Kevin Lankinen To Face Panthers Again On Thursday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender will tend the twine as his team squares off against the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. Lankinen, who is set to make his 23rd appearance of the campaign, allowed just two goals on 35 shots against in a win versus the Cats on Tuesday. The rookie netminder continues to turn heads in […]

Seth Curry And Danny Green Questionable Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers guards Seth Curry (ankle) and Danny Green (hip) are both questionable to play Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Curry has missed the past three games with an ankle sprain, but the hip injury is new for Green and was likely picked up in their win against Golden State on Tuesday. If Curry […]

Jake Oettinger Gets Nod In Net On Thursday

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger will start in net as his team hosts the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. The 22-year-old is fresh off six full days of rest, last suiting up in a loss to the Red Wings last Thursday in which he allowed three goals on 21 shots against in the contest. […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Questionable Against Nets

Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) is listed as questionable to play Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. With the departure of Delon Wright, Smith has a clear pathway to big minutes as the starting point guard, but is being hampered by a back injury. Smith is worth a look in most leagues, but if […]

Erik Cernak Listed As Game-Time Decision Versus Stars

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak will be a game-time decision ahead of his team's matchup with the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. The 23-year-old is currently dealing with an undisclosed injury after blocking a shot in his team's victory over Dallas on Tuesday. Cernak (22% owned in Yahoo! leagues) has been a valuable depth […]

Hamidou Diallo Listed As Probable Friday

Detroit Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo (groin) is listed as probable to play Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. Diallo getting closer and closer to a return and may make his Pistons debut on Friday if all goes well leading up to tip-off. Diallo is expected make an immediate impact and see a sizable role with his […]

Yu Darvish Named Opening Day Starter

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish was named the Opening Day starter on Thursday, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Darvish has been lights out in two appearances this spring, allowing just one hit while striking out seven in five innings of work. He'll take the mound for the opener against […]

Marcus Morris Sr. Late Addition To Injury Report

Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (calf) is now questionable to play Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. Morris popped up late and is dealing with a right calf contusion. With Kawhi Leonard (foot) already out, the Clippers will be shorthanded Thursday. If Morris sits, Nicolas Batum, Luke Kennard and Terrance Mann should all […]

Danny Duffy Uninjured After Early Exit Thursday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (leg) is not injured after being hit by a comebacker in his start on Thursday, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Duffy was hit in both legs by the comebacker with one out in the top of the fifth inning, and then exited the game with the trainer. […]

Kawhi Leonard Will Not Play Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (foot) is out Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. Leonard is dealing with a sore right foot, but the Clippers are in the second half of a back-to-back so it could end up being a rest day. Regardless, given his injury history and foot/leg issues, this is something to […]

Derrick Rose Still Out Thursday

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (conditioning) will remain out Thursday against the Washington Wizards. Rose has been cleared to join the team and return to the court, but will remain out as he works on regaining his conditioning. Rose has not played since March 2nd so it may take a few days for him […]

Nerlens Noel Out Against Washington

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (shoulder) is out Thursday against the Washington Wizards. Noel was actually listed as probable on the injury report, but does not feel good enough to play his usual role. Mitchell Robinson will likely jump into the starting lineup which is likely to be a permanent role after he catches […]

Kyle Freeland To Miss At Least A Month With Shoulder Strain

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (shoulder) is expected to miss at least a month after suffering a left shoulder strain, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Freeland exited his start on Tuesday after throwing a pitch, and while manager Bud Black said Thursday that an MRI confirmed the strain, he added that the news […]

Jusuf Nurkic Plans To Play Friday

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (wrist, calf) is out Thursday against the Miami Heat, but plans to play Friday against the Orlando Magic. Nurkic has been recovering from a fractured wrist he sustained on January 14th and could have returned earlier, but picked up a calf injury while ramping up his conditioning. This is […]

Jimmy Butler And Goran Dragic Out Thursday

Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (illness) and guard Goran Dragic (back) have been ruled out Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Butler likely picked up the illness sometime Thursday and does not feel well enough to play while Dragic will miss his third straight game due to a lower back injury. With the trade from […]

Jake Arrieta, Zach Davies To Start In Home Opening Series

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta will start the second game of the season against the Pirates, while starting pitcher Zach Davies will start the series finale, the Chicago Tribune's Meghan Montemurro reports. Arrieta will make his return to Chicago after playing in Philadelphia the last three seasons, as he looks to rebound from a […]

