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Jordan Eberle Back In Action Wednesday
Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle (leg) will return to action on Wednesday to face his former team, the Edmonton Oilers. Eberle got his leg cut by a skate blade in practice a week ago and was forced to sit for three games. The veteran winger will hope to kick into gear in familiar surroundings […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJosh Morrissey Sets Jets Record With Four Assists
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey wrote his name in history on Tuesday night by becoming the team's first-ever blue-liner to post four assists in a single game. He put on a playmaking clinic in a 6-3 victory over New Jersey. Two of Morrissey's helpers came on the power play. Morrissey is also now the second […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoMatthew Tkachuk Has Third Consecutive Multi-Point Outing
Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk added two more points to his tally Tuesday night, making it three consecutive multi-point outings for himself in a 4-3 win over San Jose. He posted a pair of power-play assists in the contest. The Panthers offense has been red-hot lately, and it's had a very positive impact on Tkachuk's […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJordan Binnington Keeps Lightning From Scoring With 30 Saves
St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington backstopped the team to a very impressive 5-0 victory over Tampa Bay on Tuesday. He logged his first shutout of the season with 30 saves. The Blues have been on a roll lately, and Binnington has played his part by collecting three wins in his last four starts. He's […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoDavid Pastrnak Extends Scoring Streak With Three Points
Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak remained hot on Tuesday, registering a goal and two assists in a 5-2 road victory against the Sabres. He led the charge as Boston grabbed a 5-0 lead, with Pastrnak's final point coming via a power-play assist. In the process, Boston's star winger extended his point streak to five […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoCharlie Lindgren Shuts Out Vegas
Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren had a special outing on Tuesday, celebrating a shutout against the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Vegas Golden Knights. He pushed aside 35 shots in a 3-0 win, recording his third career shutout. It's his first clean sheet in five years. Lindgren has performed well lately and started on Tuesday […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoTage Thompson Expected To Miss "Significant Time"
Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (upper body) is facing a long-term absence after getting hurt in Tuesday's matchup against Boston. He exited the game after getting hit on his left wrist by a puck. Thompson also left in the first period when he suffered a cut from a skate blade but was able to return. […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoOG Anunoby Doubtful On Wednesday
Toronto Raptors guard/forward OG Anunoby (finger) is in danger of missing a second straight game Wednesday versus Milwaukee. He's suffered a right-finger laceration, leaving the Raptors without their best defender. Anunoby has also been on the roll offensively early in the season, shooting 51 percent from the field to average 16.4 points per game. Otto […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoKristaps Porzingis Questionable For Wednesday
Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia. He's on the injury report with a right knee contusion and could be absent for the first time this season. Porzingis is off to a good start in Beantown, averaging 19.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks. Al Horford and Luke […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Listed As Probable For Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is listed as probable for Wednesday's contest against the Raptors. He's carrying a calf problem, but it apparently isn't too serious, and Antetokounmpo is expected to be in the lineup Wednesday. The former MVP has been on a tear lately, averaging 41.3 points across a three-game stretch, and the […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoLeBron James Returns With 16-Point Effort
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James returned from a one-game absence with a 23-minute outing in a blowout win over Memphis on Tuesday. He posted 16 points on 6-for-11 shooting and had nine rebounds with six assists and one steal. The Lakers had everything going for them, putting up 74 points in the first half […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJaden McDaniels Ejected In First Quarter Tuesday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels logged just 1:43 of action in Tuesday's matchup against the Warriors, as he was ejected from the game for picking up two technical fouls following an altercation with Klay Thompson. The Warriors star also received two technicals and was tossed from the game. The two had a coming together midcourt, […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoKlay Thompson Ejected From Tuesday's Game
Golden State Warriors guard/forward Klay Thompson had a very brief day at the office on Tuesday against Minnesota, receiving two technical fouls and an ejection with less than two minutes into the game. He got involved in an altercation with Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels, who was also tossed from the game, along with Draymond Green. […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoDraymond Green Ejected On Tuesday
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green was ejected from Tuesday's matchup against Minnesota. With less than two minutes played in the contest, Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels sparked a brawl, which included Green grabbing Rudy Gobert into a headlock from behind. Green received a flagrant foul 2 for his actions and was tossed for a […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoAlex Tuch To Remain Out On Tuesday
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (upper body) will miss a third straight game Tuesday versus Boston. The team is targeting a return for him on Friday against Winnipeg. Tuch had just heated up before getting injured and has tallied nine of his 10 points this season in his last seven appearances. Dylan Cozens worked […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoTrevor Zegras Placed On Injured Reserve
Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (lower body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. He's set to miss a third straight game with a lower-body issue on Tuesday versus Nashville. Zegras reportedly played through the injury for a while, and his season hasn't gone well, with the talented centerman collecting only two points (one goal, one […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoAlexandar Georgiev Bounces Back With Rock-Solid Effort
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev stopped 18 of 19 shots in Monday's 5-1 win at Seattle. The Avalanche No. 1 returned to form after a very tough stretch. Georgiev was lit up at the weekend by the Blues and had allowed 31 goals across his previous seven appearances. The poor run of results has dropped […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoTomas Tatar Hands Out Two Assists Monday
Colorado Avalanche winger Tomas Tatar recorded two assists in Monday's 5-1 victory against Seattle. He had a power-play helper on a Ross Colton strike and assisted Cale Makar during even-strength play. Tatar's life in Denver has been rough, as he's struggled to make a positive impact and has yet to score in 13 outings. He […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoNathan MacKinnon Maintains Hot Form Monday Night
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon registered three assists as the team got back to winning ways with a 5-1 triumph over the Kraken on Monday. Mikko Rantanen, Jonathan Drouin, and Valeri Nichushkin benefited from MacKinnon's work, with the latter scoring his goal on the power play. The Avalanche have been on a bumpy road lately, […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoBrock Nelson Comes Up Empty With 10 Shots
New York Islanders center Brock Nelson failed to score in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Oilers despite matching his career-high with 10 shots on goal. He saw four further attempts miss the net as the Islanders failed to end their losing skid. Nelson has struggled badly during the team's losing streak, posting only one point […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoMathew Barzal Scores Lone Islanders Goal In Monday's Defeat
New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal reached 10 points for the season with the team's only goal in Monday's 4-1 defeat against the Oilers. Barzal put the Islanders ahead with only 40 seconds played, but they couldn't find any more ways to get past Stuart Skinner in the Edmonton goal. The Islanders have had a […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJeremy Sochan Questionable For Tuesday's Action
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Jeremy Sochan (groin) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder. The versatile youngster is troubled by right adductor tightness and will sit out his first contest of the season if he can't play on Tuesday night. Sochan's start of the season has been full of mixed performances, but […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoTre Jones Regarded As Questionable For Tuesday
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tre Jones (hamstring) could miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday versus Oklahoma City, with the team listing him as questionable. Jones has dropped to the bench this season, but he's still played a big part in the rotation and has continued to lead the team in assists with 6.0 […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoKeldon Johnson Questionable For Tuesday's Matchup
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Keldon Johnson (knee) is considered questionable for Tuesday's battle with the Thunder. The 24-year-old has landed on the injury report with right knee soreness and could miss his first game of the season. Johnson's absence would leave San Antonio without a player who typically makes an impact all over the court. […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoLonnie Walker IV In Danger Of Missing Tuesday's Contest
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Lonnie Walker IV (knee) is carrying a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Orlando. He was limited to a season-low 14 minutes last time out versus Washington and could now come out of the lineup due to a left knee contusion. Walker IV has been a productive spark plug off the […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoGary Harris Upgraded To Questionable
Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris (groin) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Tuesday's road contest against the Nets. The veteran has missed the past four games with a right groin strain and was initially listed as out on Monday, but it looks like he's made positive progress in his recovery and could be ready […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoTerry Rozier Not In Hornets Lineup Tuesday
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (groin) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against Miami. He'll miss a fifth consecutive game with a left groin strain. Rozier's injury has been a bad blow for Charlotte, as he opened the campaign as the team's leading scorer, averaging 22.0 points a night. Theo Maledon has started to […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJosh Richardson Listed As Probable For Tuesday
Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson (back) is seen as probable for Tuesday's encounter with Charlotte. He's on the injury report with back spasms, but it appears likely that Richardson will be good to go. The 30-year-old has had a pair of very solid efforts lately, scoring 28 points across the past two games with 62.5 […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoBen Simmons Officially Out On Tuesday
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (hip) will miss another game Tuesday against Orlando. He'll be sitting out a fourth consecutive contest. However, Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn noted at the weekend that Simmons is considered day-to-day, so he's not dealing with a long-term issue and should be back soon. Simmons has started his comeback campaign […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoNikita Kucherov Practices On Monday After Bout With Illness
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (illness) was able to practice on Monday, which is a great sign regarding his availability for Tuesday's matchup against St. Louis. Kucherov missed his first game of the season on Saturday due to an illness. The former MVP was forced to take some time off after finding himself […]
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