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Filip Chytil Nearing Return
New York Rangers forward Filip Chytil (upper body) might be an option for Thursday's matchup against the Bruins. He has sat out five games, but the team has considered him day-to-day and it now appears that there's a good chance Chytil returns to action Thursday. The 23-year-old has had a decent start to the campaign […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoTimothy Liljegren Set For Season Debut On Saturday
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren (groin) is expected to make his first appearance of the season in Saturday's clash with Boston. He has started the campaign on long-term Injured Reserve after undergoing hernia surgery before training camp opened. Liljegren had a conditioning stint in the AHL last week, which was a sign that he […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoErik Karlsson Pots His First Hat Trick
San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson ended Tuesday's 6-5 shootout loss versus Anaheim with his first career hat trick. The former Norris Trophy winner grabbed two goals already inside the first seven minutes and completed his special night with a late goal that helped the Sharks get a point on the board from the contest. […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoLeon Draisaitl Has A Five-Point Night Versus Nashville
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl crushed the Predators with a five-point performance Tuesday night. He helped his crew get a 7-4 win with a goal and four assists. The German registered his fifth career five-point game. Three of his assists went to Evander Kane, who bagged his fifth regular-season hat trick. Connor McDavid also had […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMiro Heiskanen Returns With Two Assists
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen notched a pair of assists in his return from an upper-body injury Tuesday night. He helped the team to a 5-2 victory over L.A., registering a power-play assist on a Jason Robertson marker and an even-strength assist on Tyler Seguin's third goal of the year. The two goals were separated […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoAlex Stalock Lands In Concussion Protocol
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Alex Stalock has entered the NHL's concussion protocol after getting hurt in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Islanders. His night ended very early, as he was involved in a collision with Casey Cizikas just minutes into the game. Stalock faced two shots and saved both before getting injured. Arvid Soderblom took over […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJeremy Swayman Gets Hurt In Bruins Win
Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman exited Tuesday's 6-5 overtime triumph against the Penguins with a leg injury. He hurt his left leg in a collision with Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron. Swayman ended up playing just 14 minutes in the game, as he had entered the action in the middle of the second frame in relief […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoBrandon Duhaime Joins Wild's Growing Injury List
Minnesota Wild winger Brandon Duhaime became the latest injury worry for the team in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Montreal, exiting the game with an upper-body injury in the second period. Minnesota's frontline is already without Marcus Foligno (upper body), Ryan Hartman (upper body) and Jordan Greenway (upper body). There's some good scoring ability missing and […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoKris Letang A Game-Time Call For Tuesday
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (illness) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's big matchup against Boston. He skipped Monday's practice because of an illness and it's possible he won't feel well enough to play either. Letang has been quiet so far this season, collecting only four points, but his absence will obviously leave a huge […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoOndrej Palat Has Groin Surgery
New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat underwent successful groin surgery, the team announced Tuesday. The two-time Stanley Cup champion had already missed three games and it looks like he won't be available for a while. The Devils didn't yet announce a timeline for his return. Palat, who came over from Tampa as a free […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoVictor Hedman Sits Out Tuesday's Action
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup Tuesday versus Ottawa. He was a game-time decision for the match and wasn't able to make it into the lineup in the end. Haydn Fleury is set to replace the big blue-liner in the lineup. He has some huge skates to fill, as […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoConnor Brown Likely Out For The Season
Washington Capitals right wing Connor Brown has undergone reconstructive surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, and he is set to miss six to eight months. Brown will sit out a seventh consecutive game Tuesday against Vegas and it sadly looks like he is done for the whole regular season. Washington had […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJeff Carter Unavailable Tuesday
Pittsburgh Penguins center Jeff Carter (lower body) will sit out Tuesday's contest against Boston. He is nursing a lower-body injury since getting hurt in Saturday's loss to Seattle. Pittsburgh plays again Wednesday versus Buffalo, so it's possible Carter sits out multiple games. The veteran has enjoyed some good form this season, getting two goals and […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoRyan Hartman Out Tuesday
Minnesota Wild center Ryan Hartman (upper body) won't be able to play Tuesday against Montreal. He appeared to have hurt his shoulder in a fight with Chicago's Jarred Tinordi on Sunday, and according to Joe Smith of The Athletic, Hartman is set to be out for a longer term. Hartman had a big year in […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMartin Jones Misses Tuesday's Game
Seattle Kraken goaltender Martin Jones won't be available for Tuesday's clash with Calgary for personal reasons. He is dealing with a family matter and Jones' absence will give Joey Daccord his season debut. The Kraken are also currently without Philipp Grubauer (lower body) and Chris Driedger (knee), and Christopher Gibson has been summoned from the […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJames Harden Matches Career High With 17 Assists
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden assisted everybody and their mother Monday night against Washington, matching his career high with 17 assists in a 118-111 road win. He added 23 points on 8-for-17 shooting to complete his fourth double-double of the campaign and registered seven rebounds with two steals and four turnovers in 38 minutes. The […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoKevin Durant Puts Up 36 Points Against Pacers
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant was a bad man against the Pacers on Monday, completely dominating in a 116-109 win with 36 points. He shot a sweet 12-for-22 from the field with a 2-for-5 record from deep and almost pulled off a triple-double as well, finishing with nine rebounds and seven assists. KD had one […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoPascal Siakam Shines Against Atlanta
Toronto Raptors forward/center Pascal Siakam had a big night against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, scoring a game-high 31 points and grabbing 12 rebounds in a 139-109 win. This was a blowout, but Siakam still played 35 minutes and it allowed him to add six assists and two blocks to his tally. The Cameroon-born big […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoLauri Markkanen Comes Up Big At Both Ends
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen was a major force at both ends of the court in Monday's win over Memphis, leading his team in scoring with 31 points and registering a career-high four blocks. He also fitted 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal into his night, shooting an outstanding 11-for-15 from the field and […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJa Morant Returns With A 37-Point Effort
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant was back in action Monday after missing one game with an illness, and he was on fire in a loss against Utah, shooting 12-for-18 from the field en route to a game-high 37 points. Morant was a busy man at the line with a 12-for-15 effort and made one […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoPaul George Drops 35 Points On Houston
Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George cooked the Houston Rockets Monday night, scoring 35 points on 15-for-26 shooting in a 95-93 win. He went 5-for-10 with the three-ball and didn't hold back in other areas either, producing a near triple-double with nine rebounds and eight assists, while collecting six steals and two blocks in 38 […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoDe'Aaron Fox Hurts Right Knee In Monday's Win
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox made an early exit in Monday's 115-108 win over Charlotte after hurting his right knee. He banged kneed with Hornets center Nick Richards in the second quarter. Fox was initially able to continue, but he soon headed to the locker room and didn't appear for the second half. His […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoCharlie McAvoy Practices In Regular Jersey
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (shoulder) was seen practicing in a regular jersey on Monday, which is a sign that he might be game-ready soon. The team has even announced that he will be among the traveling party when the Bruins head out for a three-game road trip this week, although it has also been […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJake Oettinger Out For At Least One Week
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (lower body) will be sitting out at least one week of action after hurting himself over the weekend. The 23-year-old was able to play just 26:23 of Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Rangers. Oettinger will be re-evaluated in a week's time to see where he's at. The Stars No. 1 […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoPhilipp Grubauer Now Considered Week-To-Week
Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (lower body) is now considered week-to-week after the team initially labeled him as day-to-day. The German netminder has already missed over a week of action, last playing on Oct. 21. Seattle has been riding Martin Jones since Grubauer's injury and should continue to do so until he can return to […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJamie Drysdale Faces 4-6 Months Out
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jamie Drysdale (shoulder) is set to miss 4-6 months of action. He was injured in Friday's loss to Vegas and has been diagnosed with a torn labrum. This is awful news, as many expected to see Drysdale have a breakthrough year and it's now clear that this will almost be like a […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJohn Carlson Misses Monday's Game
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (lower body) isn't available for Monday's matchup versus Carolina. He will sit out his first game of the season after getting hurt in Saturday's 3-0 win over Nashville. The team considers him day-to-day, so Carlson doesn't appear to be very seriously hurt, but he might still end up missing multiple […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoT.J. Oshie Out Indefinitely
Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie (lower body) won't be in the lineup Monday against Carolina, and he has been ruled out indefinitely. Oshie was hurt very early on in Saturday's win over Nashville. The hits just keep on coming for Washington on the injury front and it's been especially bad up front, with multiple forwards […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJamal Murray Scores Season-High 21 Points
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray posted his new scoring record for the season in Sunday's loss to the Lakers, hitting 9-for-21 from the field en route to 21 points. He was 3-for-7 with the three-ball and capped off his line with four rebounds, five assists and one turnover in 32 minutes. This was the […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoRussell Westbrook Records Near Triple-Double Off The Pine
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook played his part in the team's first win of the season Sunday against Denver with a near triple-double off the bench. He finished with an 18-8-8 line, shooting an efficient 6-for-12 from the field and 2-for-4 from downtown. Westbrook even made all of his four free throws and […]
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