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Norman Powell Will Not Play On Wednesday
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Norman Powell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Orlando. Powell injured his left hamstring against Golden State on Monday. The 31-year-old will drop out of the lineup for the first time this season. It's been a very good campaign for Powell, who's averaging a career-high 23.3 points in […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Connor Bedard Ends Drought With Two Assists
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard set up Jason Dickinson for a pair of goals in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Anaheim, ending a three-game point drought. The teenage forward now boasts five multi-point outings this term. However, Bedard's performances have been inconsistent, particularly in November, as he's picked up points in only three of eight games. […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Sam Reinhart Pushes Point Streak To 11 Games
Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart added to his points tally in an 11th consecutive game on Tuesday, scoring a power-play goal in a 6-3 defeat to Winnipeg. Reinhart started his streak on Oct. 24 and has totaled nine goals and eight assists during the prolific spell. He's become the second player in franchise history with […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Mark Scheifele Celebrates Ninth Career Hat Trick
Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele potted his ninth career hat trick in Tuesday's 6-3 victory over Florida. Scheifele tallied two even-strength goals and one power-play goal. This was Scheifele's third multi-goal outing of the campaign. He's been in great form since Game 1, producing 12 goals and 24 points in 19 appearances. Nine of the […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Evan Bouchard Rocks Senators With Three-Point Period
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard tallied a goal and two assists in Tuesday's 5-2 victory at Ottawa. He recorded his first-ever three-point period when Bouchard opened the scoring with 3:46 played and set up Connor McDavid for a pair of first-period goals. Bouchard's season has been a strange one. He pops up with a big […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Connor McDavid Nets Two Goals During Three-Point Night
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid had his second multi-goal outing on the season and tallied three points as the team rolled past Ottawa 5-2 on Tuesday. The Oilers captain scored a pair of first-period goals, including a power-play tally. He completed his three-point outing with an assist on Leon Draisaitl's goal early in the second […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Nicholas Paul Exits Early With Injury Tuesday
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nicholas Paul (undisclosed) couldn't complete Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win against Pittsburgh. He left the game in the second frame after logging 10:38 of ice time. Paul had three shots and one hit in the contest. The 29-year-old will be further evaluated on Wednesday. Skating in various roles in the lineup, Paul […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Zach Hyman Sits Out Third Period Versus Senators
Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman (undisclosed) missed the third period of Tuesday's 5-2 win against Ottawa. He appeared to have gotten hurt on a hit late in the second frame. Hyman finished scoreless in 13:17 of action with two shots on goal. After exploding for 54 goals in 2023-24, Hyman has been slumping throughout this […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Cam Thomas Will Not Play Tuesday
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Charlotte. He will miss his first game of the season due to a back problem. Ziaire Williams and Keon Johnson will likely take care of most of Thomas' minutes, while Dennis Schroder and Cameron Johnson will have the ball more in […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Marcus Smart Ruled Out For Tuesday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's tilt against Denver. He missed a clash with the Nuggets on Sunday and was already listed as questionable for Tuesday's game. Health issues have limited Smart to only seven appearances in 2024-25, and he's been way off his game even when he has […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Anfernee Simons In Danger Of Missing Another Game
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (illness) is regarded as questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Oklahoma City. An illness has already knocked him out for a couple of games, and he might miss another one. Scoot Henderson has rolled with the starters during Simons' absence. He's been inconsistent all year and doesn't look like a […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Deandre Ayton Considered Doubtful For Wednesday
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (finger) has been listed as doubtful on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Oklahoma City. He's dealing with a right index finger injury, and it looks like the Trail Blazers will be without Ayton for a fourth consecutive game. If that's the case, Donovan Clingan should continue […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Luka Doncic Returns To Action Tuesday
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (knee) will play against New Orleans on Tuesday. He returns to the lineup after missing one game. Doncic produced a rare dud in his last outing and should be amped up to get back to his best against the Pelicans. Quentin Grimes will land back on the bench with […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Tre Mann Good To Go Tuesday
Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (back) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Tuesday's game against Brooklyn. He's returning to the lineup after sitting out one game. Mann has enjoyed a good start to the campaign, averaging 14.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 24.7 minutes off the bench. However, he might have […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Sam Merrill Returns As Starter
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Sam Merrill (ankle) will be back in the lineup as a starter on Tuesday against Boston. He's been sidelined for three games with ankle inflammation. Merrill makes his return at a good time because the Cavaliers have lost some rotational pieces for Tuesday's game. This should guarantee him plenty of playing […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Jonas Brodin Returns To Action
