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Russell Westbrook Grabs Season-High 20 Rebounds
Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook put up a triple-double with a season-high 20 rebounds in Wednesday's win over Golden State. He had a quiet night on the offensive front with 14 points on 5-for-17 shooting and 10 assists. Westbrook also recorded three steals and nine turnovers in 41 minutes. The Wizards are suddenly rolling […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Joel Embiid Records Huge Double-Double In Wednesday's Loss
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid crushed it against Phoenix on Wednesday with a game-high 38 points and 17 rebounds, but his team had to settle for a three-point loss. The Process enjoyed a 14-for-23 shooting night with a 3-for-5 record from deep, and he shot 7-for-9 at the foul line. Embiid added four assists, one […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Mikal Bridges Has Good Game On Both Ends Of The Floor
Phoenix Suns small forward Mikal Bridges had a solid 18-point outing in Wednesday's victory over the Sixers while also bagging a pair of steals and blocks on the defensive end. He finished with 6-for-11 shooting and recorded four rebounds and one assist with zero turnovers in 37 minutes. Bridges led his team in playing time […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Chris Paul Leads The Charge Versus Sixers
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul scored a team-high 28 points on 10-for-17 shooting in Wednesday's road win over Philadelphia, adding eight assists with three rebounds, one block and zero turnovers. CP3 was 5-for-8 from downtown and 3-for-4 at the foul line. Paul's scoring numbers have been up and down all year, but he's now […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Kyrie Irving Goes Close To Triple-Double In Losing Effort
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving recorded a nice 28-11-8 line in Wednesday's loss to the Raptors, shooting 10-for-21 from the field and 6-for-6 at the charity stripe. He capped things off with three steals and one block while committing three turnovers and shooting 2-for-5 from deep. Kyrie continues to cook up good lines on […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
OG Anunoby Returns With 25 Points
Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby returned from a two-game absence with 25 points on 8-for-14 shooting in Wednesday's win over the Nets. He had a nice 4-for-9 record from deep and shot perfect at the foul line, going 5-for-5. Anunoby's work also included three rebounds, two blocks and one assist with four turnovers in […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Pascal Siakam Ends Absence With 27-Point Effort
Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam was back on the court on Wednesday and scored a team-high 27 points in a 114-103 victory over Brooklyn, shooting 10-for-19 from the field and 5-for-6 at the line. He finished 2-for-5 with the three-ball and added nine rebounds to his line with six assists, two steals and two […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Josh Bailey Returns To Action With Three Points
New York Islanders winger Josh Bailey had a very good comeback from injury on Tuesday, ending a two-game absence with a three-point performance in a 6-1 win over the Rangers. He scored two goals and handed out one assist. Bailey played on the third line with Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Anthony Beauvillier, who racked up four […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Anthony Beauvillier Explodes For Four Points Versus Rangers
New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier went off for four points in Tuesday's Battle of New York against the Rangers, tallying a power-play goal and three assists in a 6-1 win. The 23-year-old had only four points for the month ahead of Tuesday's clash, so this came out of nowhere. Beauvillier boosted his points […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Will Butcher Delivers Three Assists In Fierce Comeback Effort
New Jersey Devils defenseman Will Butcher had three assists as the team almost pulled off the biggest comeback in league history on Tuesday, coming from six goals down in the third period to lose only 7-6 to the Penguins. The team matched the franchise record for most goals in a single period. Butcher, who had […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Jared McCann Continues Scoring Burst With Two Assists
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jared McCann registered two assists in Tuesday's high-scoring 7-6 win over New Jersey. The Penguins became the first team in league history to win despite giving up six third-period goals. McCann notched both of his assists in the opening frame, helping Mike Matheson and Jeff Carter on the scoreboard. The latter recorded […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Brad Marchand Remains In Great Goal-Scoring Form
Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand registered the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Buffalo, potting his 11th goal of the month. He's the league's best goal-scorer in April, and the veteran winger is chasing a franchise record. Phil Esposito owns the Bruins record for most goals in April, as he lit the lamp […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Tuukka Rask Blanks Buffalo In Tuesday's Win
Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask had a perfect game on Tuesday against Buffalo, saving 32 shots in a 2-0 win for his first shutout of the season. He was forced into 17 saves in the final period as the B's tried to hang on to their fifth straight victory. Rask has played a part in […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Brandon Ingram Finishes Tuesday's Loss With 27 Points
New Orleans Pelicans small forward Brandon Ingram notched 27 points on 10-for-17 shooting in Tuesday's 134-129 loss to Brooklyn with five assists, four rebounds and two turnovers in 32 minutes. He shot 2-for-5 from outside and 5-for-6 at the foul line. Ingram missed the start of the month through injury, but he's been on fire […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Zion Williamson Scores Game-High 33 Points Versus Brooklyn
New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson powered his way to a game-high 33 points on 14-for-19 shooting in Tuesday's loss to Brooklyn, adding seven rebounds, four assists and one steal to his line with four turnovers. He went 5-for-6 with his free throws but couldn't pull his team to victory. Zion now has six […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Kyrie Irving Has 32 Points In Tuesday's Win
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving scored a team-high 32 points in Tuesday's 134-129 victory over New Orleans, shooting 12-for-19 from the floor and 5-for-6 at the foul line. He was 3-for-7 from downtown with eight assists, two rebounds, one steal and six turnovers. James Harden (hamstring) has reportedly had a setback in his recovery […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Miles Bridges Bags Nice Double-Double Tuesday Night
Charlotte Hornets small forward Miles Bridges recorded a nice double-double in Tuesday's loss to the Knicks, scoring 15 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. He was no slouch in other areas either, notching three assists, one steal and one block in 38 minutes. Bridges shot 6-for-16 from the field and 3-for-9 from downtown. The third-year player […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
P.J. Washington Notches Game-High 26 Points Off The Bench
Charlotte Hornets power forward P.J. Washington had another very strong bench outing in Tuesday's meeting with the Knicks, scoring a game-high 26 points on 10-for-18 shooting. He was a superb 6-for-10 with the three-ball and has now nailed 11 triples in two games since returning from injury. Washington became the sixth Hornets player in the […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
RJ Barrett Paces Knicks In Seventh Straight Win
New York Knicks shooting guard RJ Barrett was the team's top scorer as they rolled to a seventh straight victory on Tuesday by beating Charlotte 109-97. The second-year player had 24 points on 8-for-17 shooting. All-Star Julius Randle took it easy this time with 16 points. Barrett had a couple of very quiet outings at […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Alexander Edler Starts Two-Game Suspension Tuesday Night
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler will start a two-game suspension with Tuesday's matchup against the Maple Leafs. He was suspended for kneeing Toronto's Zach Hyman in Sunday's 3-2 overtime victory. Edler will also be sidelined for Thursday's clash with Ottawa. The veteran blueliner is a big force on the defensive end for the Canucks, having […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
David Rittich Makes Third Appearance For Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender David Rittich will make his third appearance for the team in Tuesday's road outing at Vancouver. He's winless thus far in one start and one relief appearance, allowing four goals on 45 shots. The Canucks have just returned from a lengthy COVID-19 break, but they shocked Toronto with a 3-2 overtime […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Roope Hintz, Miro Heiskanen Miss Tuesday's Game
Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz (lower body) and defenseman Miro Heiskanen (lower body) have been ruled out of Tuesday's home game against Detroit. Hintz has played through an injury all year, so it's no surprise to see him sit one out again, but Heiskanen will miss his first game of the season. Both players had […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Jake Oettinger Starts Tuesday's Meeting With Detroit
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger will log his 20th start of the campaign on Tuesday against Detroit, looking for his ninth win. The rookie netminder has boosted his numbers with back-to-back victories ahead of the meeting with the Red Wings. He boasts a 2.16 goals-against average for the season with a .919 save percentage and […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Andrei Vasilevskiy Goes Again For Tampa On Tuesday
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, who beat Carolina 3-2 in overtime with a 25-save effort Monday night, will guard the crease again in Tuesday's rematch. The former Vezina Trophy winner leads the league in goalie wins (27) and is tied for the top spot in save percentage (.930) with his Tuesday's counterpart Alex Nedeljkovic. […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Josh Bailey Returns To Action Versus Rangers
New York Islanders winger Josh Bailey (undisclosed) is ready to return to the lineup in Tuesday's Battle of New York against the Rangers. The veteran forward missed the team's last two games. Bailey's production has dipped a bit this season, but he's still been pretty solid with 25 points in 43 games. The 31-year-old is […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Scott Wedgewood Earns Start With Mackenzie Blackwood Injured
New Jersey Devils goaltender Scott Wedgewood starts Tuesday's road contest against Pittsburgh, taking over from Mackenzie Blackwood, who will miss the game with an upper-body injury. Wedgewood has taken three straight losses, which has dropped his record to 3-6-3. He owns a 2.82 goals-against average for the season with a .907 save percentage and two […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Spencer Knight Makes NHL Debut Versus Columbus
Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight will make his NHL debut in Tuesday's home game against Columbus. It's a big day for the Boston College product, and he should have a great chance of making a winning start to his career with the Jackets on a six-game losing streak. Knight, who turned 20 just yesterday, was […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
P.K. Subban, Ty Smith Out On Tuesday Night
New Jersey Devils defensemen P.K. Subban and Ty Smith have been ruled out of Tuesday's meeting with Pittsburgh. Subban was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list on Tuesday and Smith is carrying an upper-body injury. It's a bitter blow for the Devils, who have already been without a number of key guys up front, […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Tristan Jarry Starts Versus New Jersey
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry will start Tuesday's home game against New Jersey, heading into the matchup with an 18-8-3 record. The 25-year-old has posted a 2.74 goals-against average for the year with a .910 save percentage. Jarry has been in fine form, but he carries a losing record against the Devils, going 1-1-1 in […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Dustin Tokarski Faces Bruins On Tuesday
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Dustin Tokarski will face the Boston Bruins in his eighth start of the campaign on Tuesday. The 31-year-old will enter the contest with a 2-5-2 record. Both of his wins have come in his last three appearances, so he could be a tough nut to crack here for the B's. They already […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago