Marcus Johansson On Track To Return Tuesday

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (concussion) is expected to return to the lineup against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. He practiced on Monday, with Wild head coach John Hynes telling reporters after the session that Johansson will "most likely" return on Tuesday alongside defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body). Johansson has missed eight games after […]

Erik Haula Could Be An Option Tuesday

New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula (ankle) could be back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. An ankle sprain has kept Haula sidelined for 12 games, but he appears ready to jump back into the lineup. On Monday, Haula practiced on the second line with Timo Meier and Dawson Mercer. Haula's offensive […]

Tyler Toffoli Considered A Game-Time Call For Tuesday

San Jose Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. Toffoli recently missed three games due to a lower-body injury and may have to sit out some more action. He is two markers short of posting his sixth consecutive 20-goal campaign and has totaled 32 […]

Rasmus Ristolainen Labeled As Day-To-Day

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body) is considered day-to-day by the team. The Finnish blue-liner sustained an upper-body injury during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Colorado. However, he is not expected to be sidelined for an extended period. Philadelphia returns to action on Tuesday night against the Utah Hockey Club. Ristolainen ranks third in both […]

Scott Mayfield Considered Day-To-Day

New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (lower body) is considered day-to-day. He sustained a lower-body injury against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday and missed Sunday's clash against the Florida Panthers. The day-to-day status suggests that Mayfield is not dealing with anything serious, but he could still remain out on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden […]

Mathew Barzal Out Indefinitely

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal (lower body) will be out indefinitely, the team announced on Monday. Barzal suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Islanders star also missed time with an upper-body injury earlier in the season. He has skated in only 30 games, recording six […]

Mitchell Marner Questionable For Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (undisclosed) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Calgary Flames. He is dealing with an unspecified injury and didn't practice on Monday. Marner is having another wonderful campaign, sitting second in the league with 54 assists and boasting 70 points in 52 games. Max Domi filled in for […]

Peyton Watson Will Not Play On Monday

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (knee) will be sidelined for a second straight game on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Watson logged 27 minutes in Friday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers but was ruled out on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets due to a knee sprain. With Russell Westbrook (hamstring) also out, Julian Strawther […]

Russell Westbrook To Remain Out On Monday

Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook (hamstring) will not take the court on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans. After suffering a hamstring strain, Westbrook has to sit out a second straight game. His absence has allowed Christian Braun to re-enter the starting lineup, and he excelled in Saturday's win over the Charlotte Hornets, notching […]

Naz Reid Questionable For Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid (finger) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. A finger injury limited Reid to 20 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Washington Wizards, and he may have to sit out Monday's contest entirely. Reid took Julius Randle's (groin) starting spot on Saturday, and Luka Garza might […]

Gary Trent Jr. Available Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (hip) is good to go for Sunday's action against the Memphis Grizzlies. He hurt his left hip flexor in Friday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs, but Trent Jr. has been cleared to play after the team initially regarded him as probable for the contest. Trent Jr. boosted his […]

Taurean Prince Cleared For Action

Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (knee) is good to go for Sunday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. Milwaukee has upgraded Prince from probable to available. The 30-year-old boasts a proud record of having played in every game this campaign. With Bobby Portis (personal) unavailable, Prince has recently taken on a larger role in the rotation, […]

Khris Middleton Will Play On Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will suit up for Sunday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. The former All-Star is ready for his fifth consecutive appearance after being initially labeled as probable for the game. Middleton's most recent efforts have fluctuated. He's produced a pair of 20-point games while also going scoreless twice. Last […]

Brook Lopez Ready To Face Grizzlies

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (back) will play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. The veteran big man is dealing with back soreness. However, Milwaukee has upgraded Lopez from probable to available, keeping his ironman streak alive. It's been close to 12 months since the last time Lopez wasn't in the Bucks lineup. The 36-year-old […]

Damian Lillard Active Versus Grizzlies

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) will make an 18th consecutive appearance on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. He is officially available for the game after initially having a probable designation on the injury report. Lillard was limited to a season-low four points in this season's first clash against Memphis, so he might have […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Cleared To Play Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will remain in the lineup for Sunday's tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies. Right patella tendinopathy continues to keep Antetokounmpo on the injury report, but he hasn't had any problems playing through the issue. Entering Sunday, the Bucks superstar has racked up four consecutive 30-point double-doubles, and he also had […]

Ja Morant Will Not Play On Sunday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's clash against the Milwaukee Bucks. He will be sidelined for a third time in five games after initially carrying a doubtful tag. Scotty Pippen Jr. has mostly filled in for Morant during his absences this season, but the Grizzlies went with Luke […]

Anthony Edwards Questionable For Monday's Game

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (illness) is considered questionable for Monday's tilt against the Sacramento Kings. Edwards missed his first game of the season on Saturday against the Washington Wizards when he was feeling under the weather. Minnesota has also lost Julius Randle (groin), which places a lot more responsibility on other players on the […]

Victor Wembanyama In Danger Of Missing Second Consecutive Contest

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He dropped out of the lineup on Saturday against the Miami Heat due to an illness and may be forced to miss a second consecutive game. Charles Bassey started in Wembanyama's place and produced a decent showing. He gobbled […]

Josh Hart Listed As Questionable For Monday

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) remains questionable on the injury report ahead of Monday's meeting with the Houston Rockets. Hart has been on the report for a couple of weeks now, but he hasn't missed any action since Dec. 19. Despite dealing with a sore right knee, Hart racked up a 26-point triple-double […]

Alexandre Sarr To Miss Fourth Consecutive Game

Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. The French rookie sprained his left ankle on Jan. 27 against the Dallas Mavericks, and it remains unclear when Sarr will be able to return. His next chance for a comeback will be Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. […]

Clint Capela Remains Sidelined With Back Spasms

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (back) has been ruled out for a fourth consecutive game ahead of Monday's tilt against the Detroit Pistons. The Swiss pivot is struggling to shake off back spasms. Capela's fantasy stock recently took a hit when he was relegated to the bench, and the injury is a new blow for […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic To Remain Out On Monday

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (personal) will not suit up for Monday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. He has been scratched for the past four games for personal reasons and remains away from the team. Bogdanovic's next chance to return will be on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Vit Krejci and Garrison Mathews have […]

Tage Thompson "Good" Following Sunday's Early Exit

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (upper body) appears to have avoided serious injury in Sunday's 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils. With 5:11 played in the third period, Thompson was elbowed to the face by Devils forward Stefan Noesen and could not continue the game. However, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters postgame […]

Linus Ullmark Set To Return To Action

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (back) is gearing up to return to the lineup. Leevi Merilainen, who improved to 8-3-1 with Saturday's 6-0 win over the Minnesota Wild, has been reassigned to the AHL by the Senators, indicating that Ullmark is ready to take over the crease on Monday against the Nashville Predators. Ullmark has […]

Nick Cousins To Miss "A Couple Of Months"

Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins (knee) will miss extended time after undergoing surgery. Per Julian McKenzie of The Athletic, Senators head coach Travis Green believes it will be "a couple of months" before Cousins returns to the lineup. The gritty forward has been out for three games. Cousins has registered 13 points (five goals, eight […]

Robert Thomas Questionable Sunday

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (illness) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Utah Hockey Club. He left Saturday's practice early because he wasn't feeling well and may not be in game shape against Utah. Despite missing 12 games with a broken ankle, Thomas is ranked third on the team with 36 points. He […]

Mason Marchment Available Sunday

Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (face) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Sunday's tilt against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old power forward is set to return to the lineup after missing 17 games with a facial injury. Before landing on the shelf, Marchment went seven consecutive games without any points. However, […]

Anthony Duclair Rejoins Islanders Lineup Sunday

New York Islanders left wing Anthony Duclair (illness) will be back in the lineup on Sunday against the Florida Panthers. He returns to the fold after sitting out Saturday's overtime win against the Tampa Bay Lightning with an illness. Duclair will take a top-line role, with Mathew Barzal (undisclosed) out. A spot on a scoring […]

Patrick Kane Returns To Action Sunday

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (upper body) is ready to rejoin the lineup on Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. The team has activated Kane from Injured Reserve. The former MVP is good to go after missing five games due to an upper-body injury. Kane has notched 30 points (11 goals, 19 assists) in […]