Chris Kreider Placed On Injured Reserve

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. He will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against Dallas and will not be available for at least a few more contests. Kreider has run into health issues just as he recorded a season-best three-game point streak. He has […]

Jacob Middleton Available Tuesday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jacob Middleton (hand) is poised to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against St. Louis. The team has activated him from long-term Injured Reserve ahead of the contest. A hand injury has kept Middleton sidelined for 11 games. Despite missing nearly a month of action, Middleton leads the Wild in blocked shots with […]

Troy Terry Uncertain For Tuesday's Action

Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (personal) may sit out Tuesday's game against Calgary. His wife has gone into labor, and Ducks head coach Greg Cronin said Tuesday morning that he is unsure if Terry will be available. Terry has crushed it lately, totaling five goals and eight points in his past six appearances. If […]

Trey Murphy III Out On Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (ankle) will not suit up for Tuesday's contest against Minnesota. He injured his left ankle on Sunday against Washington and will sit out at least one game. However, Murphy III is expected to make a quick return, as the team considers him day-to-day. Brandon Boston Jr. and Jordan […]

Dejounte Murray Listed As Questionable For Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow) is questionable to face Minnesota on Tuesday. He has injured his right elbow. However, the injury didn't keep Murray from posting his first triple-double of the season in Sunday's matchup against Washington, so there should be a good chance he will remain in the lineup. Jose Alvarado and […]

Zion Williamson Might Be Back In Action Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's meeting with Minnesota. After recovering from a hamstring strain, Williamson could see his first action since Nov. 6. Williamson looked good during the early parts of the season before getting hurt. He posted 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Considered Probable Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (lower leg) will likely return to action against Utah on Tuesday, as the team has listed him as probable on the injury report. Having recently returned from a lower leg injury, Bogdanovic sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Clippers. With Bogdanovic's return, Garrison Mathews […]

Trae Young Probable For Tuesday's Game

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) is probable for Tuesday's contest against Utah. An Achilles issue has accompanied him throughout the season, but it doesn't appear to be serious, as Young has sat out for just two games. He has also shaken off a hand contusion, which gave Young a questionable designation ahead of […]

Anthony Davis Likely To Play Against Mavericks

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (foot) has been listed as probable for Tuesday's game against Dallas. Davis missed one game due to an ankle injury last week, but he's currently on the injury report with left plantar fasciitis, which he has carried throughout the season. The foot problem hasn't really impactEd Davis, who has […]

LeBron James Probable For Tuesday's Action

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is considered probable to play against Dallas on Tuesday. The legendary forward continues to manage a left foot injury, but it doesn't appear to be holding him back. James suited up for every game when the Lakers had three outings in four nights to close out last week. […]

Daniel Gafford Likely "Out For Some Time"

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) is expected to miss multiple games after getting hurt in Monday's matchup against Memphis. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said the big man will likely be "out for some time," reports Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. Gafford's absence will begin on Tuesday against the Lakers. Dereck Lively […]

Erik Haula Expected To Miss "A Few Weeks"

New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula (ankle) will not be in the lineup on Monday against Seattle and faces a multi-game absence. Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe has said Haula could miss "a few weeks," Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. Haula hasn't yet sat out any games this season, notching 11 points […]

Patrik Laine Misses Third Consecutive Game

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine (illness) will remain sidelined for Monday's matchup against Vancouver, missing a third consecutive contest. The Finnish forward exited the lineup last week due to flu-like symptoms. Laine has played well with his new team, recording eight goals and 10 points in 13 appearances. He has notched all his goals with […]

Adam Larsson Available Monday

Seattle Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson (upper body) will play against New Jersey on Monday. An upper-body injury limited Larsson to 12 minutes in his last appearance against Edmonton, but he has shaken off the ailment ahead of Monday. Larsson offers minimal fantasy value on the offensive end but racks up peripheral stats at a good […]

Dakota Joshua Out Week-To-Week

Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua (leg) is considered week-to-week. The team placed him on Injured Reserve on Monday. Joshua suffered a leg injury in Friday's matchup against Nashville. Following a breakout campaign in 2023-24, Joshua has struggled to meet expectations this term after missing the start of the season due to tumor surgery. The 28-year-old […]

Elias Pettersson Remains Out On Monday

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) will not be available on Monday versus Montreal. The Swedish forward has joined the team for a five-game road trip but isn't yet ready to return against the Canadiens. Pettersson, who has been linked with a trade, will miss a fifth consecutive contest. Pius Suter has worked in a […]

