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Scott Laughton Suffers Apparent Head Injury
Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton appeared to have suffered a head injury in Saturday's loss to Montreal. His head hit the ice when Hayes took a big hit early in the third period and he wasn't able to continue. Laughton collected his fourth assist of the campaign before exiting, getting to seven points overall for […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoKevin Love In Danger Of Missing Several Games
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's matchup against Miami and it looks extremely likely that he will miss the contest, as the veteran has a hairline fracture in his right thumb. Love suffered the injury Friday night against the Hornets and might even be out for several games. The […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoAlperen Sengun Questionable For Sunday
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (groin) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Golden State. He is in danger of missing his third game of the season due to right groin soreness. The 20-year-old is enjoying a nice campaign, getting 15.6 points per game with 8.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks. Sengun's absence would open the door […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoKevin Porter Jr. Doubtful For Sunday's Action
Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (back) is considered doubtful for Sunday's meeting with the Warriors. He has already sat out one game with lower back soreness and things aren't looking great regarding his availability for Sunday's matchup. The 22-year-old is one of the leaders of the youthful Rockets, averaging 19.1 points a night […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoKeegan Murray Likely Back Sunday
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (back) looks to be on his way to returning to the lineup Sunday versus Detroit, with him being listed as probable for the contest after fully participating in Saturday's practice. He sat out Thursday's action against San Antonio with lower back soreness after exiting Tuesday's win over Brooklyn with the […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMalik Monk Questionable For Sunday
Sacramento Kings shooting guard Malik Monk (dental procedure) is questionable for Sunday's contest against Detroit. He had some work done on his teeth and missed Saturday's practice. It remains to be seen if Monk is feeling well enough to play against the Pistons. If not, then he will be dropping out of the lineup right […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMalik Beasley Has Another Strong Showing
Utah Jazz guard/forward Malik Beasley has come to life lately and was able to lead all scorers with 29 points in Saturday's 118-113 win over Portland. He shot 10-for-18 from the field and 6-for-14 from downtown, doing all the damage in just 27 minutes off the bench. Jordan Clarkson led the starters with 28 points […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoShake Milton Looks Great In First Start
Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton had a great time in his first start of the campaign Saturday, posting 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting in a 112-109 loss to Minnesota. He hit three times from deep with five attempts and added six rebounds and two assists to his line in 38 minutes. It was a very […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoScottie Barnes Gets Near A Triple-Double
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes came very close to his second triple-double of the season, finishing a 124-122 overtime loss to Atlanta with 28 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. He added a steal and two blocks to his stat line in 46 minutes, shooting 11-for-29 from the field with a 4-for-8 effort from three-point […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoPavel Buchnevich Picks Up Four Points Saturday
St. Louis Blues winger Pavel Buchnevich came through with four points in Saturday's 6-2 win over Anaheim, scoring two goals and recording two assists. He was a superb plus-four for the night and registered three shots in total. Buchnevich's second strike was the eventual game-winning goal. The 27-year-old has had a slow start to the […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMathew Barzal Finally Opens His Goals Account
New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal scored his first two goals of the campaign in Saturday's 5-2 defeat to Dallas. He gave the team two leads in the second period, netting his second goal on the power play, but the Stars were too strong in the end. Barzal has been off form in front of […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoTristan Jarry Collects His First Shutout
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry found a way to maneuver to his first shutout of the season Saturday, stopping 32 shots in a 4-0 win over Winnipeg. This was a tough matchup for Jarry and the Penguins, with the Jets having made a very good start to the season, but it turned out to be […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoAlexandar Georgiev Shuts The Door For Washington
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev posted his first shutout of the campaign Saturday, registering 32 stops in a 4-0 road victory over Washington. He has been in great form this month and it was only a matter of time before Georgiev found a way to stop all the shots in one game. The former Ranger […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoCole Caufield Goes For Three Points In Saturday's Win
Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield had one of his best games of the season Saturday against Philadelphia, contributing with two goals and an assist in a 5-4 shootout win. He notched a power-play in the first period and brought the drama in the third, scoring a game-tying goal with only three seconds left to play. […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoFilip Hronek Scores Twice Versus Columbus
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Filip Hronek continues his productive season with a two-goal effort against Columbus. He bagged a pair of second-period goals, helping the team to a 6-1 win. The Czech blue-liner needed only four shots to get the goals and added one hit to his line with a plus-one rating in 19:20 of […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoCharlie McAvoy Registers Four Assists
