Trae Young Questionable To Play Against Hornets

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (quadriceps) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Young dropped out of the lineup on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a left quadriceps contusion he suffered over the weekend. Keaton Wallace started at point guard against the 76ers, while Dyson Daniels took on more […]

Kevin Lankinen Starts For Canucks Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen will start Tuesday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. The Canucks are beginning a back-to-back and will roll with Lankinen for the first leg. The 29-year-old will be making his 39th start of the season. He carries a record of 22-11-7 and has tallied four shutouts. Lankinen's goals-against average is 2.53, […]

Roope Hintz To Miss One Week Of Action

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (face) will be sidelined for at least one week. He sustained a facial injury on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers when a puck struck him in the second period. Hintz is once again sitting among Dallas' scoring leaders in 2024-25, boasting 25 goals and 52 points in 59 appearances. Wyatt […]

John Gibson Available For Tuesday's Matchup

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (lower body) will be back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. He has missed a pair of games due to a lower-body injury. It looks like Anaheim plans to use Gibson as a backup on Tuesday, as Lukas Dostal was in the starter's crease during the morning […]

Drew Doughty Expected To Play Tuesday Night

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty is expected to remain in the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The star rearguard missed Tuesday's morning skate. However, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports that Doughty will play against the Islanders. The 35-year-old is expected to take more maintenance days moving forward. Doughty […]

Quinn Hughes Still Out On Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) will remain sidelined on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, marking his fourth consecutive absence. However, he is making progress, and Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet told reporters on Monday that Hughes is getting closer to a return. "He's progressing, and he could surprise us any time when he's ready […]

Patrik Laine Unavailable Against Canucks

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine (illness) will not play in Tuesday's matchup against the Vancouver Canucks. He is battling an illness and will be sidelined for a second consecutive contest. After an impressive start in Montreal, Laine has struggled to make an impact in recent weeks. He has 14 goals and 24 points in 34 […]

Andrei Svechnikov Out On Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (undisclosed) will not play on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Russian forward suffered an undisclosed injury in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets and is still undergoing evaluation. Carolina loses a two-way force with Andrei Svechnikov sidelined. He ranks second on the team with 131 hits and […]

Kristaps Porzingis Dealing With Mysterious Viral Illness

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) missed a sixth consecutive game on Monday against the Utah Jazz, and it's unclear when he will be able to return to the court. On Monday, Porzingis announced on his official X account that he is dealing with a mysterious viral illness. "I have been dealing with some viral […]

CJ McCollum Returns To Action Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (rest) has not been listed on the injury report, indicating that he will be available for Tuesday's encounter with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Pelicans are coming off a back-to-back set, and McCollum was rested for the second leg on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Recently, McCollum has been […]

Zion Williamson Good To Go Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson (conditioning) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's clash against the Los Angeles Clippers. He sat out Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies as the Pelicans wrapped up a back-to-back. Williamson rarely surpasses the 30-minute plateau but still regularly fills the stat sheet. Since the All-Star […]

Kelly Olynyk Resting Against Clippers

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Kelly Olynyk (rest) will not suit up for Tuesday's tilt against the Los Angeles Clippers. The veteran will be rested after he logged a season-high 31 minutes in Sunday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Olynyk has played well as a starter lately, averaging 11.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in […]

Jose Alvarado Questionable To Play On Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (hip) has been labeled questionable for Tuesday's clash against the Los Angeles Clippers. He is battling soreness in his left hip. The tenacious guard played through the injury last week, so it's not apparently a major issue for Alvarado, who has averaged 9.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.4 steals […]

Pat Connaughton Questionable For Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Pat Connaughton (calf) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He is trying to shake off a left calf strain ahead of the action. Connaughton has featured just once in the last 11 games, and his status does not affect fantasy basketball. The veteran has seen his […]

Damian Lillard Likely To Play Against Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) is considered probable for Tuesday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. The veteran superstar continues to deal with a sore right groin, but he has played in each of the last eight games, including two back-to-backs. Since the All-Star break, Lillard has recorded 24.1 points per game with 4.6 […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is listed as probable for Tuesday's contest against the Indiana Pacers. He remains on the injury report with a left calf strain. However, Antetokounmpo hasn't missed any games since returning from the calf injury after the All-Star break, so it's safe to assume he will suit up for Tuesday's […]

Tyler Toffoli Considered A Game-Time Decision For Tuesday

San Jose Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's tilt against the Nashville Predators. The veteran forward is dealing with a lower-body injury, although it's considered to be minor. Toffoli saw a four-game point streak snap on Saturday against the New York Islanders. He also recently put together a […]

Henry Thrun To Miss Time With An Upper-Body Injury

San Jose Sharks defenseman Henry Thrun (upper body) will exit the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators and is not expected to make a quick return. Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky said on Monday that Thrun will be out "for a little bit." After missing four games due to an upper-body injury, Thrun rejoined […]

Jason Dickinson Returns From Ankle Injury Monday

Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (ankle) will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 26-year-old hasn't played for over a month due to a high-ankle sprain. Dickinson has amassed a modest 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in 53 games while dishing out 93 hits. However, he will have some fantasy appeal […]

John Klingberg Out On Monday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman John Klingberg (undisclosed) will miss Monday's game against the Buffalo Sabres. He remains day-to-day with a minor injury, missing a third straight game. Since linking up with the Oilers in January, Klingberg has registered four points (one goal, three assists) while blocking 12 shots in 10 games. With Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) also […]

Aaron Ekblad Suspended 20 Games For Violating Drug Policy

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for 20 games due to a violation of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. He will begin the suspension on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. With only 18 games left on the regular-season slate, the Panthers will begin the playoffs without Ekblad. The 29-year-old defenseman has recently […]

Mattias Ekholm Remains Out Monday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will miss a third consecutive game on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. He is nursing a minor injury and has been battling an illness. With Ekholm out, Jake Walman will join Evan Bouchard on the first defensive pairing for Monday's game. Following his arrival from San Jose, Walman debuted […]

Juuso Valimaki To Miss 8-9 Months Following Knee Surgery

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Juuso Valimaki (knee) will be sidelined for 8-9 months after undergoing ACL surgery. Due to the lengthy recovery process, Valimaki is set to miss the start of next season. He finishes this campaign with five points (two goals, three assists) in 43 games. The Finnish blue-liner made his last appearance on […]

Marcus Hogberg Activated From Injured Reserve

New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the team returned Jakub Skarek to the AHL. Hogberg has been out for 14 games due to an upper-body injury. He may receive the starting nod on Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks after Ilya Sorokin worked […]

Connor Ingram Re-Enters Player Assistance Program

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Connor Ingram has re-entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, making him unavailable for an indefinite period. He first joined the program in 2021 as a member of the Nashville Predators. Ingram has admitted he has not been himself since his mother died of breast cancer in early December. The 27-year-old has […]

Connor Hellebuyck Taking On Hurricanes Sunday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is set to make his 49th start of the season in Sunday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. After beginning the month with back-to-back losses, Hellebuyck returned to form on Friday with a stellar performance against the New Jersey Devils, stopping 22 of 23 shots in a decisive 6-1 road victory. […]

Frederik Andersen Faces Jets Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen will make his 13th start of the season in Sunday's showdown against the Winnipeg Jets. After winning six of his first seven appearances this season, Andersen has struggled as of late. He enters Sunday's action with a 1-4-0 run. The Danish netminder suffered four losses in a row before defeating […]

Daniil Tarasov Starts Against Rangers Sunday

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Daniil Tarasov will guard the crease in Sunday's game against the New York Rangers. This matchup has a special meaning for Tarasov, who recorded his first career shutout at Madison Square Garden against the Rangers in January. He stopped all 26 shots faced on Jan. 18 but suffered a 1-0 shootout […]

Luke Kunin Set For Blue Jackets Debut Sunday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Luke Kunin will enter the lineup Sunday for his team debut against the New York Rangers. Columbus acquired Kunin from the San Jose Sharks on Friday in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round draft pick. He will boost the team's forward depth. On Sunday, the Blue Jackets plan to use Kunin on […]

Dmitry Orlov Out On Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov (upper body) will not play in Sunday's contest against the Winnipeg Jets. He is dealing with an upper-body injury and will miss a second consecutive game. Scott Morrow will play instead of Orlov. Carolina recalled Morrow from the minors on Saturday. The 23-year-old has had an impressive campaign with the […]