Joonas Korpisalo Receives Starting Nod Wednesday

Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo will be in the net on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Boston will turn to the Finnish netminder after seeing Jeremy Swayman cough up seven goals on 23 shots in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. Korpisalo has outplayed Swayman for most of the year but has also […]

Evgeni Malkin Considered Day-To-Day

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) wore a non-contact jersey in Wednesday's practice and is considered day-to-day. The veteran star missed Tuesday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning due to an upper-body injury. It seems that Malkin may miss additional time because of the injury, but he isn't expected to be sidelined for long. […]

Leon Draisaitl Could Return Within A Week

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) was back on the ice Wednesday morning and is expected to return to the lineup sooner than Connor McDavid (lower body). "Leon will be back sooner than Connor. We're looking at about a week, maybe shorter for Leon, and Connor will be longer than that," Knoblauch told reporters after […]

Pavel Mintyukov On Track To Play Against Bruins

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (illness) is expected to be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. He is penciled in for a third-pairing role in defense despite missing Tuesday's practice due to an illness. Mintyukov recently had assists in back-to-back games, but he hasn't taken a step forward in 2024-25. The 21-year-old […]

Sam Colangelo Expected To Return To Action Wednesday

Anaheim Ducks right wing Sam Colangelo (upper body) has been cleared for action and is expected to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. He has missed five games due to an upper-body injury. Before he got hurt, Colangelo had been heating up, averaging a point per game over a six-game stretch. He […]

Nikita Zadorov Unavailable Wednesday

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (personal) will not play in Wednesday's road contest against the Anaheim Ducks. He has returned to Boston due to a family matter. Zadorov has posted 17 points (four goals, 13 assists) in 72 games during his first year in Boston. Additionally, the Russian blue-liner ranks second on the team with […]

Cameron Johnson Sits Out Wednesday's Game

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (rest) will not be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. He is skipping the game for rest purposes, which opens up a spot in the starting lineup. In Johnson's most recent absence, Jalen Wilson joined the first unit but struggled, finishing with zero points on 0-for-4 shooting […]

Immanuel Quickley Resting On Wednesday

Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley (rest) will not suit up on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. The team will rest Quickley on Wednesday, and he will likely return to the lineup for Friday's action against the Charlotte Hornets. Quickley has had quite a few rest days lately, with Jamal Shead coming into the starting […]

Jakob Poeltl Takes Wednesday Night Off

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (rest) will once again come out of the lineup on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. The team has frequently rested Poeltl in recent weeks, with the Austrian giant only playing in every other game. Orlando Robinson, Jonathan Mogbo, and Colin Castleton have received additional work in the games Poeltl has […]

Jayson Tatum Doubtful For Meeting With Suns

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) has been tagged as doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. The Celtics star sprained his left ankle on Monday against the Sacramento Kings, exiting the action after logging only 25 minutes. It appears he will miss at least one contest due to the injury. […]

James Harden Listed As Questionable For Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (foot) is considered questionable for Wednesday's clash against the New York Knicks. He has appeared on the injury report due to a sore right foot sustained during Sunday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. If Harden is unable to play on Wednesday, it will mark only his fourth absence […]

LeBron James On Track To Play Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is listed as probable for Wednesday's visit to Indianapolis. James returned from a groin injury against the Chicago Bulls last week and looks 100 percent. He played without any restrictions on Monday night against the Orlando Magic, registering 24 points, six rebounds, and seven assists in 38 minutes. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Questionable For Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Denver Nuggets. After battling a knee and calf issue throughout the season, Antetokounmpo is now on the injury report due to a left foot sprain. He may exit the lineup following 18 consecutive appearances. Damian Lillard (calf) is already […]

Nikola Jokic Not Expected To Return On Wednesday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) will likely remain on the shelf for Wednesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, as the team lists him as doubtful on the injury report. This would mark his sixth consecutive absence due to an issue with his left ankle. DeAndre Jordan has started in the last two games Jokic […]

