Alperen Sengun Back From Two-Game Absence Thursday

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (illness) has come off the injury report and will play in Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Clippers. The star big man has missed a couple of games due to illness. The Rockets will also have Steven Adams (ankle) available on Thursday night, pushing Clint Capela down the pecking order. […]

Stephen Curry on Track to Return Friday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (quadriceps) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to return to action on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Curry, who has missed five games with a left quadriceps contusion, is scheduled to practice again on Thursday. The former MVP might face a minutes restriction in his first game […]

Dakota Mermis to Miss a Month

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Dakota Mermis (lower body) will miss a month, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports. He was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, retroactive to Dec. 8. Mermis sustained a lower-body injury in Monday's win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Maple Leafs recalled Henry Thrun from the minors on Wednesday, […]

Jake Evans to Miss Thursday's Matchup

Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (personal) won't be in the lineup on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He will miss the game for personal reasons. Montreal expects to have Evans back for Saturday's contest against the New York Rangers. Evans has gone six games without scoring any points. Across the season, he has totaled eight […]

Elias Pettersson Unlikely to Play Thursday

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (upper body) is expected to remain out on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres, Paul Chapman of The Province reports. Canucks head coach Adam Foote said following Wednesday's practice that Pettersson is "unlikely" to play against Buffalo. The Swedish forward has already missed two games due to an upper-body injury. He […]

Nick Bjugstad to Miss at Least Three Games

St. Louis Blues center Nick Bjugstad (upper body) will be out "at least five days," head coach Jim Montgomery announced on Wednesday. The veteran forward suffered an upper-body injury in Tuesday's loss to the Boston Bruins. St. Louis will play three games over the next five days. Jordan Kyrou (lower body), Jimmy Snuggerud (wrist), Alexei […]

Connor Hellebuyck Returns to Practice

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (knee) was back at practice on Wednesday. He skated for the first time since having knee surgery on Nov. 22. The reigning MVP was ruled out for 4-6 weeks, so he appears to be recovering well and could be back in the net for Winnipeg soon. Hellebuyck carries an 8-6-0 […]

John Carlson Could Return Thursday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice and could rejoin the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes. Washington has been without Carlson for three games after he sustained an upper-body injury. His presence has been missed at both ends of the ice, as Carlson boasts 23 […]

Andrei Kuzmenko Sits as Healthy Scratch Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings winger Andrei Kuzmenko will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken. The Russian forward has been ineffective since November and played a season-low 6:58 in Monday's win over the Utah Mammoth. He has posted four goals and eight points in 26 contests. Kuzmenko was also scratched for three games […]

Nick Bjugstad Injured Tuesday

St. Louis Blues forward Nick Bjugstad (upper body) was unable to finish Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. He sustained an upper-body injury in the second period. Bjugstad has been a non-factor for most of the season, amassing five points (four goals, one assist) in 25 outings, but his experience and availability are assets […]

Frank Vatrano Makes Early Exit Against Penguins

Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano was limited to 9:17 of ice time on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins after a puck struck him in the face. Vatrano has had a tough year, and this is another unfortunate blow for him. After posting at least 40 points in three consecutive seasons, Vatrano is currently only on […]

Colten Ellis Enters Concussion Protocol

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Colten Ellis entered concussion protocol after getting hurt during Tuesday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Edmonton Oilers. Ellis was pulled from the game late in the first period following a collision with Oilers forward David Tomasek. The 25-year-old stopped all six shots he faced against Connor McDavid's crew. He was replaced by […]

Scott Wedgewood Hurt During Shootout

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (head) was hurt during a shootout in Tuesday's matchup against the Nashville Predators. Wedgewood returned to action on Tuesday after missing three games with a back issue. He stopped 25 of 28 shots in the contest, which needed a shootout after a 3-3 tie. During the shootout, Wedgewood took a […]

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. […]