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Kailer Yamamoto Won't Play On Thursday
Edmonton Oilers right wing Kailer Yamamoto will miss Thursday's clash with Winnipeg due to an undisclosed injury. The 22-year-old has been riding shotgun next to Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, so head coach Dave Tippett will have to reconfigure his top line. Yamamoto is having a solid season with 16 points and 46 shots through […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Mikko Koskinen Faces Jets On Thursday
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen will be between the pipes for Thursday's home game against Winnipeg. He has flipped between wins and losses lately, dropping his latest outing 2-1 against Vancouver on Saturday. Koskinen has an 8-10-0 record for the season with a 3.23 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage. Edmonton hasn't had a […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Kawhi Leonard Settles For 20 Points Wednesday Night
Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard had a rough shooting night and managed only 20 points in Wednesday's loss to Dallas. He shot 9-for-21 from the field and hit just once with four attempts from downtown. Leonard finished things off with seven rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. The wheels have come off for […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Paul George Leads Clippers With 28 Points
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Paul George scored a team-high 28 points in Wednesday's loss to Dallas, going 10-for-20 from the field and 5-for-8 from downtown. His line also included seven rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block, and four turnovers in 41 minutes. PG13 is having a bit of a rough spell at the moment, […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Luka Doncic Drops 42 Points On Clippers
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic went off for 42 points in Wednesday's victory over the Clippers, shooting 16-for-28 from the field and 6-for-11 from behind the arc. He added nine assists, six rebounds, three steals, and two blocks for a spectacular fantasy line. Luka is averaging 27.5 points, 12.3 assists, and 8.3 rebounds after […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Terry Rozier Scores Team-High 21 Points
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier shot 7-for-13 en route to a team-high 21 points in Wednesday's loss to Denver. He was 3-for-9 from downtown and 4-for-5 at the line with five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Scary Terry seems to have started to pick up steam again with back-to-back 20-point outings. However, he will […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Nikola Jokic Posts Another Triple-Double Versus Charlotte
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic collected his 10th triple-double of the season in Wednesday's win over the Hornets, picking up 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. He also notched his 228th career double-double to set a new franchise record. The Joker, who shot 6-for-7 from the field, has finished without a double-double just four […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Michael Porter Jr. Records Game-High 28 Points
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. continued in fine form on Wednesday, scoring a game-high 26 points in just 29 minutes in a big win over Charlotte. He missed only six of 17 shots and went 3-for-6 with the three-ball, adding 13 rebounds and one assist. Porter Jr. has now produced five consecutive 20-point outings, […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Bam Adebayo Registers 15-12-6 Line
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo had a solid performance in Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies, picking up 15 points on 5-for-11 shooting with 12 rebounds and six assists. He added one steal on the defensive end while shooting 5-for-6 at the foul line. Adebayo's shooting has been a bit disappointing since he made his return […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Jimmy Butler Scores Game-High 24 Points
Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler recorded a game-high 24 points in Wednesday's loss to Memphis, shooting 10-for-20 from the field and 2-for-6 from downtown. Butler, who has struggled from deep this season, hadn't made a single triple in three games. He added seven rebounds to his line with two assists and one block. Butler […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
De'Anthony Melton Notches Double-Double Off The Bench
Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton had a very productive night off the bench against Miami on Wednesday, finishing an 89-85 win with 13 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Only Jonas Valanciunas (12) had more rebounds than him on the Grizzlies squad while nobody scored more points or handed out more assists. Ja […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Christian Wood Returns To Action With Productive Performance
Houston Rockets center Christian Wood made his return to the lineup on Wednesday, going for 21 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and one block in a 108-94 loss to Golden State. He played 26 minutes in what was his first game since Feb. 4. Wood looked in great form with 8-for-12 shooting but should've done […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Stephen Curry Notches 18 Points Before Exiting With Injury
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry had 18 points on 7-for-18 shooting in Wednesday's victory over Houston before sitting out the entire fourth quarter due to a bruised tailbone. He got hurt when had an awkward fall at the end of the third after missing one of his 11 attempts from deep. Curry finished […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Draymond Green Has Triple-Double Wednesday Night
Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green grabbed his second triple-double in three games on Wednesday, finishing a 108-94 win over Houston with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. He shot 7-for-8 from the field, with a missed three-pointer ruining his perfect shooting record. Green also had one block and four turnovers in 32 […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Josh Norris Gets Another Goal Versus Canucks
Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris scored his seventh goal of the season in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout loss to Vancouver, joining Ryan Dzingel on the scoresheet. The 21-year-old rookie also scored against the Canucks in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss. Norris started the week on a five-game point drought, but it was only a matter of time […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Bo Horvat Picks Up Two Points In Wednesday's Win
