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Auston Matthews Misses Wednesday's Game
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews won't play Wednesday against Nashville due to an undisclosed injury. He took a maintenance day on Tuesday and was at Wednesday's optional morning skate, but the 25-year-old superstar won't be ready to play. According to head coach Sheldon Keefe, Matthews is dealing with a lingering issue. Matthews exits the […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Trae Young Ruled Out Wednesday
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (illness) won't play on Wednesday against Milwaukee. He popped up on the injury report Wednesday morning with a non-COVID illness and Young hasn't managed to recover well enough to be ready to play. His absence sets the stage perfectly for Dejounte Murray to have a monster game. Murray's scoring […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
T.J. McConnell Questionable On Wednesday
Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Knicks. The 30-year-old playmaker hurt his right shoulder against Charlotte at the weekend and was limited to just nine minutes in the game. He has been able to practice despite the ailment, which is a good sign regarding his availability, but […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Aaron Nesmith Questionable With An Illness
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (illness) could be sidelined for Wednesday's game against New York, with the team listing him as questionable. The 23-year-old is battling a non-COVID illness. Nesmith has made 10 straight starts and has looked great in the recent games, providing a little bit of everything. He has earned 24 starts in […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Anthony Edwards Questionable For Wednesday's Game
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup versus Detroit. He hurt his hip last Friday against the Clippers and managed to play through the injury Sunday versus Houston, but could now be forced to take some time off. With that said, it's worth noting that Edwards was also questionable for Sunday's […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Corey Kispert In Danger Of Missing Wednesday's Contest
Washington Wizards guard/forward Corey Kispert (back) is regarded as questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Chicago. He is dealing with lower back soreness and might have to step aside for a bit despite enjoying his best spell of the season. Kispert has started five of the past six games, and he's been a solid source for […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Daniel Gafford Listed As Questionable
Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Bulls. He sprained his right ankle against New Orleans on Monday and could now be unavailable for the first time this term. Gafford is a recent addition to the starting lineup and has averaged 12.0 points with 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Kristaps Porzingis Considered Questionable Wednesday
Washington Wizards forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ribs) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's clash with Chicago. He has a right rib contusion and could be forced to sit for the fifth time this season. Porzingis has stayed relatively healthy throughout the campaign and it's helped him to have a nice season with averages of 22.0 points […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Jordan Kyrou Leads Blues Past Calgary
St. Louis Blues winger Jordan Kyrou was the main man in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime victory against Calgary, producing his 20th goal of the campaign and two assists. The Blues notched their fourth victory in five games despite entering the third period with a 3-1 deficit. Kyrou's goal pushed the game into overtime and Robert Thomas […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Jason Robertson Stays Sharp In Front Of The Net
Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson scored his fifth goal in five games on Tuesday, helping the team beat the Islanders 2-1 in a shootout. He was also the lone scorer in the shootout. Robertson has quickly heated up again after seeing his point streak stopped at 18 games by Toronto on Dec. 6. He […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Lucas Raymond Tallies Three Points Versus Winnipeg
Detroit Red Wings right wing Lucas Raymond enjoyed a three-point outing against the Jets on Tuesday, contributing one goal and two assists in a 7-5 win. He had a point in each period, capping off the big night with an empty-net goal. Raymond has had a quiet sophomore campaign with 26 points in 39 outings, […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Alex Tuch Gets Two Goals Against Seattle
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch had his third multi-goal outing of the season on Tuesday, netting twice in a 4-3 loss to Seattle. He had the first and the final goal of the contest, finding the net two times with four shots on goal. Tuch is having a massive year and is now one […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Matthew Beniers Extends Goal Streak To Five Games
Seattle Kraken center Matthew Beniers had two points in Tuesday's 4-3 victory over Buffalo, scoring in a fifth consecutive game and setting Justin Schultz up for the game-winning goal. The five-game goal streak marks a new franchise record. Beniers' goal-scoring run also includes four multi-point efforts, which have given his points tally a major boost. […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Dawson Mercer Erupts For Three Points
New Jersey Devils forward Dawson Mercer had the most productive outing of the season on Tuesday against Carolina, notching three points in a 5-3 victory. He scored two goals, including a stunning game-winner, and handed out one assist. The 21-year-old sparked a comeback from a 3-1 deficit with his first goal. Mercer had managed only […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Nikita Kucherov Crushes Columbus With Four Points
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov produced his second four-point effort of the season Tuesday against Columbus, pushing the team to a 6-3 victory with two goals and two assists. Three of his point came on the power play, and he finished with his fourth game-winning goal of the season. Kucherov has been hot […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Chris Kreider Sustains An Upper-Body Injury
