Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen Crush Penguins

Colorado Avalanche forwards Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen skated circles around the Penguins on Tuesday, combining for 10 points in a 6-2 victory. Each had five points, with MacKinnon producing one goal and four assists and Rantanen logging his 10th career hat trick and two assists. It was the second time MacKinnon and Rantanen posted […]

Roman Josi Suffers A Lower-Body Injury

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (lower body) did not complete Tuesday's contest against Calgary. The Predators lost their captain to a lower-body injury after he had logged 5:32 of ice time. As the team has massively struggled this season, Josi has not had a good campaign, but he's still a massive presence on the ice. […]

Andrew Wiggins On Track To Return On Wednesday

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (ankle) is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday versus Houston. He missed Sunday's matchup against Minnesota with an ankle issue. Officially, Wiggins has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's action. However, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr declared Wiggins is "ready to go" after he had a full […]

Fred VanVleet Expected To Return On Wednesday

Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet (knee) appears ready to rejoin the action on Wednesday versus Golden State. He missed Sunday's 117-106 win against the Clippers with a knee contusion but isn't on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game. VanVleet's most recent appearance came against the Warriors, and it was a struggle for him […]

Alperen Sengun Questionable For Wednesday

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (knee) is considered questionable for Wednesday's NBA Cup matchup against Golden State. He's dealing with a sore left knee and might be out for the first time this season. With backup center Steven Adams (knee) also questionable for the contest, Houston's frontcourt could be very thin against the Warriors. Jabari […]

De'Andre Hunter Likely To Feature Against Knicks

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) has been labeled as probable ahead of Wednesday's NBA Cup game against the Knicks. Hunter continues to manage a knee injury, and he took a blow to the head in Sunday's loss to Denver, but the 27-year-old is set to make a 12th consecutive appearance. Atlanta has seen the […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic In Danger Of Missing Another Game

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (quadriceps) has a questionable designation on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Knicks. A quadriceps contusion might keep Bogdanovic off the court for the second straight game. Garrison Mathews and Vit Krejci get extra work with Bogdanovic out, but neither was productive in Sunday's heavy […]

Jalen Johnson Carries A Questionable Tag

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) might miss a second straight game on Wednesday versus the Knicks. He's been listed as questionable on the injury report. Following back-to-back double-doubles, Johnson exited the lineup on Sunday against Denver due to a sore shoulder. This pushed Larry Nance Jr. to the starting lineup for only the second […]

Josh Hart Iffy For Wednesday's Cup Game

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal against Atlanta. He might miss his first game of the season because of an ankle sprain. New York's bench mob, featuring Miles McBride, Cameron Payne, and Precious Achiuwa, will likely be more involved in the game if Hart doesn't get […]

Joey Daccord Faces Panthers On Tuesday

Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (illness) will return to the crease on Tuesday versus Florida. He was unavailable on Sunday against the Rangers because of an illness. Daccord stepped aside after having won back-to-back starts. The 28-year-old has suffered only four losses since the start of last month, putting together a strong 12-6-1 record for […]

Cole Sillinger Available On Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger (lower body) will play against Philadelphia on Tuesday. His status for the game was initially up in the air after Sillinger sustained a lower-body injury in Sunday's 4-1 win against Winnipeg. Sillinger has been quietly good this season, recording 18 points (four goals, 14 assists) in 26 games. He […]

Erik Cernak Sits Out Tuesday's Game

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Edmonton. The big blue-liner suffered an unspecified injury in Sunday's matchup against Vancouver, taking only one shift in the third period. Cernak will miss his first game of the season. The 27-year-old has upped his scoring rate a bit in […]

Anthony Cirelli Doubtful For Tuesday's Matchup

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) has been labeled as doubtful for Tuesday's battle against Edmonton. Cirelli was injured in Sunday's 4-2 win over Vancouver, and it looks like he will miss his first game of the season. Cameron Atkinson will likely re-enter the lineup if Cirelli is ruled out. The veteran winger has […]

Jake Allen Unavailable On Tuesday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen (upper body) will not be in gear for Tuesday's matchup against Toronto. He's battling an upper-body injury, which isn't expected to keep Allen off the ice for long. Supported by a sharp offense, Allen has registered a 5-4-1 record as New Jersey's backup goalie, allowing 2.74 goals with a […]

David Pastrnak Good To Go Tuesday

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (upper body) will play against Winnipeg on Tuesday. Pastrnak skipped Monday's practice but won't have to sit out his first game of the season. A recent four-game point streak has given Pastrnak's scoring account a good boost, putting him on nine goals and 18 assists with 29 games played. […]

Max Domi Ready To Rejoin Action Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday against New Jersey. Domi has been sidelined for eight games with a lower-body injury. It's been an unproductive campaign for Domi, as he's sitting on zero goals and six assists through […]

Lonzo Ball Has Minutes Restriction Increased

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball is set to play a larger part in the rotation going forward. Per Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has said that Ball's minutes restriction has been elevated to 20 minutes. After missing 33 months because of a knee injury, Ball has been on […]

Jaden Hardy Misses Second Straight Game

Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (ankle) will be out of the lineup for a second straight game on Tuesday versus Oklahoma City. The 22-year-old is nursing a right ankle sprain. Hardy hasn't played a consistent role in the Mavericks rotation, and his absence will not have a big impact on Tuesday. Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin […]

Naji Marshall Considered Questionable For Tuesday's Cup Action

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (illness) is considered questionable for Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal against Oklahoma City. He's already missed four games because of an illness. There appears to be an illness bug going around in the Mavericks locker room. P.J. Washington (illness) is also considered questionable for Tuesday's game with an illness, and Maxi […]

Jaylin Williams Remains Out On Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Jaylin Williams (hamstring) will miss another contest on Tuesday against Dallas. He's yet to play this season due to a right hamstring strain. It's unclear when Williams will be ready to return to the lineup. The 22-year-old would add an extra frontcourt option to the Thunder, although playing opportunities have dried […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Returns With Winning Performance

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a big double-double in Monday's 113-108 win over Toronto as he returned from a one-game absence. Towns initially struggled to score but finished the contest with a team-high 25 points and had the final five points in the game, including a three-point dagger. He finished 2-for-5 from behind […]

X-Rays On Scottie Barnes' Ankle Negative

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) suffered his second injury of the season in Monday's 113-108 loss to the Knicks, but there was some good news: initial X-rays on Barnes' right ankle/foot came back negative. He will be further evaluated on Tuesday. Barnes missed 11 games earlier in the season due to an orbital bone […]

Taylor Hall Enjoys Multi-Point Outing Versus Rangers

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall had a hand in both goals as the team shocked the New York Rangers on Monday with a 2-1 win at Madison Square Garden. Hall helped Tyler Bertuzzi start the scoring in the contest in the first period, and he netted a goal himself with his only shot on […]

Jason Zucker Amasses Three Points Against Red Wings

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker recorded a season-high three points in Monday's 6-5 shootout loss to Detroit. Led by Zucker's two goals and one assist, the Sabres earned themselves a 5-3 lead following two periods, but the Red Wings found a way to come back and win the matchup between two struggling teams. Buffalo […]

Andrew Copp Scores Twice In Monday's Win

Detroit Red Wings forward Andrew Copp netted two goals as the team bettered Buffalo 6-5 in a shootout Monday night. Copp's second goal of the contest sparked a Red Wings comeback in the third period when the team had fallen 5-3 behind. These are his first goals in over a month, and Copp had recorded […]

Troy Terry Nets Two Goals In Losing Effort

Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry scored two goals on six shots in Monday's 3-2 shootout defeat against Montreal. His second goal of the night came in a power-play situation. The two-goal effort gives Terry eight markers for the season, with half of them having come on the power play. He's on a team-high 21 […]

Lane Hutson Sets New Franchise Record With Another Productive Outing

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson established the longest point streak by a rookie blue-liner in franchise history when he recorded a power-play assist in Monday's 3-2 shootout win against Anaheim. The 20-year-old stretched his point streak to seven games just a couple of minutes into the contest. Hutson has done all of his scoring via […]

Patrik Laine Collects Two Points Versus Ducks

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine stayed hot with a two-point effort in Monday's 3-2 shootout victory against Anaheim. The Finnish forward scored a power-play goal and recorded an even-strength assist. A knee injury delayed Laine's Canadiens debut, but he was well worth the wait. Through his first four appearances for the team, the 26-year-old has […]

Tom Wilson Misses Monday's Practice

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (face) missed Monday's practice. The power forward took a shot to the face from a teammate in Saturday's 4-2 win over Montreal and is undergoing further evaluations. Despite getting hurt early into Saturday's game, Wilson produced a big performance with two goals. He's notched 22 points (11 goals, 11 […]

David Pastrnak Battling An Upper-Body Injury

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (upper body) missed Monday's practice. The star winger is nursing an upper-body injury, but Boston is "hopeful" of having him in the lineup on Tuesday against Winnipeg. Pastrnak hasn't missed any games this season thus far, going for nine goals and 18 assists in 29 outings. He hasn't been […]