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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Iffy For Wednesday's Action
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins missed the morning skate with an illness and might not be available to play Wednesday against Boston. Nugent-Hopkins' absence would leave the Oilers without their fourth-highest scoring forward. The 30-year-old has tallied 15 goals and 49 points in 52 games. Following a line shake-up, Warren Foegele and Ryan McLeod received […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoHampus Lindholm Considered Week-To-Week
Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (undisclosed) won't be available Wednesday versus Edmonton and is considered week-to-week. Lindholm sustained an undisclosed injury at the start of the week and has been ruled out for the entirety of Boston's four-game road trip, which starts on Wednesday night. Mason Lohrei was called up from the AHL on Tuesday […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoKyle Connor Registers Third Consecutive Multi-Point Effort
Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor kept his recent scoring surge going with a three-point effort in Tuesday's 6-3 victory over Minnesota. He had a pair of power-play assists and an even-strength goal, registering a third consecutive multi-point game. The streak has followed an ice-cold stretch, which saw Connor add to his points tally in […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoAlex Ovechkin Pushes Point Streak To Nine Games
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin produced a big three-point effort in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Devils, scoring twice and adding an assist. The Capitals captain posted a pair of even-strength points before finishing off his night in the office with a power-play goal. The big effort took his point streak to nine games, […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoAaron Ekblad Makes Scoring Return For Panthers
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (lower body) returned from a one-game absence with a quick goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime victory against Ottawa. After missing Saturday's clash with the Lightning due to a lower-body injury, Ekblad needed only 19 seconds of action to open the scoring in Tuesday's game. It's the second-fastest goal ever to […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoZach Bogosian Hurt In Tuesday's Loss
Minnesota Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian sustained an upper-body injury in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Winnipeg. He appeared to have been hurt late in the first period when Bogosian blocked a shot from Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers. The veteran had two blocks in total across 7:05 of action in the game. The Wild will miss his […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoNic Dowd Taken Out By An Upper-Body Injury
Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd suffered an upper-body injury in Tuesday's 6-2 victory over New Jersey. He exited the action after the first period, finishing with 6:20 of ice time. Dowd entered Tuesday's clash with a three-game point streak and has done well on a struggling team all season. He's highly valued for his defensive […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoViktor Arvidsson Injured On First Shift
Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson played only 17 seconds on Tuesday against Columbus, exiting the game with a lower-body injury. Arvidsson appeared to have hurt his left leg. This is a very unfortunate blow for the Swedish forward, as Arvidsson was making only his fourth appearance of the season. He returned from back surgery […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoMark Stone Exits With Injury Tuesday
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone failed to complete Tuesday's game against Nashville due to an upper-body injury. The Golden Knights captain was ruled out early in the third period and finished with 13:14 of ice time. Stone is very injury-prone, and you always fear the worst when he's knocked out of the lineup. […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoDe'Aaron Fox Dealing With Shoulder Injury
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox has revealed he has been dealing with a right shoulder injury. Fox had a pair of strong outings right before the All-Star break, but he has been off his game lately, and the injury might be the reason why. However, Fox has luckily admitted that it's only a minor […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoMitchell Robinson Ditches Walking Boot
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is no longer wearing a walking boot, head coach Tom Thibodeau revealed on Tuesday. Robinson underwent surgery on his left ankle in December. Getting out of the walking boot is a positive sign of his progression, but Robinson has yet to start running, meaning it will still take […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoAaron Nesmith Limited In Practice But Injury Not As Bad As Feared
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (lower leg) appears to have escaped serious injury. He hurt his right leg on an awkward fall following a dunk attempt in the team's final game before the All-Star break. Nesmith was limited in Tuesday's practice but could still be an option for Thursday's matchup against Detroit. "No update really […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoPatrick Williams To Remain Out On Thursday
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (foot) will miss a 10th consecutive game on Thursday against the Celtics. Williams is trying to return from a left foot injury, but he is reportedly still experiencing mild discomfort and isn't running yet. According to Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, the team will be "very, very careful" with Williams. […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoKentavious Caldwell-Pope Cleared For Action
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is expected to play on Thursday against Washington. The former Wizard has logged only nine minutes across Denver's last four games due to a hamstring issue, missing three of them completely, but the All-Star break has given him enough time to get healthy. Caldwell-Pope practiced fully on Tuesday and […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoJamal Murray Good To Go Thursday
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (lower leg) is set to return to the lineup on Thursday versus Washington. Murray missed Denver's final game before the All-Star break, but he came through practice with no issues on Tuesday, and Nuggets head coach Michael Malone expects him to play against the Wizards. Murray's return will send […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoJustin Champagnie Signs 10-Day Contract With Wizards
The Washington Wizards are signing forward Justin Champagnie to a 10-day contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The twin brother of San Antonio's Julian Champagnie is set to get a new look in the NBA after producing some outstanding numbers with Sioux Falls Skyforce in the G League. He has averaged 22.3 points […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoMichael Rasmussen Inks Four-Year Extension With Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen has agreed to a four-year, $12.8 million extension with the club. Rasmussen is getting a nice pay rise as he completes a three-year, $4.38 million deal this season. The 24-year-old has skated in 55 games with the Red Wings in 2023-24, posting 11 goals and 12 assists. He's second […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoRyan Lindgren Good To Go Tuesday
New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (face) will be in the lineup on Tuesday against Dallas. The Rangers lost Lindgren in their previous game against the Islanders when an opposition stick bloodied him, but he's ready to go on Tuesday after having 10 stitches to fix his face. He will assume his regular role on […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoMatt Duchene A Game-Time Call Tuesday
Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene (lower body) is considered a game-time call for Tuesday's matchup against the Rangers. He was a late scratch for Monday's meeting with Boston and might have to sit out a second consecutive game. The Stars have called up one of their top prospects, Logan Stankoven, from the AHL to fill […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoMiro Heiskanen Back In Action Tuesday
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (personal) will return to the lineup on Tuesday versus the Rangers. He missed Monday's matchup against Boston for the birth of his first child. With Jani Hakanpaa (upper body) also out of the lineup, the Stars found themselves in a rough spot on Monday, but Heiskanen's return should lift the […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoMorgan Rielly's Suspension Upheld
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has upheld Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly's five-game suspension for cross-checking Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig. Rielly was suspended for five games on Feb. 13, but the NHL Players' Association appealed the suspension on his part. The NHLPA claimed it to be excessive, considering Rielly had never been suspended before […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoShea Theodore Returns To Golden Knights Lineup
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (upper body) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against Nashville. He returns after missing three months of action. Before getting sidelined for 35 games, Theodore looked in excellent form, producing 18 points (four goals, 14 assists) in 20 games. He's averaged over 23 minutes of action per night […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoLogan Thompson Posts First Shutout Versus Sharks
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson registered a 29-save shutout against the San Jose Sharks on Monday. With Thompson playing a perfect game, the team exploded for three first-period goals and eventually won comfortably 4-0. This marks Thompson's first shutout of the season in 30 starts. The 26-year-old has put together a 17-10-4 record for […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoEvan Bouchard Records Three Assists In Monday's Win
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard finished Monday's 6-3 triumph over Arizona with three assists. With only a couple of minutes played, Bouchard registered a power-play assist on a Leon Draisaitl goal, and he completed his haul with a pair of even-strength helpers in the third period. Bouchard became the third defenseman in franchise history to […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoEvander Kane Lights The Lamp Twice Monday
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane grabbed two goals as the team ran out 6-3 winners against the Coyotes on Monday. He tied the game at three early in the third period and quickly added a second after Zach Hyman had put Edmonton up. Following a couple of rough months, Kane has found his shooting […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoNazem Kadri Picks Up Three Points As Flames Take Down Jets
Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri produced his second three-point effort of the month in Monday's meeting with Winnipeg, leading the team to a 6-3 victory. It was an impressive comeback effort from Calgary, as the team turned a 3-1 deficit into a win. Kadri had two goals and an assist during the team's five-goal scoring […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoJared McCann Scores Twice In Losing Effort
Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann had two goals in Monday's painful 4-3 overtime loss against the Red Wings. With McCann in top form in front of the net, the Kraken tied the game three times but couldn't find the game-winner. McCann potted his first goal in a power-play situation. The 27-year-old has been producing some […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoMathieu Joseph Puts Two Pucks Past Lightning
Ottawa Senators right wing Mathieu Joseph had a memorable revenge game against the Lightning on Monday, potting two goals in a 4-2 road victory. Joseph, who spent his first three seasons in Tampa Bay, led the charge as Ottawa grabbed a 3-0 lead. He finished the contest with a game-high plus-three rating and posted four […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoConnor Bedard Posts New Franchise Record With Three-Point Effort
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard notched three points via a goal and two assists in Monday's 6-3 loss to Carolina. With the effort, he broke a tie with Eddie Olczyk (7) for the most multi-point games by an 18-year-old in franchise history. Additionally, Bedard joined Patrick Kane as the second 18-year-old in Blackhawks history to […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoTrae Young Remains Committed To Hawks
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has steered himself clear of trade rumors and wants to remain on the team. "It's this type of league where things change and happen, but obviously, my mindset is staying in Atlanta right now. I don't get caught up in the rumors and all that stuff, my contract is […]
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