Dmitry Orlov Nearing Return

Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (lower body) came through another practice session on Sunday and could be back in the lineup when the team hits the ice next time against Philadelphia Wednesday night. He has been forced to watch seven games from the sidelines. The team has lost five of the games Orlov has missed, […]

T.J. Oshie Goes Through Full Practice

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie (lower body) fully practiced Sunday and appears to be trending towards returning to the lineup next week. He still has some time to work himself back to form, with Washington off until Wednesday. The veteran forward has been out of the lineup with a lower-body injury since Oct. 29, missing […]

Maxime Comtois Day-To-Day With A Lower-Body Injury

Anaheim Ducks left wing Maxime Comtois is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He missed a third consecutive game Saturday versus St. Louis, although it was initially suggested that Comtois had come out of the lineup as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old appeared to have hit form at the start of the month when Comtois posted […]

Sean Durzi Not Expected To Be Out For Long

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Sean Durzi (lower body) should be available again soon after sitting out Saturday's 3-2 loss to Seattle. Alexander Edler replaced him on the second defensive pairing and continued his good scoring form with a fourth assist in five games. Durzi boasts six assists for the campaign and has added three goals […]

Shane Pinto Might Be Available Monday

Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto (lower body) could be game-ready Monday versus San Jose despite getting hurt Saturday against New Jersey. He suffered a lower-body injury whilst blocking a shot and sat out Sunday's practice because of it. The 22-year-old has managed to collect eight goals and nine points in 17 games this season. However, […]

Roope Hintz Considered Day-To-Day

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (lower body) was a late scratch Saturday versus the Islanders and is considered day-to-day. He was unfortunately forced to come out of the lineup in the midst of a red-hot spell, with Hintz having put together a 10-game point streak. The Finnish forward has tallied 22 points overall for the […]

Scott Laughton Suffers Apparent Head Injury

Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton appeared to have suffered a head injury in Saturday's loss to Montreal. His head hit the ice when Hayes took a big hit early in the third period and he wasn't able to continue. Laughton collected his fourth assist of the campaign before exiting, getting to seven points overall for […]

Kevin Love In Danger Of Missing Several Games

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's matchup against Miami and it looks extremely likely that he will miss the contest, as the veteran has a hairline fracture in his right thumb. Love suffered the injury Friday night against the Hornets and might even be out for several games. The […]

Alperen Sengun Questionable For Sunday

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (groin) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Golden State. He is in danger of missing his third game of the season due to right groin soreness. The 20-year-old is enjoying a nice campaign, getting 15.6 points per game with 8.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks. Sengun's absence would open the door […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Doubtful For Sunday's Action

Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (back) is considered doubtful for Sunday's meeting with the Warriors. He has already sat out one game with lower back soreness and things aren't looking great regarding his availability for Sunday's matchup. The 22-year-old is one of the leaders of the youthful Rockets, averaging 19.1 points a night […]

Keegan Murray Likely Back Sunday

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (back) looks to be on his way to returning to the lineup Sunday versus Detroit, with him being listed as probable for the contest after fully participating in Saturday's practice. He sat out Thursday's action against San Antonio with lower back soreness after exiting Tuesday's win over Brooklyn with the […]

Malik Monk Questionable For Sunday

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Malik Monk (dental procedure) is questionable for Sunday's contest against Detroit. He had some work done on his teeth and missed Saturday's practice. It remains to be seen if Monk is feeling well enough to play against the Pistons. If not, then he will be dropping out of the lineup right […]

Malik Beasley Has Another Strong Showing

Utah Jazz guard/forward Malik Beasley has come to life lately and was able to lead all scorers with 29 points in Saturday's 118-113 win over Portland. He shot 10-for-18 from the field and 6-for-14 from downtown, doing all the damage in just 27 minutes off the bench. Jordan Clarkson led the starters with 28 points […]

Shake Milton Looks Great In First Start

Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton had a great time in his first start of the campaign Saturday, posting 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting in a 112-109 loss to Minnesota. He hit three times from deep with five attempts and added six rebounds and two assists to his line in 38 minutes. It was a very […]

Scottie Barnes Gets Near A Triple-Double

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes came very close to his second triple-double of the season, finishing a 124-122 overtime loss to Atlanta with 28 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. He added a steal and two blocks to his stat line in 46 minutes, shooting 11-for-29 from the field with a 4-for-8 effort from three-point […]

Pavel Buchnevich Picks Up Four Points Saturday

St. Louis Blues winger Pavel Buchnevich came through with four points in Saturday's 6-2 win over Anaheim, scoring two goals and recording two assists. He was a superb plus-four for the night and registered three shots in total. Buchnevich's second strike was the eventual game-winning goal. The 27-year-old has had a slow start to the […]

Mathew Barzal Finally Opens His Goals Account

New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal scored his first two goals of the campaign in Saturday's 5-2 defeat to Dallas. He gave the team two leads in the second period, netting his second goal on the power play, but the Stars were too strong in the end. Barzal has been off form in front of […]

Tristan Jarry Collects His First Shutout

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry found a way to maneuver to his first shutout of the season Saturday, stopping 32 shots in a 4-0 win over Winnipeg. This was a tough matchup for Jarry and the Penguins, with the Jets having made a very good start to the season, but it turned out to be […]

Alexandar Georgiev Shuts The Door For Washington

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev posted his first shutout of the campaign Saturday, registering 32 stops in a 4-0 road victory over Washington. He has been in great form this month and it was only a matter of time before Georgiev found a way to stop all the shots in one game. The former Ranger […]

Cole Caufield Goes For Three Points In Saturday's Win

Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield had one of his best games of the season Saturday against Philadelphia, contributing with two goals and an assist in a 5-4 shootout win. He notched a power-play in the first period and brought the drama in the third, scoring a game-tying goal with only three seconds left to play. […]

Filip Hronek Scores Twice Versus Columbus

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Filip Hronek continues his productive season with a two-goal effort against Columbus. He bagged a pair of second-period goals, helping the team to a 6-1 win. The Czech blue-liner needed only four shots to get the goals and added one hit to his line with a plus-one rating in 19:20 of […]

Charlie McAvoy Registers Four Assists

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy logged four assists in Saturday's 6-1 triumph over Chicago. One of his helpers came on the power play. Only three blue-liners in franchise history have managed more assists in a single game. McAvoy made his season debut less than two weeks ago, but he's had no trouble finding form, going […]

Adam Ruzicka Piles Up Three Points

Calgary Flames forward Adam Ruzicka put together a three-point performance in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win against Florida, scoring two goals and handing out one assist. He opened the scoring 15:13 into the game on the power play and also netted an even-strength marker in the second frame. The 23-year-old finds himself skating in a first-line […]

Ja Morant Week-To-Week With A Grade 1 Ankle Sprain

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (ankle) is listed as week-to-week after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 left ankle sprain. The Memphis star was hurt in Friday's win over Oklahoma City, and his absence is set to leave the team in some trouble now, with Desmond Bane (toe) also having recently been ruled out […]

Jakob Poeltl Questionable Versus Clippers

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (knee) is carrying a questionable tag ahead of Saturday's action versus the Clippers. The Austrian double-double machine could be forced to sit out for the first time this season if he can't overcome right knee soreness prior to tip-off. Poeltl is averaging a solid 13.2 points and 9.9 rebounds […]

Doug McDermott Available Again

San Antonio Spurs forward Doug McDermott (calf) is ready to play again Saturday against the Clippers. He's been dealing with tightness in his left thigh, but it's cleared up well enough that McDermott sat out only one game. The 30-year-old will hope to find some form now after struggling for a few weeks. He's shot […]

Devin Vassell Sits Out Saturday's Action

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (ankle) has been ruled out of Saturday's matchup versus the Clippers. He is bothered by some left ankle soreness and is forced to come out of the lineup right after having a nice 29-point night against Sacramento. The 22-year-old is having a breakthrough campaign, averaging 20.4 points for the […]

Keldon Johnson Returns To Action Saturday

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (ankle) is available again Saturday versus the Clippers after sitting out one game with a sore left ankle. The Spurs get back their top scorer, and Johnson could have an even bigger role offensively Saturday with Devin Vassell (ankle) sitting out the contest. Johnson's return is set to push […]

Nassir Little Questionable For Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little (calf) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Utah. He has a troublesome left calf and could end up sitting out his first game of the campaign. The 22-year-old has had a couple of strong performances this month, but he doesn't do a lot most times, averaging only 15 minutes […]

Tobias Harris Not Expected To Play Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (hip) is not expected to play Saturday against Minnesota. He already sat out Friday's win over Milwaukee and is officially questionable for Saturday's action with a sore left hip, but his participation seems unlikely. The Sixers have already been without James Harden (foot), just lost Tyrese Maxey (foot), and now […]