Victor Hedman Suffers New Injury Blow

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (undisclosed) picked up another injury in Tuesday's win over the Montreal Canadiens. He was playing his third game after a nearly month-long injury layoff. Tampa's defensive star may now have to miss more time. Hedman's injury issues this season have given a massive boost to Darren Raddysh's fantasy stock. […]

Bobby McMann Suspended for One Game

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Bobby McMann will miss Thursday's game against the San Jose Sharks due to a suspension. He was handed a one-game suspension for high-sticking Tampa Bay Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand in Monday's loss. McMann has been among Toronto's top goal-scorers this season with eight markers. In 29 games, he has also contributed six assists. […]

Jordan McLaughlin Listed as Questionable for Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs guard Jordan McLaughlin (hamstring) is listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He has missed a month of action due to a left hamstring strain. After he practiced fully on Sunday, McLaughlin looks to be on the cusp of returning to the lineup. […]

Maxi Kleber Questionable Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Maxi Kleber (back) is considered questionable for Wednesday's NBA Cup contest against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran is battling a back problem. His absence would not be a big blow for the Lakers, as Kleber has seen minimal action this season. He has averaged 12.1 minutes across 10 appearances, posting […]

Marcus Smart Ready to Face Spurs Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (back) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's NBA Cup meeting with the San Antonio Spurs. A back issue has kept Smart out of action for six games. While Smart doesn't move the needle in most fantasy formats, he has been an important player for the Lakers. Across […]

Luguentz Dort Returns From Three-Game Absence Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort (adductor) is ready to end a three-game absence on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns, as the team has not listed him on the injury report. Dort has appeared as a starter in all 15 outings this season and will likely bump Jaylin Williams to the bench on Wednesday night. […]

Alex Caruso Set to Return Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (quadriceps) has been removed from the injury report and will end a four-game absence on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. The veteran has missed time because of a right quadriceps contusion. Caruso has exclusively come off the bench this season, averaging 5.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.6 […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Available Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (elbow) is not on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns. The reigning MVP missed his first game of the season on Sunday against the Utah Jazz due to an elbow injury. Ajay Mitchell started on Sunday and will move back to the […]

Isaiah Joe Out for Third Consecutive Game

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (knee) won't be available on Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns. He will sit out a third consecutive game due to a left knee contusion. Joe's absence from the lineup increases playing opportunities for Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, and Aaron Wiggins. Mitchell and Wiggins have produced solid numbers all […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Not Ready to Return Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns. He will be on the shelf for a sixth consecutive game. Hartenstein has missed nearly two weeks with a right soleus strain. The team initially planned to evaluate him in 10-14 days, so it's possible Hartenstein will […]

Devin Booker Listed as Questionable for Wednesday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Suns' leader has been on the shelf for a couple of games with a right groin strain. Collin Gillespie's fantasy value will take a blow if Booker returns, as he will likely be bumped […]

Victor Wembanyama Remains Out Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's NBA Cup matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. He traveled with the team to the game but still needs a bit more time to recover from a left calf strain. Wembanyama practiced fully on Sunday, which suggests that his return is near. […]

Jason Zucker Added to Injured Reserve

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (lower body) is facing another spell on the sidelines after he was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff expects Zucker to "miss some time" due to a lower-body injury. Zucker was unavailable for most of November due to a viral illness. He had been hugely […]

David Pastrnak Set to Return Tuesday

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (undisclosed) is poised to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. The Czech superstar has joined his teammates for pregame warmups after initially being regarded as a game-time decision. Pastrnak, who has missed five contests, is once again averaging over a […]

Scott Wedgewood Back Between the Pipes Tuesday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (back) will start on Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators. He has been out of the lineup for three games due to a back issue. This season, Wedgewood ranks in the top four in all the main goalie categories. He has a 13-1-3 record, a 2.07 goals-against average, and a […]

Evgeni Malkin Lands on Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve ahead of Tuesday's tilt against the Anaheim Ducks. He departed the lineup on Sunday against the Dallas Stars and will miss at least a couple more games after Tuesday night. Pittsburgh also placed Blake Lizotte (upper body) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. The […]