Trevor Moore May Return Tuesday

Los Angeles Kings winger Trevor Moore (upper body) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's tilt against the New York Rangers. Moore sat out Sunday's win over the Boston Bruins due to an upper-body injury. However, he skated in a regular jersey on Tuesday morning, which suggests that Moore may be ready to return to the […]

Jason Dickinson Done For The Season

Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (wrist) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Dickinson injured his wrist in a fight with St. Louis Blues forward Jake Neighbours on Saturday. The 29-year-old also missed time recently due to an ankle sprain, meaning he will finish the season with only 59 appearances. Dickinson recorded […]

Samuel Girard Ready To Return Against Red Wings

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (lower body) will rejoin the action on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. He has been out of action for a couple of games due to a lower-body injury. Girard will be Erik Johnson's (lower body) replacement on the third defensive pairing. The 26-year-old may also eat up some power-play […]

Mikael Backlund Out On Tuesday

Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (upper body) is set to miss a sixth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The Flames captain has resumed skating, but Tuesday's game comes too soon for him to be ready to return to the lineup. Backlund's next opportunity to return will be on Thursday when the Dallas […]

Joel Farabee Good To Go Against Kraken

Calgary Flames winger Joel Farabee (illness) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 25-year-old sat out Saturday's action against the New York Islanders due to an illness. However, he returned to the ice for Monday's practice, and Flames head coach Ryan Huska told reporters that Farabee was good to […]

MacKenzie Weegar Officially Cleared To Play Tuesday

Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (lower body) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. He was unavailable for Saturday's matchup with the New York Islanders. However, it was expected that he would make a quick return to the lineup, and Flames head coach Ryan Huska has confirmed that Weegar will play […]

Shea Theodore Set To Rejoin Golden Knights Lineup Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (arm) has been activated from Injured Reserve, indicating that he is on track to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Wild. Theodore has not played in any of the last 14 games for Vegas since injuring his arm during the 4 Nations Face-Off. He is […]

Tomas Hertl Misses Road Trip

Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl (shoulder) is set to miss at least a week of action. After Hertl hurt his shoulder in Sunday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced that the Czechia star would not join the team for this week's three-game road trip, which starts on […]

Lauri Markkanen Will Not Play Against Grizzlies

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (illness) will miss additional time and has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 2023 All-Star will sit out a fourth consecutive game. It's the second straight game he will miss due to an illness. Utah has no interest in winning and will continue to give […]

Duncan Robinson Uncertain To Play Tuesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson (back) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report for Tuesday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. He may be forced to exit the lineup due to lower back pain. Robinson has started in five of the past six games, and the Heat will certainly feel his absence if […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Iffy For Tuesday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) is on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's clash against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran sniper sprained his left ankle on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks and sat out Sunday's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Malik Beasley hopped into the starting unit […]

Cade Cunningham Questionable To Play On Tuesday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (calf) is considered questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the San Antonio Spurs. A left calf contusion could keep Cunningham sidelined for a second consecutive game. When Cunningham exited the lineup on Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans, Dennis Schroder was used as the starting point guard. He struggled with his […]

Jalen Williams Questionable Against Kings

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (hip) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings. He has missed six games due to a right hip strain. While Williams seems to be getting closer to his return, he might still be out on Tuesday. During Williams' absence, Cason Wallace has started regularly, providing […]

Chet Holmgren Listed As Questionable For Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (hip) may be sidelined for a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings, as the team lists him as questionable on the injury report. Holmgren was a late scratch on Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a left hip strain, and he could miss additional […]

Ja Morant Remains On The Shelf Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (hamstring) will sit out a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz. The Grizzlies star is nursing a sore hamstring and will get his next opportunity to return on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Meanwhile, Scotty Pippen Jr. should continue to receive extra usage on Tuesday […]

Donovan Mitchell Unavailable Against Portland

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) will not suit up for Tuesday's clash against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has been ruled out for groin injury management purposes. Ty Jerome, De'Andre Hunter, and Isaac Okoro are expected to fill larger roles with Mitchell unavailable. The latter started in Mitchell's place in back-to-back games when he […]