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Matias Maccelli Gets Hurt Against Los Angeles
Arizona Coyotes left wing Matias Maccelli made an early exit in Friday's 2-1 shootout win over L.A., leaving because of a lower-body injury. He managed to take just three shifts in the game and completed 2:40 of action. The 22-year-old Finland native has been one of the top-scoring rookies in the league this season, posting […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoValeri Nichushkin Leaves With Injury
Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin was hurt in Friday's clash with Nashville, leaving the game with an upper-body injury. Before the exit, he was able to soak in only 13:31 of ice time and recorded two shots with one hit. Injuries keep disturbing Colorado's season and Nichushkin himself was playing in only his eighth game […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMarcus Johansson Injured In Friday's Win
Washington Capitals winger Marcus Johansson was injured in Friday's 4-1 win over Winnipeg when he took an awkward fall into the boards. The incident happened in the third period and Johansson ended up logging just 13:40 of ice time. He was plus-one for the game and had one hit. The 32-year-old has provided good depth […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJohn Carlson Exits After Taking A Shot To The Face
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson wasn't able to complete Friday's matchup against Winnipeg, leaving the contest in the third period after taking a slap shot to the face. He was taken to the hospital, but luckily only for precautionary reasons. Carlson finished with 16:12 of ice time and posted two shots and one block with […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoCarter Hart Sustains An Upper-Body Injury
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart sustained an upper-body injury in Friday's 6-5 loss against Carolina. He had a very brief night at the office, entering the game in a relief effort for Samuel Ersson with 7:58 played in the second period but leaving 10 minutes later after getting hurt when Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen shoved […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoAaron Ekblad Day-To-Day Following Friday's Exit
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad is considered day-to-day after he suffered an upper-body injury against the Islanders on Friday. With a little over seven minutes played in the first period, the star defenseman was involved in a scrum and it looked like he hurt his right shoulder. Ekblad is set for further evaluations on Saturday. […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoShai Gilgeous-Alexander Racks Up Career-High 44 Points
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his sensational campaign with a career-high 44 points in Friday's 128-125 overtime win against New Orleans. It was also a double-double performance for him as Gilgeous-Alexander notched 10 rebounds, and in 43 minutes of action, he managed to add six assists, two steals and one block to his […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoTyrese Haliburton Notches Career-High 43 Points
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton was in video-game mode throughout Friday's contest against Miami, delivering a career-high 43 points on 10-for-16 three-point shooting. Things got off to an ordinary start, but Haliburton exploded for 26 second-half points and led his squad to a 111-108 victory. He finished with 14-for-20 overall shooting from the field […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoRJ Barrett Posts Season-High 44 Points
New York Knicks guard/forward RJ Barrett had a special night on Friday against Chicago, shooting 14-for-20 from the field en route to a season-high 44 points. He hit 6-for-6 from deep and was 10-for-13 with his free throws. Incredibly, the Knicks couldn't turn Barrett's big performance into a victory, with the team blowing a three-point […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJaylen Brown Leads Boston Past Minnesota
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown had a spectacular fourth quarter against Minnesota on Friday, turning a tight game into a comfortable 121-109 victory by scoring 23 points in the final frame. He recorded the team's first 10 points of the quarter and the late spurt helped Brown to post his second-highest scoring total of the […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoCole Anthony Nearly Gets A Triple-Double Off The Bench
Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony did his best Russell Westbrook impression on Friday by nearly posting a triple-double off the bench. He racked up 23 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Magic demolished San Antonio 133-113. Anthony shot 8-for-10 from the field with a 4-for-4 record from deep and had three turnovers […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoDomantas Sabonis Hurts Right Hand
Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis missed the final few minutes of Friday's tilt against Washington with a right-hand injury. Before leaving, he managed to post his second consecutive triple-double with 20 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. He became only the third Kings player ever to grab 10-plus rebounds in the first quarter. Sabonis, who […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoThomas Bryant Gets Injured Late On Friday
Los Angeles Lakers center Thomas Bryant suffered a shoulder injury late in Friday's 134-130 loss to Charlotte. While going up for a shot, Bryant was hit on his right arm by Charlotte's Mason Plumlee and he left the court in pain after logging 33 minutes of action. The 25-year-old had eight points and a game-high […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoWill Barton Listed Out On Friday
Washington Wizards guard/forward Will Barton (back) won't take the court Friday against Sacramento. The veteran is listed as out with lower back soreness. Barton had a pair of really nice outings only last week, but the team is starting to get healthy and his minutes have taken a big dip in the most recent games. […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoDeni Avdija Ruled Out For Friday