New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider had to leave Tuesday's game against Minnesota with an upper-body injury. He exited in the third period, finishing scoreless in 16:52 of ice time. Follow forward Julien Gauthier also sustained an upper-body injury in the game, and the lack of options eventually led to the top line playing massive […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Spencer Knight Placed On Injured Reserve
Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight (undisclosed) has been placed on Injured Reserve, meaning he will miss at least three games, starting with Tuesday's matchup against Colorado. The team hasn't yet provided any info regarding his injury. Alex Lyon has been brought up for the minors to work as Sergei Bobrovsky's backup. Knight has clearly outperformed […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Denis Malgin Considered Week-To-Week
Colorado Avalanche forward Denis Malgin (upper body) will sit out a second consecutive game Tuesday against Florida and is considered week-to-week. He got hurt last week in a game against Vancouver and it looks like it might take a while until Malgin is game-ready again. Luckily for the Avalanche, the team's other injuries have started […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Mats Zuccarello Set To Return Tuesday Versus Rangers
Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (upper body) is expected to be back in the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers. He has sat out the last two games with an upper-body problem. Zuccarello, who is enjoying a superb campaign with 40 points collected in 37 games, returns at a great time, as this is going […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Marc-Andre Fleury Back For Wild On Tuesday
Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (personal) will be between the sticks Tuesday against the Rangers. He was unavailable for Sunday's matchup versus St. Louis with a personal matter. The veteran netminder will be battling some demons on Tuesday after he opened the season with a horrible performance against the Rangers, allowing seven goals on 35 […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Roope Hintz Misses Tuesday's Game
Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (upper body) hasn't traveled to New York for Tuesday's clash with the Islanders. He suffered an upper-body injury at the weekend against Florida and it's currently unknown when Hintz will be ready to return to the lineup. Dallas head coach Pete DeBoer has said that he believes that Hintz isn't […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Joonas Korpisalo Unavailable On Tuesday
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo will miss Tuesday's clash with Tampa Bay for personal reasons. He has returned to Columbus to be with his wife for the birth of the couple's first child. Korpisalo has struggled for most parts of the season, but he recorded an impressive win over Carolina in his last start […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Vladislav Gavrikov Out On Tuesday
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov will miss Tuesday's matchup against Tampa Bay with an upper-body injury. He will be replaced in the lineup by Adam Boqvist, who has been a healthy scratch for the last two games. Gavrikov has played a huge part in the Blue Jackets defense, logging at least 22 minutes of […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Connor McDavid Hits His 34th Goal Of The Season
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid scored his 34th goal of the season in Monday's 6-3 loss in L.A. He had an unassisted goal in the middle of the third frame, providing the team's final tally. McDavid became the third Oilers player in the past 25 years to record a road point streak of at least […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Pheonix Copley Posts Another Win Against Edmonton
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Pheonix Copley continued his spectacular play with a 28-save effort in Monday's 6-3 win over Edmonton. He was beaten once in each period, but the team had more than enough offense to give Copley his 11th victory of the season in only his 13th start. Copley initially replaced Cal Petersen on […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Kevin Fiala Shines Against Oilers With Four Points
Los Angeles Kings winger Kevin Fiala led the charge in Monday's 6-3 victory over Edmonton, finishing with two goals and two assists. He put the Kings 2-0 up in the first period with a pair of power-play goals and recorded assists with the man advantage in the second. Fiala's work across the last two games […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Eeli Tolvanen Continues His Success In Seattle
Seattle Kraken winger Eeli Tolvanen had another prolific outing in Monday's 4-0 victory over Montreal and now boasts five points from his first five games with the team. He boosted his tally with a goal and assist Monday, ending up with the game-winner. The 23-year-old has suddenly become a point-per-game player in Seattle after posting […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Filip Forsberg Has A Multi-Point Effort Against Ottawa
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg had a hand on two goals as the team beat the Senators 3-0 on the road Monday. He helped Roman Josi to post the game-winner and finished off the scoring himself, reaching 16 markers for the campaign. Forsberg has given his numbers a big boost with his recent efforts […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Travis Konecny Extends Point Streak With Two Assists
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny had a six-game goal streak end in Monday's 4-0 win over Buffalo, but he still extended his career-best scoring run, reaching a nine-game streak with two assists. He helped both of his linemates Joel Farabee and Noah Cates to light the lamp in the first period. Incredibly, Konecny's current […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Samuel Ersson Shuts Out Buffalo With 28 Saves
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson neutralized the NHL's hottest offense on Monday, posting his first career shutout with 28 saves in a 4-0 win over the Sabres. This was only his fifth career appearance, and Ersson required the fifth-fewest appearances by a rookie goaltender to record his first career shutout with the team. He is […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago