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Samuel Girard Still Out Versus Carolina
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (lower body) will miss a fourth consecutive game Thursday against Carolina. He has been listed as day-to-day since dropping out of the lineup, but the 24-year-old is struggling to shake off a lower-body problem. Girard has been able to get four points in 11 games this season, adding 15 shots, […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoTy Dellandrea Fine For Thursday
Dallas Stars forward Ty Dellandrea (lower body) is good to go Thursday versus Florida. He got hurt whilst blocking a shot in Tuesday's loss to Tampa Bay and had X-rays done, but they came back negative and the 22-year-old is ready for action Thursday. Dellandrea has produced a solid year on Dallas' third line, grabbing […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoErik Cernak Misses Another Game
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (undisclosed) won't be available for a third consecutive game Thursday versus Calgary. The 25-year-old has been dealing with an undisclosed issue since the start of the week and it's currently unclear when Cernak will be able to play again. Tampa's blue line is also without Cal Foote (upper body), […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoAndre Burakovsky Good To Go Thursday
Seattle Kraken winger Andre Burakovsky will be in the lineup on Thursday despite sitting out Wednesday's practice. He needed a maintenance day and should be fully game-ready against the Rangers. It's been a big step back moving from the Stanley Cup-winning Colorado Avalanche to the Seattle Kraken, but Burakovsky has enjoyed his season, getting four […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoEmil Bemstrom A Game-Time Call Thursday
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Emil Bemstrom (undisclosed) is a game-time call for Thursday's game against Montreal. He missed Wednesday's practice with an undisclosed issue and it's unknown if Bemstrom is 100 percent healthy. However, he did join the team for the morning skate, so it appears that Bemstrom is likely to play. He's been a […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJake Bean Out Indefinitely With Shoulder Injury
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Bean (shoulder) has been placed on Injured Reserve and will be out indefinitely. The Blue Jackets are cursed with injuries and Bean is the latest player to go down, having hurt his shoulder in Tuesday's win over Philadelphia. Bean has been able to register one goal and five assists in […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoKeldon Johnson Picks Up A Questionable Tag
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (ankle) has picked up a late questionable tag for Thursday's meeting with the Kings. There haven't previously been any reports of him carrying an injury, but Johnson is now on the injury report with left ankle soreness. Being without Johnson would obviously be a massive blow for the team, […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoKeegan Murray Likely Won't Play Thursday
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (back) has been downgraded to doubtful and is not expected to play Thursday versus the Spurs. He exited Tuesday's win over Brooklyn with a back issue and was already questionable for the contest. It's been an unfortunate turn of events for the 22-year-old rookie after he had one the best […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoCory Joseph Questionable Thursday
Detroit Pistons guard Cory Joseph (hip) is questionable for Thursday's road game against the Clippers. He is carrying a sore left hip and already sat out Monday's loss to Toronto. The Pistons could really use Joseph right now, with Cade Cunningham (shin) having dropped out of the lineup and slated to miss at least three […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJustise Winslow Questionable For Thursday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Justise Winslow (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Brooklyn. He has been battling an illness lately and it's already resulted in Winslow sitting out two games. The 26-year-old had just enjoyed his best form of the season before getting knocked out by the illness, so it's very unfortunate […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoLuke Kennard Out For At Least Two Games
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Luke Kennard (calf) won't be available for the rest of the week, with him set to miss Thursday's matchup against Detroit and Saturday's clash with San Antonio. He played for just three minutes in Tuesday's loss to Dallas and is dealing with a right calf strain. Kennard is set to be […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoKawhi Leonard Upgraded To Questionable
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) has been upgraded to questionable and could return to the court Thursday versus Detroit. He has missed 12 games with a troublesome right knee after also playing in only two of the team's first three games of the campaign. The Clippers could really use Kawhi Thursday, with Paul […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoElvis Merzlikins Set To Miss Thursday's Action
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (lower body) looks set to miss Thursday's battle with Montreal after he exited Tuesday's 5-4 win over Philadelphia early with an injury. The team has made an emergency recall of Daniil Tarasov from the minors. Merzlikins has had an awful time this season and sits on a 2-5-0 record, […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMarc-Andre Fleury Placed On Injured Reserve
Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (upper body) has landed on Injured Reserve. He missed Wednesday's practice after producing a 23-save effort in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Nashville, and Fleury now can't return to the active roster for at least seven days. Backup goalie Filip Gustavsson will be between the pipes for Thursday's matchup against Pittsburgh, […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoRyan O'Reilly Continues To Heat Up
St. Louis Blues center Ryan O'Reilly helped his team to a 5-2 win over Chicago Wednesday night, producing a short-handed goal and delivering one assist. His goal, which came 8:08 into the second period, ended up being the game-winning tally. O'Reilly's assist came a few minutes before the first intermission when Calle Rosen scored. The […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJordan Kyrou Stays Sharp In Front Of Goal
St. Louis Blues winger Jordan Kyrou scored for the third time in four games and added an assist as the team extended its winning streak to four games with a 5-2 road triumph over Chicago. He notched his sixth marker of the year 5:12 into the second period and set up Ivan Barbashev for his […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoZach Hyman Stays Hot With A Goal
Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman registered the team's only goal in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Kings. He tied the game 12:47 into the second period, but Edmonton struggled to create chances all night and couldn't get anything else past Calvin Petersen. It's been a rough month overall for the team, with the Oilers going […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoTim Stutzle Enjoys Another Multi-Point Outing
Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle finished Wednesday's 4-1 win over Buffalo with a goal and an assist, registering his fourth multi-point outing in five games. The young German recorded a power-play assist on a Brady Tkachuk goal and bagged his sixth marker of the campaign with an empty-netter. Stuetzle had a slow start to the […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoTage Thompson Extends Point Streak To Six Games
Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson managed to extend his point streak to six games Wednesday, scoring the team's lone goal in a 4-1 defeat to Ottawa. He tied the game with a power-play tally in the second period, but the slumping Sabres simply couldn't compete. Thompson's scoring run includes five goals and three assists. He […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoNick Schmaltz Returns To Practice
Arizona Coyotes forward Nick Schmaltz (ribs) joined his teammates in practice Wednesday and might be ready to play again soon. The talented scorer has been out since suffering a rib injury in the team's season opener on Oct. 13. He was slated to miss 6-8 weeks but has recovered quicker than expected and should be […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJeremy Swayman Available Again
Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (lower body) is available for selection again after missing six games. The team has already sent Keith Kinkaid back to the minors and Swayman will be in the lineup Thursday versus Philadelphia, although it's currently unclear if he will start or not. Kinkaid won his lone start whilst being in […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoFrederik Andersen Not Close To Returning
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (lower body) isn't close to returning, according to head coach Rod Brind'Amour. The Hurricanes No. 1 has sat out five games after hurting himself during a practice session. He managed to get off to a decent start to the campaign before getting injured, putting together a 5-3-0 record. Antti Raanta […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMarc-Andre Fleury Dealing With An Upper-Body Injury
Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has sustained an upper-body injury but it's currently unclear how much time he is forced to miss. The veteran netminder is getting evaluated after putting in a decent 23-save performance in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Nashville. The Flower had no trouble finishing the game, so it's possible that he's only […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMason Appleton Out 8-12 Weeks
Winnipeg Jets right wing Mason Appleton (wrist) has undergone surgery and will need 8-12 weeks to recover. He injured his wrist in Sunday's 3-2 win over Seattle. Appleton hasn't done a lot this season, going for one goal and five assists, but he's been a first-liner on a team that has already been without Nikolaj […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoColton Parayko Could Miss Wednesday's Game
St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko wasn't on the ice at the morning skate and could miss his first game of the season Wednesday versus Chicago. He is dealing with an undisclosed issue and the team has taken a wait-and-see approach regarding his availability Wednesday. The towering blue-liner has not had a good campaign, boasting […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJason Dickinson Back In Blackhawks Lineup
Chicago Blackhawks forward Jason Dickinson (illness) is set to return from a two-game absence Wednesday against St. Louis. He's battled a non-COVID illness lately, losing 7-8 pounds and sitting out a pair of games. The 27-year-old has produced a surprisingly good start to the campaign, posting four goals and three assists in 11 outings. He […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoGordon Hayward Misses An Eighth Consecutive Game
Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (shoulder) still isn't ready to return to action Wednesday against his hometown Pacers. He will be sitting out an eighth consecutive game with a left shoulder contusion. With Hayward missing and the Hornets having suffered various other injuries, Kelly Oubre Jr. has enjoyed a lengthy spell as a starter and […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoPaolo Banchero Still Out Wednesday
Orlando Magic power forward Paolo Banchero (ankle) will miss a fourth consecutive game Wednesday against Minnesota. The top pick of this year's draft is recovering from a left ankle sprain. He was carrying a questionable tag before getting ruled out, so it appears that Banchero's return isn't far away, but he still needs some time […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoBam Adebayo Misses First Game Of The Season
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (knee) will miss his first game of the season Wednesday against Toronto. He started the week with a big 30-10 double-double against the Suns, but is now forced to nurse a left knee contusion and can't go Wednesday. Adebayo's absence will leave the Heat in a peculiar spot, as there's […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMarcus Smart Unavailable Wednesday
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) won't be in the lineup Wednesday versus Atlanta. The defensive specialist was first considered probable for the contest, but he sadly isn't healthy enough to play due to inflammation in his right ankle. With Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) also remaining out, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard are set to grab […]
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