Vancouver Canucks center Bo Horvat had a two-point outing on Wednesday, helping the team to a 3-2 shootout victory over Ottawa with a goal and an assist. He combined with Nate Schmidt to help Brock Boeser get the scoring started and then potted his 13th marker of the season. The Canucks captain was busy all […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Alexandar Georgiev Notches Second Shutout Of The Year
New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev stopped all 26 shots in Wednesday's 9-0 win over Philadelphia, recording his second shutout of the season. The 24-year-old shot-stopper was back to his best after having a couple of miserable outings in which he allowed seven goals on 20 shots. Georgiev is now 5-4-2 for the season with […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Pavel Buchnevich Returns To Lineup With Four Points
New York Rangers right wing Pavel Buchnevich had a dream return to the lineup on Wednesday, picking up four points with two goals and two assists in a huge 9-0 win over the Flyers. The 25-year-old Russian had spent some time on the NHL's COVID-19 list. With Artemi Panarin missing a couple of weeks and […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Mika Zibanejad Records Six-Point Period
New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad was unconscious in the second period of Wednesday's 9-0 victory over Philadelphia, scoring a natural hat trick with goals from every situation and adding three assists. He became the second player in NHL history to record six points in a single period. Zibanejad had only three goals and 11 […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Jacob Markstrom Hunts For Fourth Straight Victory
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom will hunt for a fourth straight victory in Wednesday's Battle of Alberta against Edmonton. He beat the Oilers 4-3 with 28 saves on Monday, to improve his record for the year to 11-7-2. Markstrom has recorded a 2.69 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage with two shutouts. He hasn't […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Jordan Binnington Looks For Win No. 10
St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington will go for a 10th victory of the season in Wednesday's matchup against the Kings. He is 9-6-4 for the season with a 2.81 goals-against average and .906 save percentage. Binnington has dropped two in a row and the team sits on a four-game losing streak, so the times […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Tyler Bozak Returns To Action
St. Louis Blues forward Tyler Bozak, who has been out since Jan. 26, will finally be back in the lineup for Wednesday's meeting with the Kings. He battled with a concussion and was forced to miss 21 games. Bozak collected two points in seven games prior to getting hurt. St. Louis also hoped to get […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Cal Petersen Guards Kings Crease On Wednesday
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cal Petersen will be the man between the pipes for the Blues' visit on Wednesday. The 26-year-old will try and put a stop to a five-game losing streak. Petersen has only four wins from 14 starts this season, but his work has been top-notch with him registering a 2.64 goals-against average […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Rudolfs Balcers Misses Out On Wednesday
San Jose Sharks left wing Rudolfs Balcers (upper body) will miss Wednesday's road game at Vegas. The 23-year-old can't shake off the injury bug at the moment as he's been in and out of the lineup lately. The Latvian winger has enjoyed some good success this season playing on the second line with Tomas Hertl […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Chandler Stephenson, Alex Tuch Questionable For Wednesday
Vegas Golden Knights forwards Chandler Stephenson and Alex Tuch are both game-time decisions for Wednesday's matchup with the Sharks. Stephenson already missed Monday's 2-1 victory over San Jose, while Tuch could end up missing his first game of the year. Stephenson has been the first-line center this season and Cody Glass replaced him in the […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Devan Dubnyk In Sharks Net On Wednesday
San Jose Sharks goaltender Devan Dubnyk will make his 11th start of the year on Wednesday against Vegas. The veteran netminder is carrying a bit of form, allowing four total goals in his last three starts while producing two wins. He has a 3-6-2 record for the campaign with a 2.95 goals-against average, a .908 […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Marc-Andre Fleury Set To Record Another Start
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury is the team's likely starter for Wednesday's matchup against San Jose. Robin Lehner (concussion) is close to making his return and is a game-time decision, but Fleury should still guard the cage Wednesday night after being the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate. Fleury has played […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Dougie Hamilton Goes Off For 11 Shots
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton was like a man possessed in Tuesday's matchup with the Red Wings, registering 11 shots on goal. To put it into context, Hamilton had 16 shots this month prior to the game. He also notched an assist in the 4-2 loss, to extend his point streak to nine games. The […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Filip Hronek Has Three-Point Night Against Carolina
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Filip Hronek matched a career high with three points in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over Carolina, scoring an empty-netter and delivering two power-play assists. Adam Erne notched the goals with the man advantage. Hronek has great offensive instincts, and he's been racking up points like there's no tomorrow as of late, averaging […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago
Kasperi Kapanen Adds Another Assist To His Tally
Pittsburgh Penguins winger Kasperi Kapanen recorded an assist on a Brandon Tanev goal in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Boston, reaching 20 points for the season. The 24-year-old has really picked it up this month with six assists and four goals in nine outings. Pittsburgh was without Jared McCann (upper body) and Teddy Blueger (upper body) […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years ago