Cole Sillinger Closing In On Return

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger (shoulder) could be available to return to the lineup this week. He has missed eight games due to a shoulder injury. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Blue Jackets head coach Dave Evanson did not dismiss the possibility of Sillinger's return to action this week. His next chance to make […]

Sean Monahan May Return To Action This Week

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) is close to returning to action, possibly as soon as this week. He participated in practice with the main group on Wednesday, and Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason has not ruled out Monahan rejoining the lineup before the week ends. After the practice session, Monahan said that […]

Filip Gustavsson Takes On Kraken Wednesday

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will start on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken. He will take the crease for the 47th time this season, trying to improve a 26-15-4 record. Gustavsson has posted four shutouts while registering a 2.57 goals-against average with a .915 save percentage. The Wild No. 1 has been one of the […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Expected To Face Maple Leafs

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood is expected to be in the crease for Wednesday's big clash against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Scott Wedgewood has impressed with four consecutive wins, but the Avalanche go back to Blackwood on Wednesday, who had his own four-game winning run end with a 2-1 shootout defeat against the Minnesota Wild […]

Joseph Woll Starts First Leg Of Back-To-Back Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll is set to start in Wednesday's matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. The Maple Leafs have two games in two nights and will likely turn to Anthony Stolarz in Thursday's clash against the New York Rangers. Although Woll hasn't seen much action lately, he has performed admirably when called upon. […]

Dmitry Orlov On Track To Return Thursday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The Russian rearguard has missed five games due to an upper-body injury. However, Orlov has looked good in practice since returning to the ice. "We will see where he's at, but I would assume […]

Andrew Wiggins May Miss Another Game Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons. He has been left nursing a lower left leg contusion and may sit out a second consecutive game. Jaime Jaquez Jr. has a chance to remain in the starting lineup if Wiggins doesn't return on Wednesday. He […]

Khris Middleton Unavailable Against Jazz

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will not suit up for Wednesday's action against the Utah Jazz. He will be kept off the court for ankle injury management purposes. With him sidelined, Justin Champagnie is poised to re-enter the starting unit. Champagnie's performances can vary, but he has recorded decent numbers in a starting role. […]

Jordan Poole Doubtful To Play On Wednesday

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (elbow) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's clash against the Utah Jazz. The 2022 NBA champion has sustained an elbow contusion and may be absent for the ninth time this season. Marcus Smart (illness) and Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) have already been ruled out for Wednesday, leaving the Wizards potentially very thin […]

Walker Kessler Resting Against Wizards

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (rest) will skip Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. The team has decided to give him another rest day. Kessler's absence is a signal to fantasy managers to fire up Kyle Filipowski again. He has regularly started when Kessler has been out of the lineup. On the last such occasion, […]

Domantas Sabonis To Miss At Least 10 Days

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (ankle) has been ruled out for at least 10 days. He sprained his right ankle during Monday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The team has announced that an MRI on the ankle showed a moderate sprain and that Sabonis will be re-evaluated in 10 days. This is an unfortunate setback […]

Ja Morant Will Miss Third Straight Game On Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (hamstring) will be out for a third straight game on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He is experiencing soreness in his left calf, and there's no reason to risk his health since Memphis is comfortably sitting in a playoff spot. With Scotty Pippen Jr. (wrist) also unavailable, Desmond […]

LeBron James Remains Out Against Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) will miss a sixth straight game on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. He continues to work his way back from a left groin strain suffered against the Boston Celtics on March 8. James is also expected to miss the second leg of a back-to-back on Thursday against the […]

Luka Doncic Listed As Probable For Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is expected to play through a right ankle sprain on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets, as the team lists him as probable for the contest. He also played through the injury on Monday versus the San Antonio Spurs. While Doncic's shooting efficiency was awful, with him hitting […]

Jamal Murray Uncertain For Wednesday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. After making 16 consecutive appearances, Murray came out of the lineup on Monday against the Golden State Warriors due to an ankle sprain. With Murray out and Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) joining him on the sidelines, […]