Draymond Green Questionable With Illness

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (illness) is questionable to play Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. This is most likely a non-COVID related illness given the chance Green is active, but something to keep an eye on. If Green is unable to go on Thursday, Kevon Looney, Eric Paschall and Juan Toscano-Anderson should all see […]

Matt Dumba Returns On Thursday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba (lower body) will return to the lineup for Thursday's clash with St. Louis. The 26-year-old blueliner missed three games after getting hurt in last Thursday's 5-1 loss to Colorado. Dumba has posted 11 points, 59 shots, 41 hits and 35 blocks with a plus-seven rating in 26 games this season. […]

Frankie Montas Leaves Start Early With Finger Injury

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas (finger) left his start early on Thursday with a ripped cuticle on his right middle finger, Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News reports. It was a rough outing for Montas before his exit, as he allowed four runs on three hits and three walks while striking out two in […]

Casey DeSmith Earns 11th Start On Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith will make his 11th start of the campaign in Thursday's rematch with Buffalo. He will look to replicate Tristan Jarry, who beat Buffalo 5-2 on Wednesday with 26 saves. DeSmith has done very well as Jarry's backup, posting a 7-3-0 record for the season with a 2.11 goals-against average, a […]

Cavan Biggio Returns To Blue Jays Lineup Thursday Night

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Cavan Biggio (finger) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday night, and will bat second. Biggio had jammed his pinky finger while receiving a throw earlier in the week, and was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with finger soreness. It's a sigh of relief for fantasy managers after a week […]

Dustin Tokarski Goes Again For Buffalo On Thursday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Dustin Tokarski remains in the crease as the team finishes off a back-to-back set against Pittsburgh on Thursday. He had a busy night with 37 saves in Wednesday's 5-2 loss against the Penguins. The Sabres hoped to get Linus Ullmark (lower body) ready for Thursday's action, but he remains out, so Tokarski […]

Wade LeBlanc Granted Request For Release From Orioles

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Wade LeBlanc was granted his request for release on Thursday and is now a free agent, according to Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun. LeBlanc had looked decent in three appearances this spring, allowing three runs — two earned — on three hits and five walks while striking out seven in eight […]

Chris Bassitt Named Opening Day Starter For Oakland

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt has been named the Opening Day starter, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. Bassitt has looked sharp this spring, allowing just two runs in 10 1/3 innings while striking out 12. He is coming off a 2020 campaign in which he finished eighth in the AL Cy Young race by […]

Kasperi Kapanen Out From Rematch With Buffalo

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Kasperi Kapanen will miss Thursday's rematch with the Sabres due to a lower-body injury. He played less than 11 minutes in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Buffalo and is listed week-to-week. The Finnish winger has been in fine form for Pittsburgh this season with 21 points, 48 shots and a plus-12 rating in […]

Jack Campbell Tries To Stay Perfect Versus Ottawa

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell looks to protect a perfect 4-0-0 record in Thursday's meeting with Ottawa. The 29-year-old beat the Senators in his season debut before going to post two wins against Calgary and one against Edmonton. Campbell is also looking for a third consecutive shutout. He's done superbly in Frederik Andersen's (lower […]

Alex Nedeljkovic Hopes To Continue Strong Month

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic is the team's starter for another meeting with Columbus on Thursday. He suffered a 3-2 overtime loss against the Blue Jackets a week ago, but the game marks Nedeljkovic's only defeat in six March outings. He has produced an impressive 1.63 goals-against average and a .943 save percentage this month. […]

Joonas Korpisalo Makes 24th Start On Thursday

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo will guard the crease on Thursday as the team finishes off a four-game set against Carolina. The Jackets won the first two meetings in the matchup, but Korpisalo didn't get any goal support and the last meeting on Monday ended with a 3-0 defeat. Korpisalo has looked solid this […]

Alex Ovechkin Ready To Go Versus Devils

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin is expected to play on Thursday against New Jersey, despite missing some practice time this week with a lower-body injury. However, the Capitals will still be without Lars Eller, who is listed day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Ovechkin has been very durable throughout his career and rarely misses any […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Goes For Fourth Straight Victory

New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood has a chance to post a fourth consecutive victory in Thursday's meeting with Washington. The 24-year-old was having a cold spell earlier in the month and was stuck on a losing streak, but things have looked a lot rosier for him lately, with Blackwood taking care of Buffalo, Pittsburgh […]