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy logged four assists in Saturday's 6-1 triumph over Chicago. One of his helpers came on the power play. Only three blue-liners in franchise history have managed more assists in a single game. McAvoy made his season debut less than two weeks ago, but he's had no trouble finding form, going […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoAdam Ruzicka Piles Up Three Points
Calgary Flames forward Adam Ruzicka put together a three-point performance in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win against Florida, scoring two goals and handing out one assist. He opened the scoring 15:13 into the game on the power play and also netted an even-strength marker in the second frame. The 23-year-old finds himself skating in a first-line […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJa Morant Week-To-Week With A Grade 1 Ankle Sprain
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (ankle) is listed as week-to-week after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 left ankle sprain. The Memphis star was hurt in Friday's win over Oklahoma City, and his absence is set to leave the team in some trouble now, with Desmond Bane (toe) also having recently been ruled out […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJakob Poeltl Questionable Versus Clippers
San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (knee) is carrying a questionable tag ahead of Saturday's action versus the Clippers. The Austrian double-double machine could be forced to sit out for the first time this season if he can't overcome right knee soreness prior to tip-off. Poeltl is averaging a solid 13.2 points and 9.9 rebounds […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoDoug McDermott Available Again
San Antonio Spurs forward Doug McDermott (calf) is ready to play again Saturday against the Clippers. He's been dealing with tightness in his left thigh, but it's cleared up well enough that McDermott sat out only one game. The 30-year-old will hope to find some form now after struggling for a few weeks. He's shot […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoDevin Vassell Sits Out Saturday's Action
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (ankle) has been ruled out of Saturday's matchup versus the Clippers. He is bothered by some left ankle soreness and is forced to come out of the lineup right after having a nice 29-point night against Sacramento. The 22-year-old is having a breakthrough campaign, averaging 20.4 points for the […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoKeldon Johnson Returns To Action Saturday
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (ankle) is available again Saturday versus the Clippers after sitting out one game with a sore left ankle. The Spurs get back their top scorer, and Johnson could have an even bigger role offensively Saturday with Devin Vassell (ankle) sitting out the contest. Johnson's return is set to push […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoNassir Little Questionable For Saturday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little (calf) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Utah. He has a troublesome left calf and could end up sitting out his first game of the campaign. The 22-year-old has had a couple of strong performances this month, but he doesn't do a lot most times, averaging only 15 minutes […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoTobias Harris Not Expected To Play Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (hip) is not expected to play Saturday against Minnesota. He already sat out Friday's win over Milwaukee and is officially questionable for Saturday's action with a sore left hip, but his participation seems unlikely. The Sixers have already been without James Harden (foot), just lost Tyrese Maxey (foot), and now […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMarco Rossi Scratched Saturday
Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi will come out of the lineup as a healthy scratch Saturday against Carolina. The 21-year-old has struggled to perform and boasts only one point from 16 games this season. The ninth pick of the 2020 NHL Draft had a very strong preseason with a league-high nine points in six games, […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJosh Bailey Returns From The Press Box
New York islanders winger Josh Bailey will be back in action Saturday versus Dallas after sitting out two straight games as a healthy scratch. He's sat in the press box a total of three times this season, so things clearly aren't going well for the 33-year-old in 2022-23. Bailey has tallied three goals and two […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoTravis Konecny Won't Play Saturday
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny (upper body) will sit out Saturday's road contest versus Montreal. He appeared to have suffered a hand injury in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Boston and has already traveled back to Philadelphia to undergo further evaluations. Konecny is taking a seat as Philly's best scorer having posted 19 points in […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoNikolaj Ehlers Set For Hernia Surgery
Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers (lower body) is set to undergo hernia surgery and will be sidelined indefinitely. He has already missed a month of action after skating in only the first two games of the season. Ehlers enjoyed a hot start, posting three points. This is very unfortunate news for the player and the […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoVladimir Tarasenko Unavailable Saturday
St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko is battling an illness and won't be able to play Saturday versus Anaheim. He is sitting out for the first time this season. The Russian winger finds himself on a seven-game goal drought, but he has had a solid start to the campaign with 13 points in 16 […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMike Matheson Ready For Season Debut Saturday
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (abdomen) will make his season debut in Saturday's matchup against Philadelphia. He was ruled out with an abdominal muscle strain just before the season started but is now fully recovered. The 28-year-old had a career year with 31 points in 74 games for Pittsburgh last season. Matheson is also an […]
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