Michael McCarron - NHL News & Rumors

Puts icing on cake Friday McCarron scored a shorthanded empty-net goal and logged three hits in Friday's 7-3 win over the Avalanche.

Impact McCarron had the second of the Predators' empty-netters in the contest, ending his own 41-game goal drought in the process. The 30-year-old has had little puck luck this season -- he took 59 shots on net during that drought. For the season, the veteran forward is at two goals, nine points, 66 shots on net, 65 PIM, 134 hits, 45 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 46 appearances. McCarron will continue to see time on the penalty kill while filling a fourth-line role at even strength.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

O'Reilly nets hat trick as Predators hand Avalanche 1st home loss in regulation, 7-3

Ryan O’Reilly scored three goals for his seventh career hat trick and added an assist as the Nashville Predators beat Colorado 7-3, handing the Avalanche their first home loss in r...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Postgame: Michael McCarron | Nashville Predators Michael McCarron speaks to the media after Nashville's 4-3 overtime win against the Edmonton Oilers.

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Flames' Beecher, Jets' Stanley suspended 1 game each for roughing

The NHL’s department of player safety suspended Calgary Flames forward John Beecher and Winnipeg Jets defenseman Logan Stanley one game each for separate roughing incidents Sunday

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Player Safety suspends John Beecher for sucker punch on Michael McCarron. NHL Player Safety comes down on John Beecher on Sunday.

JANUARY 4 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

John Beecher facing suspension for sucker punch on Michael McCarron. Two sucker punches in a single night of NHL hockey.

JANUARY 4 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Pregame: Michael McCarron | Nashville Predators Michael McCarron speaks to the media ahead of the game against the Seattle Kraken.

JANUARY 2 • NHL.COM

McCarron, Hague, Preds Foundation Host Holiday Party, Give Back to Nashville Community | Nashville Predators Just moments after celebrating Nashville’s victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday night, Nic Hague and Michael McCarron helped deliver...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • NHL.COM

Helps out on empty netter McCarron notched an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact McCarron ended a nine-game slump with the helper. That span also includes one absence due to a lower-body injury. The fourth-line forward has six points, 39 shots on net, 92 hits, 31 blocked shots, 36 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 33 appearances this season. McCarron offers plenty of grit and decent defensive skills, but he doesn't score enough to help in most fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return McCarron (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup versus the Panthers on Thursday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact McCarron missed one game with the injury, but he's slated to be back in a third-line role. The 30-year-old provides more of a physical boost than a lift to the Predators' offense. Tyson Jost will exit the lineup to make room.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday McCarron (lower body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Flames, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact McCarron sustained the injury versus the Jets on Saturday and will be forced to miss at least one game. The 30-year-old forward's next chance to play is Thursday on the road versus the Panthers, though the team has yet to provide a timeline for his return.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers lower-body injury McCarron sustained a lower-body injury against Winnipeg on Saturday and is considered day-to-day, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact McCarron is currently stuck in a 21-game goal drought dating back to Oct. 14 versus Toronto. During that stretch, the forward recorded four assists, 26 shots and 58 hits while averaging 14:16 of ice time. At this point, McCarron should be considered questionable to face the Flames on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury McCarron sustained an undisclosed injury Saturday versus the Jets and is considered day-to-day, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact McCarron appears to have come out a bit worse for wear after a first-period fight with Logan Stanley. Head coach Andrew Brunette didn't specify the nature of McCarron's injury, though given it happened in a fight, it is likely to be upper-body should the Predators provide an update. His status for Tuesday versus the Flames is undecided.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Draws helper Wednesday McCarron posted an assist, three shots on goal, five hits and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Red Wings.

Impact McCarron ended a seven-game point drought when he helped out on Roman Josi's third-period tally. The 30-year-old McCarron plays a physical role in the bottom six, which doesn't tend to lead to a lot of offense. On the year, the hard-hitting forward has five points, 29 shots on net, 63 hits, 18 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a minus-8 rating over 23 appearances.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blackwood makes 35 saves as Avalanche shut out Predators 3-0

MacKenzie Blackwood made 35 saves to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Pregame: Michael McCarron | Nashville Predators Michael McCarron speaks to the media ahead of the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • NHL.COM

Postgame: Michael McCarron | Nashville Predators Michael McCarron speaks to the media after facing the Minnesota Wild.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • NHL.COM

Pregame: Michael McCarron | Nashville Predators Michael McCarron speaks to the media ahead of the game against the Los Angeles Kings.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • NHL.COM

Pots goal in loss to Toronto McCarron scored a goal, logged two hits and added two PIM in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact McCarron has started 2025-26 as a regular on the fourth line. The 30-year-old's goal Tuesday was his first point of the campaign, and he's added six shots on net, 10 hits and four PIM. McCarron has the potential to top 100 hits and 100 PIM in a full campaign, but he's reached the 20-point mark just once over his first eight NHL campaigns, so don't expect regular contributions on offense.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame: Michael McCarron | Nashville Predators Michael McCarron speaks to the media after facing the Toronto Maple Leafs.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • NHL.COM

Takeaways: Nashville Predators Fall In Hard-Fought Fashion To Maple Leafs Oct 14, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Nashville Predators forward Michael McCarron (47) celebrates with forward Cole Smith (36) after scoring...

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Maple Leafs snap a 2-game losing streak with a 7-4 victory over the Predators

Oliver Ekman-Larsson and John Tavares each had a goal and two assists and the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a two-game skid with a 7-4 win over the Nashville Predators

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Predators Pounce On Maple Leafs With Two Goals In 44 Seconds

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Media Availability: Michael McCarron | Nashville Predators Michael McCarron talks about what the Preds can build upon after the Opening Night win over Columbus.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • NHL.COM

Training Camp: Michael McCarron | Nashville Predators Michael McCarron talks about Training Camp, the birth of his son and expectations for the season.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • NHL.COM

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O'Reilly nets hat trick as Predators hand Avalanche 1st home loss in regulation, 7-3

Flames' Beecher, Jets' Stanley suspended 1 game each for roughing

Blackwood makes 35 saves as Avalanche shut out Predators 3-0

Maple Leafs snap a 2-game losing streak with a 7-4 victory over the Predators