Tanner Jeannot Ruled Out Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Tanner Jeannot will miss Thursday's contest against Colorado with an undisclosed injury. He's regarded as day-to-day. The gritty forward returned from a 12-game absence in Tuesday's matchup against Boston but suffered a new injury, which will keep him out for at least one contest. In 42 outings, Jeannot has mostly been […]

Brian Dumoulin Set To Return Thursday

Seattle Kraken defenseman Brian Dumoulin (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday against Boston. He was hurt Monday versus New Jersey and couldn't play a day later against the Islanders. However, Dumoulin has now recovered well enough to be considered for Thursday's game. Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol still wants to […]

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Won't Play On Thursday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will miss Thursday's clash with Florida due to a lower-body injury. The team considers him day-to-day. Luukkonen has gone 13-13-2 this season, allowing 2.51 goals with a .913 save percentage. He posted his fourth shutout of the season in his last outing against Los Angeles. With Luukkonen unavailable, Eric Comrie […]

Viktor Arvidsson Ready For Action Thursday

Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson (back) has been activated from long-term Injured Reserve and is set to make his season debut on Thursday versus New Jersey. The 30-year-old has missed all the action so far due to back surgery he had at the start of the campaign. Arvidsson has practiced with Trevor Moore and […]

Ondrej Palat A Game-Time Call Thursday

New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat missed the morning skate with an illness and will be a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against Los Angeles. The 32-year-old has struggled to stay in the lineup all season and could be absent again. He recently returned from a lower-body injury. Palat has played well since returning […]

Ville Husso Considered Week-To-Week

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso (lower body) won't be available Thursday versus Vancouver and is considered week-to-week. Making his first appearance since Dec. 18, Husso was hurt against Edmonton on Tuesday, and it will now take a while before he will be available again. The Finnish netminder has put together a 9-5-2 record in […]

Isaiah Stewart Arrested For Punching Opposing Player

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (ankle) was arrested on Wednesday after punching Phoenix Suns center Drew Eubanks. The incident occurred hours before the teams clashed at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Eubanks said there was an altercation as he entered the arena. He said an argument started, and the two players were chest to chest […]

Chris Paul Making "Good Progress"

Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul (hand) is making "good progress," the team announced on Wednesday. The 12-time All-Star has missed 16 games with a fractured left hand, but it looks like his comeback isn't far away anymore. Golden State added that Paul is expected to intensify his on-court activities after the All-Star break, […]

Rayan Rupert Out On Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Rayan Rupert (ankle) won't be in the lineup Thursday versus Minnesota. The 19-year-old rookie is nursing a right ankle sprain. He has been limited to only 16 games and 7.4 minutes a night, so it won't be a big miss for the Trail Blazers. We could see Rupert more over […]

Scoot Henderson Probable For Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Scoot Henderson (foot) has been listed as probable for Thursday's encounter with Minnesota. He returned to action from a two-game absence against the Timberwolves on Tuesday and is expected to remain in the lineup. Henderson had 14 points and nine assists in 34 minutes on Tuesday. It was a good […]

Kristaps Porzingis Says Ankle Injury "Nothing Serious"

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis was limited to only 16 minutes of action against Brooklyn on Wednesday due to a left ankle injury. However, he isn't expected to miss any time, with the big man himself admitting postgame that it wasn't a serious issue and he was available to return to the game. Boston elected […]

Kelly Olynyk Exits With Back Strain

Toronto Raptors forward/center Kelly Olynyk failed to complete Wednesday's game against Indiana due to a lower back strain. He logged only seven minutes, posting zero points with two rebounds and three fouls. This was Olynyk's third game in a Raptors uniform since the team traded for him last week. He started well in Toronto and […]

Aaron Nesmith Hurts Right Leg In Wednesday's Win

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith injured his right leg on Wednesday versus Toronto. He exited the contest early in the third quarter after landing awkwardly on a dunk attempt. Nesmith needed help to get to the locker room. The team called it a shin injury, but Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle suggested postgame that it […]

Artturi Lehkonen Racks Up Four Points In Tuesday's Win

Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen put together a big performance on Tuesday versus Washington, registering his second four-point effort of the season in a 6-3 win. Lehkonen produced two goals and two assists in the contest. It's been a tough campaign for Lehkonen, who skated in only his 19th game of the season on Tuesday. […]

Brady Tkachuk Celebrates Second Career Hat Trick

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk potted three goals in a game for the second time in his career on Tuesday, leading the team to a 6-3 victory over Columbus. He had a power-play marker and an even-strength goal in the opening frame and completed his hat trick with another strike on the power play late […]

Cayden Primeau Posts First Career Shutout

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cayden Primeau hit a memorable milestone in Tuesday's matchup against the Ducks, recording his first career shutout in a 5-0 win. The 24-year-old needed to make only 13 saves to register the first Canadiens shutout in 12 months. This was Primeau's first appearance since Jan. 20. He boasts a 5-5-1 record for […]

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Posts Fourth Shutout Of Season

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 33 shots en route to his fourth shutout of the season in Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Kings. Three of Luukkonen's shutouts have come over the last 30 days of action. Only three netminders in the league have managed more than four shutouts in 2023-24. The Finnish netminder has […]

Connor McDavid Records Career-High Six Assists

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid had six assists in a single game for the first time in his career as the team crushed Detroit 8-4 on Tuesday. All six assists came in even-strength situations, and McDavid became the seventh active player with four assists in a period. He's the fifth player in Oilers history with […]

Morgan Rielly Receives Five-Game Suspension

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly has been suspended for five games for a cross-check to the head of Ottawa forward Ridly Greig in Saturday's 5-3 loss. Reilly cross-checked Graig with 5.1 seconds remaining in the game after the Senators player had fired a slap shot into an empty net. The 2024 All-Star served the […]

Torrey Craig Listed As Probable Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (toe) is considered probable for Wednesday's action against the Cavaliers. After returning from a heel injury, Craig has played in five consecutive games, and it looks like he will be good to go for Wednesday. The 33-year-old could be looking at his ninth start of the campaign versus Cleveland, as […]

Alex Caruso Questionable Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (toe) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Cleveland. He could be forced to sit out a second consecutive contest with a toe contusion. Torrey Craig took over from Caruso in the starting unit on Monday versus Atlanta, with Jevon Carter and Dalen Terry getting extended minutes off the bench. His […]

De'Anthony Melton Still Missing Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) will remain out on Wednesday against Miami. Melton was back in practice on Tuesday, but the team won't be able to count on his services for a 17th consecutive game. Philadelphia will be off until Feb. 22 following Wednesday's game, so there's a strong chance this is the final […]

Robert Covington Remains Out On Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (knee) will miss a 22nd consecutive contest on Wednesday versus Miami. He's dealing with a bone bruise on his left knee and hasn't taken the court since Dec. 30. It's unclear when Covington will be available again. However, with the All-Star break coming up, he will have some extra time […]

Nicolas Batum Stays On Sidelines Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (hamstring) won't feature against Miami on Wednesday, missing a ninth consecutive game. The French veteran is trying to recover from a hamstring strain but still needs more time to heal. However, the good news for the Sixers and him is the fact that the team will be off until Feb. […]

Cody Martin Probable For Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin (knee) is considered probable for Wednesday's matchup against Atlanta. He missed a pair of games at the start of the month but has since then featured in four consecutive contests, playing very healthy minutes. So, Martin has been looking good health-wise lately and is expected to play versus the Hawks. […]

LeBron James To Be Rested Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) will be rested on Wednesday versus Utah. The Lakers finish off a back-to-back on Wednesday, and the veteran star will use the night to rest his left ankle, which has bothered him for a while. Despite the injury, James has featured in 13 of the team's 15 games […]

Nathan MacKinnon Expected To Be Available Tuesday

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (face) appears good to go for Tuesday's battle with the Capitals. Colorado's star man couldn't complete Saturday's contest against Florida after falling face-first into the ice and suffering a chin injury. However, the injury won't keep him out of action on Tuesday. The NHL's second-leading scorer will look to put […]

Robby Fabbri Unavailable Tuesday Versus Oilers

Detroit Red Wings forward Robby Fabbri will skip Tuesday's game against Edmonton for personal reasons. Fabbri has been anonymous on the ice lately, and a chance to reset might do good for him. He has gone scoreless in nine of his 14 appearances since the turn of the year. The 28-year-old was much more productive […]

Jakob Pelletier Exits Monday's Contest With Injury

Calgary Flames left wing Jakob Pelletier played less than a minute against the Rangers on Monday, exiting the contest with an upper-body injury. The talented winger skated in only his fourth game of the season following a lengthy recovery process from left shoulder surgery. It's not yet known if the two injuries are related. Pelletier, […]

Brian Dumoulin Injured On Monday

Seattle Kraken defenseman Brian Dumoulin suffered a lower-body injury in Monday's clash with the Devils. He was forced to exit the game after logging only 3:08 of ice time. Dumoulin boasts 11 points (four goals, seven assists) through 51 appearances this season with 41 shots, 53 hits, and 49 blocks. It's currently unclear if the […]