Eetu Luostarinen Expected to be Available For Stanley Cup Finals

Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen (undisclosed) will likely be good to go for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Per Michael Russo of The Athletic, Panthers head coach Paul Maurice believes the 26-year-old will be fine for the start of the series, despite exiting Wednesday's series-clinching 5-3 win against the Carolina Hurricanes due to […]

Aaron Nesmith Back on the Injury Report Ahead of Game 5

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 5 against the New York Knicks. He rolled his right ankle in Game 3 of the series and was also deemed questionable for Tuesday's Game 4. However, Nesmith managed to play through the injury, recording 16 points, three rebounds, one assist, and […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Listed as Questionable for Thursday's Game 5

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) has been tagged as questionable for Thursday's Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers. He is dealing with a left knee contusion after getting hurt in a collision with Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith during Game 4 on Tuesday night. If Towns can't play on Thursday, we will likely see […]

Adam Lowry Likely Out for Start of Next Season After Hip Surgery

Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry underwent hip surgery on Tuesday and will likely miss the start of the 2025-26 season. It was announced that he will require 5-6 months to recover from the procedure, meaning it's unlikely the 32-year-old will be ready to play before November. If his season debut is delayed due to the […]

Sean Walker Out for Game 5 Wednesday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (undisclosed) will remain absent for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Florida Panthers, missing a third consecutive contest. On Tuesday, there was optimism that either Walker or Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) could return for Wednesday's elimination game, but both are still unavailable for the Hurricanes. Rookies Alexander Nikishin and Scott Morrow will […]

Jalen Chatfield Remains on Shelf for Game 5 Against Panthers

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) will miss a sixth straight game on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers. He has yet to feature in the Eastern Conference Finals due to an undisclosed ailment. Before departing the lineup, Chatfield registered one goal, eight shots, 11 blocks, and nine hits in nine playoff appearances with a plus-six […]

Niko Mikkola Back for Panthers Wednesday

Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (upper body) is poised to re-enter the lineup for Game 5 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. Due to an upper-body injury, he was unavailable for Monday's Game 4. Skating alongside Seth Jones on the second defensive pairing, Mikkola has been exceptional in the Eastern Conference Finals, recording four […]

A.J. Greer Available for Game 5 Against Hurricanes

Florida Panthers left wing A.J. Greer (undisclosed) is ready to return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. He was banged up late in Game 3 of the series on Saturday and sat out Monday's Game 4 as a result. Greer is expected to replace Nico Sturm on the fourth line. While […]

Sam Reinhart Returns to Panthers Lineup Wednesday

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart (lower body) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday for Game 5 against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals. He has been out for two games while nursing a lower-body injury. Reinhart's return will likely push Jesper Boqvist off the first line, and he looks set to […]

Zach Hyman to Miss Rest of Postseason After Surgery

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman (upper body) is expected to miss the rest of the postseason. "Zach's season is most likely done," Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said on Wednesday. "He's having surgery today. We're not expecting him back." Hyman was injured in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars, exiting the game after taking […]

Jason Robertson Scores Only Stars Goal Tuesday

Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The 25-year-old tied the game at one with just under seven minutes played in the second period. However, the Stars continued to struggle to find ways to beat Stuart Skinner in the Oilers crease. Dallas has now managed […]

Corey Perry Returns to Score Sheet with Two Power-Play Points

Edmonton Oilers right wing Corey Perry ended a five-game scoring drought on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars, contributing a goal and an assist in a 4-1 victory. The veteran forward assisted Leon Draisaitl during a power-play opportunity in the first period, and he scored his own power-play goal in the second, which ultimately became the […]

Connor McDavid Records Two Assists in Tuesday's Win

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid recorded two assists, including a power-play helper, in Tuesday's 4-1 win against the Dallas Stars. His playmaking helped Corey Perry score the game-winning goal in the second period, and McDavid's second assist came in the final minute of play when Adam Henrique wrapped up the scoring with an empty-netter. McDavid […]

Leon Draisaitl Extends Point Streak to Five Games

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl posted a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars, extending his point streak to five games. He scored a power-play goal in the first period to get the scoring started in the contest and picked up an assist late in the third when Kasperi Kapanen […]

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Remains Hot in Game 4 Victory

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins continued his scoring tear in Tuesday's 4-1 victory in Game 4 against the Dallas Stars. He finished the contest with two power-play assists, becoming the seventh player in Stanley Cup Playoffs history to register multiple points during each of the first four games of the round before the Final. He […]

