Darcy Kuemper Aims To Continue Home Success Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper will face the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday as a starter. He will hope to improve a 15-6-6 record. A lot of his success has come on home ice this season, as Kuemper has gone 7-1-1 in front of the Kings fans. He has allowed only 1.87 goals in home […]

Mattias Samuelsson Ruled Out For The Rest Of The Week

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) will not return to the lineup until after the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament break. He was sidelined for Tuesday's tilt against the Columbus Blue Jackets and has been placed on Injured Reserve, meaning Samuelsson will not be eligible to return to the active roster until after the tournament. […]

Ty Dellandrea Could Be An Option Thursday

San Jose Sharks center Ty Dellandrea (upper body) is close to returning to the lineup and may be an option on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old is nursing an upper-body injury, which has kept Dellandrea out for four games. Dellandrea has not had much fun as a Shark in 2024-25, settling for one […]

Alexander Wennberg Ruled Out For Third Straight Game

San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (upper body) will miss a third straight game on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. According to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News, it's unclear if Wennberg will be ready to return on Saturday against the Dallas Stars, which means he could be sidelined for the entire week. […]

Craig Smith Expected To Return On Wednesday

Chicago Blackhawks center Craig Smith (back) is expected to rejoin the action on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers. He has been sidelined for 11 games due to a back injury. Smith has posted six goals and 11 points in 30 appearances with the Blackhawks this season. He has averaged only 11:41 of ice time and […]

Quinn Hughes To Remain Out On Thursday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (lower body) has not traveled with the team for Thursday's game against the San Jose Sharks, meaning he will be out for a third straight contest. Hughes has been hurt with the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament just around the corner, raising understandable fears that he might also not be able […]

Mitchell Marner Labeled As Day-To-Day

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (lower body) is considered day-to-day. The Maple Leafs played their first game without Marner this season on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. However, Marner is not expected to miss extended time. The team will return to action on Thursday when the Seattle Kraken visit Toronto. Max Domi was […]

LaMelo Ball Resumes On-Court Activity

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will remain out on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks but is making progress. The team has announced that Ball has returned to on-court activity. It's an encouraging update, although it remains unclear when Ball will be back in game shape. With Vasilije Micic (ankle) now also battling an […]

Aaron Gordon Questionable To Play Wednesday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. He could be out for a second consecutive game as Gordon continues to manage a left calf injury. The Nuggets are also without Russell Westbrook (hamstring) and Payton Watson (knee), which opens up a ton of playing […]

Jalen Williams May Miss A Third Straight Game

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (wrist) is in danger of missing a third straight game, as the team considers him questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. Williams is trying to shake off a right wrist sprain. Aaron Wiggins has picked up a pair of starts during Wlliams' absence. He exploded for a […]

Jalen Suggs Considered Doubtful For Wednesday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) is likely to sit out a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings, as the team has listed him as doubtful for the matchup. After returning from a back injury, Suggs has been sidelined due to a left quadriceps contusion. Anthony Black and Cole Anthony have added […]

Andrew Wiggins Probable Wednesday

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (hip) is expected to suit up for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. Wiggins is bothered by soreness in his left him, but it looks like he will be ready to make a 12th consecutive appearance. This marks the beginning of a stretch of three games in four nights […]

Marcus Smart Questionable Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (finger) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Toronto Raptors. He has been out for 19 games while recovering from a finger injury. Memphis had him as doubtful on the injury report only a couple of days ago, so Smart appears to be making very good progress […]

Desmond Bane To "Miss A Little Time"

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Desmond Bane (ankle) is forced to miss multiple games. The 26-year-old hurt his left ankle on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks and will sit out a second straight game on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins has said that Bane will "miss a little time" because of the […]

Trae Young Likely To Play Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The Hawks star has been dealing with right Achilles tendinitis throughout the season, but this hasn't stopped him from posting back-to-back games with 34 points. He has had three games with 20-plus points and 20-plus assists, […]

Aaron Holiday Joins Starting Unit Tuesday

Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday will join the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. He will make his first start of the campaign following an impressive bench showing in Monday's loss to the New York Knicks. While most of his teammates struggled to hit shots, Holiday went for a season-high 15 points in […]