Nikola Jokic Questionable For Meeting With Lakers

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) may miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers, as he has been listed as questionable for the matchup. Jokic exited the lineup for only the sixth time this season when the Nuggets faced the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Head coach Michael […]

Jalen Williams Not Ready To Return Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (hip) will remain sidelined on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He is trying to recover from a right hip strain but will need more time to do so. This will be Williams' fourth consecutive absence. The Thunder have a long list of absentees, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest), which opens […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander To Rest On Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) will not be in action on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The team plans to rest him for the matchup, with Gilgeous-Alexander sitting out a game for only the third time this season. Luguentz Dort (hip) and Jalen Williams (hip) also won't play, leaving OKC without three starters […]

Shea Theodore Returns To Practice Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (arm) returned to practice on Tuesday, wearing a non-contact jersey. This marks his first practice since Theodore injured his arm while playing for Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off. With Theodore on the shelf, Vegas has lost four of its last five games. The star defenseman has tallied […]

William Karlsson Nearing Return

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) practiced in a full-contact jersey on Tuesday and could be an option for Thursday's tilt against the Boston Bruins. The Swedish veteran has been out for 20 games due to a lower-body injury. Before getting hurt in January, Karlsson posted seven goals and 18 points in 38 […]

Arthur Kaliyev Done For The Year

New York Rangers right wing Arthur Kaliyev (upper body) has been ruled out for the rest of the season, including the playoffs. He has already been out of action for three games due to an upper-body injury. Health issues plagued Kaliyev throughout the season, resulting in only 14 appearances. The 23-year-old scored three goals and […]

John Gibson A Game-Time Call Tuesday

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's clash against the Dallas Stars. He is set to dress as the backup if cleared for action. Gibson last played on March 5 against the Vancouver Canucks, falling out of the lineup due to a lower-body injury. During his absence, Lukas […]

Thatcher Demko To Join Team For Upcoming Road Trip

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) will accompany the team on its upcoming six-game road trip. On Tuesday, Demko participated in a full team skate for the first time since he suffered a lower-body injury on Feb. 8. Demko, who has posted a 6-3-3 record this season, seems to be nearing his return to […]

Conor Garland Iffy For Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. Garland is a little banged up at the moment and may have to miss his first game of the season. It has been a decent year for Garland, who is on track to post his second 50-point […]

Dylan Strome Good To Go Tuesday

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (illness) has been cleared to play on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. Strome was initially iffy for the contest after coming down with an illness and missing Monday's practice. The talented centerman will maintain a proud ironman streak, as Strome has not missed any regular-season action since the start […]

Jericho Sims To Miss Rest Of Regular Season Following Thumb Surgery

Milwaukee Bucks center Jericho Sims (thumb) will be out for the remainder of the regular season. The team announced that Sims underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb and is expected to miss approximately four weeks. The Bucks will wrap up their regular-season schedule on April 13, making it unlikely Sims […]

Bradley Beal To Sit Out At Least One Week Of Action

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) will be unavailable for at least one week. The former All-Star sat out Monday's contest against the Toronto Raptors due to a left hamstring injury, and Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer noted that Beal will be re-evaluated in one week. With Beal sidelined, Collin Gillespie received the starting nod […]

Stephen Curry Could Be Rested Tuesday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry may sit out Tuesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Following Monday's 114-105 loss to a short-handed Denver Nuggets, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr noted that Curry needs rest. "He's tired," Kerr said after Curry logged 35 minutes against the Nuggets. "Steph's been carrying us for a month. He's […]

Trey Murphy III To Miss Rest Of 2024-25 Campaign

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of the 2024-25 season. The 24-year-old injured his right shoulder in Monday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons and has been diagnosed with a torn labrum and partial tear of the rotator cuff in his shoulder. This marks a very sad […]

LaMelo Ball Probable Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (wrist) is probable to face the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. He is nursing a sore right wrist. If Ball is cleared for the action, he looks set to take on a massive load offensively, as Miles Bridges (rest) will not be in the lineup. Ball has put up […]