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Nikola Jokic Posts Sixth Triple-Double Of Campaign
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic recorded his sixth triple-double of the season in Wednesday's 124-119 defeat to Orlando. After being limited to just 15 minutes in the previous game due to an ejection, Jokic thoroughly enjoyed a 36-minute outing, putting up 30 points on 12-for-18 shooting with 13 rebounds, 12 assists, three steals, and two […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoLaMelo Ball Continues Scoring Tear
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball scored 30-plus points in a fourth consecutive game and had 13 assists as the team was able to sneak past Washington 117-114 on Wednesday. He shot below 42 percent from the field, going 6-for-16, but Ball dropped six three-point bombs on the Wizards for a 34-point outing. Ball's line […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJake Neighbours Joins Top Six For Wednesday's Action
St. Louis Blues winger Jake Neighbours will move into the top six for Wednesday's meeting with the Coyotes. The 21-year-old has impressed by scoring in back-to-back games, and he now gets a chance to ride with some of St. Louis' big guns, linking up with Brayden Schenn and Brandon Saad on the second line. Neighbours, […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoSammy Blais Returns To Action Wednesday
St. Louis Blues left wing Sammy Blais will be back in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against Arizona. The 27-year-old was a healthy scratch on Sunday versus Anaheim. Blais has seen his minutes drop as the season has progressed, and he will need to respond with a strong performance on Wednesday if he wants to […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoSamuel Girard Still Out On Wednesday
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (personal) won't be available for a second consecutive game Wednesday versus Vancouver. He missed Monday's 4-3 loss to Nashville for personal reasons and isn't ready to return on Wednesday. Girard has come out of the lineup after amassing three points in two games, but the 2023-24 season hasn't brought him […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoEvgeny Kuznetsov Remains Out On Wednesday
Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (illness) will miss a second straight game Wednesday against Buffalo. After being out for Saturday's matchup against Columbus due to an illness, Kuznetsov returned to practice on Monday, but he still isn't in game condition. The Russian pivot has been off form for most of 2023-24, registering only three goals […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoMattias Janmark Returns To Action Wednesday
Edmonton Oilers forward Mattias Janmark (shoulder) will make his first appearance since Oct. 26 in Wednesday's clash against Carolina. He's been out for 10 games with a shoulder injury but has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to join the third line. Janmark will be hoping to open his account for the season […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJake Walman Good To Go On Wednesday
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jake Walman (undisclosed) will play on Wednesday versus New Jersey. His status for the game was in doubt after Walman exited the last contest with an undisclosed ailment, but he's had some extra time to recover since Friday and is good to go against the Devils. Walman is a versatile defenseman […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoAdam Ruzicka Set To Re-Enter Flames Lineup
Calgary Flames center Adam Ruzicka will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against Nashville. The Slovakian forward jumps back into action after sitting out Monday's clash with Seattle as a healthy scratch. Connor Zary is expected to come out of the lineup. Ruzicka had a great start to the campaign, logging four points in four games, […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoZach LaVine Probable For Wednesday's Matchup
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Zach LaVine (foot) is listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup against Oklahoma City. The two-time All-Star has landed on the injury report with right foot soreness. LaVine will be desperate to remain in the lineup after posting a pair of 13-point duds. His campaign is off to a poor start in general, […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoAlex Caruso Listed As Probable Wednesday
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (toe) is considered probable for Wednesday's outing versus the Thunder. He's nursing a left-toe sprain, but the injury hasn't kept him off the court. Caruso has played in four consecutive games, starting each of the last three. The 29-year-old has given fantasy managers a little bit of everything during the […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoChris Livingston Probable On Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks small forward Chris Livingston (ankle) will likely be available for the team again on Wednesday versus the Celtics, as he's considered probable for the game. Livingston has missed the previous five matchups with a left ankle sprain. However, he's seen action in just two games during his rookie campaign, so Livingston's status doesn't […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoDamian Lillard Considered Probable For Meeting With Celtics
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (oblique) is considered probable for Wednesday's big matchup against Boston. Lillard is dealing with an oblique strain, but he's played in five consecutive contests and appears ready to go on Wednesday. The star point guard has had a bumpy ride in Milwaukee, but he's finally found some consistency in […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoMarjon Beauchamp Probable Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward MarJon Beauchamp (ankle) appears on track to return to the lineup Wednesday versus Boston, with the team having listed him as probable for the game. The 23-year-old has been unavailable for the past three contests while nursing an ankle sprain. Beauchamp has been one of the first guys off the Milwaukee bench […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoBam Adebayo Probable For Wednesday's Action
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (hip) is listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Cavaliers. The two-time All-Star is on the injury report with a left hip contusion, which forced him to miss one game last month, but it looks like he will be able to play through the ailment on Wednesday. Adebayo has […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoDennis Smith Jr. Misses Another Game On Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) will be on the shelf for a second consecutive game Wednesday versus Atlanta. The 25-year-old has sprained his lower back, leaving Brooklyn without another backcourt option. Smith Jr.'s absence on Sunday versus Philadelphia resulted in Lonnie Walker IV surpassing the 30-minute mark for the first time this […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoNick Richards Out For Third Straight Game
Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (concussion) won't be available for a third straight game Wednesday versus Washington. His absence means Mark Williams will do most of the heavy lifting at the center position, with P.J. Washington as his backup. Washington was dropped to the bench last time out in favor of Miles Bridges. The Hornets […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoCody Glass Out Week-To-Week With An Upper-Body Injury
Nashville Predators center Cody Glass has been placed on Injured Reserve and is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old tallied his first point of the season via an assist in Monday's 4-3 win over Colorado but also hurt himself late in the game and will head to the shelf once again after recently […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoBryan Rust Evaluated For Lower-Body Injury
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust is under evaluation for a lower-body injury, head coach Mike Sullivan announced on Tuesday. Rust played his normal minutes last time out against Vegas, but he is dealing with an injury right now and could miss his first action of the season on Wednesday versus the Rangers. The 31-year-old […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoRickard Rakell Out Long-Term
Pittsburgh Penguins winger Rickard Rakell has been ruled out long-term with an upper-body injury. Rakell has struggled to perform well all season and must now patiently wait for his opportunity to return to action. He has no goals in 17 games and only four assists. Rakell's form has dropped massively, as he enjoyed a solid […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJordan Harris Ruled Out Indefinitely
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jordan Harris will be on the shelf indefinitely with a lower-body injury. The 23-year-old returned from a two-game absence at the weekend but suffered a new injury blow, and it's going to be a while until he's ready to play again. Harris has notched three points in 16 games this season, adding […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoRafael Harvey-Pinard Out For 6-8 Weeks
Montreal Canadiens left wing Rafael Harvey-Pinard (lower body) has been ruled out for 6-8 weeks. The 24-year-old has already missed five of the past eight games, and we won't see him until January. It's a fresh blow for Harvey-Pinard during a disappointing season, as he's been far from his last year's form and hasn't even […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoPhilipp Grubauer Considered Day-To-Day
Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day by the team. He exited Monday's matchup against Calgary after the first period with an unspecified ailment and wasn't at Tuesday's practice. The team is planning to call up Chris Driedger from the minors ahead of Wednesday's battle with the Sharks in case Grubauer isn't ready […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoDamon Severson Ruled Out For Six Weeks
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson is set to miss approximately six weeks of action due to an oblique injury, the team announced on Tuesday. Severson was injured in Sunday's matchup against Philadelphia. The 29-year-old has done well at both ends for Columbus and boasts eight points (three goals, five assists) in 19 games for […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoQuinn Hughes Reaches 30-Point Plateau On Monday
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes continued his ridiculous start to the season with a two-point performance in Monday's 3-1 win over San Jose, hitting already the 30-point mark for the campaign. He had a goal and an assist in the contest. Hughes became the third blue-liner in NHL history to reach 30 points for a […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoGustav Nyquist Extends Point Streak With Two Assists
Nashville Predators left wing Gustav Nyquist kept his recent good form going with a two-assist effort in Monday's 4-3 victory over Colorado. He helped Jeremy Lauzon get his first goal of the campaign and also tallied an assist when Filip Forsberg struck a late game-tying goal. The Predators made it 3-3 with just 38 left […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoVince Dunn Has Two Points In Losing Effort
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn couldn't save the team from a 4-3 overtime defeat against Calgary on Monday, but he had a very productive outing individually, potting the team's first goal and delivering an assist. Dunn found his way back to the score sheet after seeing a five-game point streak snap last time out against […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoRasmus Andersson Produces Three Points In Monday's Win
Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson was the main man in Monday's 4-3 overtime triumph at Seattle, posting two assists and firing in the game-winning goal with 3:28 played in the extra frame. The 27-year-old made a mark all over the ice, generating a game-high six shots while blocking two efforts from the opposition and delivering […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJonathan Huberdeau Continues To Heat Up With Another Multi-Point Outing
Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau registered a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime victory against Seattle. He scored on the power play in the first period and helped to set up Rasmus Andersson for the game-winning goal 3:28 into the extra frame. Huberdeau's struggles in Canada are well documented, but the 30-year-old has […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoRoope Hintz Amasses Three Points In Win Over Rangers
Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz produced a goal and two assists as the team cooled down the Rangers with a 6-3 victory on Monday. The Stars fell two goals behind in their own barn, but Hintz's playmaking helped to tie things up, and he grabbed an empty-net goal late in the game. Hintz now boasts […]
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