Martin Necas, Jonathan Drouin Unavailable Thursday

Colorado Avalanche forwards Martin Necas (undisclosed) and Jonathan Drouin (lower body) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Both players are banged up following Wednesday's victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Jimmy Vesey and Miles Wood will be inserted into the lineup. Ross Colton is projected to move into the […]

Alexandar Georgiev Nursing An Upper-Body Injury

San Jose Sharks goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (upper body) will not be available for Thursday's game against the Edmonton Oilers. He has sustained an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day. Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky doesn't believe that Georgiev's injury is long-term, and he was on the ice after the morning skate in full gear, which […]

Henry Thrun Returns From Nine-Game Absence Thursday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Henry Thrun (upper body) will be available for Thursday's tilt against the Edmonton Oilers. The 24-year-old has missed nine straight games and 13 of the last 14 contests due to an upper-body injury. San Jose will use Thrun as a replacement for Shakir Mukhamadullin (upper body), who was injured on Tuesday […]

Olli Maatta Returns To Utah Lineup Thursday

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Olli Maatta (lower body) will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. He has been cleared to play after sitting out a couple of games due to a lower-body injury. Nick DeSimone filled in for Maatta and will exit the lineup against the Kings. Maatta plays a solid […]

Dylan Guenther Ready To Go Thursday

Utah Hockey Club right wing Dylan Guenther (nose) will be in the lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. After being struck by a puck, the 21-year-old finished Tuesday's tilt against the Calgary Flames with nine stitches and a broken nose. Guenther has said his breathing is only at "around 70 percent," but he […]

Anthony Duclair Takes Leave Of Absence

New York Islanders left wing Anthony Duclair has decided to take some time away from the team. The decision follows harsh criticism of Duclair from Islanders head coach Patrick Roy after Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. "He was god-awful," Roy said. "He was god-awful. He had a bad game. That's why I […]

Alex Pietrangelo On Track To Return Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (lower body) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. He has sat out four games due to a lower-body injury. The veteran blue-liner leads the Golden Knights in average ice time per game (22:29) and has notched 32 points (four goals, 28 assists) in […]

Brady Tkachuk Out On Thursday

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (upper body) will not be in action on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Senators captain continues to nurse an upper-body injury, sitting out a second straight game. Ottawa considers Tkachuk day-to-day, so there is a possibility he will be ready to return for the weekend's back-to-back set against […]

Anfernee Simons Could Be Absent Again Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (forearm) is listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Thursday's encounter with the Toronto Raptors. A contusion on his right forearm might sideline Simons for a second consecutive game. With Scoot Henderson (concussion) also on the shelf, Dalano Banton was promoted to the first unit Tuesday night […]

Scoot Henderson Misses Third Consecutive Game Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (concussion) will remain sidelined for Thursday's meeting with the Toronto Raptors. He is still in concussion protocol, sitting out a third consecutive game. With Henderson no longer in the lineup, Dalano Banton has taken on a larger role. He was busy at both ends in Tuesday's 127-113 win over […]

Scottie Barnes Iffy For Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes (finger) is considered questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has sustained a joint contusion on one of the fingers of his right hand. Toronto has begun to rest its big names regularly in recent weeks, but Barnes has made 10 consecutive appearances. Ochai Agbaji (rest), who […]

Immanuel Quickley Takes Thursday Off

Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley (rest) will not play on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He will be taken out of the lineup for rest purposes. Jamal Shead is likely to come into the starting lineup to fill in for Quickley, who is expected to return to action on Friday against the Detroit […]

Jakob Poeltl Sits Out Thursday's Game

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (rest) will exit the lineup on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers. This is a scheduled rest day for Poeltl, who has sat out every other game over the last four weeks. Poeltl's absence elevates the fantasy value of Orlando Robinson and Jonathan Mogbo. In the most recent game Poeltl […]

Damian Lillard May Return To Action Sooner Than Expected

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (calf) may be back on the floor sooner than expected. "He's hopeful to get cleared in the next week or week and a half to go full-go and then resume basketball in games for the Bucks," ESPN's Shams Charania said on Wednesday during an appearance on the Pat McAfee […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Likely To Suit Up Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) is likely to play on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers, as the team lists him as probable on the injury report. Antetokounmpo missed a matchup against the Denver Nuggets last week, but this is his only absence since the All-Star break. The Bucks need wins on the board, and […]

