Aaron Ekblad Still Not Ready To Return

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) will not play against Anaheim on Saturday. He will remain out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game. Ekblad's next chance to return will be on Tuesday in a rematch with the Ducks. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice has said he expects to have Ekblad available next week, […]

Ryan Poehling Not Expected To Play On Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers center Ryan Poehling (upper body) is expected to miss Saturday's contest against New Jersey. He was injured in Thursday's matchup against the Islanders when Maxim Tsyplakov delivered a high hit to Poehling. On Friday, the Russian rookie received a three-game suspension for the incident. Poehling has contributed four goals and 11 assists in […]

Brock Faber To Rejoin Wild Lineup Saturday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (upper body) will return to action in Saturday's matchup against Nashville. He has sat out four games while nursing an upper-body injury. The Wild have finally received some good news on the injury front after recently losing several players from their lineup. Faber averages nearly 25 minutes of ice time, […]

Maxim Tsyplakov Suspended For Three Games

New York Islanders winger Maxim Tsyplakov has been handed a three-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of Philadelphia forward Ryan Poehling (upper body) during Thursday's 5-3 win. Poehling exited the game with an injury following the incident, while Tsyplakov was not called for a penalty. Tsyplakov's suspension will start with Saturday's tilt […]

John Klingberg Joins Oilers

Veteran defenseman John Klingberg has signed a one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers. The Swedish blue-liner looks to make a comeback after last playing in the NHL in November 2023. His 2023-24 campaign was cut short due to hip surgery. Before undergoing the procedure, Klingberg recorded five assists, 14 shots, 15 blocks, and 13 hits […]

Frederik Andersen Activated From Injured Reserve

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (knee) was activated from Injured Reserve Friday. He is expected to be the backup goalie for Friday's matchup against Vegas. Andersen has not played since late October, missing time due to a knee injury. He registered a 3-1-0 record at the start of the campaign, allowing 1.49 goals with a […]

Cody Glass Available Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Cody Glass (undisclosed) will play against Buffalo on Friday. The 25-year-old suffered an undisclosed injury against Seattle on Tuesday, exiting the action after logging 9:09 of ice time, but he will not miss any additional time. Glass has been a regular on the second line recently but will log fourth-line minutes in […]

Ja Morant Questionable For Friday Due To Foot issue

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (foot) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Friday's contest against San Antonio. He's nursing right foot soreness. It doesn't sound like a serious issue, but Morant might have to drop out of the lineup after playing in each of the past four contests. This would allow Scotty […]

Dereck Lively II Will Not Play On Friday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (ankle) will miss a second consecutive game on Friday versus Oklahoma City. The young big man sprained his right ankle on Tuesday against Denver. Lively II's absence gives Daniel Gafford a massive role in the middle. After moving to the starting lineup, he finished Wednesday's contest against New Orleans […]

Kyrie Irving Questionable For Meeting With Thunder

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (back) has been labeled as questionable for Friday's clash against Oklahoma City. Irving returned from a back injury on Tuesday against Denver, but he was once again out when the team finished off a back-to-back set versus New Orleans on Wednesday. Irving struggled significantly on Tuesday, finishing with 11 points […]

Aaron Gordon Listed As Questionable For Friday

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) is considered questionable for Friday's 2023 NBA Finals rematch against Miami. Gordon recently returned from a calf injury, but he was kept off the court as the Nuggets completed a back-to-back on Wednesday night against Houston. Peyton Watson will have additional fantasy value if Gordon remains out on Friday. […]

Jamal Murray Considered Probable For Friday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) is probable for Friday's game against Miami. He's a mainstay on the injury report with a knee issue, but Murray has been in the lineup for 13 consecutive contests. Last time out, he notched 22 points with red-hot 4-for-5 shooting from deep in 30 minutes against Houston. Scoring […]

Nikola Jokic iffy For Friday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (elbow) is questionable for Friday's contest against Miami. The Serbian superstar is dealing with an elbow sprain and may have to sit out a second consecutive game. DeAndre Jordan jumped into the starting lineup with Jokic out on Wednesday versus Houston. He recorded eight rebounds, three blocks, and one steal […]

Ty Jerome Available Versus Thunder

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (illness) will be in the lineup against Oklahoma City on Thursday. He has missed two games due to an illness, but Cleveland has upgraded Jerome from questionable to available. The 27-year-old has been a valuable bench contributor this season for the Cavaliers, averaging 10.1 points, 3.4 assists, and 1.2 steals […]

Donte DiVincenzo Ruled Out For Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Donte DiVincenzo (toe) will not be available for Friday's matchup against the Knicks. Friday night should have marked DiVincenzo's return to Madison Square Garden, but he has sprained his left big toe, which will keep the 27-year-old sidelined for at least one game. The Timberwolves have three games scheduled over the next […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Listed As Questionable For Friday

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) has been listed as questionable on the injury report for Friday's game against Minnesota. Towns might miss the special matchup against the team that drafted him due to a thumb injury. He exited the lineup for the fourth time this season on Wednesday versus Philadelphia. Jericho Sims started […]

Aaron Nesmith Returns With A Minutes Restriction

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) will return to the lineup on Thursday against Detroit, but he will have a minutes restriction. Per Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has not specified what it will be. Nesmith has been out since Nov. 1, so it's no surprise Indiana wants to […]

Tyrese Haliburton Cleared For Action Thursday

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (groin) will suit up against Detroit on Thursday. He has been upgraded from questionable to available, meaning Haliburton will sit out only one game due to a mild groin strain. Haliburton's presence reduces the fantasy value of Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell. Ben Sheppard might also take a hit […]

Marcus Johansson Added To Injured Reserve

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve Thursday. He took an elbow to the face from Edmonton forward Connor McDavid in Wednesday's 5-3 loss, with Wild head coach John Hynes saying after the game that Johansson would likely be out for a while. It is suspected that the Swedish […]

Jean-Gabriel Pageau Returns To Islanders Lineup

New York Islanders forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau (illness) will return from a one-game absence against Philadelphia on Thursday. He has recovered from an illness that kept Pageau out of Tuesday's game against Ottawa. Pierre Engvall saw action on the third line with Pageau out, but he will land back on the fourth line on Thursday. Pageau […]

Jake Neighbours Iffy For Thursday

St. Louis Blues winger Jake Neighbours (upper body) is questionable for Thursday's game against Calgary. He suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's practice. Neighbours was back on the ice for Thursday's optional morning skate, but Blues head coach Jim Montgomery didn't fully commit to his availability. Brandon Saad is set to drop out of the […]

Samuel Girard Returns To Avalanche Lineup Thursday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (upper body) will return to work on Thursday against Edmonton. He is available for selection again after missing three games due to an upper-body injury. Girard has worked on the second defensive pairing for most of the campaign, producing 18 points (two goals, 16 assists) and 67 blocks in 42 […]

Ryan McDonagh Good To Go Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (face) will play against Anaheim on Thursday. After getting hit in the face by a puck, McDonagh finished Tuesday's 6-2 loss to Boston with only 14:38 of ice time. However, he will not have to miss additional time. McDonagh is the runaway leader in blocked shots on the Lightning […]

Thomas Chabot Out On Thursday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (face) will miss Thursday's game against Washington. Chabot was hit in the face by a puck on Tuesday against the Islanders and will step out of the lineup for the first time this season. It has not been a good year for Chabot, as the 27-year-old has contributed only three […]

Roope Hintz Misses Thursday's Game

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (upper body) will sit out Thursday's game against Montreal. He suffered an upper-body injury in Tuesday's clash against Toronto. Hintz has not enjoyed the 2024-25 season, as he has been limited to 27 points (19 goals, eight assists) in 42 games. Wyatt Johnston will take on first-line center duties on […]

John Tavares Placed On Injured Reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve Thursday. The veteran star was hurt in Wednesday's practice and will be out for a significant stretch, with Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube announcing that Tavares is week-to-week. This is a tough blow for Toronto, which has lost three games in […]

Malcolm Brogdon Not Ready To Return On Thursday

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (foot) has been ruled out for a sixth consecutive game ahead of Thursday's matchup against Phoenix. He has landed on the shelf with a plantar fascia contusion on his right foot. Jared Butler had an impressive spell during the first few games Brogdon missed but has logged just 15 minutes […]

Ty Jerome Iffy For Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against Oklahoma City. An illness has kept him sidelined for a pair of games, and Jerome might also be forced to miss a meeting with his former team. Caris LeVert and Max Strus have carried the bench with Jerome out. However, they have been […]

Malik Monk On Track To Return Thursday

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk (groin) will likely return to the lineup on Thursday against Houston, as the team lists him as probable for the contest. Monk missed Tuesday's action against Milwaukee due to groin soreness. Keon Ellis took over his spot in the starting lineup and had a fine night with 18 points. He […]

Bradley Beal Unlikely To Play Against Wizards

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (ankle) will likely miss Thursday's return to his old stomping ground, as the team has labeled him doubtful ahead of the game against Washington. Beal injured his left ankle against Atlanta on Tuesday. Phoenix sent the former Wizards leader to the second unit earlier this month, but Beal has coped […]