Quinn Hughes A Game-Time Decision For Monday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) is considered a game-time call for Monday's tilt against Montreal. He has sat out four games with an undisclosed injury, but the chances of Hughes returning on Monday appear high. The star blue-liner practiced on Sunday and worked with the first power-play group. Only two defensemen in the league […]

Aaron Ekblad Unlikely To Play On Monday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) is not expected to play in Monday's matchup against Colorado. Ekblad is dealing with a "general body" injury and took the ice after Monday's morning skate. He's set to miss his first game of the season. Fellow blue-liner Niko Mikkola (upper body) participated in the morning skate but is […]

Tari Eason Out On Sunday

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) will remain on the shelf on Sunday versus the Lakers. This will mark his ninth consecutive absence due to lower leg injury management. Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate have taken on more shifts in the rotation during Eason's absence. However, Amen Thompson has also been out of the […]

Gabe Vincent Remains Sidelined Versus Rockets

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) will not play on Sunday against Houston. He has been downgraded from doubtful to out. This will be his fourth consecutive game missed due to an oblique injury. With Vincent out of commission, Shake Milton has more playing opportunities. However, the veteran guard has only had a small […]

Anthony Davis Cleared For Action Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) will be active against Houston on Sunday. Davis missed one game this week due to an ankle issue but has been upgraded from probable to available ahead of Sunday's action. The star big man came close to a 20-20 game in his last appearance against Atlanta, posting his […]

LeBron James Good To Go Against Houston

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) will play against Houston on Sunday. The Lakers have once again upgraded James from probable to available ahead of the game. Following a quiet spell, James has produced three 30-point efforts in his past four appearances, passing Michael Jordan for the most such outings in NBA history. He […]

Jonathan Kuminga To Miss Time With "Significant" Ankle Sprain

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) faces a multi-game absence. He was hurt in Saturday's contest against Memphis, leaving the arena on crutches. "It's a sprained ankle," Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said after the game. "We'll have more tomorrow. It is not going to be a day-to-day thing. It was a significant sprain. […]

Stephen Curry Available Sunday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) will return to the lineup on Sunday against Sacramento. The team hasn't listed Curry on the injury report ahead of the game after he sat out Saturday's contest against Memphis for knee injury management purposes. Curry's return will relegate Buddy Hield to the bench. Hield has struggled […]

Kris Letang Returns To Penguins Lineup

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (lower body) will return to action on Sunday against Carolina. He has shaken off a lower-body injury that kept Letang sidelined for three games. The star defenseman will operate with Marcus Pettersson on the first defensive pairing and rejoin the top power-play unit. Letang hasn't been a factor with the […]

William Carrier Misses Sunday's Game With A Lower-Body Injury

Carolina Hurricanes left wing William Carrier (lower body) will not play against Pittsburgh on Sunday. He has been ruled out for the contest due to a lower-body injury. With Carrier out of the lineup, the Hurricanes lose a massive physical presence who also occasionally chips in offensively. Carrier has posted nine points (four goals, five […]

Aaron Ekblad Sits Out Sunday's Practice

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) missed Sunday's practice session. He sat out Sunday's practice after missing the end of regulation and overtime on Friday against Pittsburgh. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice told reporters that Ekblad is dealing with "general body malaise." He will be a "morning-skate decision" for Monday's contest against Colorado. Ekblad has […]

Travis Hamonic To Miss Up To Four Weeks

Ottawa Senators defenseman Travis Hamonic (lower body) will be sidelined for 2-4 weeks. He will begin his absence on Tuesday against Detroit. Hamonic recently had a lengthy spell on the first defensive pairing, but Artem Zub's return has bumped him back to the bottom pairing. The 34-year-old offers very little offensively and has posted only […]

Linus Ullmark Out Week-To-Week

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (back) has been labeled as week-to-week. He hasn't played since Dec. 22 and didn't participate in Sunday's practice. Ullmark put together a seven-game winning streak in December, bringing his record to 12-7-2. He has managed three shutouts with his new club and holds a 2.38 goals-against average with a .915 […]

Frank Vatrano Signs Three-Year Extension With Ducks

Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano has inked a three-year, $18 million extension. Vatrano, who will turn 31 in March, is coming off a three-year, $10.95 million deal. The new contract will lock him up through the 2027-28 campaign. The American forward has been a late bloomer, posting his career-best year in 2023-24 with 60 points […]