Zach Hyman Exits with Injury Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman appeared to have suffered an upper-body injury in Tuesday's Game 4 against the Dallas Stars. He took only five shifts and logged 3:11 of ice time before exiting the action following a collision with Stars forward Mason Marchment. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters postgame that he would provide […]

Josh Hart Logs a Double-Double Off the Bench Tuesday

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart produced a double-double in Tuesday's 130-121 loss to the Indiana Pacers, despite coming off the bench for the second consecutive game. He was among the game's leading rebounders with 11 boards and posted 12 points on 3-for-5 shooting. He made five of six attempts at the foul line. However, […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Collects Another Double-Double in Tuesday's Loss

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns had 24 points and 12 rebounds with three assists in Tuesday's 130-121 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He was the only Knicks starter with a positive plus/minus for the contest, shooting 8-for-15 from the field with a 1-for-2 mark from downtown […]

Jalen Brunson Leads Knicks with 31 Points in Tuesday's Loss

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson finished Tuesday's 130-121 loss to the Indiana Pacers with a team-high 31 points, shooting 9-for-19 from the field and 11-for-12 at the free-throw line. He was 2-for-6 with the three-ball while completing his line with two rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block. This marks the third […]

Pascal Siakam Drops 30 Points on Knicks in Game 4 Win

Indiana Pacers forward/center Pascal Siakam shot 11-for-21 from the field and 5-for-6 at the charity stripe en route to 30 points in Tuesday's 130-121 victory over the New York Knicks. He matched his best performance of the postseason from behind the arc with a 3-for-4 effort. Following a relatively quiet night in Game 3, Siakam […]

Tyrese Haliburton Records Historic Triple-Double Tuesday

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton had a special outing in Tuesday's Game 4 against the New York Knicks, leading his team to a 130-121 victory. He became the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double in a Conference Finals game without a single turnover. Haliburton filled the stat sheet with 32 points, […]

Russell Westbrook Undergoes Hand Surgery

Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook has undergone surgery on his right hand. The team announced that the procedure was necessary to repair multiple ligament tears in his hand. In the announcement, the Nuggets mentioned that Westbrook is expected to resume full offseason training in the summer. This indicates that he will be at 100 […]

Tomas Tatar Moves to Switzerland

Veteran winger Tomas Tatar has signed a two-year deal with Swiss club EV Zug. The 34-year-old spent the 2024-25 campaign with the New Jersey Devils after signing a one-year, $1.8 million contract last offseason. His return to Europe is not a big loss for New Jersey, considering Tatar managed only 17 points (seven goals, 10 […]

Jalen Chatfield Might Be an Option for Hurricanes Wednesday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) may return to the lineup for Game 5 against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. According to Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer, either Chatfield or Sean Walker (undisclosed) could be ready to rejoin the action. Chatfield has not played since Game 4 against the Washington Capitals […]

Sean Walker Could Return to Action Wednesday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (undisclosed) could be ready to return to action in Wednesday's Game 5 against the Florida Panthers. Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports that either Walker or Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) could be back on the Hurricanes blue line as the team attempts to fight off elimination for the […]

Sam Reinhart Questionable for Wednesday's Game 5

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart (lower body) skated on Tuesday but is considered questionable for Game 5 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. Florida has been without Reinhart for two games, with Jesper Boqvist filling in for him on the top line. Brad Marchand also saw time on the first line during Monday's 3-0 […]

Viktor Arvidsson Returns to Oilers Lineup for Game 4 Against Stars

Edmonton Oilers winger Viktor Arvidsson will make his first appearance since May 10 in Tuesday's Game 4 against the Dallas Stars. He will fill in for Connor Brown (undisclosed), ending a five-game spell as a healthy scratch. Arvidsson was sent to the press box after he averaged only 11:05 of ice time through his first […]

Calvin Pickard Dresses as Backup Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard (lower body) has been cleared to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. He will serve as Stuart Skinner's backup in the contest. Pickard has been out for six games due to a lower-body injury. When Skinner struggled at the start of the postseason, Pickard saved Edmonton's bacon […]

Mattias Ekholm Out on Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will not return to the lineup for Tuesday's Game 4 against the Dallas Stars. On Monday, Ekholm felt good after practice, and there was a possibility that he would make his first postseason appearance in Tuesday's contest, but he will sit out at least one more game. Game 5 […]

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Leads Timberwolves in Scoring Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Nickeil Alexander-Walker finished as the team's top scorer in Monday's 128-126 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, posting 23 points on 9-for-15 shooting off the bench. Minnesota's second unit played a big role in the contest, as Donte DiVincenzo also came alive with a 22-point effort. Alexander-Walker's offensive contributions didn't end with […]