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Joe Pavelski Delivers Two Assists In Thursday's Win
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski set up two goals as the team ended a three-game skid with a 4-1 win over Nashville on Thursday. He helped Mikko Heiskanen and Jason Robertson to pick up goals. Pavelski has been by far the most consistent forward on the team this season, leading the Stars in every major […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Josh Hart Matches Career High With 17 Rebounds
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Josh Hart was a beast on the glass in Thursday's overtime loss to the Magic, matching his career high with 17 rebounds. He completed a double-double by getting 14 points on 4-for-11 shooting and had five assists with five turnovers in 47 minutes of action. Hart, who shot 5-for-6 at […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Nickeil Alexander-Walker Scores Game-High 31 Points
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker went for a game-high 31 points in Thursday's 115-110 overtime loss to Orlando, with Zion Williamson (thumb), Brandon Ingram (foot) and Lonzo Ball (hip) all missing the game. Alexander-Walker shot 13-for-24 from the field and had four three-point makes with seven attempts. His line included eight rebounds, three […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Wendell Carter Jr. Picks Up Nice Double-Double In Thursday's Win
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. had a 21-point, 12-rebound double-double off the bench as the team shocked New Orleans with a 115-110 overtime win on Thursday. Khem Birch was the starting center but left the game early with an illness. Carter Jr. finished with 8-for-13 shooting from the field and made all of five […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Stephen Curry Has 36 Points In Losing Effort
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry had a big scoring night with 36 points against Miami on Thursday, but the team had to settle for a fifth loss in six games. He shot 9-for-19 from the field and 5-for-11 from outside with a 13-for-13 record at the foul line. Curry matched his season high […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Jimmy Butler Leads The Way In Win Over Warriors
Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler led the team with 22 points in Thursday's 116-109 win over Golden State and added eight assists, six rebounds and four steals with one turnover in 35 minutes. He finished with 7-for-13 shooting from the field and nailed seven of nine attempts at the charity stripe. Butler leads the […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Victor Oladipo Finishes Miami Debut With Six Points
Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo didn't provide much scoring in his team debut on Thursday but collected five assists, three rebounds and two steals in a 116-109 win over Golden State. He finished 0-for-4 with the three-ball and shot 2-for-8 overall from the field and 2-for-5 at the line during a six-point performance in 23 […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Terry Rozier Cools Down Thursday Night
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier had a quiet night against the Nets on Thursday, finishing a 111-89 loss with 12 points on 4-for-11 shooting. It was a blowout pretty much right from the off and no Hornet managed more than 13 points. Rozier added five rebounds and three assists with three turnovers in 27 minutes. […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Kyrie Irving Gets Close To Triple-Double
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving flirted with a triple-double in Thursday's big win over Charlotte, finishing with 15 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. Many expected him to go off for a big scoring performance with James Harden (hamstring) sitting out, but Kyrie allowed Jeff Green to shine with a game-high 21 points and […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
LaMarcus Aldridge Has Good All-Around Line In Nets Debut
Brooklyn Nets forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge made his team debut on Thursday versus Charlotte and didn't disappoint, providing a bit of everything in a dominant 111-89 win with 11 points, nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block. He made his lone three-pointer and shot 4-for-10 overall from the field in 30 minutes as the […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Russell Westbrook Rolls To 18th Triple-Double Of The Year
Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook remained in a triple-double form on Thursday against Detroit, finishing a 120-91 loss with 18 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds. It was almost a quadruple-double with nine turnovers in 36 minutes. Russ shot 7-for-16 from the field and a miserable 1-for-6 at the charity stripe. It was a […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Mason Plumlee Has 13-11-7 Line In Thursday's Win
Detroit Pistons center Mason Plumlee filled the stat sheet nicely in Thursday's win over Washington, going for 13 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block in 28. He shot 6-for-11 from the field and 1-for-2 at the foul line. Plumlee is a good playmaking big, so this isn't the first time he […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Josh Jackson Goes Off For 31 Points
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Josh Jackson was on a roll against Washington on Thursday, finishing a 120-91 win with a season-high 31 points on 13-for-21 shooting. He was 4-for-7 with the three-ball and had four assists, two rebounds and one steal. Jackson has enjoyed some fine form at times this season, but this came out of […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Anthony Mantha Scores 10th Goal Of The Season
Detroit Red Wings winger Anthony Mantha found the back of the net for the 10th time this season in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Florida, Adam Erne also scored for the Red Wings, who couldn't hang on to a 2-1 lead in the third period. Patrik Nemeth had assists on both plays. Mantha joined Robby […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Frank Vatrano Records Two Points In Thursday's Win
Florida Panthers winger Frank Vatrano had two points in Thursday's 3-2 overtime victory against Detroit. He scored a power-play goal to take the game into the extra frame and tallied an assist as Alex Wennberg ended the contest 1:25 into overtime. Noel Acciari notched the team's opener. The Panthers are currently without a number of […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Mike Reilly Continues Good Run With An Assist
