Dennis Smith Jr. Questionable Again Thursday

Charlotte Hornets point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Thunder. He has been carrying the questionable tag for a few games, but Smith Jr. still hasn't been able to return to the lineup after suffering a left ankle sprain in a contest against Philadelphia on Nov. 23. […]

Nick Richards Upgraded To Questionable

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (ankle) could be back in action Thursday against the Thunder, with the team upgrading him to questionable. At first, Richards was ruled out for the contest with a right ankle sprain, but it looks like he's made big strides in his recovery and could be back after sitting out two […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Doubtful For Thursday's Action

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) looks set to miss a second consecutive game Thursday against OKC, with the team listing him as doubtful for the contest. He sprained his left hand versus Portland at the start of the week, and with it being his shooting hand, Oubre Jr. was unable to take the […]

Michael Amadio Extends His Point Streak

Vegas Golden Knights forward Michael Amadio has become an unlikely hero lately and is now riding a career-best five-game point streak. After having scored in three consecutive games, Amadio extended his streak in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout loss to Anaheim with an assist. He had two shots on goal in the game and finished with an […]

Adam Henrique Lights The Lamp Twice

Anaheim Ducks forward Adam Henrique tallied two goals as the team beat Vegas 3-2 in a shootout Wednesday night. He opened the scoring 3:27 into the game and added a second nine minutes later. Troy Terry and Trevor Zegras logged the assists on both occasions. Terry and Zegras were also the lone scorers in the […]

Jordan Eberle Notches Two Assists Versus Calgary

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle helped to set up both of the team's goals in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Calgary, getting to 27 points for the campaign. He collected his first helper late in the first period when Ryan Donato scored for the fifth time in six games and Eberle also had an assist […]

Rasmus Andersson Helps Out With Two Assists

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson recorded two assists Wednesday as the team came from behind to beat Seattle 3-2. His first helper came in the middle of the second frame when Nazem Kadri tied the game on the power play and Andersson then teamed up with Kadri to set up Jonathan Huberdeau for the game-winner […]

Lucas Raymond Picks Up Two Power-Play Helpers

Detroit Red Wings right wing Lucas Raymond produced two power-play assists as the team turned a 4-0 deficit into a 5-4 victory against Pittsburgh on Wednesday. He combined with Filip Hronek to set up Dylan Larkin for the goal that sparked the huge comeback and Raymond tallied another assist when David Perron made it a […]

Jason Zucker Pots Two Goals Wednesday

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jason Zucker recorded his first multi-goal outing of the campaign Wednesday, scoring two first-period goals in a 5-4 overtime loss to Detroit. Zucker put the Penguins 4-0 up with his second one on the power play, but the Red Wings found a way to produce an amazing comeback. It's the second […]

Hampus Lindholm Delivers Two Assists

Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm set up two goals in Wednesday's 3-1 win over New Jersey, logging the primary assists on goals from Trent Frederic and Patrice Bergeron. The latter netted the game-winner on the power play with 4:09 left in regulation. Lindholm also blocked three shots in the game and had one hit and […]

Brayden Point Scores Twice In Wednesday's Victory

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point scored two goals, including an incredible solo effort, in Wednesday's 4-1 victory over Montreal. He notched his first one on the power play 14:09 into the first period and then got his second in the second frame when he skated through four defensemen and beat Jake Allen with a […]

Aaron Ekblad Expected To Be Available Thursday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (upper body) is expected to be in the lineup Thursday versus Montreal. He's been nursing an upper-body problem after getting hurt in the team's final game before the holiday break, but it looks like Ekblad won't be forced to sit out any games because of the injury. This is great […]

Aleksander Barkov Appears Ready To Return

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) is on track to return to action Thursday against Montreal. He hasn't yet been fully cleared for action, but head coach Paul Maurice has said that he's hopeful of getting the team captain back Thursday. There will be a final evaluation of Barkov's status after Thursday's morning skate. […]

Morgan Rielly Slated To Return Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (knee) is set to get back to work Thursday against Arizona. He has been unavailable for over a month due to a knee problem, last skating in a game on Nov. 21. Prior to getting hurt, Rielly failed to score in his first 20 outings of the season, but […]

Carter Hart Expected To Be Available Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (concussion) was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, but he is expected to play later in the week. The Flyers No. 1 is in concussion protocol after leaving Friday's loss to Carolina following a collision with Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis. However, Hart was present in Wednesday's practice and it appears […]

