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Linus Ullmark Takes On Low-Scoring Ducks
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark will get the nod for Wednesday's matchup against Anaheim. He will face the Ducks for the second time this month. On Dec. 1, Anaheim beat Ullmark and the Senators 4-3 in a shootout on home ice. However, this marks Ullmark's lone loss in his last four starts. He has limited […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months ago
Leo Carlsson Returns From Six-Game Absence
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (upper body) will return from a six-game absence on Wednesday against Ottawa. The Swedish pivot suffered an upper-body injury a couple of weeks ago just as he was enjoying a good offensive spell. Carlsson re-enters the lineup on Wednesday with five points (two goals, three assists) posted in his last […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months ago
Igor Shesterkin Faces Sabres On Wednesday
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will make his 21st start of the campaign on Wednesday against Buffalo. The star netminder has struggled lately, winning only once in his last seven outings. As a result of his recent poor form, Shesterkin's record for the season has dropped to 9-10-1. He has allowed 2.95 goals with […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months ago
Mattias Samuelsson Available On Wednesday
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) will return to the lineup for Wednesday's battle against the Rangers. He's available again after missing 12 games with a lower-body injury. Samuelsson is expected to work with Connor Clifton on the third defensive pairing, pushing Jacob Bryson out of the lineup. His game is very limited, so […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months ago
Marcus Johansson Records Season-High Three Points Versus Utah
Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson had his best game of the season on Tuesday against Utah, recording a goal and two assists in a 5-4 shootout win. Two of the points came in the third period as Minnesota extended the game with a goal inside the final minute. The productive outing ended a four-game […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months ago
Robert Thomas Collects Three Points In Tuesday's Win
St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas led the way as the team beat Vancouver 4-3 in overtime Tuesday night. He was involved in three of St. Louis' four goals, recording a short-handed tally and dishing out two assists. Thomas' season suffered an early blow when he broke his ankle, but the 25-year-old has been very […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months ago
Mark Scheifele Continues Home Success Against Bruins
Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele added three points to his tally as the team eased past Boston 8-1 on Tuesday. He potted two goals, one on the power play, and tallied one assist. Scheifele's form has been one of the keys to Winnipeg's success this season, and he's been terrific on home ice, scoring at […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months ago
Jonathan Marchessault Pots Two Goals Versus Flames
Nashville Predators right wing Jonathan Marchessault scored two of the team's goals in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Calgary. Marchessault's second put the Predators 3-2 up in the second period, but the team couldn't stop its slide, tying a franchise record with an eighth consecutive loss. With the team struggling, it's been tough for the players […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months ago
Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen Crush Penguins
Colorado Avalanche forwards Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen skated circles around the Penguins on Tuesday, combining for 10 points in a 6-2 victory. Each had five points, with MacKinnon producing one goal and four assists and Rantanen logging his 10th career hat trick and two assists. It was the second time MacKinnon and Rantanen posted […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months ago
Roman Josi Suffers A Lower-Body Injury
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (lower body) did not complete Tuesday's contest against Calgary. The Predators lost their captain to a lower-body injury after he had logged 5:32 of ice time. As the team has massively struggled this season, Josi has not had a good campaign, but he's still a massive presence on the ice. […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months ago
Andrew Wiggins On Track To Return On Wednesday
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (ankle) is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday versus Houston. He missed Sunday's matchup against Minnesota with an ankle issue. Officially, Wiggins has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's action. However, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr declared Wiggins is "ready to go" after he had a full […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months ago
Fred VanVleet Expected To Return On Wednesday
Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet (knee) appears ready to rejoin the action on Wednesday versus Golden State. He missed Sunday's 117-106 win against the Clippers with a knee contusion but isn't on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game. VanVleet's most recent appearance came against the Warriors, and it was a struggle for him […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months ago
Alperen Sengun Questionable For Wednesday
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (knee) is considered questionable for Wednesday's NBA Cup matchup against Golden State. He's dealing with a sore left knee and might be out for the first time this season. With backup center Steven Adams (knee) also questionable for the contest, Houston's frontcourt could be very thin against the Warriors. Jabari […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months ago
De'Andre Hunter Likely To Feature Against Knicks
Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) has been labeled as probable ahead of Wednesday's NBA Cup game against the Knicks. Hunter continues to manage a knee injury, and he took a blow to the head in Sunday's loss to Denver, but the 27-year-old is set to make a 12th consecutive appearance. Atlanta has seen the […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months ago
Bogdan Bogdanovic In Danger Of Missing Another Game
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (quadriceps) has a questionable designation on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Knicks. A quadriceps contusion might keep Bogdanovic off the court for the second straight game. Garrison Mathews and Vit Krejci get extra work with Bogdanovic out, but neither was productive in Sunday's heavy […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months ago
Jalen Johnson Carries A Questionable Tag
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) might miss a second straight game on Wednesday versus the Knicks. He's been listed as questionable on the injury report. Following back-to-back double-doubles, Johnson exited the lineup on Sunday against Denver due to a sore shoulder. This pushed Larry Nance Jr. to the starting lineup for only the second […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months ago
Josh Hart Iffy For Wednesday's Cup Game
New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal against Atlanta. He might miss his first game of the season because of an ankle sprain. New York's bench mob, featuring Miles McBride, Cameron Payne, and Precious Achiuwa, will likely be more involved in the game if Hart doesn't get […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months ago
Joey Daccord Faces Panthers On Tuesday
Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (illness) will return to the crease on Tuesday versus Florida. He was unavailable on Sunday against the Rangers because of an illness. Daccord stepped aside after having won back-to-back starts. The 28-year-old has suffered only four losses since the start of last month, putting together a strong 12-6-1 record for […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Cole Sillinger Available On Tuesday
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger (lower body) will play against Philadelphia on Tuesday. His status for the game was initially up in the air after Sillinger sustained a lower-body injury in Sunday's 4-1 win against Winnipeg. Sillinger has been quietly good this season, recording 18 points (four goals, 14 assists) in 26 games. He […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Erik Cernak Sits Out Tuesday's Game
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Edmonton. The big blue-liner suffered an unspecified injury in Sunday's matchup against Vancouver, taking only one shift in the third period. Cernak will miss his first game of the season. The 27-year-old has upped his scoring rate a bit in […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Anthony Cirelli Doubtful For Tuesday's Matchup
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) has been labeled as doubtful for Tuesday's battle against Edmonton. Cirelli was injured in Sunday's 4-2 win over Vancouver, and it looks like he will miss his first game of the season. Cameron Atkinson will likely re-enter the lineup if Cirelli is ruled out. The veteran winger has […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Jake Allen Unavailable On Tuesday
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen (upper body) will not be in gear for Tuesday's matchup against Toronto. He's battling an upper-body injury, which isn't expected to keep Allen off the ice for long. Supported by a sharp offense, Allen has registered a 5-4-1 record as New Jersey's backup goalie, allowing 2.74 goals with a […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
David Pastrnak Good To Go Tuesday
Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (upper body) will play against Winnipeg on Tuesday. Pastrnak skipped Monday's practice but won't have to sit out his first game of the season. A recent four-game point streak has given Pastrnak's scoring account a good boost, putting him on nine goals and 18 assists with 29 games played. […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Max Domi Ready To Rejoin Action Tuesday
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday against New Jersey. Domi has been sidelined for eight games with a lower-body injury. It's been an unproductive campaign for Domi, as he's sitting on zero goals and six assists through […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Lonzo Ball Has Minutes Restriction Increased
Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball is set to play a larger part in the rotation going forward. Per Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has said that Ball's minutes restriction has been elevated to 20 minutes. After missing 33 months because of a knee injury, Ball has been on […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Jaden Hardy Misses Second Straight Game
Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (ankle) will be out of the lineup for a second straight game on Tuesday versus Oklahoma City. The 22-year-old is nursing a right ankle sprain. Hardy hasn't played a consistent role in the Mavericks rotation, and his absence will not have a big impact on Tuesday. Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Naji Marshall Considered Questionable For Tuesday's Cup Action
Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (illness) is considered questionable for Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal against Oklahoma City. He's already missed four games because of an illness. There appears to be an illness bug going around in the Mavericks locker room. P.J. Washington (illness) is also considered questionable for Tuesday's game with an illness, and Maxi […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Jaylin Williams Remains Out On Tuesday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Jaylin Williams (hamstring) will miss another contest on Tuesday against Dallas. He's yet to play this season due to a right hamstring strain. It's unclear when Williams will be ready to return to the lineup. The 22-year-old would add an extra frontcourt option to the Thunder, although playing opportunities have dried […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Karl-Anthony Towns Returns With Winning Performance
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a big double-double in Monday's 113-108 win over Toronto as he returned from a one-game absence. Towns initially struggled to score but finished the contest with a team-high 25 points and had the final five points in the game, including a three-point dagger. He finished 2-for-5 from behind […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
X-Rays On Scottie Barnes' Ankle Negative
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) suffered his second injury of the season in Monday's 113-108 loss to the Knicks, but there was some good news: initial X-rays on Barnes' right ankle/foot came back negative. He will be further evaluated on Tuesday. Barnes missed 11 games earlier in the season due to an orbital bone […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago