LaMelo Ball Continues Scoring Tear

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball scored 30-plus points in a fourth consecutive game and had 13 assists as the team was able to sneak past Washington 117-114 on Wednesday. He shot below 42 percent from the field, going 6-for-16, but Ball dropped six three-point bombs on the Wizards for a 34-point outing. Ball's line […]

Jake Neighbours Joins Top Six For Wednesday's Action

St. Louis Blues winger Jake Neighbours will move into the top six for Wednesday's meeting with the Coyotes. The 21-year-old has impressed by scoring in back-to-back games, and he now gets a chance to ride with some of St. Louis' big guns, linking up with Brayden Schenn and Brandon Saad on the second line. Neighbours, […]

Sammy Blais Returns To Action Wednesday

St. Louis Blues left wing Sammy Blais will be back in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against Arizona. The 27-year-old was a healthy scratch on Sunday versus Anaheim. Blais has seen his minutes drop as the season has progressed, and he will need to respond with a strong performance on Wednesday if he wants to […]

Samuel Girard Still Out On Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (personal) won't be available for a second consecutive game Wednesday versus Vancouver. He missed Monday's 4-3 loss to Nashville for personal reasons and isn't ready to return on Wednesday. Girard has come out of the lineup after amassing three points in two games, but the 2023-24 season hasn't brought him […]

Evgeny Kuznetsov Remains Out On Wednesday

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (illness) will miss a second straight game Wednesday against Buffalo. After being out for Saturday's matchup against Columbus due to an illness, Kuznetsov returned to practice on Monday, but he still isn't in game condition. The Russian pivot has been off form for most of 2023-24, registering only three goals […]

Mattias Janmark Returns To Action Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers forward Mattias Janmark (shoulder) will make his first appearance since Oct. 26 in Wednesday's clash against Carolina. He's been out for 10 games with a shoulder injury but has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to join the third line. Janmark will be hoping to open his account for the season […]

Jake Walman Good To Go On Wednesday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jake Walman (undisclosed) will play on Wednesday versus New Jersey. His status for the game was in doubt after Walman exited the last contest with an undisclosed ailment, but he's had some extra time to recover since Friday and is good to go against the Devils. Walman is a versatile defenseman […]

Adam Ruzicka Set To Re-Enter Flames Lineup

Calgary Flames center Adam Ruzicka will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against Nashville. The Slovakian forward jumps back into action after sitting out Monday's clash with Seattle as a healthy scratch. Connor Zary is expected to come out of the lineup. Ruzicka had a great start to the campaign, logging four points in four games, […]

Zach LaVine Probable For Wednesday's Matchup

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Zach LaVine (foot) is listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup against Oklahoma City. The two-time All-Star has landed on the injury report with right foot soreness. LaVine will be desperate to remain in the lineup after posting a pair of 13-point duds. His campaign is off to a poor start in general, […]

Alex Caruso Listed As Probable Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (toe) is considered probable for Wednesday's outing versus the Thunder. He's nursing a left-toe sprain, but the injury hasn't kept him off the court. Caruso has played in four consecutive games, starting each of the last three. The 29-year-old has given fantasy managers a little bit of everything during the […]

Chris Livingston Probable On Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Chris Livingston (ankle) will likely be available for the team again on Wednesday versus the Celtics, as he's considered probable for the game. Livingston has missed the previous five matchups with a left ankle sprain. However, he's seen action in just two games during his rookie campaign, so Livingston's status doesn't […]

Damian Lillard Considered Probable For Meeting With Celtics

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (oblique) is considered probable for Wednesday's big matchup against Boston. Lillard is dealing with an oblique strain, but he's played in five consecutive contests and appears ready to go on Wednesday. The star point guard has had a bumpy ride in Milwaukee, but he's finally found some consistency in […]

Marjon Beauchamp Probable Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward MarJon Beauchamp (ankle) appears on track to return to the lineup Wednesday versus Boston, with the team having listed him as probable for the game. The 23-year-old has been unavailable for the past three contests while nursing an ankle sprain. Beauchamp has been one of the first guys off the Milwaukee bench […]

Bam Adebayo Probable For Wednesday's Action

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (hip) is listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Cavaliers. The two-time All-Star is on the injury report with a left hip contusion, which forced him to miss one game last month, but it looks like he will be able to play through the ailment on Wednesday. Adebayo has […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Misses Another Game On Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) will be on the shelf for a second consecutive game Wednesday versus Atlanta. The 25-year-old has sprained his lower back, leaving Brooklyn without another backcourt option. Smith Jr.'s absence on Sunday versus Philadelphia resulted in Lonnie Walker IV surpassing the 30-minute mark for the first time this […]

Nick Richards Out For Third Straight Game

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (concussion) won't be available for a third straight game Wednesday versus Washington. His absence means Mark Williams will do most of the heavy lifting at the center position, with P.J. Washington as his backup. Washington was dropped to the bench last time out in favor of Miles Bridges. The Hornets […]

Cody Glass Out Week-To-Week With An Upper-Body Injury

Nashville Predators center Cody Glass has been placed on Injured Reserve and is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old tallied his first point of the season via an assist in Monday's 4-3 win over Colorado but also hurt himself late in the game and will head to the shelf once again after recently […]

Bryan Rust Evaluated For Lower-Body Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust is under evaluation for a lower-body injury, head coach Mike Sullivan announced on Tuesday. Rust played his normal minutes last time out against Vegas, but he is dealing with an injury right now and could miss his first action of the season on Wednesday versus the Rangers. The 31-year-old […]

Rickard Rakell Out Long-Term

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Rickard Rakell has been ruled out long-term with an upper-body injury. Rakell has struggled to perform well all season and must now patiently wait for his opportunity to return to action. He has no goals in 17 games and only four assists. Rakell's form has dropped massively, as he enjoyed a solid […]

Jordan Harris Ruled Out Indefinitely

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jordan Harris will be on the shelf indefinitely with a lower-body injury. The 23-year-old returned from a two-game absence at the weekend but suffered a new injury blow, and it's going to be a while until he's ready to play again. Harris has notched three points in 16 games this season, adding […]

Rafael Harvey-Pinard Out For 6-8 Weeks

Montreal Canadiens left wing Rafael Harvey-Pinard (lower body) has been ruled out for 6-8 weeks. The 24-year-old has already missed five of the past eight games, and we won't see him until January. It's a fresh blow for Harvey-Pinard during a disappointing season, as he's been far from his last year's form and hasn't even […]

Philipp Grubauer Considered Day-To-Day

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day by the team. He exited Monday's matchup against Calgary after the first period with an unspecified ailment and wasn't at Tuesday's practice. The team is planning to call up Chris Driedger from the minors ahead of Wednesday's battle with the Sharks in case Grubauer isn't ready […]

Damon Severson Ruled Out For Six Weeks

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson is set to miss approximately six weeks of action due to an oblique injury, the team announced on Tuesday. Severson was injured in Sunday's matchup against Philadelphia. The 29-year-old has done well at both ends for Columbus and boasts eight points (three goals, five assists) in 19 games for […]

Quinn Hughes Reaches 30-Point Plateau On Monday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes continued his ridiculous start to the season with a two-point performance in Monday's 3-1 win over San Jose, hitting already the 30-point mark for the campaign. He had a goal and an assist in the contest. Hughes became the third blue-liner in NHL history to reach 30 points for a […]

Gustav Nyquist Extends Point Streak With Two Assists

Nashville Predators left wing Gustav Nyquist kept his recent good form going with a two-assist effort in Monday's 4-3 victory over Colorado. He helped Jeremy Lauzon get his first goal of the campaign and also tallied an assist when Filip Forsberg struck a late game-tying goal. The Predators made it 3-3 with just 38 left […]

Vince Dunn Has Two Points In Losing Effort

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn couldn't save the team from a 4-3 overtime defeat against Calgary on Monday, but he had a very productive outing individually, potting the team's first goal and delivering an assist. Dunn found his way back to the score sheet after seeing a five-game point streak snap last time out against […]

Rasmus Andersson Produces Three Points In Monday's Win

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson was the main man in Monday's 4-3 overtime triumph at Seattle, posting two assists and firing in the game-winning goal with 3:28 played in the extra frame. The 27-year-old made a mark all over the ice, generating a game-high six shots while blocking two efforts from the opposition and delivering […]

Jonathan Huberdeau Continues To Heat Up With Another Multi-Point Outing

Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau registered a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime victory against Seattle. He scored on the power play in the first period and helped to set up Rasmus Andersson for the game-winning goal 3:28 into the extra frame. Huberdeau's struggles in Canada are well documented, but the 30-year-old has […]

Roope Hintz Amasses Three Points In Win Over Rangers

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz produced a goal and two assists as the team cooled down the Rangers with a 6-3 victory on Monday. The Stars fell two goals behind in their own barn, but Hintz's playmaking helped to tie things up, and he grabbed an empty-net goal late in the game. Hintz now boasts […]

Brandon Hagel Tallies Two Points In Dramatic Victory

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel had two points as the team defeated Boston 5-4 in overtime on Monday. He combined with Nikita Kucherov to set up Steven Stamkos for a game-tying goal just five seconds from the end of regulation, and Hagel scored himself in the extra frame, potting his ninth goal of the […]