Nikita Zaitsev Heads To The Shelf

Ottawa Senators defenseman Nikita Zaitsev suffered a lower-body injury against Boston on Tuesday and will be out "for the next little bit." Zaitsev boasts only three points in 19 games this season, but the Senators rearguards have dropped like flies lately, and he has been an important part of the group, accompanying Thomas Chabot on […]

Alec Martinez Out On Wednesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday against Anaheim. He is unavailable after suffering an undisclosed injury in Tuesday's matchup against Los Angeles. The veteran has featured in every game so far this season, although with very little success offensively, failing to score in all of his 37 appearances and posting only […]

John Gibson Back In Ducks Crease Wednesday

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (lower body) will be back between the pipes Wednesday versus Vegas. This is going to be his first start since Dec. 13 when Gibson allowed two goals on 27 shots in a 7-0 loss to Toronto. He has been nursing a lower-body injury since then. Gibson will be hoping that […]

Bradley Beal Battling A Hamstring Issue Again

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) could be out of the lineup again on Wednesday against Phoenix, with the team regarding him as questionable for the game. The Washington star sat out the final few minutes of Tuesday's win over Philadelphia with a sore left hamstring and might now have to head back to […]

Marvin Bagley III Sits Again Wednesday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Marvin Bagley III (illness) will miss a second consecutive game Wednesday versus Orlando. He was taken out by a non-COVID illness at the start of the week and Bagley III still needs some time to recover. Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren carried the frontcourt against the Clippers on Monday, with Saddiq Bey […]

Gabe Vincent Questionable On Wednesday

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (knee) is considered questionable for Wednesday's home game against the Lakers. He returned from a nine-game absence at the start of the week but might have to rest his troublesome left knee again Wednesday. Vincent logged 18 minutes and had 11 points in his comeback game Monday against Minnesota. The […]

Jimmy Butler Might Be Out Again Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's clash against the Lakers. He has already missed two of the last three games and could be absent again as he tries to recover from a right ankle sprain. Injuries have left a big mark on Butler's season, with him having played in only 21 […]

Bam Adebayo In Danger Of Missing Another Game

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Lakers. He apparently fell sick over Christmas and missed his fourth game of the season Monday versus Minnesota with a non-COVID illness. With Dewayne Dedmon (foot) also out, Nikola Jovic earned a start against the Timberwolves and Orlando Robinson had […]

LeBron James Considered Questionable Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Miami. He's been dealing with a sore left ankle for a while and might take the night off as the team completes a back-to-back set. LeBron led the troops with 28 points in Tuesday's 129-110 victory over the Magic. He also missed […]

Devin Booker Ruled Out For At Least Four Weeks

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Devin Booker (groin) is set to miss at least four weeks with his latest injury. The 26-year-old superstar re-aggravated a left groin problem on Christmas Day against Denver. Before making a brief four-minute appearance in the contest, Booker had already sat out three games with the issue. Landry Shamet (Achilles) had a […]

Ilya Mikheyev Racks Up Four Points Versus San Jose

Vancouver Canucks winger Ilya Mikheyev was in sensational form against San Jose on Tuesday, finishing a 6-2 victory with four points and a plus-five rating. He scored once with three shots on goal and had three assists in 15:31 of ice time. Bo Horvat put together his second consecutive four-point outing and Brock Boeser notched […]

Connor McDavid Extends Point Streak To 16 Games

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid scored the decisive goal in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Calgary, hitting 16 games with his point streak. He struck on the power play 7:28 into the third period, becoming the first player since Dany Heatley in 2005-06 and 2006-07 to post 16-game point streaks in consecutive seasons. McDavid needs to […]

Calle Jarnkrok Plays A Key Role In Tuesday's Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok put in a huge performance against St. Louis on Tuesday, pushing the team to a 5-4 overtime victory with a goal and two assists. One of his helpers came in a short-handed situation. The Swedish forward now has an impressive five points in three games since returning from a […]

Darcy Kuemper Collects His Third Shutout Of The Season

Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper played a perfect game against the Rangers on Tuesday, stopping all 32 shots in a 4-0 victory. He became the fifth goalie this season to record three shutouts. The start of the campaign was a bit of a struggle for Kuemper, but the team has been one of the hottest […]

Antti Raanta Shuts The Door On Blackhawks

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta grabbed his first shutout of the campaign Tuesday, beating the Blackhawks 3-0 with 24 saves. Raanta's work hasn't been very effective this season, with him having recorded a .894 save percentage, but he has still been able to help the team to a 15-game point streak. The veteran owns a […]