JAKE MCCABE NEWS

Chips in with helper McCabe notched an assist and blocked three shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Senators in Game 4.

Impact The helper was McCabe's first point in four playoff contests. The 31-year-old blueliner has added 11 blocks, three hits, two shots on net and a plus-2 rating. He missed the last seven games of the regular season due to an upper-body injury, but he's had no trouble stepping back into a top-four role during postseason play. McCabe had 23 points, 118 hits, 135 blocks and a plus-23 rating over 66 regular-season outings, so he'll fill more of a shutdown role in the playoffs.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jake McCabe | Pre Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Jake McCabe addresses the media ahead of tonight's game against the Ottawa Senators.

APRIL 22 • NHL.COM

Injured Leafs return, coach rewards strong push in setting lineup for Senators Game 1 lineup for Toronto will include a healthy Jake McCabe, Oliver Ekman-Larsson and forward lines that finished the regular season.

APRIL 21 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Injured Leafs return, coach rewards strong push in setting lineup for Senators Game 1 lineup for Toronto will include a healthy Jake McCabe, Oliver Ekman-Larsson and forward lines that finished the regular season.

APRIL 19 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Back in action Sunday McCabe (upper body) will return to the lineup Sunday versus Ottawa, according to Luke Fox of Sportsnet.

Impact McCabe sat out the last seven games of the regular season with the injury. He had two goals, 21 assists, 74 shots on goal, 118 hits and 135 blocked shots across 66 regular-season appearances this season. He is expected to play alongside Chris Tanev in Game 1 of the playoffs versus the Senators.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Playoff-bound Maple Leafs beat the Red Wings 4-3 in OT in regular-season finale

Scott Laughton scored 56 seconds into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Thursday night in the regular-season finale for both teams

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Won't play in regular-season finale McCabe (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's regular-season finale against the Red Wings, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Although McCabe will miss a seventh consecutive game to close out the regular season, head coach Craig Berube said Thursday that he's "very confident" that the 31-year-old defenseman will be available for Game 1 of the Maple Leafs' first-round playoff series. McCabe made 66 appearances during the regular season, racking up two goals, 21 assists, 135 blocked shots, 118 hits and 40 PIM while averaging 21:31 of ice time.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Craig Berube not yet ready to make decisions on trio of injured Maple Leafs Maple Leafs defencemen Jake McCabe and Oliver Ekman-Larsson, as well as centre David Kampf, are skating in Toronto.

APRIL 15 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Dealing with upper-body injury McCabe (upper body) hasn't been ruled out yet for Toronto's regular-season finale versus Detroit, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Impact McCabe will miss his sixth straight game versus Buffalo on Tuesday, and he could be out for the team's regular-season finale if the Maple Leafs err on the side of caution. McCabe has accumulated two goals, 23 points, 74 shots on net, 135 blocked shots and 118 hits through 66 appearances this season.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Sabres McCabe (undisclosed) won't be an option versus Buffalo on Tuesday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Impact McCabe will be shelved for his sixth straight game due to his lingering undisclosed injury. At this point, the 31-year-old blueliner should be considered questionable not only for Thursday's regular-season finale against Detroit but also for Game 1 f the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With Oliver Ekman-Larsson (undisclosed) also out, Toronto will have to give Simon Benoit and Dakota Mermis plenty of minutes down the stretch.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs beat Canadiens 1-0 in OT, preventing Montreal from wrapping up a playoff spot

Mitch Marner scored at 36 seconds of overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 1-0 victory over Montreal and prevent the Canadiens from wrapping up a wild-card playoff spot Saturd...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Laughton, Maple Leafs forwards set to step up in going with five D-men Because Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Jake McCabe are hurt, Toronto will dress just five defencemen against Montreal on Saturday night.

APRIL 12 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Won't play during back-to-back McCabe (undisclosed) is expected to be sidelined for the Leafs' next two outings, David Alter of The Hockey News reports Friday.

Impact McCabe is still expected to return during the regular season, but will have just two games to do so after missing the upcoming two outings. Prior to his absence, the 31-year-old blueliner was contributing offensively with six assists in his last seven outings. With Oliver Ekman-Larsson (undisclosed) also unavailable, the Leafs are expected to roll with five blueliners versus the Habs on Saturday.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss next two games McCabe (undisclosed) won't play against Florida on Tuesday and will miss Wednesday's matchup versus Tampa Bay, per Mark Masters of TSN.

Impact McCabe sat out Saturday's 5-0 win over Columbus but participated in Monday's practice. He has accounted for two goals, 23 points, 74 shots on net, 135 blocked shots and 118 hits in 66 appearances this season. With McCabe unavailable until at least Saturday against Montreal, Brandon Carlo and Oliver Ekman-Larsson will likely see increased roles.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

The Leaf: Blueprint S10 E6: Jake McCabe Trailer | Toronto Maple Leafs Step into the action as the Toronto Maple Leafs hit the ice for their annual St. Patrick’s Day game, celebrating tradition in green and whit...

APRIL 5 • NHL.COM

Late season game minus Jake McCabe will test Leaf playoff prep Jake McCabe and David Kampf are out, Anthony Stolarz gets a cosnective start in goal with playoff-desperate Columbus in the house.

APRIL 5 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Injured Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe could miss more than just one game One of the Toronto Maple Leafs top defenceman has an undisclosed ailment as playoff chase and a first-place battle reach critical stage.

APRIL 4 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Not playing Saturday McCabe (undisclosed) will not play Saturday versus Columbus, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.

Impact McCabe was injured Wednesday against Florida late in the final period and did not return. The blueliner has two goals, 21 assists, 118 hits and 135 blocked shots over 66 games this season. Philippe Myers, who has been a healthy scratch in his last 11 games, is expected to replace McCabe in the lineup, partnering with Simon Benoit on the third pairing.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Wednesday McCabe sustained an undisclosed injury in Wednesday's game versus the Panthers, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Head coach Craig Berube had no update on McCabe's status in his postgame comments. The 31-year-old McCabe logged one assist and three hits prior to his exit, which occurred late in the third period. He'll be considered day-to-day heading into Saturday's game versus the Blue Jackets.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Earns shorthanded helper McCabe logged a shorthanded assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Kings.

Impact McCabe set up Auston Matthews' game-tying tally 55 seconds into the third period. With five assists over his last five games, McCabe has chipped in more than his usual share of offense. The 31-year-old defenseman is enjoying a solid campaign with 22 points, 112 hits, 131 blocked shots, 73 shots on net, 40 PIM and a plus-23 rating over 64 appearances. He has exceeded the 20-point mark in four straight seasons while adding ample physicality.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jake McCabe | Post Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Jake McCabe speaks with the media following the Leafs 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday.

MARCH 21 • NHL.COM

Huge three-assist effort in win McCabe put up three assists Thursday in a 4-3 win over the Rangers. He also registered three hits and two blocks.

Impact This was McCabe's first three-point game in blue and white. He's not known for his offense -- these points were his first in nine games, and he has just 20 points (two goals, 18 assists) in 60 games this season. But McCabe has arguably been the Leafs best defender on the ice, especially in reducing chances and snuffing out the opposition's best players. His fantasy value comes from his hits (109) and blocks (123).

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Huge three-assist effort in win McCabe put up three assists Thursday in a 4-3 win over the Rangers. He also registered three hits and two blocks.

Impact This was McCabe's first three-point game in blue and white. He's not known for his offense -- these points were his first in nine games, and he has just 20 points (two goals, 18 assists) in 60 games this season. But McCabe has arguably been the Leafs best defender on the ice, especially in reducing chances and snuffing out the opposition's best players. His fantasy value comes from his hits (109) and blocks (123).

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE