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Donovan Mitchell Battling A Groin Problem Again
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell hurt his groin again in Wednesday's 117-113 loss to Boston. Mitchell was injured in the third quarter but was able to finish the game, putting up an impressive 44 points in 44 minutes. However, it's now unclear if he will be able to stay in the lineup for the upcoming […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJack Eichel Strikes Twice In Wednesday's Win
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel scored the team's first two goals in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Carolina. The Hurricanes found a way to replay twice, but Reilly Smith eventually won the game for the Golden Knights. Eichel has drawn plenty of criticism during the campaign, but he has heated up in time for the […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoDawson Mercer Continues Impressive Run With Four Points
New Jersey Devils forward Dawson Mercer scored in a seventh consecutive game and had four points in total as the Devils had fun against Colorado, taking the defending champions down 7-5 in their own barn. Mercer, who matched the longest goal streak in the league this season, ended up logging the game-winning tally and had […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJuuso Valimaki Hands Out Two Assists
Arizona Coyotes defenseman Juuso Valimaki recorded two assists in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Dallas. He helped the team grab a two-goal lead as Barrett Hayton scored and Clayton Keller struck on the power play, but the Coyotes couldn't hang on. Valimaki started to gain traction in fantasy hockey after Jakob Chychrun was pulled from the […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoTyler Seguin Collects Three Points Against The Coyotes
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin enjoyed his third three-point outing of the season Wednesday against Arizona, playing a big part in a 4-2 victory with two goals and an assist. He picked up points from all situations, scoring on the power play and in a short-handed situation, and assisted Miro Heiskanen during even-strength play. Seguin […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoLeon Draisaitl Extends Point Streak To 10 Games
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl played his part in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Toronto with a power-play assist and it extended his point streak to 10 games. He's been crushing it with the man advantage ever since starting the streak, picking up nine power-play points in total. The scoring run includes Draisaitl's career-best seven-game goal […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoTom Wilson Pushes Washington Past Anaheim
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson scored two goals in Wednesday's matchup against the Ducks, securing a 3-2 overtime victory for the team. He netted the team's final two goals to reach seven markers for the campaign. It was a busy night in general for the 28-year-old, as Wilson registered seven shots on goal in […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoNick Schmaltz Exits With An Upper-Body Injury
Arizona Coyotes forward Nick Schmaltz sustained an upper-body injury in Wednesday's meeting with Dallas and left the game after playing for less than 10 minutes. He took a slap shot to the side of his head. Despite getting hurt, Schmaltz managed to extend his point streak to five games with a power-play assist. The Coyotes […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMartin Fehervary, Nick Jensen Injured On Wednesday
The Washington Capitals had to finish Wednesday's game against Anaheim with four defensemen after Martin Fehervary (lower body) and Nick Jensen (upper body) exited with injuries. Jensen too only three shits and left in the first period and Fehervary had to leave in the third. Despite being shorthanded, Washington showed great character by finding a […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoCale Makar Remains Unavailable On Wednesday
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (concussion) will sit out another game Wednesday versus New Jersey. Makar skated Wednesday morning with a regular jersey but isn't ready to return just yet. This is going to be the ninth time in 10 games he's out. Devon Toews, Samuel Girard, and Bowen Byram have all carried a bigger […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoDmitry Kulikov, John Klingberg Kept Out Of Wednesday's Game
Anaheim Ducks defensemen Dmitry Kulikov and John Klingberg won't play Wednesday against Washington for trade-related reasons. The Ducks are protecting their assets, with only a couple of days to go until the trade deadline. Klingberg is definitely the more valuable piece of the two, although he hasn't exactly been setting the world alight this season, […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoEvander Kane Remains Out On Wednesday
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (upper body) will miss a sixth consecutive game on Wednesday against Toronto. He is battling an upper-body injury and has been listed as day-to-day, but Kane won't be able to get ready for the Maple Leafs' visit. The 31-year-old will have his next opportunity to return Friday versus Winnipeg. […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMattias Ekholm Set For Oilers Debut Wednesday
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm will make his team debut Wednesday against Toronto after joining the club Tuesday from Nashville. Ekholm is projected to team up with Evan Bouchard on the second defensive pairing. The Swedish blue-liner should also see minutes on the second power-play unit. Ekholm plays a strong defensive game and has also […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJames van Riemsdyk Back In Action Wednesday
Philadelphia Flyers winger James van Riemsdyk (undisclosed) will be back in the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers. The veteran was unavailable at the weekend against New Jersey but is good to go again after overcoming an undisclosed ailment. It's been a tough campaign for the 33-year-old, with van Riemsdyk tallying only nine goals and 23 […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoRyan Lindgren Questionable For Wednesday
New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (upper body) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia. He wasn't available for Sunday's clash with Los Angeles and could miss a second consecutive game. Niko Mikkola joined Adam Fox on the first defensive pairing against the Kings and is set to play a big part again Wednesday […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoShayne Gostisbehere Moves To Carolina
The Carolina Hurricanes have added defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere to their blue line, acquiring the pending unrestricted free agent for a third-round draft pick from Arizona. Gostisbehere moves on from the Coyotes after playing only a season and a half on the team. He was able to resurrect his career in the desert, recording 82 points […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoFilip Hronek Traded To Vancouver
The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenseman Filip Hronek (upper body) in a trade with the Detroit Red Wings. The Canucks also received a 2023 fourth-round draft pick in the deal, while giving up a 2023 first-round pick that can potentially move to 2024 and a 2023 second-round pick. Hronek himself is a former second-rounder who's […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoTerrence Ross Ruled Out Wednesday
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Terrence Ross (toe) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against Charlotte. The veteran is dealing with a sore right toe and will miss his first game since joining the team on Feb. 15. Ross has done a decent job for Phoenix off the bench, averaging 10.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoKevin Durant Ready For Suns Debut Wednesday
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (knee) is set to make his team debut in Wednesday's matchup against Charlotte. He's listed as probable on the injury report, but the veteran superstar is fully expected to play. Durant has been recovering from an MCL sprain and hasn't played since Jan. 8, so the team likely won't want […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoIsaiah Stewart, Jalen Duren Still Out On Wednesday
Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (hip) and forward/center Jalen Duren (ankle) will remain out on Wednesday against Chicago. Steward is going to miss a second consecutive game, while Duren hasn't played in the last two. James Wiseman and Marvin Bagley III will continue to lead the Pistons frontcourt. Both players have proven themselves as good […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoIsaiah Livers Doubtful For Wednesday
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Isaiah Livers (ankle) has been listed as doubtful ahead of Wednesday's game against the Bulls. He hurt his left ankle Monday versus Charlotte, playing only eight minutes as a starter. The 24-year-old has had some time to recover since getting hurt, but it appears likely that Livers won't be available on Wednesday. […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoBojan Bogdanovic Set To Return Wednesday
Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles) is set to return to action Wednesday against Chicago, with the team listing him as probable for the contest. He missed Monday's clash with Charlotte due to bilateral Achilles soreness. The veteran has enjoyed a good campaign as Detroit's leading scorer, averaging 21.4 points per game with over 40 […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoAnthony Davis Won't Play On Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (foot) has been ruled out of Wednesday's matchup against OKC. The Lakers are completing a back-to-back set and won't want to risk an injury to Davis, with LeBron James (foot) already ruled out for several weeks. Wenyen Gabriel, Mo Bamba and Jarred Vanderbilt should share Davis' minutes around, while […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJoel Embiid Downgraded To Questionable
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Miami. He's a late addition to the injury report and could now miss his first game since Jan. 21. Embiid is in the midst of a dominant season and being without him after taking back-to-back losses is far from an […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoEeli Tolvanen Dishes Out Three Assists
Seattle Kraken winger Eeli Tolvanen had a three-assist outing in the team's 5-3 victory over St. Louis on Tuesday. He added one shot on goal, two blocks and one hit to his tally in 13:14 of ice time. Tolvanen couldn't get his career going in Nashville, but he has looked like a completely different player […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJosh Morrissey Racks Up Four Points Against The Kings
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey was like a man possessed against the Kings in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss, recording his first career four-point game with two goals and two assists. He also registered six shots on goal, five blocked shots, and two hits during a monster night. Morrissey reached 13 goals for the campaign and […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoEric Robinson Leads Columbus To Victory With First Hat Trick
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Eric Robinson became a surprising hat-trick hero in Tuesday's contest against Buffalo, helping the team to a 5-3 victory. He netted twice in the second period and wrapped up the first three-goal game of his career with an empty-netter. Robinson became the third Columbus player with a hat trick this […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoTim Stutzle Tallies Three Points In Tuesday's Win
Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle notched a goal and two assists as the team cruised past Detroit 6-1 Tuesday. He netted a penalty shot to tie the game and assisted Claude Giroux and Brady Tkachuk, with Stutzle's first helper coming on the power play. The German sensation continues to impress regularly and is now just […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoNick Foligno Suffers A Lower-Body Injury
Boston Bruins winger Nick Foligno suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win against Calgary, logging only 8:02 of ice time in the game. He was seen leaving the arena favoring his right leg and Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery has said that he doubts if Foligno can play Thursday versus Buffalo. The veteran […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoFilip Hronek Taken Out By Injury Tuesday
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Filip Hronek could only log eight minutes of action in Tuesday's clash with Ottawa, leaving the game with an upper-body injury. According to Detroit head coach Derek Lalonde, Hronek had already entered the contest with an upper-body injury, so it looks like he aggravated something. Hronek exited in the middle of […]
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