Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers (foot) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against the Dallas Stars. A foot injury has kept Ehlers sidelined for two games, and it remains uncertain whether he can rejoin the lineup on Thursday. The Danish forward has recorded 24 goals and 63 points in 67 games in 2024-25. […]

Dougie Hamilton Could Be Ready To Return For Start Of Playoffs

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) could be ready to hop back into the lineup when the Stanley Cup Playoffs start. The Devils still have some work to do to secure their playoff berth but are well-placed to extend their season. When Hamilton suffered a lower-body injury in March, Devils general manager Tom […]

Brady Tkachuk May Not Return Before Playoffs

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (upper body) may sit out the rest of the 2024-25 regular season. When asked Wednesday if the Senators captain would be in the lineup if the playoffs started tomorrow, Senators president of hockey operations and general manager Steve Staios said, "I would think so, yes. I can't give you a […]

Tyler Toffoli Iffy For Wednesday

San Jose Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli (lower body) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's contest against the Minnesota Wild. The veteran forward is nursing a lower-body injury and could be out for a second consecutive game. Toffoli has had a decent year on a struggling team, putting up 50 points (28 goals, 22 assists) in […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Removed From Injured Reserve

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) has been removed from Injured Reserve and will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The Swedish pivot has been out for 21 games due to a lower-body injury. He will move into the top six on Wednesday, centering a line with Marcus […]

Kirill Kaprizov Activated From Long-Term Injured Reserve

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) was activated from Long-Term Injured Reserve on Wednesday and looks set to rejoin the lineup against the San Jose Sharks. The news comes after Wild head coach John Hynes said Wednesday morning that he is "hopeful" of having Kaprizov available against the Sharks. Minnesota has been without […]

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Doubtful Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (illness) is doubtful to play on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. The Oilers are missing several regulars from the lineup, and it appears that Nugent-Hopkins will join them on the sidelines. As a result, Adam Henrique is projected to center the top line against St. Louis, while Kasperi Kapanen […]

K'Andre Miller A Game-Time Decision Wednesday

New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's contest against the Philadelphia Flyers. He has been battling an illness this week and may sit out a second straight game. Zac Jones took over Miller's spot in the lineup on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Jones had four shots […]

Gabriel Landeskog Begins Conditioning Stint In AHL

Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog (knee) has been reassigned to the AHL's Colorado Eagles for a conditioning stint. The Eagles have five regular-season games left on their schedule, and Landeskog would be eligible to play in up to three of them as part of his assignment. A successful stint in the minors would pave the […]

Joel Eriksson Ek May Return To Wild Lineup Against Sharks

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) could be back in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks. Speaking to reporters about Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov (lower body), Wild head coach John Hynes said that he is "hopeful" the two can return on Wednesday. Eriksson Ek last played on Feb […]

Kirill Kaprizov Could Be Back In Action Wednesday

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) could make his long-awaited return to the lineup on Wednesday night against the San Jose Sharks. The Russian superstar has been out of action since Jan. 26 due to a lower-body injury. Before suffering the injury, Kaprizov was on fire, racking up 23 goals and 52 points […]

Jack Eichel Out Day-To-Day

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (upper body) is considered day-to-day. Vegas' superstar exited the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the Colorado Avalanche and may miss additional time, as the team has little left to play for in the regular season. With Tomas Hertl (shoulder) still out, the Golden Knights leaned heavily on William Karlsson […]

Sam Bennett Expected To Miss Rest Of Regular Season

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (upper body) is expected to sit out the remainder of the regular season. The 28-year-old missed a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. "I just don't think he's going back in," Panthers head coach Maurice said of Bennett on Tuesday. "We're going to take the time […]

Jaylen Wells Suffers Broken Wrist Versus Hornets

Memphis Grizzlies small forward Jaylen Wells suffered a broken wrist during Tuesday's win against the Charlotte Hornets. The 21-year-old rookie broke his right wrist after a hard fall, landing on his arm and head due to a mid-air collision at the end of a fast-break dunk. Wells was down on the court for several minutes […]