Gary Payton II Ruled Out Indefinitely

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (calf) has been ruled out indefinitely. The 30-year-old suffered a torn right calf in Tuesday's game against Sacramento. It's bad news for the team and the player, as Payton II is among Golden State's best defensive players, and Steve Kerr's squad has struggled badly at that end recently. […]

Filip Forsberg Maintains Momentum With Game-Winner

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime victory against Pittsburgh. The Penguins battled back from a two-goal deficit, but Forsberg still ruined their night just 14 seconds into the extra frame. Forsberg has been playing some of the best hockey of his career lately, logging 11 goals and […]

Seth Jarvis Continues Hot Spell With Ninth Goal

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis scored his ninth goal of the season in Tuesday's 4-1 win against Philadelphia. He made the game safe with the team's third goal late in the final frame. With the goal, Jarvis now has eight points across his last five appearances. Having added nine assists to his tally in 21 […]

Connor McDavid Notches Three Points In Tuesday's Win

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid improved his tally by three points on Tuesday, recording a goal and two assists in a 5-4 shootout victory against Vegas. The Oilers blew a two-goal lead in the third period, but McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins secured the team the win in the shootout. The two have been paired on […]

Jake Oettinger Posts First Shutout Of Season

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger grabbed his first shutout of the season on Tuesday, stopping 27 pucks in a 2-0 road victory over the Jets. This was an outstanding bounce-back performance from Oettinger after he had allowed six goals against Calgary in the previous game. Oettinger also recently gave up five goals to Colorado and […]

Brock Boeser Hits Two Goals In Tuesday's Win

Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser had a second consecutive two-goal outing on Tuesday, pushing the team to a 3-1 victory over Anaheim. Boeser opened the scoring in the first period and capped things off with an empty-netter inside the final minute. For the season overall, Boeser now boasts five multi-goal efforts -- only Tampa […]

Michael Carcone Nets Two Goals Against Tampa Bay

Arizona Coyotes left wing Michael Carcone potted two goals as the team took down Tampa Bay 3-1 Tuesday night. The 27-year-old opened and finished the scoring, reaching nine tallies for the year. Only Lawson Crouse (10) has scored more often for the Coyotes this season. Carcone's form has been very impressive, considering he's averaged less […]

Jamal Murray Considered Questionable Wednesday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (hamstring) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Houston. He's missed nine games with a hamstring strain, but it looks like Murray could be back on the court Wednesday night. His return is set to spell the end of Reggie Jackson's life as a […]

Kelly Olynyk Questionable Wednesday

Utah Jazz forward/center Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) is carrying a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Grizzlies. The veteran has strained his right shoulder and could be unavailable for the first time this season. Olynyk's fantasy stock has taken a major hit this season, as he's been demoted to a bench role, but he […]

Jordan Clarkson Questionable For Wednesday's Action

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (thigh) is in danger of missing a second game in three matches on Wednesday against Memphis, with the team having listed him as questionable. He couldn't play on Saturday against New Orleans due to an illness and is now on the injury report with a thigh problem. His absence would […]

Trey Murphy III Listed As Doubtful Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (knee) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's meeting with Philadelphia. He's unlikely to play, but this should be seen as very good news, as it appears as though the 23-year-old isn't far away from his season debut anymore. Murphy III was expected to miss 10-12 weeks following a […]

Jonathan Isaac Questionable For Wednesday

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's encounter with the Wizards. He missed Sunday's clash with Charlotte due to ankle soreness and could be unavailable again, as the team will likely want to be extra careful with the injury-prone big man. Isaac has averaged less than 40 games per season […]

Cam Reddish Likely Returning For Lakers On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Cam Reddish (groin) appears ready to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday versus the Pistons, as the team has listed him as probable for the contest. The 24-year-old has been unavailable for the last three games due to a groin strain. Reddish's numbers don't really stand out, but he's found his way […]

Anthony Davis Probable On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (groin/hip) is considered probable for Wednesday's game against Detroit. The Lakers big man is currently battling with multiple health issues, but he's been available for all but one game in 2023-24 and is expected to play on Wednesday. Davis is tied for the league lead with 2.8 blocks and […]

Jake Walman To Return On Wednesday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jake Walman (illness) will be back from a two-game spell on the sidelines Wednesday against the Rangers. The 27-year-old was forced to miss his first two contests of the year due to an illness, but he's back in game shape, and the Red Wings will be delighted to have Walman available […]

Radko Gudas Out Of Commission On Tuesday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas won't play Tuesday against Vancouver due to a lower-body injury. The team considers his day-to-day. Gudas scored his fourth goal of the season a couple of games back and has tallied seven points in 21 games. He has also racked up 58 hits and 47 blocks with a plus-seven rating. […]

Thomas Chabot Expected Back On Friday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (hand) is on track to return to the lineup on Friday versus Columbus. He's set to end a 10-absence after recovering from a fractured hand. Chabot is a man of many talents and will make a welcome return for an ambitious Senators team. In seven games this season, the 26-year-old […]

Matt Martin Available Again On Tuesday

New York Islanders left wing Matt Martin (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to re-enter the lineup for a matchup against New Jersey. The veteran winger has missed the last five games. Martin provides next to nothing offensively and has just two points (one goal, one assist) to his name, […]

Curtis Lazar Returns To Action Tuesday

New Jersey Devils center Curtis Lazar (lower body) will jump back into action Tuesday versus the Islanders. He's returning from a one-game absence, replacing Erik Haula (undisclosed). Lazar has been limited to 12 minutes per game this season, logging all five of his points during a six-game stretch at the beginning of this month. He […]

Brandon Tanev Out On Tuesday

Seattle Kraken winger Brandon Tanev (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus Chicago. The gritty forward sustained a lower-body injury in the previous game against Vancouver and is considered day-to-day. Tanev has missed a lot of action due to health issues this season, skating in only eight games. He's posted two goals with 12 shots on […]

Andrei Kuzmenko Back In Canucks Lineup Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks winger Andrei Kuzmenko is expected to rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Anaheim. The 27-year-old will return after being a healthy scratch for the last couple of games. Kuzmenko has notched 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) in 19 appearances this season, but he's gone scoreless in each of his last three […]

Boone Jenner Tallies Two Assists In Win Over Bruins

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner helped to set up a pair of goals as the team registered a surprising 5-2 win over Boston on Monday. Jenner's first assist came on the power play early in the third period, and he picked up his second on an empty-net goal. It's been a horror show for […]

Sam Bennett Enjoys Multi-Point Outing Versus Ottawa

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett had a great time against the Senators on Monday, contributing a goal and an assist in a 5-0 win. He entered the action with only one point to his name, as health issues have kept Bennett off the ice for most of the season. Monday's matchup marked his ninth appearance […]

Kaapo Kakko Injured In Monday's Loss

New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko left Monday's meeting with Buffalo early due to a lower-body injury. He got through only 6:45 of action. The team has already called in extra help from the minors, which suggests Kakko is facing a spell on the sidelines. It's been a miserable season so far for Kakko, […]

Ryan Hartman Starts Two-Game Suspension On Tuesday

Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman will serve the first game of a two-game suspension Tuesday versus St. Louis. He received the suspension for a dangerous trip of Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat in Sunday's game. Hartman will also be forced to sit out Thursday's matchup against Nashville. The 29-year-old has dropped down in the lineup […]

Patrick Kane Signing With Red Wings

Former MVP Patrick Kane (hip) will sign a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings, sources have told ESPN. The experienced right wing will start his 17th NHL campaign in Motown once he's fully recovered from offseason hip surgery. Hip surgeries are notoriously tough to overcome, so it remains to be seen how effective Kane […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Considered Questionable Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) is considered questionable for Tuesday's in-season tournament matchup against the Raptors. He will miss a fifth consecutive game if Smith Jr. can't overcome a lower back strain. The 26-year-old has played a decent role off the bench this season, averaging 5.8 points and 3.2 assists in 17.0 […]

Cam Thomas Listed As Doubtful Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (ankle) will likely miss a ninth consecutive game on Tuesday versus the Raptors. Thomas continues to deal with a left ankle sprain, and the team has listed him as doubtful for the clash. Before getting hurt, Thomas was enjoying a dream start to 2023-24, leading Brooklyn in scoring with 26.9 […]

Cameron Johnson Probable Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (leg) is expected to play Tuesday versus Toronto, with the team listing him as probable for the contest. He had to exit Sunday's matchup against Chicago with cramping in his right leg. It doesn't seem to have been a serious issue, though, and Johnson appears on track to play in […]

Haywood Highsmith Questionable For Tuesday

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (back) is regarded as questionable for Tuesday's big battle with Milwaukee. The 26-year-old might have to sit out the action after he couldn't practice fully on Monday due to a lower back contusion suffered in the previous game against Brooklyn. Highsmith made a 12th consecutive start versus the Nets, and […]