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Giannis Antetokounmpo On Track To Return To Action Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) carries a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Indiana. However, he appears to be on track to return from a four-game absence. The multi-time MVP practiced on Monday, and Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo will likely play without any restrictions. Antetokounmpo returns […]
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Cody Martin Ruled Out For Monday
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin (knee) will miss a second straight game on Monday versus Chicago. This comes as no surprise, as Martin was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report. The Hornets also won't have the services of LaMelo Ball (ankle, wrist) and Brandon Miller (ankle), so players like Josh Green and Seth […]
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Jalen Smith Good To Go Monday
Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (ankle) will play against Charlotte on Monday. He returns to the lineup from a one-game absence after initially being listed as questionable for the contest. Smith has had a decent month, but his fantasy value is very limited due to the presence of Nikola Vucevic. He has averaged 8.3 points […]
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Jalen Brunson Cleared To Face Wizards
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (calf) has been cleared to play on Monday versus Washington. He was initially regarded as questionable for the game due to right calf tightness. Brunson just cooked the Wizards for 55 points on Saturday and should be in line for another productive outing, as Washington sits among the […]
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Kyle Kuzma Returns To Wizards Lineup
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (ribs) will return to action on Monday versus the Knicks. A left rib injury has kept Kuzma off the court for 12 games. Kuzma has struggled to stay healthy all season, making just 12 appearances. He has scored 15.8 points per game while grabbing 5.6 rebounds. Jordan Poole (hip) is […]
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Alexandre Sarr Active Versus Knicks
Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (illness) will be in action against the Knicks on Monday. He was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness, but Sarr will try to play through it. The rookie big man produced 12 points, six rebounds, five assists, and one block in 32 minutes in Saturday's […]
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Jordan Poole Will Not Play On Monday
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Knicks. He will sit out a second consecutive game due to a hip contusion. Poole's absence in the same matchup on Saturday allowed Malcolm Brogdon to move back to the starting unit. He had one of his better games of […]
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Karel Vejmelka Takes On Kraken Monday
Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka will be the man between the pipes for the team on Monday against Seattle. He gets the nod for the first leg of a back-to-back, with Jaxson Stauber likely working on Tuesday against Edmonton in the final game of 2024. Vejmelka has been in good form throughout the campaign […]
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Jake Walman Out On Tuesday
San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman (lower body) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday versus Philadelphia. Walman, who has notched an impressive 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) in 31 outings, has resumed skating but isn't ready to rejoin the lineup. Henry Thrun has worked on the first defensive pairing during Walman's absence, […]
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William Eklund To Miss Third Straight Game On Tuesday
San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (upper body) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Philadelphia. The talented winger has returned to the ice but isn't yet ready for game action, missing a third consecutive contest. Eklund is tied for the second-most points on the team with 27 (seven goals, 20 […]
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Jonathan Drouin Ready To Rejoin Avalanche Lineup
Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday versus Winnipeg. He has recovered from an upper-body injury, which has kept Drouin out for 16 games. Overall, Drouin has been limited to just five appearances in 2024-25. He has bagged two goals and two assists. The silky […]
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Shayne Gostisbehere To Miss Time With An Upper-Body Injury
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (upper body) will be forced to spend some time on the sidelines. Gostisbehere exited the lineup at the weekend, missing his first game of the season. On Monday, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour revealed that the offensive defenseman will be out for "more than day-to-day." Gostisbehere is tied for seventh […]
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson Misses Practice With An Illness
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (illness) was not on the ice for Monday's practice. He's feeling under the weather, and it's unclear if Ekman-Larsson can shake off the illness in time for Tuesday's contest against the Islanders. The Swedish blue-liner has so far featured in all 37 games this season, offering decent fantasy value […]
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Auston Matthews To Remain Out On Tuesday
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Islanders. Matthews practiced on Monday but will be absent for a fifth straight contest. The Maple Leafs captain will get the next opportunity to return on Thursday when Toronto has a rematch scheduled with the Islanders. The team […]
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Elias Pettersson To Sit Out Road Trip
Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) will not be available for the team's upcoming two-game road trip. Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet has announced Pettersson is "a week away" from returning. This might mean he also won't be available for Friday's home game against Nashville. An undisclosed injury sidelined Pettersson for Saturday's game against Seattle. […]
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Quinn Hughes Labeled As Week-To-Week
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) is week-to-week, according to head coach Rick Tocchet. The Canucks captain exited the lineup on Saturday versus Seattle, and it looks like he will miss a few more games. Hughes sat out Sunday's practice and won't join the team for a brief two-game road trip next week. His absence […]
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Joel Eriksson Ek Returns To Action Sunday
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) will return to the lineup on Sunday against Ottawa. He will end an 11-game absence. Eriksson Ek will skate on the second line, flanked by Ryan Hartman and Marcus Johansson. The latter has been his regular partner this season with Matt Boldy, but Boldy will remain on […]
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Mason Marchment Listed As Week-To-Week
Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (face) is considered week-to-week. He's set to miss multiple games after getting hit in the face by a puck on Friday versus Minnesota. His absence will start on Sunday against Chicago, with Justin Hryckowian called up from the AHL to replace Marchment in the lineup. Hryckowian has been on […]
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Kris Letang Nursing A Lower-Body Injury
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has landed on the shelf with a lower-body injury. After logging 25:04 of ice time against the Islanders in Saturday's 6-3 loss, Letang exited the lineup for Sunday's rematch. Nate Clurman hopped into action as his replacement. Ryan Graves moved up in the lineup to partner Pierre-Olivier Joseph on the […]
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Jake Guentzel Considered Day-To-Day
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel (upper body) is considered day-to-day. The prolific winger exited Saturday's game against the Rangers in the third period with an upper-body injury. Guentzel was initially expected to play in Sunday's matchup versus Montreal, but he didn't hit the ice. Cam Atkinson started the contest on the first line, […]
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Joel Eriksson Ek Might Return To Action Sunday
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) might return to action on Sunday against Ottawa. Kevin Gorg of the FanDuel Sports Network reports that Wild head coach John Hynes believes Eriksson Ek is a possibility for the game. The Swedish forward is regarded as day-to-day. Eriksson Ek missed an 11th straight contest on Friday […]
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Juuso Parssinen Joins Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche have acquired center Juuso Parssinen in a trade with the Nashville Predators. Colorado sent out a third-round draft pick and minor-league forward Ondrej Pavel in exchange for Parssinen and a seventh-round pick. Parssinen has only been a bit-part player for the Predators this season, logging five points (two goals, three assists in […]
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Mads Sogaard Takes On Jets On Saturday
Ottawa Senators goaltender Mads Sogaard will be between the sticks for Saturday's matchup against Winnipeg. The 24-year-old will make only his second appearance of the season. Sogaard gave up four goals on 17 shots in a relief effort against L.A. on Oct. 14 but still registered a victory. He has an 11-10-3 career record in […]
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Vitek Vanecek Week-To-Week With Fractured Cheekbone
San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek is considered week-to-week with a fractured cheekbone. He suffered the injury on Dec. 17 against Winnipeg when an errant puck hit him in the face while Vanecek was sitting on the bench. The Czech netminder landed on Injured Reserve on Friday, with forward Klim Kostin activated from Injured Reserve […]
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Mason Marchment Hospitalized After Getting Hit By Puck
Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (face) was taken to a hospital after a puck hit him in Friday's matchup against Minnesota. Marchment exited Friday's contest early when he was hit in the face by a puck during Dallas' power play. He was bleeding heavily as he was assisted off the ice. "It wasn't pretty," […]
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Alex Ovechkin Returns To Capitals Lineup Saturday
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin (lower leg) will return to action on Saturday versus Toronto. The Capitals captain is ready for action again five weeks after breaking his left fibula. Following his lengthy absence, Ovechkin might need a bit of time to find his feet, but he looked spectacular early in the campaign. The veteran […]
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D'Angelo Russell On Track To Return Saturday
Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell (thumb) looks ready to return to action on Saturday versus Sacramento, with the team listing him as probable for the game. Russell sprained his left thumb at the start of the week and sat out a matchup against Golden State on Christmas Day. However, it appears that his […]
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Anthony Davis Questionable To Face Kings
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Sacramento. He hurt his left ankle on Christmas Day against Golden State, exiting the action after logging just seven minutes. After the game, Davis announced that he intends to play on Saturday. However, Davis has picked up a questionable […]
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LeBron James Listed As Questionable For Saturday
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (illness) carries a questionable tag ahead of Saturday's matchup against Sacramento. James missed Friday's practice due to an illness, which isn't a good sign regarding his potential availability. Cam Reddish and Dalton Knecht will be asked to do much more if James doesn't play on Saturday. Knecht's far superior […]
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Domantas Sabonis Questionable For Clash With Lakers
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (illness) has been labeled as questionable for Saturday's contest against the Lakers. He sat out Thursday's game against Detroit due to an illness and didn't practice on Friday. Filling in for Sabonis as the starting center, Alex Len went for four points, six rebounds, and two blocks in 23 minutes […]
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