Sam Carrick Could Practice Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres center Sam Carrick (arm) could return to practice on Tuesday. Over the weekend, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters that Carrick likely won't be available for the team's second-round matchup against the Montreal Canadiens, but he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a left arm injury. "(He's) going to see […]

Alexander Nikishin Won't Play Monday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (concussion) will miss a second consecutive game on Monday against the Philadelphia Flyers, according to Walt Ruff & Peter Dewar of the Hurricanes' official site. The Russian blue-liner suffered a concussion during Carolina's series clincher against Ottawa. He wasn't quite ready to play in Game 1 against Philadelphia, allowing Mike […]

Jeremy Lauzon Expected to Miss Round 2

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Jeremy Lauzon (undisclosed) will likely miss the second-round series against the Anaheim Ducks, SinBin.vegas reports. Lauzon was injured during Vegas' series-clinching win over Utah on Friday. The 29-year-old has limited offensive ability and didn't register any points in six games in Round 1, but Vegas will miss his physical presence. He […]

William Karlsson Rejoins Golden Knights Lineup Monday

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) will return to action in Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night. This is a big boost for the team, especially after being without Karlsson since early November. The Swedish veteran appeared in only 14 regular-season games, scoring four goals and adding three assists. Vegas […]

Jakub Dobes Backstops Canadiens to Game 7 Victory

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes produced 28 saves as the team beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 on Sunday. The Canadiens needed every one of Dobes' saves because Tampa Bay limited them to just nine SOG. Montreal's SOG total was the lowest for a winning team in the playoffs since SOG were […]

Quinn Hughes Takes Over Postseason Scoring Lead With Three-Point Effort

Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes became the leading scorer of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, posting his second consecutive three-point game with one goal and two assists. In an extraordinary contest featuring 14 different goal-scorers, Hughes had the eighth goal to tie the game at four in the second period. The Olympic champion […]

Cale Makar Shakes Off Injury to Collect Three Points in Game 1

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar opened the second-round series against the Minnesota Wild with three points in a 9-6 win on Sunday. The star defenseman sat out most of the first period due to an apparent lower-body injury, but he made a big impact in the game. Makar produced an assist early in the second […]

Owen Tippett a Game-Time Decision Monday

Philadelphia Flyers winger Owen Tippett (undisclosed) is expected to be a game-time decision for Monday's Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes, Gabriela Carroll of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The 27-year-old is dealing with an undisclosed injury and didn't play in the series opener. On Sunday, Tippett was on the ice for an optional skate and […]

Logan Stanley Practices Fully Sunday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Logan Stanley (illness) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Justin Alpert of the Sabres' official site reports. Due to a stomach virus, Stanley couldn't help his squad in Friday's series-clinching win over Boston. His full participation in practice suggests he will be available for Buffalo's second-round opener against the Montreal Canadiens […]

Sam Carrick Will Miss Second-Round Matchup

Buffalo Sabres center Sam Carrick (upper body) isn't expected to return to action during the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports. He's been out since being involved in a fight during a game against the New York Islanders on March 31. Buffalo acquired Carrick from […]

Noah Ostlund Expected to Miss Round 2

Buffalo Sabres center Noah Ostlund (lower body) is expected to miss the entire second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports. The 22-year-old sustained a lower-body injury in the first round of Game 5 against Boston, missing Buffalo's series-clinching win on Friday. Ostlund was also unavailable for Games 1 and 2 because […]

Carter Bryant Iffy for Game 1 Against Timberwolves

San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (foot) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The 20-year-old rookie is dealing with a right foot sprain and could miss his first career playoff game. While Bryant saw an uptick in playing time during the middle of the […]

Joel Embiid Considered Probable for Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (hip) is probable for Game 1 against the New York Knicks on Monday. During the first-round matchup against Boston, Philadelphia had Embiid on the injury report due to his recovery from an appendectomy. Ahead of Round 2, the former MVP has been listed on the report with a right hip […]

Kyle Anderson Available for Round 2 Opener

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's Game 1 matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran missed the final game of Round 1 against Denver due to illness. Even when he was healthy, Anderson didn't get much of a look against the Nuggets, averaging just […]

Ayo Dosunmu Tagged as Questionable on Injury Report

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (calf) is considered questionable for Monday's Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs. He could return to the lineup after missing Game 6 against Denver on Thursday due to a calf issue. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said Dosunmu is day-to-day. Before his injury, Dosunmu […]

Anthony Edwards Listed as Questionable for Game 1 Against Spurs

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) has been listed as questionable for Monday's second-round series opener against the San Antonio Spurs. On Sunday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Edwards is hopeful of returning to action in Game 3 of the series. But the questionable designation leaves open the possibility that Edwards will be available for […]

Luka Doncic Unavailable for Start of Round 2, Considered Week-to-Week

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) is considered week-to-week, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The Slovenian superstar won't be available at the start of the Lakers' second-round matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. "He's doing more and more on the court," Charania said Sunday during an appearance on Inside the NBA. "But right now, […]

Brandon Ingram Won't Play in Game 7 Against Cavaliers

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) will miss Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Earlier in the day, the team downgraded Ingram's status from questionable to doubtful and has now officially ruled him out. The two-time All-Star will be absent for a second consecutive game due to right heel inflammation. Jamal Shead stepped […]

Mike Reilly Delivers Two Assists in Game 1 Win

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Mike Reilly impressed during his 2026 postseason debut on Saturday night, contributing two assists in a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Reilly took Alexander Nikishin's (concussion) spot in the lineup and already had a multi-assist game within the first 7:30 of the first period, setting up Logan Stankoven and Jackson Blake. […]

Logan Stankoven Establishes New Franchise Record With Five-Game Goal Streak

Carolina Hurricanes forward Logan Stankoven carried his hot form from Round 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs into the second-round opener, scoring twice in a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. The 23-year-old became the first player in franchise history to record a five-game postseason goal streak. This has been a special playoff campaign […]

Frederik Andersen Records Second Postseason Shutout

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen recorded his second shutout of this postseason on Saturday, neutralizing the Philadelphia Flyers with 19 saves in a 3-0 Game 1 victory. The veteran netminder appears to have saved all his shutouts for the playoffs, having finished without one in 35 regular-season appearances. He has started the postseason brilliantly, winning […]

Ducks Hope to See Radko Gudas Return During Second Round

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower body) is expected to return to action during the team's second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports. "I would hopefully expect him to be ready at some point in the series. When I say that, sooner would be better," Ducks head coach […]

Josh Manson Day-to-Day Ahead of Game 1 Against Wild

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) is day-to-day ahead of Game 1 against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, Bailey Curtis of DNVR Sports reports. He has been nursing an upper-body injury since being hurt on April 23 against the Los Angeles Kings. Overall, the first round went well for Manson, who managed two assists […]

Joel Kiviranta Considered Day-to-Day

Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta (undisclosed) is day-to-day, Bailey Curtis of DNVR Sports reports. Kiviranta didn't play in the last two games of Colorado's first-round sweep against the Los Angeles Kings and hasn't been practicing. If he doesn't progress well enough, Kiviranta will be forced to sit out a third consecutive game on Sunday […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Questionable for Game 1 Against Avalanche

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) is questionable for Game 1 against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday. The Swedish forward sustained a lower-body injury against Dallas on Thursday and didn't take part in Saturday's practice. Eriksson Ek had a productive opening-round series, notching three goals and five points with a plus-seven rating in […]

Anthony Edwards Remains Week-to-Week

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) remains week-to-week, The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski reports. Edwards missed the final two games of Minnesota's first-round series against Denver due to a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee. He is expected to return this postseason; however, it seems unlikely that he will be available for Game 1 […]

Joel Embiid Available for Game 7 Against Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (abdomen) will play in Game 7 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. The star big man has once again shed a probable tag and will aim to defeat some demons on Saturday. During Embiid's MVP year in 2023, when Philadelphia and Boston also squared […]

Paul George Cleared to Play Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (illness) has received the green light to play in Game 7 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. On Saturday afternoon, Philadelphia added George to the injury report due to illness, though a probable tag indicated he was likely to play. It's George's 36th birthday, and […]

Jonathan Isaac Remains Doubtful on Injury Report

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) is listed as doubtful for Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. He has regularly carried the doubtful designation during the postseason due to a sprained knee and hasn't yet suited up for any games. Isaac is likely to remain out on Sunday as well. Jamal Cain will […]

Kevin Huerter Uncertain for Sunday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) could be sidelined for a third consecutive game on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Huerter sustained a left adductor strain earlier in the series and has been questionable on a couple of occasions before being ruled out. […]