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Kings. He is having issues with his lower back and it already forced him to miss Thursday's clash with Utah. Corey Kispert made his 16th start of the campaign in Avdija's absence and is now set to benefit again on […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJock Landale Cleared For Action
Phoenix Suns center Jock Landale (concussion) is available to play Friday against Memphis. He has missed a couple of games this week after landing in the concussion protocol. The Australian big man has put in a couple of impressive performances this month, including his first double-double effort of the campaign. However, Landale is a fantasy […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJosh Okogie Ready To Go Friday
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie (hip) is ready to play Friday against the Grizzlies. He is carrying a sore right hip and it forced him to miss Wednesday's battle with the Wizards. Because of the issue, Okogie was also limited to just 10 minutes in the previous game. The 24-year-old has gotten hurt at a […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoCameron Payne Remains Out On Friday
Phoenix Suns point guard Cameron Payne (foot) will miss a fifth consecutive game Friday against Memphis. He is dealing with a right foot sprain and it's helped Duane Washington Jr. to re-enter the rotation. With that said, it's very tough for any point guard to produce fantasy value with Chris Paul healthy in Phoenix, and […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMichael Porter Jr. Returns With A Minutes Restriction
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (heel) will return from a 13-game absence on Friday versus Portland but will play with a minutes restriction. Porter Jr. has missed multiple weeks with a left heel strain, so it's completely understandable that the team won't want to push him too hard in his first game back. A […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJamal Murray Good To Go Friday
Denver Nuggets points guard Jamal Murray (knee) has shaken off a questionable tag and is set to play Friday against Portland. He is managing a left knee issue and Murray missed the previous game. The 25-year-old has had a very up-and-down ride in recent games, which is a sign that he isn't feeling completely comfortable […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJohn Marino Considered Week-To-Week
New Jersey Devils defenseman John Marino (upper body) is considered week-to-week, head coach Lindy Ruff announced on Friday. He is set to miss a second consecutive game Friday against Boston and it could take a while until Marino is ready to play again. It's an awful blow for the team, with Marino having been a […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoRyan Graves Out Against Boston
New Jersey Devils defenseman Ryan Graves (lower body) won't be in the lineup Friday versus Boston. He suffered a lower-body injury against Florida on Wednesday and he is still under evaluation. The 27-year-old boasts nine points from the season with 49 shots, 42 hits and 53 blocks added in 33 appearances. Damon Severson played massive […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoSebastian Aho On Track To Return Friday
Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (lower body) appears on track to return to the lineup Friday versus the Flyers. He has sat out seven games with a lower-body injury, but a return on Friday is likely, with him being regarded as a game-time decision. Losing a player of Aho's caliber would be a bad blow […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoAdam Boqvist Returns To Action Friday
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist (foot) will end a lengthy absence on Friday against Chicago, returning to the lineup for the first time since Oct. 25. The 22-year-old has skated in just four games this season, failing to pick up any points. Columbus finally receives some good news from the injury front. The team […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoCole Perfetti Not Playing On Friday
Winnipeg Jets forward Cole Perfetti will miss Friday's matchup against Washington with an undisclosed ailment. He was hurt late in the game Thursday versus Boston and hasn't been able to make a quick recovery. The 20-year-old is having a fine rookie campaign with six goals and 20 points registered in 33 outings. Mikey Eyssimont will […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJonathan Marchessault Out On Friday
Vegas Golden Knights winger Jonathan Marchessault will miss Friday's contest against St. Louis with a lower-body injury. The team considers him day-to-day, so Marchessault shouldn't be out for long. With the Christmas break coming up, he will get a lot of recovery time before the next game. The 31-year-old had an impressive four-game goal streak […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJohn Gibson Sits Out Another Game
Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (lower body) will be absent again from Friday's matchup against Calgary, but his return isn't far away anymore. Head coach Dallas Eakins hopes to have Gibson back right after the holiday break. The Ducks No. 1 was injured last week in a game and hasn't been able to play since […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMason Shaw Suspended For Two Games
Minnesota Wild forward Mason Shaw has received a two-game suspension for kneeing San Jose's Evgeny Svechnikov in Thursday's matchup. The incident occurred in the second period and Shaw was hit with a five-minute penalty and a game misconduct on the night. The 24-year-old will have to sit out Tuesday's clash with the Jets and Thursday's […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoErik Karlsson Continues Scoring Streak With Four Points
San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson had a special outing Thursday against Minnesota, factoring in four goals in a 5-2 win. He opened the scoring inside the first minute of play and went on to record three assists. It's his third four-point effort of the season, and Karlsson has tied his career high with a […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoGabriel Vilardi Tallies Two Points In Thursday's Victory
Los Angeles Kings winger Gabriel Vilardi had a hand on two goals Thursday versus Calgary, helping the team to a 4-3 overtime win. He got the Kings on the board late in the first period and posted an assist when Blake Lizotte scored the team's third goal. Vilardi had four total shots in the game […]
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