Alperen Sengun Returns To Action Against Nets

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (calf) will be back in action against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. After missing three games due to a calf contusion, Sengun received a probable designation on the injury report earlier today and has now officially been cleared for action. The Turkish big man returns in a favorable matchup, as […]

Tari Eason Will Not Play On Tuesday

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) will be inactive against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. The 23-year-old will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back after posting 12 points, six rebounds, and three blocks across 34 minutes in a starting role on Monday against the New York Knicks. Jae'Sean Tate and Cam Whitmore […]

Kevin Durant Considered Doubtful For Wednesday

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (ankle) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Durant may miss a return to his old stomping ground due to a left ankle sprain. The Suns are also reportedly listening to offers for Durant, so he might have played his final game with the team. Bradley […]

Chris Boucher Downgraded To Out Tuesday

Toronto Raptors forward/center Chris Boucher (illness) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Knicks. TSN's Josh Lewenberg has reported that Boucher is currently away from the team as he is battling an illness. Kelly Olynyk, Orlando Robinson, and Ochai Agbaji may receive an uptick in minutes with Boucher unavailable. RJ […]

Bruce Brown Good To Go Tuesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Bruce Brown (face) will play against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. After being hit in the face during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Bruce did not practice on Monday and entered Tuesday with a questionable designation. However, he has been cleared for action. With RJ Barrett (concussion) unavailable, Brown […]

RJ Barrett Out Against Knicks

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (concussion) will not play in Tuesday's matchup against the New York Knicks. He has landed in concussion protocol. Ja'Kobe Walter, Bruce Brown (face), and Ochai Agbaji all have an opportunity to play expanded roles with Barrett out. At the same time, Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley will likely have more […]

P.J. Washington Misses Tuesday's Game For Personal Reasons

Dallas Mavericks power forward P.J. Washington (personal) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. After missing Sunday's blowout loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a knee issue, Washington was initially expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday. However, he will end up sitting out a second straight game, with […]

Joel Embiid Returns To Action Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is set to return to the court on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks after being unavailable for 15 games. 76ers head coach Nick Nurse stated that Embiid will not have a strict limit on his minutes during the game. He added that 30 minutes is a realistic expectation, though […]

Dylan Guenther Returns To Utah Lineup

Utah Hockey Club right wing Dylan Guenther (lower body) will rejoin the action on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, ending a 12-game absence. The talented winger is set to replace Lawson Crouse, who will be a healthy scratch for the contest. Utah head coach Andre Tourigny will partner Guenther with Barrett Hayton and Michael Carcone […]

Nick Leddy Back For Blues Tuesday

St. Louis Blues defenseman Nick Leddy (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the Edmonton Oilers. Leddy hasn't played since Oct. 15, missing 49 games. He began the campaign on St. Louis' first defensive pairing, although Leddy went scoreless in four appearances. On Tuesday, Leddy […]

Andrei Svechnikov On Track To Return Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (upper body) looks ready to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. After missing Saturday's clash against the Los Angeles Kings, Svechnikov rejoined his teammates in practice on Monday. The Russian forward is projected to join Taylor Hall and Jesperi Kotkaniemi on the second line, while he […]

Mavrik Bourque Misses Tuesday's Game

Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque (face) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. He took a puck to the face in Sunday's matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets and will sit out at least one game, with Colin Blackwell stepping into the lineup as Bourque's replacement. Bourque has picked up […]

Miro Heiskanen Out Month-To-Month

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (knee) is considered month-to-month after undergoing surgery. Dallas will be without its No. 1 defenseman for a third consecutive game on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks and won't have him back anytime soon. The knee injury will also force Heiskanen to skip the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. Heiskanen is […]

Troy Terry Considered A Game-Time Decision Tuesday

Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (illness) is a game-time call for Tuesday's tilt against the Dallas Stars. Anaheim's top scorer is battling to overcome an illness and may be out for a second straight game. In his last appearance against the Calgary Flames, Terry saw a four-game scoring streak come to an end. He […]