Elias Pettersson Won't Play On Thursday

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson comes out of the lineup on Thursday with an undisclosed injury. Marc Michaelis gets a chance to make his NHL debut against Toronto. Pettersson was on fire prior to getting injured, scoring in four of five games and posting three multi-point efforts. He has 10 goals and 21 points for […]

David Rittich Continues In Calgary's Crease

Calgary Flames goaltender David Rittich will post a sixth consecutive start in Thursday's matchup against Ottawa. Jacob Markstrom (upper body) has been close to returning but still isn't ready. Rittich started his stint as the temporary No. 1 with a 34-save shutout against Toronto, but he has lost three of four starts since then, including […]

Joonas Korpisalo Set To Make 18th Start

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo will log his 18th start of the season on Thursday versus Dallas. He's looking to post back-to-back wins after ending a horrible six-game losing streak with a 19-save effort in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over Detroit. Korpisalo has a 6-7-4 record with a 3.13 goals-against average and a .896 save […]

Anton Khudobin Takes On Blue Jackets

Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin will make his 12th start of the season in Thursday's battle with the Blue Jackets. The veteran netminder is 4-6-1 for the year with a 2.55 goals-against average, a .917 save percentage, and two shutouts. It's been a real Jekyll and Hyde season for Khudobin so far, as he's produced […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Listed As Questionable Thursday

Golden State Warriors forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (wrist) has been listed as questionable Thursday against the Suns. Oubre was held out of Wednesday's game with the left wrist issue- and is probably going to sit out another with the All-Star break coming up. With Stephen Curry (rest) and Draymond Green (rest) already out, Oubre could […]

Ryan Johansen Returns From COVID-19 List

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen will return to the lineup on Thursday after being removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list. He takes up a spot as a third-line center between Nick Cousins and Viktor Arvidsson. Nashville also has Brad Richardson (upper body) back in the lineup for the first time since Jan. 30. Johansen […]

Al Horford To Rest Against San Antonio

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Al Horford (rest) won't suit up Thursday against the Spurs. Horford will get his usual rest on the second night of a back-to-back. Isaiah Roby will likely get the start at the four in a pretty tricky matchup with San Antonio- though he had a nice 15-9-7 line two games ago […]

Sergei Bobrovsky Looks For Consistency Thursday Night

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky starts Thursday's road game at Nashville, trying to improve a 6-2-2 record. Bob posted wins regularly at the start of the year but has been inconsistent with his performances lately, dropping three of his last four starts. Bobrovsky's goals-against average stands at 3.02 and he carries a .899 save percentage. […]

Domantas Sabonis, Jeremy Lamb Playing Against Nuggets

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (ankle) and guard Jeremy Lamb (knee) will be on the court for Thursday's matchup with the Nuggets. Sabonis looked good playing on the ankle Wednesday and could be poised to exploit the Nuggets' small-ball four lineups. Lamb only played 19 minutes but racked up some nice stats, though Denver has […]

Pekka Rinne Takes On Panthers Thursday Night

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne will face the Florida Panthers in Thursday's matchup. The veteran netminder is 5-7-0 for the year ahead of the contest with a 2.46 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage. Rinne has been solid so far, but the Predators are the third-lowest scoring team in the league, so he finds […]

Zion Williamson Doubtful Thursday With Toe Injury

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (toe) is considered doubtful for Thursday's matchup with Miami. There was no word on when or if Williamson suffered an injury to his pinky toe- so this seems like a sneaky way for the team to get the second-year pro some additional rest ahead of his first All-Star game. […]

Jimmy Butler Will Play, Bam Adebayo Ruled Out Against Pelicans

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) will play Thursday while Bam Adebayo (knee) has been ruled out against the Pelicans. Butler missed the last two games with some inflammation in his right knee- but returns just in time for an excellent matchup with the Pelicans, who have allowed the seventh-most FanDuel points to small forwards. […]

Kevin Lankinen Tries To Slow Down Tampa

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Kevin Lankinen faces a huge test on Thursday night against the red-hot Lightning. The Bolts head into the encounter on a five-game winning streak and Lankinen has to pull out something special to improve his 9-3-3 record. Lankinen has been solid for Chicago all year with a 2.55 goals-against average, a .924 […]

Matt Murray Minds The Crease For Ottawa

Ottawa Senators goalie Matt Murray will be starting for the Ottawa Senators on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. Murray has been hot lately with winning four of his last five games. Two of those contests have been against Calgary. He has posted a record of six wins, 10 losses, and one overtime loss. For fantasy […]

Domantas Sabonis, Jeremy Lamb Expected To Play Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (ankle) and guard Jeremy Lamb (knee) are both expected to play on Thursday against the Nuggets. Sabonis was on the court for the first half of the back-to-back on Wednesday, producing an 18-6-5 line with a block and a steal. He should be in line for another good outing against […]

Nikita Gusev Out Of The Lineup For New Jersey On Tuesday

New Jersey Devils forward Nikita Gusev is a healthy scratch tonight against the New York Rangers. Gusev has played better of late with four points in his last six games despite struggling most of the season. In 15 Devils contests, The Russian-born winger has just two goals and three assists in five games. It might […]

Kawhi Leonard Available, Paul George A Late Scratch

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (back) is available Thursday, while forward Paul George (dizziness) won't play against the Wizards. Leonard needed just one game on the sidelines after being a late scratch himself with back spasms during the shootaround before Tuesday's game. He should be good to go with no restrictions in an excellent […]

Taylor Trammell Steals A Base Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell stole second base and then scored a run after reaching base on a walk in the fourth inning of Seattle's Spring Training matchup against the Rockies Thursday. Trammell, who smacked a home run to the opposite field on Wednesday, has been one of the most talked-about players in Mariners camp […]

Derrick Rose Won't Play, Elfrid Payton Available Against Pistons

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (health and safety protocols) won't suit up on Thursday against the Pistons. Rose missed Tuesday's game because of an inconclusive COVID-19 test, though he reportedly has since tested negative. Some teams are opting to hold out players who were in the protocols for conditioning reasons, so perhaps that's the […]

Aljamain Sterling Enters UFC 259 With His Eyes On Gold

On a roll since the middle of 2018, No. 1 contender Aljamain Sterling (19-3) finally gets a chance to compete for UFC gold on Saturday while riding a five-fight winning streak. Known for his unorthodox style, Sterling looks to pose problems for the champion, Petr Yan, who can be just as unorthodox in his approach. […]

Jonathan Bernier Gets The Nod for Detroit On Thursday

Detroit Red Wings veteran netminder Jonathan Bernier leads his team against the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday night. Bernier has been solid between the pipes for Detroit, posting a record of 6-4-0, a 2.84 goals-against-average, and a .913 save percentage. The 13 year NHL veteran has won three of his last five contests. Four percent of Yahoo! […]

Petr Yan Making His First Title Defense Saturday

Undefeated in all seven of his UFC bouts since coming over from Russia's ACA organization, Petr Yan (15-1) will make his first defense of his UFC bantamweight title against long-standing top-contender, Aljamain Sterling. Yan has proven to be a very active striker in the UFC, averaging 5.65 significant strikes landed per minute. To add to […]

Arnold Palmer Invitational - Showdown Round 2 (Premium Content)

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Drew Dober Set For Tough Task On Saturday's Main Card

In for arguably the toughest task of his UFC career, Drew Dober (23-9) will enter the Octagon on Saturday against Islam Makhachev. Dober has been a part of the UFC since 2013 and currently is on a three-fight winning streak. A finisher just like his opponent on Saturday, Dober has finished 16 of his 23 […]

Zac Gallen To Make Spring Debut On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen is scheduled to make his spring debut on Saturday. He was originally slated to pitch on Friday, but the team has opted to push him back a day and start Seth Frankoff on Friday instead. Gallen is coming off a strong 2020 with Arizona. He made 12 starts and […]

Walker Buehler's Early Start This Spring Could Pay Dividends

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler is on the mound earlier this spring than in the buildup to past seasons. Buehler made his first spring start on Tuesday against the Giants, as he needed just 24 pitches to navigate through two scoreless innings. The 26-year-old right-hander's fastball was clocked at 93 MPH, down from […]

Islam Makhachev Going For His Seventh Straight Win

Russia's own Islam Makhachev (18-1) will look to win his seventh straight fight inside the UFC's lightweight division on Saturday as he battles Drew Dober. Ranked 14th in the UFC's lightweight division, Makhachev is a finisher in the cage, with 10 of his 18 career wins coming by submission or knockout/TKO. Two of his last […]

Ryan Dzingel Makes Season Debut Tonight In Calgary

Ottawa Senators forward Ryan Dzingel will play in his first game of the year since being acquired from Carolina on February 13th. Dzingel played his first four years of his career as a Senator, compiling 62 goals and 64 assists in 247 contests. He is slotted to play on the fourth line tonight against Calgary. […]

Jaylin Davis Dealing With Knee Soreness

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jaylin Davis (knee) is currently dealing with knee soreness. However, he ran the bases on Thursday and has a good chance to return to the lineup in the next couple days. The 26-year-old Davis has played just 21 games in the majors since making his debut in 2019. Over that stretch, […]

Thiago Santos In Need Of A Big Win To Stay Title-Relevant

Thiago Santos (21-8) enters Saturday's main card looking to avoid the first three-fight losing skid of his career. He has rebounded from a two-fight losing streak before, when he went on to win four in a row. With dynamite in his hands, Santos has won 15 of his 21 career bouts by knockout/TKO. DraftKings sees […]