Ottawa Senators defenseman Mike Reilly tallied an assist in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Montreal, reaching 15 points for the year. Most of them (8) have come since the start of last month, so the 27-year-old is quietly having a good offensive spurt. He has notched all of his points via assists and combined with Josh […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Tomas Tatar Extends Point Streak With Pair Of Assists
Montreal Canadiens winger Tomas Tatar handed out two assists in Thursday's 4-1 win over Ottawa, taking his point streak to five games. He helped Phillip Danault and Brendan Gallagher to get on the scoreboard. The latter has now scored in three straight contests and Danault boasts three consecutive multi-point outings, so the line is currently […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Max Domi Has Two Assists, Six Shots In New Role
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Max Domi took over the second-line center position in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Tampa and had himself a productive evening with two assists and a game-high six shots. Zach Werenski and Eric Robinson each posted one goal and one assist. Domi ended a six-game pointless run with the outing and should […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Brayden Point Ends Dry Spell With Two Goals
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point ended a four-game pointless streak with two goals in Thursday's 3-2 win over Columbus. He got things started with a power-play goal in the first period and completed a comeback win after Ross Colton had made it 2-2 in the final frame. Point became the 15th player in the […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Robin Lehner Likely In Vegas Net On Thursday
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner is the team's likely starter on Thursday when the team hosts Minnesota. He'll be looking to extend a four-game winning streak. The Swedish netminder carries a 6-1-1 record for the season with a 2.35 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. Lehner hasn't missed a beat since returning from […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Petr Mrazek Heads To AHL For Conditioning Stint
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek has been sent to the AHL for a conditioning stint as he continues to work his way back from thumb surgery. He has missed 29 games since getting hurt on Jan. 30. Mrazek got off to an excellent start to the season, putting together a 2-1-0 record with a 0.99 […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Anton Khudobin Makes 20th Start Of The Season
Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin will record his 20th start of the season in Thursday's rematch against Nashville. He suffered a 3-2 shootout loss versus the Predators on Tuesday, which resulted in his record dropping to 6-9-4. Khudobin has celebrated very few wins this season, but he has a solid 2.56 goals-against average with a […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Kevin Lankinen Tries To Beat Carolina Again
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Kevin Lankinen will go for a second consecutive win against Carolina on Thursday. He stopped 31 shots and beat the Hurricanes 2-1 on Tuesday to improve to 13-8-4 for the season. The rookie from Finland has posted a 2.65 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage with two shutouts. He had a […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Max Domi Moves Back To Center For Thursday's Matchup
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Max Domi will be back in the center position for Thursday's road game at Tampa. He'll be skating on the second line between Patrik Laine and Eric Robinson. Kevin Stenlund, who has been centering the first line lately, will miss the contest and Jack Roslovic moves up to the top line. […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Anthony Duclair Won't Feature On Thursday
Florida Panthers winger Anthony Duclair (upper body) has been ruled out for at least seven days and won't play on Thursday against Detroit. He got hurt in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over the Red Wings and is set for another spell on the sidelines after already missing seven games earlier in the campaign. The 25-year-old has […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Jake Allen Gets Start On Thursday
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen is making his 12th start of the season on Thursday against Ottawa. He's looking to stop a six-game skid, which has dropped his record to 4-3-4. Allen owns a 2.34 goals-against average ahead of the contest with a .920 save percentage. The Senators, who start Filip Gustavsson, have played much […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Chris Driedger Will Guard Panthers Cage On Thursday
Florida Panthers goaltender Chris Driedger will be between the pipes for Thursday's meeting with Detroit. The 26-year-old has been one of the best backups in the league this season with a 9-4-2 record, a 2.19 goals-against average, a .927 save percentage and one shutout. It's a superb matchup for racking up another win, as Florida […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Ryan McDonagh Has Chance To Return On Thursday
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (lower body) came through Wednesday's practice and seems ready to return to action in Thursday's clash with Columbus. The veteran blueliner, who has 10 points for the season, has missed four games. He seems to have been a huge miss, with the Bolts heading into Thursday's encounter on a […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Elvis Merzlikins Looks For Another Win Over Tampa
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins will try and make it back-to-back wins against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. He beat the Stanley Cup champs 3-1 on Tuesday with a very good 37-save effort. With the result, Merzlikins took his record for the season to 6-5-2. He boasts a 2.72 goals-against average with a […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Ilya Samsonov Looks To Continue Rolling Versus Islanders
Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov is the team's starter for Thursday's road outing against the New York Islanders. The 24-year-old Russian has done great so far with an 8-1-1 record, a 2.39 goals-against average, a .908 save percentage and one shutout. He beat the Isles at home a couple of weeks ago 3-1 with a […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago