John Carlson Out Wednesday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (lower body) will sit out Wednesday's contest against the Philadelphia Flyers. The veteran blue-liner sustained a lower-body injury before the Olympic break and needs more time to fully recover. It's bad news for the Capitals, as Carlson has played great hockey in 2025-26. Across 55 outings, Carlson has contributed 10 […]

Roope Hintz Misses Wednesday's Action Due to Illness

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with the Seattle Kraken. He's been battling an illness after the Olympics and won't be available for at least one game. Dallas will also restart the action without Radek Faksa (upper body) and Mikko Rantanen (lower body), putting the spotlight on players […]

Shea Theodore Unavailable Wednesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore won't play against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night. Vegas had several representatives in Sunday's Olympic final, including Theodore, and the team has decided to give them a bit of extra rest after the tournament. According to Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy, all players are likely to […]

Mark Stone, Mitch Marner Won't Play Wednesday

Vegas Golden Knights forwards Mark Stone and Mitch Marner won't be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings. On Tuesday, it was revealed that Jack Eichel wouldn't participate in the contest, and now it's clear that Vegas' frontline will be without a couple more Olympic finalists. As such, Tomas Hertl is set […]

Logan Cooley on Track to Return Wednesday

Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley (lower body) could return to the lineup on Wednesday versus the Colorado Avalanche, Brogan Houston of the Deseret News reports. Cooley was on the second line during the morning skate and has been activated from Injured Reserve. The talented centerman has been on the shelf since Dec. 5 with a […]

Sidney Crosby Set to Miss Four Weeks

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (lower body) is expected to be out for at least four weeks. The Penguins captain suffered a lower-body injury while playing for Team Canada at the Olympics and was placed on Injured Reserve. Losing Crosby is a tough blow for the Penguins, as the veteran star has scored by far […]

Ty Jerome Available Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome (illness) is poised to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. The team has not included him on the injury report. Jerome was unavailable for Monday's matchup with Sacramento due to illness. Since making his season debut in late January, Jerome has averaged 19.3 points, 2.7 […]

Amen Thompson Won't Play Wednesday

Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Wednesday's clash against the Sacramento Kings. He will miss a fantastic fantasy matchup with a sore left quadriceps. The Rockets are likely to use Reed Sheppard as Thompson's replacement in the starting lineup. Sheppard has already built some momentum coming off the bench and […]

Jamal Murray Probable Wednesday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (hamstring) is listed as probable for Wednesday's tilt against the Boston Celtics. Murray is experiencing tightness in his right hamstring, but the issue likely isn't serious enough to keep him off the floor. The Canadian star has missed only five games all season and is riding a four-game 20-point […]

Khris Middleton Exits Early With Shoulder Stinger

Dallas Mavericks forward Khris Middleton (shoulder) didn't play in the second half of Tuesday's victory over the Brooklyn Nets. After colliding with Nets center Nicolas Claxton in the second quarter, Middleton was ruled out for the second half with a right shoulder stinger. The veteran forward finished with six points, five rebounds, one assist, and […]

P.J. Washington Sustains Ankle Injury Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center P.J. Washington (ankle) was injured late in Tuesday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. He appeared to have sprained his left ankle, limping off the court with a little over a minute remaining in the fourth quarter. Washington scored an efficient 13 points and tallied four rebounds, two assists, and one block. Dallas […]

Scottie Barnes Questionable to Suit Up Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes (quadriceps) was injured late during Tuesday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, TSN's Josh Lewenberg reports. The two-time All-Star sustained a right quadriceps contusion, leaving him questionable for Wednesday's clash against the San Antonio Spurs. On Tuesday, Barnes was back in action after missing one game for personal reasons. He […]

Jalen Johnson Suffers Hip Injury

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson suffered a left hip flexor injury in Tuesday's matchup with the Washington Wizards. He played only six minutes, finishing with five points, three rebounds, and two steals. Johnson's early exit gave Jonathan Kuminga a chance to shine. He had 27 points in 24 minutes during his Hawks debut. Zaccharie Risacher […]

Nino Niederreiter Out Week-to-Week

Winnipeg Jets winger Nino Niederreiter (undisclosed) is considered week-to-week. According to Jets head coach Scott Arniel, Niederreiter was already dealing with an injury before joining Team Switzerland for the 2026 Olympics. He had a tough time in Milan, going minus-three over five games and finishing with one goal. The 33-year-old has contributed eight goals and […]

Neal Pionk Out Week-to-Week With New Injury

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (undisclosed) was labeled week-to-week by head coach Scott Arniel on Tuesday. The 30-year-old was on track to return to the lineup after missing 11 games with a lower-body injury, but a new health issue will keep him sidelined longer. Pionk has had a difficult 2025-26 campaign, posting only eight points […]

Noah Hanifin Unavailable Wednesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin will miss Wednesday's matchup with the Los Angeles Kings. Only a couple of days ago, Hanifin was part of Team USA's Olympic triumph in Milan and will get some time off before returning to NHL action. Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy told reporters on Tuesday that he anticipates […]

Jack Eichel to Miss Wednesday's Action

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel won't be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings. Eichel just won gold with Team USA at the Olympics, and the Golden Knights will give him some time off after the successful tournament. The star forward is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday versus […]

John Tavares Expected to Play Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (illness) didn't practice on Tuesday but is set to play in Wednesday's contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Although Tavares is battling the flu, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube expects him to be available on Wednesday night. Tavares has tallied 20 goals and 47 points in 57 outings […]

Penguins Acquire Samuel Girard From Avalanche

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Samuel Girard from the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. The team also picked up a second-round draft pick in exchange for defenseman Brett Kulak, who was traded for the second time this season. Kulak began the campaign with the Edmonton Oilers before he landed in Pittsburgh as part of the deal […]

Victor Hedman Good to Go for Wednesday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (lower body) is set to play on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports. Last week, Hedman sustained a lower-body injury at the Olympics, missing Sweden's quarterfinal loss to Team USA. Tampa Bay will be delighted that Hedman won't have to sit […]

Brayden Point Available for Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (lower body) will return to action on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports. Point sustained a lower-body injury on Jan. 12, which forced him to miss the Olympics. Fortunately for the Lightning, the four-time 40-goal scorer will be available when the […]

Mikko Rantanen to Miss at Least Two Weeks

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen (lower body) will be unavailable for at least two weeks. The star forward sustained a lower-body injury while playing for Finland at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. After meeting with team doctors on Monday, Rantanen was placed on Injured Reserve. Rantanen ranks eighth in scoring in the NHL, recording 69 […]

Grayson Allen Questionable to Face Celtics

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (ankle, knee) is questionable for Tuesday's encounter with the Boston Celtics. The veteran sniper is managing a right ankle and knee injury and didn't feature on Sunday night against Portland as Phoenix concluded a back-to-back set. The Suns will be desperate to have Allen available on Tuesday, with Devin Booker […]

Jalen Suggs Could Miss Third Straight Game

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (back) is questionable for a meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. He's dealing with a back strain and could be sidelined for a third consecutive contest. Unfortunately, injuries have left a large dent in Suggs' season, but his health issues have also provided an opportunity for others […]

Draymond Green Iffy for Tuesday's Matchup

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (back) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. Green was a late scratch for Sunday's matchup with Denver due to a back issue and is in danger of missing another contest. This will be the first game of a back-to-back, and it appears unlikely that Green plays […]

Kristaps Porzingis to Miss Two More Games

Golden State Warriors forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) won't be in action during the team's upcoming back-to-back set. According to ESPN's Anthony Slater, the Latvian veteran hasn't traveled with the team. Golden State hit the road to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday and the Memphis Grizzlies the following day. After recovering from an Achilles […]

Naz Reid in Danger of Missing Another Contest

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid (shoulder) is questionable for Tuesday's action against the Portland Trail Blazers. Reid already missed one game over the weekend due to a sore right shoulder and may remain out for another contest. Luckily for Minnesota, Rudy Gobert will be back in the lineup after sitting out Sunday's loss to Philadelphia […]

Deni Avdija Won't Play Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (back) won't suit up for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Avdija has been dealing with a lower back issue for several weeks and lasted for only 59 seconds against Phoenix on Sunday. It's sad to see Avdija struggling with the injury, as he was having a monster year […]

Andrew Nembhard Questionable Tuesday

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's clash against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 26-year-old is managing a lower back injury. T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is also questionable, so Indiana could be without both of its primary point guards on Tuesday night. That could open the door for Ben Sheppard to play […]

Linus Ullmark Available for Senators

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (illness) should be available as the NHL season continues this week, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen reports. The Swedish netminder dealt with flu-like symptoms before the Olympic break and was unavailable for one game. Additionally, Ullmark has missed time this season due to personal reasons. He has posted a […]