Jordan Kyrou Out Week-to-Week

St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou (lower body) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins and is considered week-to-week. Blues head coach Jim Montgomery told reporters that Kyrou is anticipated to miss at least one week of action, meaning he will probably sit out three more games after Tuesday night. […]

Thomas Harley Returns to Stars Lineup Tuesday

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (lower body) will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. He has missed 12 games due to a lower-body injury. Harley is projected to skate on the second defensive pairing and the second power-play unit. Compared to the previous campaign, Harley's scoring rate had dropped in 2025-26, but […]

Martin Necas a Game-Time Call Tuesday

Colorado Avalanche right wing Martin Necas (illness) is a game-time call for Tuesday's contest against the Nashville Predators. He left the morning skate early due to illness. Necas has had a great time in Denver and is currently on pace for a massive 110-point campaign. In 29 outings, he has contributed 14 goals and 25 […]

Jean-Gabriel Pageau Available Tuesday

New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (upper body) will return from an eight-game absence in Tuesday's matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. He will skate with Anders Lee and Mathew Barzal on the second line. Before he suffered an upper-body injury, Pageau was stuck on a five-game scoring drought. However, it has been a decent campaign […]

Cam York Out on Tuesday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York (upper body) will miss Tuesday's clash against the San Jose Sharks. He will be out for a second straight game due to an upper-body injury. York is tied for fourth on his team with 11 assists and has scored one goal in 23 games this season. Due to York's absence, […]

John Gibson Secures Third Consecutive Win With Shutout

Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson had a perfect night at the office on Monday, finishing a 4-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks with a 39-save shutout. The American netminder landed his first shutout of the season and won his third consecutive start. Gibson has started to recover from a tricky patch, although his save […]

Nazem Kadri Bags Three Points as Flames Offense Explodes

Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri finished Monday's 7-4 victory over the Buffalo Sabres with a goal and two assists. Yegor Sharangovich also had three points (two goals, one assist) as the NHL's worst offense suddenly came alive. Kadri factored in Calgary's first four goals. While his team has struggled to generate goals all season, Kadri […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Ends Dry Spell With Three-Point Effort

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek recorded a season-high three points in Monday's 4-1 road victory over the Seattle Kraken, ending a five-game scoreless spell. The Swedish forward opened the scoring early in the second period and bagged a pair of assists in the third. With his second assist, Erikson Ek broke a tie with […]

Dennis Hildeby Records First Career Shutout

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby stopped all 29 shots against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday to record his first career shutout in a 2-0 victory. With Joseph Woll (lower body) and Anthony Stolarz (upper body) sidelined, Hildeby made his fifth start of the campaign and improved to 2-2-2. The 24-year-old Swedish native boasts […]

Dakota Mermis to be Evaluated Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Dakota Mermis (lower body) will be evaluated on Tuesday after he was injured in Monday's win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mermis was forced to exit the game early in the third period due to a knee-on-knee hit from Lightning forward Gage Goncalves, who received a major penalty and a game […]

Jacob Middleton Hurt in Monday's Win

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jacob Middleton (undisclosed) was injured in Monday's victory over the Seattle Kraken. He left the contest in the third period due to an undisclosed injury. Before his exit, Middleton recorded an assist on Minnesota's first goal. This gives Middleton six assists for the season. He has yet to score a goal with […]

Mats Zuccarello Exits Early Monday

Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (undisclosed) exited Monday's 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken after logging only 5:32 of ice time. He was knocked out of the lineup by a big hit from Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn. The Norwegian veteran was making his 15th appearance of the season after he missed the start of […]

Jamal Shead Uncertain for Tuesday

Toronto Raptors point guard Jamal Shead (quadriceps) is considered questionable for a meeting with the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup on Tuesday. He could miss his first game of the season due to a right quadriceps contusion. With RJ Barrett (knee) on the shelf, Shead has regularly logged 20-plus minutes on the floor. […]

Dru Smith Questionable to Play Tuesday

Miami Heat guard Dru Smith (hip) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's NBA Cup clash against the Orlando Magic. He didn't practice on Monday and could miss the big matchup due to a left hip contusion. Smith was a starter for Miami last time out against the Sacramento Kings. However, with Tyler Herro (toe) and […]