Jeff Skinner, Jordan Greenway On Track To Return For Sabres Thursday

Buffalo Sabres wingers Jeff Skinner (upper body) and Jordan Greenway (upper body) are poised to return to the lineup for Thursday's matchup against Toronto. Both players have been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of the clash. Greenway has been absent for nine games, while Skinner has missed the last three. The latter is definitely the... Read More

Sean Durzi Back In Action Thursday

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Sean Durzi (lower body) is ready to rejoin the action Thursday against San Jose. The versatile rearguard has missed the past five games with a lower-body issue. Durzi has produced 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 25 games during his first year in the desert, adding 53 blocks on the defensive... Read More

Mason McTavish Expected To Return On Thursday

Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish (upper body) looks to be on track to return to the lineup Thursday against the Flames. Eric Stephens of The Athletic has noted that there is a "strong chance" McTavish returns from a seven-game absence in the matchup. McTavish was in impressive form through the first few weeks of the... Read More

Jamie Drysdale Set To Return On Thursday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jamie Drysdale (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to rejoin the lineup Thursday versus Calgary. The 21-year-old has been sidelined for 29 games. He posted two assists in two games at the start of the season before hitting the shelf for two months. Urho Vaakanainen will likely... Read More

Dylan Strome Extends Scoring Streak With Overtime Winner

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome pushed the team past the Islanders on Wednesday with a power-play goal in overtime in a 3-2 win. Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson collected the assists, with the former tying Evgeni Malkin for the second-most overtime points in NHL history (39). With Ovechkin struggling to hit the mark this season,... Read More

Gabriel Vilardi Continues Hot Spell With Three-Point Effort

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi scored in a fourth consecutive game and delivered two assists as the team crushed Detroit 5-2 on Wednesday. Vilardi's four-game streak marks the longest goal-scoring run in team history since the franchise moved to Winnipeg. It took a bit of time for Vilardi to find his feet after missing six... Read More

Patrick Kane Logs Second Consecutive Multi-Point Outing

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane had a goal and assist on Wednesday against Winnipeg to register his second consecutive multi-point outing. He netted an assist when Olli Maatta tied the game at one early in the second period, but the Red Wings were overpowered and suffered a 5-2 defeat, with Kane scoring his... Read More

Jordan Eberle Takes Down The Kings

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle ended a 13-game goal drought on Wednesday versus Los Angeles by providing the game-winning goal in a 2-1 road triumph. He potted only his fourth goal of the season 6:27 into the third period after Brandon Tanev had opened the scoring in the second. The goals have been hard... Read More

Logan Thompson Considered Day-To-Day

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, the team announced on Wednesday. Thompson had a bad day at the office against Carolina on Tuesday but apparently also got hurt in the contest. With Adin Hill (undisclosed) already sidelined, the Golden Knights have recalled Isaiah Saville from the minors to... Read More

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare Out 4-6 Weeks

Seattle Kraken forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (lower body) has been ruled out for 4-6 weeks. He was diagnosed with a broken bone in his leg after Bellemare exited Monday's matchup against Dallas early. Bellemare's absence won't have any impact in fantasy hockey, but Seattle will definitely be frustrated with another injury on the frontline. Jared McCann... Read More

Joe Ingles In Danger Of Missing Third Consecutive Game

Orlando Magic forward Joe Ingles (ankle) could be out for a third straight game on Thursday versus Milwaukee. He's been sidelined by a left ankle sprain. Ingles has averaged 18.2 minutes off the bench during his first year in Orlando, posting 4.9 points with 2.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Caleb Houstan has a chance to... Read More

Brandon Clarke Plans To Return Around The All-Star Break

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke (Achilles) is aiming to return to action around the All-Star break, according to ESPN's Marc J. Spears. The 27-year-old hasn't played since tearing his left Achilles in March. Clarke finished last season with averages of 10.0 points and 5.5 rebounds off the bench. He will be a very welcome addition... Read More

Jonas Valanciunas Questionable Against Cleveland

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (illness) is questionable for Thursday's battle with the Cavaliers. He's one of three Pelicans players who find themselves on the injury report with an illness. New Orleans' frontcourt could be very shorthanded for the matchup, as Zion Williamson (illness) is also among the players with a question mark, and... Read More

Zion Williamson Continues To Battle An Illness

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson (illness) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's action against the Cavaliers. He landed on the injury report with an illness ahead of Tuesday's encounter with the Grizzlies and still hasn't fully recovered. Williamson played through the illness on Tuesday but logged only 25 minutes and had his worst shooting... Read More

Herbert Jones Questionable For Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (illness) could be forced to come out of the lineup Thursday against Cleveland. He is regarded as questionable for the game due to an illness. Jones has hit a rough patch lately, but he's a guy who generally contributes in all areas and will definitely be missed by the... Read More

Isaiah Stewart Ready To Return On Thursday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) appears ready to rejoin the lineup Thursday versus Utah, with the team listing him as probable for the game. Stewart has been out for two games while nursing a left shoulder sprain. His return is set to push Marvin Bagley III out of the starting lineup. Bagley III has... Read More

Killian Hayes Probable Thursday

Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (illness) is probable for Thursday's game against Utah. He was out Monday versus Atlanta with an illness, and Pistons head coach Monty Williams admitted on Wednesday that Hayes isn't 100 percent, but he is apparently ready to battle through the illness on Thursday. Hayes has contributed 9.1 points, 3.1 rebounds,... Read More

Anton Lundell To Be A Game-Time Call Thursday

Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (illness) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against St. Louis. He is expected to join the morning skate, and the decision on his return will be made after the session. Lundell has missed three games with an illness. If he isn't good to go, Panthers head coach Paul... Read More

Damon Severson Expected To Feature Before Holiday Break

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (oblique) is expected to jump back into the lineup before the Christmas break. Columbus has two more games to go until the holiday break, facing Washington on Thursday and Toronto on Saturday. Severson hasn't played since Nov. 19, missing 14 games. The 29-year-old has had a solid debut campaign... Read More

Jack Roslovic Not Returning Before Christmas

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jack Roslovic (ankle) is expected to be out through the Christmas break. He's already had a long layoff due to an ankle injury, making his last appearance on Nov. 12, and the Blue Jackets have to be without his services for at least two more games. Before landing on the shelf,... Read More

Jordan Greenway Closing In On Return

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (upper body) is reportedly nearing a return to the lineup. He missed a ninth consecutive game Tuesday versus Columbus. However, Greenway is practicing again and looks to be getting close to being available for selection again. The 26-year-old has posted two goals and five assists in 21 appearances, with... Read More

Darcy Kuemper Aims To Grab Third Consecutive Win

Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper will head out for a third consecutive win on Wednesday versus the Islanders. It's not been a great campaign for Kuemper, but he's picked up some form lately as he tries to re-establish himself as the No. 1 option between the sticks for Washington. Charlie Lindgren has seen a lot... Read More

Josh Morrissey On Track To Play Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (face) appears ready to play Wednesday versus Detroit. He took a puck to the face Monday against Montreal and skipped Tuesday's optional skate. However, Morrissey was back on the ice Wednesday morning, which suggests that he isn't limited in any way and feels good to go. Morrissey hasn't yet missed... Read More

Sebastian Aho Notches Three Power-Play Assists In Tuesday's Win

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho had his second game of the season with three-plus points on Tuesday, completing a 6-3 win over Vegas with a hat trick of assists. All of his assists came in power-play situations against a team that boasts one of the best penalty-killing units in the league. Aho had a four-game... Read More

Erik Gustafsson Tallies Three Assists Versus Toronto

New York Rangers defenseman Erik Gustafsson enjoyed his reunion with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, producing three assists in a 5-2 win. With the game tied at two in the third period, Gustafsson set up Braden Schneider in an even-strength situation and helped Artemi Panarin register a power-play goal. He was also eager to... Read More

Kirill Kaprizov Bags Two Goals In Win Over Boston

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov had saved up his first multi-goal outing of the season for the Boston Bruins, lighting the lamp twice in a 4-3 overtime win on Tuesday. He tied the game at two 13:12 into the third period and took down the Bruins with a strike at the 2:54 mark in... Read More

Kirill Marchenko Scores Second Career Hat Trick

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko tallied his second career hat trick with only four shots on goal in Tuesday's 9-4 win over Buffalo. He scored a natural hat trick in the space of nine minutes, starting the damage with a power-play goal late in the first period. His second and third goals came... Read More

Mikhail Sergachev Hurt In Tuesday's Win

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's 6-1 win over St. Louis. He exited the game in the first period after blocking a shot from Colton Parayko. Only Victor Hedman averages more minutes among the Lightning skaters, and Sergachev's absence will definitely be felt if he has to take some... Read More

Seth Jones Without Timetable To Return

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (shoulder) is without a timetable to return and isn't expected to play before the Christmas break. He missed a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday as the Blackhawks pulled off a surprising 3-2 win against the Avalanche. Chicago has two more games to come before the break. With several other players... Read More

Kyle Lowry Available On Wednesday

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (general soreness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's battle with Orlando. He's played some heavy minutes lately and got ruled out with general soreness on Monday versus Minnesota. Lowry should be back as a starter on Wednesday and could have more playmaking duties with Jimmy... Read More