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (upper body) will rejoin the action against St. Louis on Tuesday. An upper-body injury has kept Brodin out for two games. Averaging over 22 minutes of action, Brodin has kept himself busy all over the ice, recording six points (one goal, five assists), 29 shots, and 33 blocks in 15 […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Joel Eriksson Ek Returns To Wild Lineup
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) will return from a one-game absence on Tuesday against St. Louis. The Swedish forward will join the top line and is also set to work on the first power-play unit. Eriksson Ek has spent most of the season on the second line, registering eight points (five goals, […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Robert Thomas Back For Blues Tuesday
St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (ankle) will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against Minnesota. He's back after missing 12 games with a fractured ankle. Thomas picked up six points (one goal, five assists) in seven outings before landing on the shelf. The 25-year-old will resume his duties as the first-line center and will also […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Alexander Romanov Rejoins Islanders Lineup
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against Calgary. He's missed the past seven games and has played in only one of the last 11 contests. The Russian blue-liner boasts two assists for the season with 10 shots on goal, 21 blocks, and 16 hits in eight […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Brayden Point Ready To Return Versus Penguins
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (lower body) will return to the lineup Tuesday versus Pittsburgh. He has received the green light to return after sitting out four games. Before suffering a lower-body injury, Point was on fire, going scoreless in only two of 12 appearances. He has notched eight goals and five assists this […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Conor Garland A Game-Time Call Tuesday
Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (personal) is considered a game-time call for Tuesday's matchup against the Rangers. The 28-year-old is set to become a father soon and didn't skate Tuesday morning. Garland has posted assists in back-to-back games and sits third on the team's scoring charts with 13 points (four goals, nine assists) through […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
J.T. Miller Takes Indefinite Leave For Personal Reasons
Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller is taking an indefinite leave for personal reasons, the team announced Tuesday. Miller exits the lineup as Vancouver's second-best scorer. He has totaled 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) in 17 outings. Elias Pettersson is set to step into the top-line center role on Tuesday versus the Rangers, while the […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Alex Ovechkin Considered Week-To-Week
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin (leg) has been labeled as week-to-week. The legendary forward suffered a lower leg injury in Monday's 6-2 win against Utah. The injury will halt Ovechkin's quest to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record. After finding the back of the net twice in Monday's win, he needs 27 more goals to […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Bogdan Bogdanovic Logs 18 Minutes In Return To Action
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) spent 18 minutes on the floor as he returned to action against Sacramento in Monday's 109-108 win. He made only his second appearance of the season after being sidelined for three weeks due to a hamstring injury. Bogdanovic finished the contest with six points on 2-for-7 shooting, adding three […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Isaac Okoro Questionable To Face Celtics
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (ankle) is considered questionable for Tuesday's fascinating matchup against Boston. He suffered an ankle sprain against Charlotte on Sunday and might be forced to miss his first game of the season. Dean Wade (ankle) is already ruled out, and question marks are hanging over Caris LeVert (knee) and Sam Merrill […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Dean Wade Ruled Out For Tuesday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (ankle) will not take the floor on Tuesday versus Boston. He will miss his third game of the season after spraining his left ankle against Charlotte over the weekend. Wade's fantasy impact is minimal, with the 27-year-old averaging 5.5 points and 4.2 rebounds, but he's been a valuable member of […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Walker Kessler Will Remain Out Tuesday
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (hip) will sit out a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday versus the Lakers. He has missed a week of action with a hip problem, and it's not fully clear when Kessler will be able to make a comeback. His injury has allowed John Collins to put together a strong stretch, […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Cam Reddish Available Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Cam Reddish (leg) is not on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's clash with Utah. Reddish sat out Saturday's 104-99 win over New Orleans due to a strained tendon in his lower right leg. However, he returned to practice on Monday and appears ready to jump back into action. Reddish has […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Bronny James Jr. Listed As Doubtful Versus Jazz
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (heel) is on the injury report as doubtful ahead of Tuesday's game against Utah. James last saw NBA action on Nov. 10 versus Toronto, and it looks like he will have to sit out this one due to a bruised heel. In five NBA appearances, James has scored […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago
Rui Hachimura Questionable For Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's meeting with Utah. He didn't practice on Monday, meaning it's unlikely Hachimura will be able to play, but Lakers head coach JJ Redick hasn't fully ruled him out just yet. Hachimura has been sidelined for two games already, giving Dalton Knecht […]
Taavi Pailk 3 months ago