Teuvo Teravainen Set To Miss Another Game

Carolina Hurricanes winger Teuvo Teravainen (illness) is expected to miss a third straight game Sunday against the Islanders. He was initially on track to return to action Saturday versus Montreal but ended up missing the contest and likely won't play Sunday either. Teravainen has had a down year in 2022-23, logging only 12 goals and […]

Mitchell Marner Misses First Game Of The Season

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner will be rested for Sunday's matchup against Detroit, meaning he will miss his first game of the season. Defenseman Mark Giordano and Jake McCabe will also be kept out of the lineup. According to reports, Marner is dealing with some bumps and bruises, so he isn't completely healthy, […]

Marco Kasper Makes His NHL Debut Sunday

Detroit Red Wings center Marco Kasper will get his first taste of NHL action in Sunday's clash with Toronto. The eighth pick of the 2022 draft has just finished off his season in Sweden and will make his NHL debut a few days before his 19th birthday. Kasper, who is from Austria, posted eight goals […]

Rasmus Ristolainen Out On Sunday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen is "nicked up" and won't play Sunday against Pittsburgh. The 28-year-old has just found some offensive form lately but will have to step aside after posting four points in his previous five games. It's been a rare scoring run from Ristolainen, who has struggled for most of the season, notching […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Questionable For Sunday

Charlotte Hornets point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (toe) could miss a third consecutive game, with the team listing him as questionable for Sunday's meeting with Toronto. The 25-year-old has again emerged as a viable fantasy option late in the season, but a sprained toe has kept him off the court lately. Smith Jr.'s absence has […]

Jonas Valanciunas Adds Another Double-Double To His Tally

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas had fun against the Clippers Saturday with a 23-point, 12-rebound double-double in 28 minutes in a 122-114 win. He nailed his only three-point attempt and shot 10-for-18 overall from the field, adding one block on the defensive end. Valanciunas now has a double-double in nine of his last 10 […]

Brandon Ingram Maintains Hot Form Against Clippers

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram continued his end-of-the-season surge with a 36-point effort on 13-for-23 shooting in Saturday's 122-114 win over the Clippers. He went 10-for-11 at the line and missed a double-double by only two assists while grabbing four rebounds and committing just one turnover in 39 minutes. Ingram has now gone for […]

Kawhi Leonard Notches 40 Points Saturday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard produced a game-high 40 points against New Orleans Saturday, but his squad had to settle for a 122-114 loss. Playing in the second game of a back-to-back for the first time this season, Kawhi fired in four triples with eight attempts and finished 15-for-28 overall from the field with […]

Jimmy Butler Stars Against Dallas

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler turned a red-hot shooting night into a 35-point, 12-assist double-double Saturday against Dallas, lifting his team to a 129-122 win. He nailed 12 of 16 attempts from the field and finished 10-for-11 at the charity stripe, completing his line with three rebounds and one steal. Butler was 1-for-3 from deep […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Hits Six Treys During 31-Point Night

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. showcased outstanding shooting in Saturday's loss to Miami, hitting 6-for-10 from downtown and 11-for-15 overall from the field. He finished with 31 points and also managed six rebounds and seven assists in the contest. Hardaway Jr. has sparked into life in recent games and the Mavericks need more of […]

Luka Doncic Has 42 Points In A Losing Effort

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic piled up 42 points Saturday against Miami but still couldn't lead the team to victory. The Heat triumphed 129-122, leaving Doncic and the Mavericks in a rough spot regarding their chances of extending the season. Doncic did very little wrong in the contest, shooting 17-for-25 from the field and notching […]

Erik Karlsson Has Four Assists In Saturday's Win

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson registered four assists in Saturday's big 7-2 road victory over the Coyotes. Three of the helpers came on the power play as Karlsson recorded his fifth four-point game of the season. Karlsson has been very productive throughout the campaign, and with six games to go, he now needs to […]

Leon Draisaitl Reaches 50 Goals With A Hat Trick

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl scored a hat trick to register his third 50-goal campaign Saturday against Anaheim. The Oilers cruised to a 6-0 victory, with Draisaitl popping up with a goal in every situation. He started the damage with an even-strength marker, then became the first Oiler ever with 30 power-play goals for a […]

Mikko Rantanen Posts Four Points Against Dallas

Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen led the charge in Saturday's big 5-2 win over Dallas with a goal and three assists. He helped to set up three goals in the contest before potting his 49th marker of the season in the final seconds with the Stars net empty. It was a night with a special […]

Alex Tuch Celebrates A Hat Trick Saturday

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch had a memorable game with his second career hat trick Saturday against Philadelphia. He pushed the team to a 6-3 victory with a pair of second-period strikes and a short-handed goal in the third. He finished an outstanding plus-four for the game. Tuch has been amazing for the Sabres […]

Carter Verhaeghe Fires In Four Goals Saturday

Florida Panthers left wing Carter Verhaeghe became the fifth player in the NHL with a four-goal game this season in Saturday's 7-0 win over Montreal. He scored a natural hat trick after Sam Reinhart had opened the scoring on the power play and Verhaeghe then popped up with another goal after Nick Cousins had made […]

David Pastrnak Extends Goal Streak With A Hat Trick

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak scored in a fourth consecutive game and had three goals in total in Saturday's 4-3 victory over Pittsburgh. The star winger scored a power-play goal in the second period and had two goals saved up for the third to secure Boston the win and a franchise record with 123 […]

Thomas Novak Tallies Four Points Saturday

Nashville Predators center Thomas Novak piled up four points as the team kept its surprising playoff push going with a 6-1 victory over St. Louis Saturday. The 25-year-old posted his 15th goal of the season and had three assists, two of which came on the power play. Nashville has lost multiple key players, which has […]

Josh Morrissey Expected Back Sunday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (illness) is expected to rejoin the lineup Sunday versus New Jersey. He was a late scratch with an illness for Friday's 6-2 win over Detroit. Recent times have been rough for Morrissey, as he has gone scoreless in eight of his last nine appearances, but it's been a memorable season […]

Kevin Fiala A Game-Time Call Saturday

Los Angeles Kings winger Kevin Fiala (lower body) is a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against Seattle. He missed Thursday's meeting with Edmonton but could be back for the weekend after skating Saturday morning. Fiala has crushed it in his debut year in L.A., posting a team-high 70 points in 68 games. He's stayed at […]

Pavel Dorofeyev Won't Play On Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev isn't expected to play Saturday against Minnesota. The 22-year-old has gotten an extended look on the second line but will come out of the lineup Saturday, with Nicolas Roy taking over his spot. Dorofeyev grabbed seven points over a seven-game stretch but finished pointless in the last two games. […]

Travis Konecny Available Again For Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny (upper body) has come off Injured Reserve and is set to end a 16-game absence Saturday versus Buffalo. Despite missing close to five weeks of action, Konecny still leads Philadelphia with 27 points and also boasts a team-high 54 points. He's made only 52 appearances this season, so Konecny has […]

Jack Roslovic Ruled Out On Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets center Jack Roslovic is dealing with an undisclosed ailment and will miss Saturday's matchup against Florida. The injury comes at the worst possible moment for Roslovic, who has been playing his best hockey of the season as of late, recording a five-game point streak with three goals and four assists. He's finally […]

Trevor Zegras Set To Return Against Edmonton

Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras (lower body) will be back in the lineup Saturday against the Oilers. He was injured earlier in the week in a game against Colorado, but luckily it appears as though it was only a minor issue as Zegras returns after missing just one contest. The 22-year-old tops the Ducks' scoring […]

Rafael Harvey-Pinard Misses Saturday's Game

Montreal Canadiens left wing Rafael Harvey-Pinard (undisclosed) will come out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Carolina. According to Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis, the 24-year-old winger is dealing with minor injuries. He will be replaced in the lineup by Joel Armia, who returns after missing over a month of action with an […]

Donovan Mitchell Goes For 40-Plus Points Again

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell posted his second consecutive game with 40-plus points on Friday, leading his squad with 42 in a 130-116 loss to the Knicks. He got there with outstanding 16-for-23 shooting, nailing six of his nine attempts from deep. Mitchell's night also included four rebounds, five assists and one block. The four-time […]

Jalen Brunson Has A Career Night With 48 Points

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson exploded for 33 first-half points and had a career-high 48 points in the end as the team beat Cleveland 130-116 Friday. With Julius Randle (ankle) out of the picture, Brunson took over the offense and almost pulled off a 50-point double-double, adding nine assists to his points with […]

Mikal Bridges Drops 42 Points On Atlanta

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Mikal Bridges completed a big month with a 42-point effort in Friday's 124-107 win over Atlanta. He shot 16-for-24 from the floor, including 5-for-8 from deep, and pulled down four rebounds while tallying three assists and one steal in 36 minutes. The 26-year-old averaged 28.8 points per game for March, shooting 42.5 […]

Talen Horton-Tucker Has Another Productive Outing

Utah Jazz guard/forward Talen Horton-Tucker led the team with 28 points and had eight rebounds and seven assists in Friday's 122-114 loss to Boston. His shooting was slightly off, as Horton-Tucker finished 9-for-21 from the field, but he was very active in getting to the free-throw line and it eventually helped him to post his […]

Paolo Banchero Shines Against Washington

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero had one of the best games of his young career Friday, putting up a game-high 30 points and adding 12 rebounds, six assists and three blocks in a 116-109 win over Washington. Banchero's shooting was a bit shaky again, as he finished 8-for-17 from the field, but it was a […]