LeBron James Probable Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is considered probable for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. James is set for another head-to-head battle against Stephen Curry despite being on the injury report with a left groin strain, which sidelined the Lakers superstar for seven games last month. Since returning, James has struggled with […]

Evgeni Malkin Joins Penguins For Road Trip

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) will accompany the team on its upcoming three-game road trip. This suggests that Malkin may be ready to return to the lineup soon. He has missed three games due to an upper-body injury. The Penguins begin the road trip with a matchup against the St. Louis Blues on […]

Filip Chytil Could Miss Rest Of Season

Vancouver Canucks center Filip Chytil (concussion) may have played his final game of the 2024-25 season. He is working his way back from a concussion, but it's unclear when he will be ready to rejoin the lineup. Chytil has a history of concussions, and the team will certainly want to avoid rushing his return. The […]

Declan Chisholm Back In Action Against Rangers

Minnesota Wild defenseman Declan Chisholm (lower body) will return from a four-game absence on Wednesday against the New York Rangers. He has shaken off a lower-body injury and will take Jon Merrill's spot on the third defensive pairing. Chisholm has badly struggled on the offensive end in recent months, notching just two points in 2025. […]

Samuel Girard Exits Avalanche Lineup Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks. He recently returned from a lower-body injury, appearing in four consecutive games, but Girard will make way for Keaton Middleton on Wednesday. Girard has recorded 23 points (three goals, 20 assists) with 106 blocks in 70 games this season. Middleton […]

Joel Kiviranta Returning Against Blackhawks

Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta (lower body) will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. He will take over Jimmy Vesey's spot. The Finnish forward has been unavailable for three games due to a lower-body injury. Despite having a limited role on the Colorado team, Kiviranta has made a significant impact in […]

Eeli Tolvanen Misses First Game Of The Season

Seattle Kraken winger Eeli Tolvanen (undisclosed) will miss his first game of the season on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks. Kraken head coach Dan Bylsma has announced that Tolvanen and Jaden Schwartz (undisclosed) are both considered day-to-day. It's possible they will be ready to return to action on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. On […]

Jaden Schwartz Unavailable Against Canucks

Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Vancouver Canucks. He is considered day-to-day, with Schwartz's first opportunity to return coming on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. Schwartz has been Seattle's top goal-scorer this season with 23 markers. He has also recorded the same amount of assists […]

Bennedict Mathurin Iffy For Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He is dealing with soreness in his left calf and has missed two games already. During Mathurin's absence, Aaron Nesmith and Ben Sheppard hold additional fantasy value, with Nesmith being the better fantasy target. On Monday against the […]

Myles Turner May Miss Another Game Wednesday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (illness) is questionable to play on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. The 29-year-old big man was a late scratch for Monday's action against the Sacramento Kings due to an illness and has not yet fully recovered. Thomas Bryant moved into the starting five on Monday but had a fairly quiet […]

Al Horford Considered Doubtful Wednesday

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) has been labeled doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against the Miami Heat. He has been nursing a left big toe sprain for a while and appears to need to take some time off to manage the injury. Boston's frontcourt may also be without Kristaps Porzingis (illness) on Monday, leaving Luke […]

Jrue Holiday Questionable For Wednesday's Game

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) is considered questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Miami Heat. He continues to have trouble with his right shoulder and could take the night off after featuring in each of the last four games. Holiday's absence would boost the fantasy stock of Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and Baylor Scheierman. […]

Kristaps Porzingis Listed As Questionable For Wednesday

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. A mysterious illness caused Porzingis to miss a couple of weeks at the beginning of last month, and he is still coping with its effects, possibly leading him to miss another game Wednesday […]

Jaylen Brown Could Remain On The Shelf Wednesday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Miami Heat. He has an issue with his right knee and could be unavailable for a second consecutive game. Sam Hauser typically benefits from Brown's absence and had eight points with three rebounds and three assists in Monday's win over the Memphis […]

Cade Cunningham Likely Out For Fifth Straight Game

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (calf) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder, making it likely that he will sit out a fifth consecutive game. A calf injury has paused his impressive season. Dennis Schroder is filling in for Cunningham as the starting point guard and will have an opportunity […]