CJ McCollum May Return To Action Monday

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (adductor) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Monday's clash with Indiana. McCollum last played on Oct. 29, missing 13 games, but he appears to be on the cusp of returning to the lineup. On Saturday, McCollum went through a full-contact practice. McCollum's return will […]

Anthony Cirelli Riding Career-Best Goal Streak

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli has been hot in front of the net lately, scoring in five consecutive games to set a new career high. Cirelli started the streak on Nov. 14 versus Winnipeg with a power-play goal and recorded his first multi-goal effort of the campaign in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Dallas. The […]

Seth Jarvis Activated From Injured Reserve

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve, making him eligible to return to the lineup Monday versus Dallas. Jarvis has missed the past seven games while dealing with an upper-body problem. The versatile forward has been close to averaging a point per game this season, posting four goals and […]

Karel Vejmelka Gets Another Start On Sunday

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka will remain in the crease for Sunday's battle against Toronto. He'll be in action for a second consecutive day following a 27-save effort in Saturday's 6-1 win over Pittsburgh. Vejmelka picks up an extra shift due to Connor Ingram's (upper body) absence. There have been only two wins in […]

Joseph Woll Faces Utah Sunday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll will take on the Utah Hockey Club on Sunday. The Maple Leafs are giving Woll a second consecutive start after he collected his first shutout of the season last time out in a 3-0 victory versus Vegas. The result also marked a third consecutive victory for Woll, who has […]

Pyotr Kochetkov Dealing With An Upper-Body Injury

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov suffered an upper-body injury in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to Columbus. Kochetkov was forced to exit the contest in overtime as a result of a collision with teammate Sean Walker. He gave up a late game-tying goal in regulation and finished with 27 saves on 31 shots. Carolina already has […]

Dylan Samberg Placed On Injured Reserve With Broken Foot

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg (foot) has been placed on Injured Reserve. He broke his foot in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Nashville and has been ruled out indefinitely. Samberg has chipped in with three goals and three assists in 21 games this season while recording 30 blocks and 24 hits. Ville Heinola (ankle), who has […]

Kirill Kaprizov Reportedly Not Dealing With Serious Injury

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) has avoided serious injury, per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Kaprizov, who is among the NHL's top scorers with 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) in 19 games, underwent an MRI after missing Saturday's clash against Calgary, and the results were positive. However, it's looking unlikely that he will […]

Daniel Gafford Available Versus Heat

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (shoulder) will suit up for Sunday's meeting with Miami. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. Gafford has scored in double-figures in nine consecutive games and is an intimidating figure inside the paint with his blocking ability. Dallas needs a big game out of him and Dereck Lively II […]

Alexandre Sarr Will Play Sunday

Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (illness) has been cleared to play on Sunday against Indiana. The team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Sarr tends to be inconsistent with his offensive output but has been a vital presence on the defensive end for the Wizards, averaging 9.5 points and 5.8 rebounds with 2.0 blocks […]

Kirill Kaprizov Ruled Out For Saturday

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) will not play on Saturday against Calgary. The Russian superstar sustained a lower-body injury in Thursday's 5-3 victory over Edmonton and will miss his first game of the season. It's been a wonderful campaign so far for Kaprizov, who has racked up 34 points (13 goals, 21 […]

Auston Matthews May Return To Maple Leafs Lineup Next Week

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) is progressing and might be ready to rejoin the lineup next week. Matthews skated on Saturday morning, making another step towards his return. The Maple Leafs star has sat out seven games because of an upper-body problem. Matthews, who recently traveled to Germany for consultation on his […]

Max Domi To Remain Out On Sunday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi (lower body) will sit out a second consecutive game on Sunday against Utah. With the Maple Leafs forwards dropping like flies lately, Domi had slotted into the first line before suffering a lower-body injury. Following his exit from the lineup, Pontus Holmberg joined the top six. The likes of […]

Jakub Vrana Sits As Healthy Scratch Saturday

Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana will miss Saturday's game against New Jersey as a healthy scratch. He returns to the press box following a seven-game spell in the team. Vrana's role has been very limited on the team, as he's averaging barely over 10 minutes of ice time for the season, but the 28-year-old […]

Alex Pietrangelo Remains Out Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game on Saturday against Montreal. The veteran has been in fine form this season, posting 14 points (two goals, 12 assists) in 19 contests. He is ranked just outside the top 10 in the defensemen scoring list. Additionally, Pietrangelo boasts 34 blocks […]

William Eklund A Game-Time Call For Saturday

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (undisclosed) has been labeled as a game-time call for Saturday's matchup against Buffalo. The 22-year-old would be a big loss for the Sharks, as Eklund has enjoyed his best spell of the season lately. He has tallied seven points (two goals, five assists) in six games. Only Mikael […]

Kasperi Kapanen Moves To First Line Saturday

Edmonton Oilers right wing Kasperi Kapanen will skate on the first line in Saturday's matchup against the Rangers. The Oilers are without Zach Hyman (undisclosed) and Viktor Arvidsson (undisclosed), opening the door for Kapanen to play a larger role. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Connor McDavid will join him on the line. Kapanen's fantasy stock receives a […]

Darnell Nurse Expected To Return On Saturday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (upper body) will return to action on Saturday against the Rangers. He has sat out three games after getting hurt last Saturday in a clash with Toronto. With 18 games played, Nurse has recorded nine points (two goals, seven assists), 45 shots, 32 blocks, and 34 hits. He might have […]

Walker Kessler Might Return To Action Saturday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (hip) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Knicks. He will hope to return to the lineup after missing six games. John Collins has started alongside Kyle Filipowski (ankle) during Kessler's absence, but the two might now share the frontcourt, as Filipowski has been ruled out for […]

Kyle Filipowski To Miss Saturday's Game

Utah Jazz forward/center Kyle Filipowski (ankle) has been listed as out for Saturday's meeting with the Knicks. The rookie big man sprained his right ankle against San Antonio on Thursday. Filipowski made a fifth straight start on Thursday. Drew Eubanks and Brice Sensabaugh saw extra action following his exit against the Spurs, with the latter […]

Jordan Clarkson Considered Questionable For Saturday

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) might be absent for a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Knicks. The team considers him questionable for the matchup. Clarkson's absence opens up backcourt minutes for the likes of Isaiah Collier and Johnny Juzang. The two aren't reliable fantasy options, although Collier did a good job as […]

Miles McBride Questionable To Face Jazz

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (knee) remains on the injury report as questionable ahead of Saturday's meeting with Utah. McBride hasn't featured in four games due to a knee problem, and there's a strong chance he remains on the shelf this weekend. Cameron Payne has had a good stretch during McBride's absence off the […]

Joel Embiid To Remain Out On Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will be out until at least next week. After playing in three consecutive games, Embiid was removed from the lineup on Friday against Brooklyn, and according to ESPN's Shams Charania, the former MVP will continue to sit on Sunday when Philadelphia faces the Clippers. Embiid is managing swelling in […]

Nikola Jokic Returns To Action Friday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (personal) is expected to return to action on Friday against Dallas. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Jokic will be available for the matchup. The Jokic family recently welcomed a new baby, resulting in a three-game absence for the three-time MVP. Jokic has been posting absurd numbers this season, including against […]

Torrey Craig Available Versus Hawks

Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (lower leg) will be in the lineup on Friday against Atlanta. He hurt his lower leg versus Milwaukee on Wednesday but avoided serious injury, and the team has upgraded him from probable to available. Replacing Patrick Williams (foot), Craig made his first start of the campaign on Wednesday. The veteran […]

Jarace Walker Ready To Face Bucks

Indiana Pacers power forward Jarace Walker (illness) will be good to go on Friday against Milwaukee. He's been battling an illness, but the team has upgraded Walker from questionable to available ahead of the game. Walker's role on the team has grown in recent weeks, and he was even a starter on Monday versus Toronto. […]

Ben Sheppard Misses A Third Consecutive Game

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Ben Sheppard (oblique) has been ruled out for Friday's clash against Milwaukee. He will sit out a third consecutive game due to an oblique injury. Before getting hurt, Sheppard saw at least 23 minutes of action in five straight games. Quenton Jackson has picked his minutes, producing a pair of mixed performances. […]

Anfernee Simons Returns To Action Friday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (hand) will rejoin the action on Friday against Houston. He has missed three games with a hand injury. Following a great start to the campaign, Simons has been inconsistent with his performances in November, shooting below 38 percent from the field. He might have a difficult time again on […]

Jerami Grant Ready For Action Friday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (illness) will suit up for Friday's meeting with Houston. His status was initially thrown into doubt when he popped up on the injury report with an illness. However, the team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Grant will look to end a poor spell. He has scored only […]

Deandre Ayton Remains Out On Friday

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (finger) will miss a fifth consecutive game on Friday versus Houston. He was initially considered doubtful for the clash, meaning Ayton's return in Saturday's rematch between the teams isn't likely either. Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III will continue to cover the minutes at the five position. Clingan has […]