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Tomas Hertl Misses Road Trip
Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl (shoulder) is set to miss at least a week of action. After Hertl hurt his shoulder in Sunday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced that the Czechia star would not join the team for this week's three-game road trip, which starts on […]
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Lauri Markkanen Will Not Play Against Grizzlies
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (illness) will miss additional time and has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 2023 All-Star will sit out a fourth consecutive game. It's the second straight game he will miss due to an illness. Utah has no interest in winning and will continue to give […]
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Duncan Robinson Uncertain To Play Tuesday
Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson (back) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report for Tuesday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. He may be forced to exit the lineup due to lower back pain. Robinson has started in five of the past six games, and the Heat will certainly feel his absence if […]
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Tim Hardaway Jr. Iffy For Tuesday
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) is on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's clash against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran sniper sprained his left ankle on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks and sat out Sunday's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Malik Beasley hopped into the starting unit […]
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Cade Cunningham Questionable To Play On Tuesday
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (calf) is considered questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the San Antonio Spurs. A left calf contusion could keep Cunningham sidelined for a second consecutive game. When Cunningham exited the lineup on Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans, Dennis Schroder was used as the starting point guard. He struggled with his […]
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Jalen Williams Questionable Against Kings
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (hip) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings. He has missed six games due to a right hip strain. While Williams seems to be getting closer to his return, he might still be out on Tuesday. During Williams' absence, Cason Wallace has started regularly, providing […]
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Chet Holmgren Listed As Questionable For Tuesday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (hip) may be sidelined for a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings, as the team lists him as questionable on the injury report. Holmgren was a late scratch on Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a left hip strain, and he could miss additional […]
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Ja Morant Remains On The Shelf Tuesday
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (hamstring) will sit out a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz. The Grizzlies star is nursing a sore hamstring and will get his next opportunity to return on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Meanwhile, Scotty Pippen Jr. should continue to receive extra usage on Tuesday […]
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Donovan Mitchell Unavailable Against Portland
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) will not suit up for Tuesday's clash against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has been ruled out for groin injury management purposes. Ty Jerome, De'Andre Hunter, and Isaac Okoro are expected to fill larger roles with Mitchell unavailable. The latter started in Mitchell's place in back-to-back games when he […]
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Stephen Curry Questionable Tuesday
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (pelvis) is considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Miami Heat. He could be out for a second consecutive game due to a pelvic contusion. Curry practiced on Monday, which is a good sign regarding his potential return. However, he has not yet been officially cleared. Brandin Podziemski, […]
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Ondrej Palat Good To Go Monday
New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (lower body) has been cleared to return to action on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The veteran forward has sat out a pair of games due to a lower-body injury. New Jersey will partner Palat with Dawson Mercer and Tomas Tata on the third line, and he will […]
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Sean Monahan Rejoins Blue Jackets Lineup Monday
Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to return to the lineup on Monday against the New York Islanders. Due to a wrist injury, Monahan has missed 28 games, but he is finally healthy again and should give the slumping Blue Jackets a nice boost. Adam […]
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Elias Pettersson To Sit Out At Least One Week
Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) has left the team's road trip and will miss the entire week of action. The Canucks have four more stops to go on the trip, beginning with Monday's clash against the New Jersey Devils. Nils Hoglander (undisclosed) has also returned to Vancouver, meaning Jake DeBrusk and Pius Suter are […]
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Thatcher Demko Returns To Action Versus Devils
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) has been confirmed as the starter for Monday's matchup against the New Jersey Devils. He will make his long-awaited comeback after missing 15 games due to a lower-body injury. Inconsistency has been an issue for Demko in 2024-25, as he has posted a 6-6-3 record. The 29-year-old boasts […]
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Gabriel Vilardi Considered Week-To-Week
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) has been labeled week-to-week. He is facing a spell on the sidelines due to an upper-body injury. Vilardi's absence will be a big blow for Winnipeg's power play, as he leads the team with 12 power-play goals and has totaled 25 points with the man advantage. He has […]
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Leon Draisaitl Not Ready To Return This Week
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) is expected to remain out for this week's action. The Oilers begin a three-game slate on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars. Edmonton has already been without Draisaitl for two games as the German superstar battles an undisclosed injury. Connor McDavid (lower body) joined Draisaitl on the shelf at the […]
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Connor McDavid To Remain Out This Week
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (lower body) is not expected to return to the lineup this week. After missing Saturday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken, McDavid will likely sit out at least three more games. With Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) also unavailable, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins shined as the top-line center in Saturday's game, netting his fourth career […]
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Thatcher Demko Logs Full Practice Sunday
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) practiced at full capacity on Sunday. This was his first full practice session since Demko suffered a lower-body injury six weeks ago. On Thursday, it was reported that Demko would return to the lineup as Kevin Lankinen's backup against the St. Louis Blues, but he has remained sidelined. […]
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Nils Hoglander Iffy For Monday
Vancouver Canucks left wing Nils Hoglander (undisclosed) missed Sunday's practice and is considered day-to-day. He suffered an undisclosed injury in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers. Hoglander has operated as a top-line winger lately for Vancouver, averaging a point per game over his past six appearances. He has totaled 21 points (six goals, […]
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Elias Pettersson Considered Day-To-Day
Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) was labeled day-to-day by head coach Rick Tocchet on Sunday. Pettersson was injured in Saturday's loss to the New York Rangers. It looks like the Swedish star avoided a serious injury, but he may still miss some time. The Canucks will return to action on Monday against the New […]
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Trevor Moore Out On Sunday
Los Angeles Kings winger Trevor Moore (upper body) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Boston Bruins. He is considered day-to-day. Kings head coach Jim Hiller plans to enter Trevor Lewis into the lineup as Moore's replacement. Moore had just picked up good momentum with goals in back-to-back outings, but he will sit […]
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Frederik Andersen Looks To Stretch Winning Streak To Five Games Sunday
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen has been named the starter for Sunday's tilt against the Anaheim Ducks. He faces his former team holding a four-game winning streak. Andersen has returned to form after suffering four consecutive defeats. Ahead of Sunday's action, his record for the season stands at 10-5-0. He has allowed 2.08 goals with […]
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Victor Olofsson Re-Enters Vegas Lineup Sunday
Vegas Golden Knights winger Victor Olofsson will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. After sitting out a couple of games as a healthy scratch, Olofsson will slot into the fourth line, bumping Tanner Pearson out of the lineup. Olofsson had a fine start to the campaign, but his form has […]
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Ilya Samsonov Faces Lightning Sunday
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Ilya Samsonov will make his 28th start of the season in Sunday's matchup against Andrei Vasilevskiy and the Tampa Bay Lightning. This will be his third appearance of the month. Things haven't gone well recently for Samsonov, who has dropped two decisions in a row, allowing three goals in both games. […]
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Andrei Vasilevskiy Starts Against Vegas Sunday
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will face the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. He returns to the crease after watching Brandon Halverson take on the Utah Hockey Club in Saturday's matchup. Vasilevskiy will attempt to register a fourth consecutive win. His recent run of good results includes his fifth shutout of the season. Overall, […]
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Filip Forsberg Leads Predators Past Maple Leafs
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg delivered a standout performance in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, finishing with three points and 10 shots on goal. A quick start by Toronto put Nashville in a 2-0 hole in the first period, but the hosts flipped the game on its head by the end, […]
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Logan Cooley Bags Three Points In Win Over Lightning
Utah Hockey Club center Logan Cooley had a fun Saturday night, completing a 6-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning with three points. He scored in each of the first two periods and had an assist on a Nick Schmaltz strike in the third period, which ended up as the game-winning goal. Cooley became only […]
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Tomas Hertl Pots Eighth Career Hat Trick In Big Win
Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl provided half of the goals as the team cruised past the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Saturday. He scored twice on the power play and celebrated his eighth career hat trick. Only two weeks have passed since Hertl's last three-goal game. However, he strangely didn't light the lamp in […]
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Jack Eichel Racks Up Four Points Against Red Wings
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel had a hand in four goals during Saturday's 6-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings, scoring one goal and recording three assists. He notched a hat trick of helpers before icing the game with an empty-net goal, which gave Eichel his 600th career point. The American superstar also celebrated […]
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Rasmus Andersson Sends Out Three Assists In Saturday's Win
Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson registered his second three-point game of the season as the team took down the New York Islanders 4-3 in overtime Saturday night. Andersson scored all of his points with assists, helping Matt Coronato, Jonathan Huberdeau, and Nazem Kadri light the lamp. Following the 4 Nations break, Andersson went eight games […]
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