Anze Kopitar Expected To Return Thursday

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (rest) is expected to rejoin the lineup for Thursday's regular-season finale against the Calgary Flames. The Kings rested Kopitar on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. Several other players are scheduled to rest on Thursday, including Adrian Kempe, so Kopitar will have at least one new linemate for Thursday's contest. […]

Jesse Puljujarvi Suspended For Two Games

Florida Panthers right wing Jesse Puljujarvi has received a two-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Mitchell Chaffee. The incident occurred in the third period during Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Lightning. Florida has since assigned Puljujarvi to the AHL, meaning he will not begin serving the suspension […]

DeMar DeRozan Notches Game-High 33 Points In Play-In Loss

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan led all scorers with 33 points in Wednesday's 120-106 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the Play-In Tournament. The veteran star provided steady scoring for Sacramento throughout the contest, but the Kings got hammered in the second quarter, 44-19, and never recovered. DeRozan finished with 13-for-28 shooting and even hit […]

Klay Thompson Sinks Five Triples En Route To 23 Points

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson finished 5-for-7 from deep and had 23 points in Wednesday's 120-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Thompson, who went 0-for-10 from the field in his final game as a Warrior during the Play-In Tournament against the Kings last season, finished 8-for-11 overall from the field and tallied five rebounds with […]

Anthony Davis Scores 27 Points In Win Over Kings

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis scored a team-high 27 points as the team defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-106 in Wednesday's play-in contest. He missed a third consecutive double-double by one rebound and had one steal and three blocks in the game, shooting 9-for-23 from the field, including 3-for-6 from beyond the arc. Davis logged 35 […]

Josh Giddey Bags Double-Double In Play-In Loss

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Josh Giddey led his team with 25 points and notched 10 rebounds, four assists, and one block in Wednesday's 109-90 loss in the Play-In Tournament against the Miami Heat. Despite dealing with a torn muscle in his shooting hand, Giddey logged 40 minutes of action, shooting 9-for-21 from the field. He finished […]

Tyler Herro Leads Heat Past Bulls Wednesday Night

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro was on fire in Wednesday's play-in game against the Chicago Bulls, racking up a game-high 38 points in a 109-90 road win. He was unconscious in the first half, sinking all eight shots for 23 points to help Miami grab a 71-47 lead. The Bulls did a much better job […]

Jericho Sims Set To Return For Playoffs

Milwaukee Bucks center Jericho Sims (thumb) is on track to return to the lineup for the start of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The 26-year-old big man missed the final month of the regular season after undergoing thumb surgery. On Tuesday, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said he is "pretty sure" Sims will be available for […]

Mavericks Optimistic Kyrie Irving Returns By January

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (knee) is expected to return to action by January 2026. "The expectation around the Dallas Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, is that he will play a good chunk of next season," said ESPN's Shams Charania on NBA Countdown Wednesday night. "There is optimism that he will be back by January." Irving underwent […]

Stuart Skinner Starts Against Sharks Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner will be in the net for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the San Jose Sharks. The 26-year-old made a successful return from a head injury on Sunday, defeating the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 on the road. This result helped Skinner improve his record to 25-18-4. He has posted a 2.87 goals-against average, […]

Ondrej Palat Out On Wednesday

New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (undisclosed) will not play on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings. He suffered an undisclosed injury while blocking a shot in Tuesday's win over the Boston Bruins. According to Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe, Palat is still experiencing some soreness. However, the team expects it to be "something […]

Timo Meier Exits Devils Lineup Wednesday

New Jersey Devils winger Timo Meier (rest) will sit out Wednesday's matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. New Jersey wraps up a back-to-back set and has nothing left to play for in the regular-season finale, so several big names will be kept out of the lineup. It has been an up-and-down year for Meier, but […]

Nico Hischier Resting Wednesday Night

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (rest) will not play in Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Detroit Red Wings. The Devils captain will take the night off to rest a bit before the playoffs start. Hischier wraps up the 2024-25 campaign with a career-high 35 goals and 69 points in 75 appearances. He managed to […]

Jesper Bratt Sits Out Regular-Season Finale

New Jersey Devils winger Jesper Bratt (rest) will not be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings. New Jersey's top scorer will get the night off to rest. This will end up being Bratt's only absence during the regular season. He has enjoyed a wonderful campaign with a career-high 88 points (21 […]

Luke Hughes Won't Play Against Red Wings

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (rest) will exit the lineup for Wednesday's encounter with the Detroit Red Wings. He has carried a big workload during Dougie Hamilton's (lower body) absence and will get some well-deserved time off ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Hughes is set to finish the regular season as New Jersey's […]

Dougie Hamilton Returns To Action Wednesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The talented blue-liner has made a quicker-than-expected recovery from a lower-body injury, as initial reports suggested that he may not even be ready for Round 1 of the playoffs. Hamilton last played on March 4. He […]

Sebastian Aho Resting On Wednesday

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (rest) will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Montreal Canadiens. The Hurricanes have nothing left to play for and will rest several key players, including Aho, who leads his team in scoring with 74 points (29 goals, 45 assists) in 79 games. He may also receive additional time off […]

Kevin Love Still Out On Wednesday

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (conditioning) will not make his comeback in Wednesday's play-in game against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran big man will be unavailable for a 13th consecutive contest. Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware will continue to lead Miami's frontcourt in Wednesday's matchup. Both players are positioned well to have productive outings, as […]

Nikola Jovic Won't Play Against Bulls

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hand) has been ruled out for Wednesday's play-in action against the Chicago Bulls. He will sit out a 28th consecutive contest due to a fractured right hand after the team downgraded Jovic from questionable to out. The questionable tag suggests that Jovic isn't far from being able to make a […]

Pelle Larsson Ready To Return On Wednesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Pelle Larsson (ankle) will be back in the lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. He missed the final three regular-season games due to an ankle sprain and was initially regarded as questionable for Wednesday's play-in game. Larsson has been a starter for each of his last six appearances, averaging 10.5 points, […]

Dalen Terry Active On Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Dalen Terry (calf) will suit up for Wednesday's win-or-go-home matchup against the Miami Heat. Due to a calf contusion, Terry initially carried a probable tag on the injury report, but the team has now upgraded him to available. Terry will provide depth for a Bulls squad that is without Lonzo Ball (wrist), […]

Lonzo Ball Remains Out Against Heat

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) will miss his 23rd consecutive game on Wednesday against the Miami Heat. The versatile guard continues to deal with a lingering wrist injury, and the team has downgraded his status from doubtful to out. Kevin Huerter and Dalen Terry (calf) will continue to play more in Ball's absence. […]

Josh Giddey Officially Available Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Josh Giddey (forearm) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's play-in game against the Miami Heat. Giddey is dealing with pain in his right arm and hand, but will play through the issue on Wednesday night as the Bulls attempt to extend their season. It has been a spectacular finish to the […]

Elvis Merzlikins To Sit Out Regular-Season Finale

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (undisclosed) practiced on Wednesday but is not expected to play in Thursday's regular-season finale against the New York Islanders. The Latvian netminder has sat out four contests while dealing with an unspecified health issue. Merzlikins' injury has come at a very bad time for the Blue Jackets, as they […]

Adam Lowry Available Against Ducks

Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (rest) is set to return to the lineup for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Anaheim Ducks. The veteran forward was rested on Sunday against the Edmonton Oilers. Lowry has had another solid campaign with the Jets, scoring 30-plus points for a third consecutive year. He is sitting on a career-high […]

Josh Morrissey Returns To Jets Lineup Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (rest) will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Winnipeg rested its No. 1 defenseman for Sunday's matchup with the Edmonton Oilers, but he will be back in action for the regular-season finale. Morrissey has registered a third consecutive campaign with 60-plus points, notching 14 goals and […]

Gabriel Vilardi To Miss Regular-Season Finale

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) will remain out for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Anaheim Ducks. The 25-year-old is nearing his return and is considered day-to-day, but his comeback won't come before the Jets start their postseason campaign. Vilardi, who has not been in the lineup since March 23, ends the regular season […]

Tyler Seguin On Track To Return Wednesday

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin (hip) is expected to rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Nashville Predators. He has been activated from Long-Term Injured Reserve and is officially considered a game-time decision. Seguin has been out of action since Dec. 1. He underwent hip surgery a few days after his last appearance. […]

Kris Letang Has Surgery To Close Hole In Heart

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (heart) will not participate in Thursday's season finale against the Washington Capitals following a medical procedure. On Wednesday, the team announced that Letang had undergone surgery to repair a small hole in his heart and will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks. The veteran blue-liner has previously missed time in his […]

Connor McDavid Active On Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (rest) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The three-time MVP was rested on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings but will be brought back into the mix for Edmonton's regular-season finale. McDavid is expected to be joined by Jeff Skinner and Connor Brown on […]