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Mike Matheson Posts Two Assists In Wednesday's Win
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson bagged two assists in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Columbus. The Canadiens fell behind twice, but Matheson's good eye for a pass helped the team grab the victory. Both of his helpers came inside the final few minutes of the contest. Matheson soaks in massive minutes on the Canadiens blue line... Read More
Charlie Lindgren Impresses With Win Over Kings
Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren limited the NHL's hottest offense to just one goal as his crew skated away with a 2-1 victory against the L.A. Kings on Wednesday. Arthur Kaliyev beat Lindgren in the middle of the first frame, but otherwise, it was a perfect performance from the Capitals backup. The Kings had averaged... Read More
Shayne Gostisbehere Exits Early On Wednesday
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's matchup against the Rangers. He left in the third period following a hit from behind. Detroit has another outing scheduled for Thursday versus Chicago, and it looks like Gostisbehere might be unavailable for the contest. The 30-year-old recently had a four-point outing and... Read More
Jalen Smith Out On Thursday, Will Be Re-Evaluated Next Week
Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (heel/knee) won't play on Thursday versus Miami and will miss multiple games. He was injured at the start of the week against Portland and has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee and a contusion on his left heel. The team plans to re-evaluate him next week... Read More
Victor Wembanyama Questionable For Thursday
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (hip) is considered questionable for Thursday's matchup against Atlanta. He's bothered by tightness in his right hip and could be out for the first time this season. Wembanyama would be a massive miss for the Spurs, as the French talent leads the team in scoring with 19.2 points and... Read More
Pat Connaughton Out On Thursday
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Pat Connaughton (ankle) won't be available to face the Bulls on Thursday. The 30-year-old sniper sprained his right ankle in Tuesday's battle with Miami and will miss his first game of the season. Connaughton has been one of the first guys off the bench for Milwaukee, averaging 23.1 minutes per game. Youngsters... Read More
Alex Caruso Continues To Nurse Toe Injury
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (toe) is listed as questionable for another game on Thursday, with the 29-year-old still not fully recovered from a left toe sprain ahead of a matchup against the Bucks. Caruso has battled through the issue but missed one game last week and has also seen less action in his previous... Read More
Zach LaVine Iffy For Thursday's Action
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Zach LaVine (foot) continues to carry a questionable tag as the team prepares to face Milwaukee on Thursday. The Chicago star has been a regular on the injury report with right foot soreness, and he made an early exit against Boston last time out. It was a miserable outing for LaVine, who... Read More
DeMar DeRozan Considered Questionable Thursday
Chicago Bulls guard/forward DeMar DeRozan (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Milwaukee. The veteran left Tuesday's meeting with Boston early due to a left ankle sprain, and DeRozan could now be unavailable for the second time this season. He was also out versus Orlando on Nov. 15. DeRozan's absence would open up... Read More
Gary Payton II Ruled Out Indefinitely
Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (calf) has been ruled out indefinitely. The 30-year-old suffered a torn right calf in Tuesday's game against Sacramento. It's bad news for the team and the player, as Payton II is among Golden State's best defensive players, and Steve Kerr's squad has struggled badly at that end recently.... Read More
Filip Forsberg Maintains Momentum With Game-Winner
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime victory against Pittsburgh. The Penguins battled back from a two-goal deficit, but Forsberg still ruined their night just 14 seconds into the extra frame. Forsberg has been playing some of the best hockey of his career lately, logging 11 goals and... Read More
Seth Jarvis Continues Hot Spell With Ninth Goal
Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis scored his ninth goal of the season in Tuesday's 4-1 win against Philadelphia. He made the game safe with the team's third goal late in the final frame. With the goal, Jarvis now has eight points across his last five appearances. Having added nine assists to his tally in 21... Read More
Connor McDavid Notches Three Points In Tuesday's Win
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid improved his tally by three points on Tuesday, recording a goal and two assists in a 5-4 shootout victory against Vegas. The Oilers blew a two-goal lead in the third period, but McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins secured the team the win in the shootout. The two have been paired on... Read More
Jake Oettinger Posts First Shutout Of Season
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger grabbed his first shutout of the season on Tuesday, stopping 27 pucks in a 2-0 road victory over the Jets. This was an outstanding bounce-back performance from Oettinger after he had allowed six goals against Calgary in the previous game. Oettinger also recently gave up five goals to Colorado and... Read More
Brock Boeser Hits Two Goals In Tuesday's Win
Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser had a second consecutive two-goal outing on Tuesday, pushing the team to a 3-1 victory over Anaheim. Boeser opened the scoring in the first period and capped things off with an empty-netter inside the final minute. For the season overall, Boeser now boasts five multi-goal efforts -- only Tampa... Read More
Michael Carcone Nets Two Goals Against Tampa Bay
Arizona Coyotes left wing Michael Carcone potted two goals as the team took down Tampa Bay 3-1 Tuesday night. The 27-year-old opened and finished the scoring, reaching nine tallies for the year. Only Lawson Crouse (10) has scored more often for the Coyotes this season. Carcone's form has been very impressive, considering he's averaged less... Read More
Jamal Murray Considered Questionable Wednesday
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (hamstring) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Houston. He's missed nine games with a hamstring strain, but it looks like Murray could be back on the court Wednesday night. His return is set to spell the end of Reggie Jackson's life as a... Read More
Kelly Olynyk Questionable Wednesday
Utah Jazz forward/center Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) is carrying a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Grizzlies. The veteran has strained his right shoulder and could be unavailable for the first time this season. Olynyk's fantasy stock has taken a major hit this season, as he's been demoted to a bench role, but he... Read More
Jordan Clarkson Questionable For Wednesday's Action
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (thigh) is in danger of missing a second game in three matches on Wednesday against Memphis, with the team having listed him as questionable. He couldn't play on Saturday against New Orleans due to an illness and is now on the injury report with a thigh problem. His absence would... Read More
Trey Murphy III Listed As Doubtful Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (knee) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's meeting with Philadelphia. He's unlikely to play, but this should be seen as very good news, as it appears as though the 23-year-old isn't far away from his season debut anymore. Murphy III was expected to miss 10-12 weeks following a... Read More
Jonathan Isaac Questionable For Wednesday
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's encounter with the Wizards. He missed Sunday's clash with Charlotte due to ankle soreness and could be unavailable again, as the team will likely want to be extra careful with the injury-prone big man. Isaac has averaged less than 40 games per season... Read More
Cam Reddish Likely Returning For Lakers On Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Cam Reddish (groin) appears ready to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday versus the Pistons, as the team has listed him as probable for the contest. The 24-year-old has been unavailable for the last three games due to a groin strain. Reddish's numbers don't really stand out, but he's found his way... Read More
Anthony Davis Probable On Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (groin/hip) is considered probable for Wednesday's game against Detroit. The Lakers big man is currently battling with multiple health issues, but he's been available for all but one game in 2023-24 and is expected to play on Wednesday. Davis is tied for the league lead with 2.8 blocks and... Read More
Jake Walman To Return On Wednesday
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jake Walman (illness) will be back from a two-game spell on the sidelines Wednesday against the Rangers. The 27-year-old was forced to miss his first two contests of the year due to an illness, but he's back in game shape, and the Red Wings will be delighted to have Walman available... Read More
Radko Gudas Out Of Commission On Tuesday
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas won't play Tuesday against Vancouver due to a lower-body injury. The team considers his day-to-day. Gudas scored his fourth goal of the season a couple of games back and has tallied seven points in 21 games. He has also racked up 58 hits and 47 blocks with a plus-seven rating.... Read More
Thomas Chabot Expected Back On Friday
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (hand) is on track to return to the lineup on Friday versus Columbus. He's set to end a 10-absence after recovering from a fractured hand. Chabot is a man of many talents and will make a welcome return for an ambitious Senators team. In seven games this season, the 26-year-old... Read More
Matt Martin Available Again On Tuesday
New York Islanders left wing Matt Martin (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to re-enter the lineup for a matchup against New Jersey. The veteran winger has missed the last five games. Martin provides next to nothing offensively and has just two points (one goal, one assist) to his name,... Read More
Curtis Lazar Returns To Action Tuesday
New Jersey Devils center Curtis Lazar (lower body) will jump back into action Tuesday versus the Islanders. He's returning from a one-game absence, replacing Erik Haula (undisclosed). Lazar has been limited to 12 minutes per game this season, logging all five of his points during a six-game stretch at the beginning of this month. He... Read More
Brandon Tanev Out On Tuesday
Seattle Kraken winger Brandon Tanev (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus Chicago. The gritty forward sustained a lower-body injury in the previous game against Vancouver and is considered day-to-day. Tanev has missed a lot of action due to health issues this season, skating in only eight games. He's posted two goals with 12 shots on... Read More
Andrei Kuzmenko Back In Canucks Lineup Tuesday
Vancouver Canucks winger Andrei Kuzmenko is expected to rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Anaheim. The 27-year-old will return after being a healthy scratch for the last couple of games. Kuzmenko has notched 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) in 19 appearances this season, but he's gone scoreless in each of his last three... Read More