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Christian Fischer Questionable For Sunday
Arizona Coyotes forward Christian Fischer left Saturday's meeting with Colorado due to a lower-body injury and it's unclear if he can play Sunday versus Minnesota. Fischer managed to take just eight shifts against the Avalanche, logging 5:32 of ice time. The 25-year-old had an uneventful evening on Saturday, but he has been doing quite well […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoAdam Lowry Not Expected To Play Sunday
Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry suffered an undisclosed injury Saturday against Florida, and he's considered "very doubtful" for Sunday's action against Tampa Bay. Lowry was injured in the third period and left the game after logging 16:06 of ice time. It's another injury that will test Winnipeg's center depth after Pierre-Luc Dubois (upper body) exited […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMark Scheifele Puts Two Pucks Past The Panthers
Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele scored twice to lift the team past Florida on Saturday. He netted a power-play goal early in the contest and netted a 5-4 game-winner 4:31 into overtime. Scheifele matched his career high with the second strike, now sitting on 38 goals through 66 games. He's been sharp in front of […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJonathan Quick Shuts Out Carolina Saturday
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Jonathan Quick played a perfect game against the Hurricanes on Saturday, stopping all 33 shots he faced for his 58th career shutout. He tied John Ross Roach for 21st on the NHL's all-time list for shutouts and surpassed Andy Moog for sole possession of 18th on the NHL's all-time list with […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJordan Kyrou Pots His Second Hat Trick
St. Louis Blues winger Jordan Kyrou produced his second career hat trick in Saturday's 5-2 win over Columbus. He needed some luck to finish off the job, as Kyrou's final goal came with the Blue Jackets net empty, but it was still an impressive performance, and the 24-year-old has now set a new career high […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMitchell Marner Tallies Four Points In Saturday's Win
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner registered a goal and three assists as the team took down Edmonton 7-4 Saturday night. The Maple Leafs fell behind 3-1 early in the second period, but led by Marner, they were eventually able to produce a spectacular win. Marner became the sixth player in franchise history to […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoConnor McDavid Enjoys Another Three-Point Outing Saturday
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid recorded his third three-point game of the month in Saturday's marquee matchup against Toronto, finishing a 7-4 loss with his 55th goal of the campaign and two assists. This was McDavid's sixth outing of the month and he has already posted 12 points for March. His numbers simply get more […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJosh Morrissey Likely Out Sunday
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey is regarded as doubtful for Sunday's clash with Tampa Bay after exiting Saturday's 5-4 overtime victory against Florida with an undisclosed injury. He took only one shift in the third period, finishing with 16:40 of ice time. Morrissey couldn't contribute anything offensively this time around, but he was plus-one for […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoSteven Stamkos Exits For Precautionary Reasons
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos left Saturday's clash with Chicago due to a lower-body injury, appearing to favor his left leg. He soaked in 6:48 of action and didn't return to the game after the first period. Losing Stamkos would be a major blow for Tampa Bay, but luckily, head coach Jon Cooper noted […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoStephen Curry Pushes Warriors To Victory Over Milwaukee
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry had a game-high 36 points in Saturday's big battle with Milwaukee, pushing the team to a 125-116 overtime victory. He shot 13-for-27 from the field with a 6-for-15 record from deep and 22 of his points came in the fourth quarter and overtime. Curry completed his night at […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoZach LaVine Torches Houston For 36 Points
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Zach LaVine eased his way to a game-high 36 points in Saturday's 119-111 triumph over the Rockets, shooting 14-for-26 from the field and 3-for-8 from downtown. He cooked up a full line, also providing nine rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block. LaVine has been a very bad man lately, averaging […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoTrae Young Records A Big Double-Double Against Boston
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young recorded a 35-point, 13-assist double-double in Saturday's 134-125 defeat to Boston. He led all scorers in the game, shooting 12-for-27 from the field with a 4-for-11 record from outside. Young's line also included three rebounds and three turnovers across 34 minutes. The two-time All-Star has really picked up his […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJayson Tatum Has 36 Points, 15 Rebounds Versus Atlanta
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had a team-high 34 points and dominated the glass with 15 rebounds in Saturday's 134-125 win over Atlanta. He also had six assists and one block while posting only one turnover in 35 minutes. It was a very productive night for the 25-year-old star, although Tatum struggled a bit with […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJimmy Butler Notches Season-High 38 Points Versus Magic
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler had a season-high 38 points Saturday night against the Magic but it wasn't enough to help the team to victory. The Heat went ice-cold in overtime and took a 126-114 loss. It was a struggle for most players on the team, but Butler had a great outing with 14-for-25 shooting […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoTalen Horton-Tucker Stars Against Charlotte
Utah Jazz guard/forward Talen Horton-Tucker had a very impressive performance against the Hornets on Saturday, leading the team to a 119-111 victory with a season-high 37 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists. He shot 14-for-24 from the field and was 2-for-5 with his attempts from outside. Injuries have decimated the Jazz backcourt and it's given […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoKawhi Leonard Drops 38 Points On The Knicks
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard had one of his best outings of the season on Saturday, producing a game-high 38 points on 14-for-22 shooting in a 106-95 win over the Knicks. He was 3-for-6 with the three-ball and capped things off with four rebounds, two assists and one steal. Kawhi has scored more points […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMarvin Bagley III Exits With Ankle Soreness
Detroit Pistons forward/center Marvin Bagley III exited Saturday's game against Indiana with right ankle soreness. He left in the third period after playing for only 22 minutes. Bagley III posted six points on 3-for-9 shooting and had five rebounds with one assist. The two teams have a rematch scheduled for Monday and it's unclear if […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoBrian Elliott Starting Against Chicago On Saturday
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Brian Elliott will be between the pipes for Saturday's clash with the Blackhawks. The veteran is getting the nod for the 17th time this season, hoping to improve a 9-5-2 record. Elliott has done a decent job for the Lightning, but he has dropped all of his last four starts and […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoSemyon Varlamov Starts For Islanders On Saturday
New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov will log his 21st start of the campaign Saturday against Washington. It's going to be his first outing since Varlamov bagged his second shutout of the season against Winnipeg on Feb. 26. Ilya Sorokin has since then gone 3-0-1, but the Islanders No. 1 is getting a rest day […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoNick Bonino Out With A Kidney Laceration
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Nick Bonino had to step out of the lineup Saturday versus Philadelphia due to a kidney laceration. He was injured Thursday against the Islanders and is now recovering from surgery. The team considers Bonino week-to-week. It's an unfortunate blow for the veteran who has only just returned to the team. Bonino was […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJordan Eberle A Game-Time Call Saturday
Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Dallas. He's dealing with an unspecified ailment and could be out for the first time this season. Eberle has been enjoying one of his best-ever seasons, scoring 14 goals and adding 37 assists across 65 appearances. He's been getting heavy […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoKevin Fiala Out On Saturday
Los Angeles Kings winger Kevin Fiala will sit out Saturday's action against Nashville with a lower-body injury. He was hurt in the last game against Colorado on Thursday, and the team considers him day-to-day. Fiala has been rocking for the Kings all season, putting up 22 goals and 68 points in 66 games. Trevor Moore, […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJesse Puljujarvi Set For Hurricanes Debut Saturday
Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jesse Puljujarvi is expected to make his team debut Saturday against Vegas. He was picked up from Edmonton with a trade on Feb. 28, but Puljujarvi ran into some visa issues and he only joined the team just a few days ago. Derek Stepan is coming out of the lineup to […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoTyler Seguin Out On Saturday
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin (lower body) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup versus Seattle. His left leg was cut by a skate in the last game against Buffalo and the team has listed Seguin day-to-day. However, Dallas head coach Peter DeBoer has said that Seguin "isn't close" to returning. Seguin will miss his […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoScottie Barnes Nets Career-High 32 Points Against Lakers
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes shot 13-for-19 from the field en route to a career-high 32 points in Friday's losing effort against the Lakers. He also had nine rebounds, seven assists, and one steal during an outstanding night, although Barnes' 1-for-4 record from downtown clearly could've been better. Barnes' hands have been cold for several […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoD'Angelo Russell Enjoys A Good Comeback Performance
Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell ended a six-game stint on the sidelines with a 28-point, nine-assist effort in a 122-112 victory over Toronto Friday. He shot 10-for-17 from the field with a 5-for-8 effort from deep and led the team in scoring, with Anthony Davis struggling and finishing with only eight points. Russell added […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoNikola Jokic Registers His 26th Triple-Double
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic logged his 26th triple-double of the campaign with 37 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, but this time it wasn't enough to help the team get a victory. Heading into Friday, the Nuggets were a perfect 25-0 in games where the Joker had bagged a triple-double, but they were shocked […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMikal Bridges Leads All Scorers With 34 Points
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Mikal Bridges scored for fun and had a game-high 34 points in Friday's dramatic 124-123 overtime victory against Minnesota. The emerging star shot 13-for-24 from the field and had a 4-for-8 record from deep with six rebounds and one assist across 47 minutes of action. Bridges has scored 30 points or more […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoDonovan Mitchell Racks Up 42 Points Against Miami
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell put up a game-high 42 points in Friday's 119-115 defeat to Miami. With Darius Garland (quadriceps) sitting out the action, Mitchell had all the keys to the offense and put up 25 points in the first half alone. It was the third time this season Mitchell managed to score at […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoAnfernee Simons Returns With Eight Triples, 32 Points
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons needed no time at all to shake off any rust from an injury layoff, putting up a team-high 34 points with 8-for-12 three-point shooting Friday against Philadelphia. Led by Simons, the Blazers were able to build up a big lead, but things fell apart in the final quarter and […]
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