Ryan McDonagh - NHL News & Rumors

Nabs helper in shootout win McDonagh logged an assist and two blocked shots in Sunday's 6-5 shootout win over the Bruins in the Stadium Series.

Impact McDonagh missed a month due to a lower-body injury, and this was his second game. As long as he stays healthy, he'll fill a top-four role as a shutdown defenseman. The 36-year-old has earned nine points, 21 shots on net, 34 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 20 outings this season.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Stadium Series Pregame Media vs BOS | Hedman, McDonagh

FEBRUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

Ready to rock McDonagh (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Thursday and is slated to return to the lineup versus Winnipeg, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact McDonagh has missed the last 15 games, as well as 33 of the last 36 contests with the same injury. McDonagh has four goals and four assists across 18 appearances this season. Look for Maxim Groshev to come out of the lineup for McDonagh.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play this weekend Head coach Jon Cooper said Thursday that McDonagh (lower body) won't play over the weekend but is now considered day-to-day, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact While McDonagh will be unavailable for the Lightning's two-game road trip that includes games in Chicago on Friday and in Columbus on Saturday, Cooper said Thursday that the defenseman will "definitely" return to game action before the Olympic break. Following their road trip, the Lightning will have five games remaining before the league's layoff, and McDonagh's next opportunity to suit up will be Monday against the Mammoth.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not travelling with team McDonagh (undisclosed) will not travel with the team during their upcoming five-game road trip that begins Saturday in Philadelphia, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official sit...

Impact McDonagh has already missed the last six games after re-aggravating the undisclosed injury that cost him 18 games earlier in the season. The defenseman has four goals and eight points across 18 appearances this season.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa strike gold with another elite d-pairing in Moser and Raddysh After losing Mikhail Sergachev last year, and losing the likes of Ryan McDonagh and Victor Hedman this year due to injury, the Tampa Bay Lig...

JANUARY 7 • PUCKPROSE.COM

Lightning hold off the Canadiens 5-4, extend winning streak to 4 games

Nikita Kucherov scored twice, Gage Goncalves added two assists and had the deciding goal in the shootout as the Tampa Bay Lightning held off the Montreal Canadiens 5-4

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Surfaces on IR McDonagh (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact McDonagh missed Saturday's 4-2 win over Florida and won't play against Montreal on Sunday. However, it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. The 36-year-old defenseman has four goals, eight points, 17 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and nine hits through 18 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday McDonagh (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Saturday's tilt in Florida, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Impact McDonagh re-aggravated his previous injury that kept him out of the lineup for 18 games, before he returned Dec. 18. McDonagh has four goals and four assists through 18 games this season. The Lightning recalled Steve Santini from AHL Syracuse and he should enter the lineup in place of McDonagh.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goal scorer's goal for defender McDonagh had a goal and an assist Saturday in a 6-4 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact McDonagh made a nifty move early in the third period, breaking through two defenders and slipping the puck between Pyotr Kochetkov's pads to make it 4-4. It was a goal scorer's goal. The points are McDonagh's first after missing five weeks due to injury. He's going to eat a lot of ice time with Victor Hedman (elbow) out until February, so scoop him off the wire.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Guentzel scores twice as Lightning rally for 6-4 win over Hurricanes

Jake Guentzel scored a pair of third period goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Carolina Hurricanes for a 6-4 victory on Saturday night

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Postgame Media vs LAK | Cooper, McDonagh, Girgensons

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Taken off injured reserve McDonagh (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve on Thursday, per the NHL media site.

Impact McDonagh last played Nov. 8 and has missed the last 18 games. The 36-year-old veteran defenseman was off to a good start to the season before his injury, tallying three goals and six points in 15 games. He should enter the lineup Thursday, replacing Steve Santini.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could return versus Kings McDonagh (undisclosed) told reporters, "We'll see," when asked if he would be ready to play against Los Angeles on Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact McDonagh has been on the shelf since Nov. 8 versus the Capitals, a stretch of 18 games on injured reserve due to his undisclosed injury. Prior to his absence, the veteran blueliner was struggling offensively with just one point in his last eight outings. If McDonagh is cleared to play Thursday, it would likely come at the expense of Declan Carlile or Steve Santini.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day McDonagh (undisclosed) is day-to-day, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports Monday.

Impact McDonagh remains on injured reserve and will miss his 18th straight game against Florida on Monday. However, he appears to be progressing toward a return to the lineup. McDonagh has collected three goals, six points, 15 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and eight hits through 15 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning chase Jacob Markstrom on the way to routing the Devils 8-4

Nick Paul, Darren Raddysh and Pontus Holmberg each scored in the opening eight minutes to chase Jacob Markstrom, and the injury-depleted Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New Jersey...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman to have elbow surgery. He's expected to be ready for the Olympics

Tampa Bay Lightning captain and No. 1 defenseman Victor Hedman is set to undergo elbow surgery Monday and be out until the start of February

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Julien Brisebois talks Ryan McDonagh signing | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien Brisebois joins First Shift to discuss signing Ryan McDonagh and how this current roster came tog...

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • NHL.COM

Julien Brisebois talks Ryan McDonagh signing | NHL.com Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien Brisebois joins First Shift to discuss signing Ryan McDonagh and how this current roster came tog...

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • NHL.COM

Lightning sign Ryan McDonagh to a 3-year, $12.3M contract extension

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year extension worth $12.3 million

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Re-ups with Bolts McDonagh (undisclosed) agreed to terms on a three-year, $12.3 million contract extension with Tampa Bay on Thursday.

Impact McDonagh -- who is currently on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury -- is on his second stint with the Lightning, having spent five seasons with the organization from 2017-2022. Prior to getting hurt, the veteran blueliner was chipping in well offensively with three goals and three helpers in 15 appearances. While McDonagh won't be much of a factor with the man advantage, he should still be capable of pushing for the 30-point threshold -- assuming he gets back into the lineup sooner rather than later.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hagel scores twice as Lightning beat Rangers 4-1 and extend winning streak to 7 games

Brandon Hagel scored twice and Jonas Johansson made 12 saves as the Tampa Bay Lighting beat the New York Rangers 4-1 to extend their winning streak to seven games

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Moves to IR McDonagh (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact After being injured in Saturday's 3-2 win over Washington, McDonagh will miss the next few games. He hasn't been practicing, and it's unclear when he will be available to return. He has recorded three goals, six points, 15 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and eight hits through 15 appearances this season. McDonagh's move to the IR list frees up a roster spot for the Lightning to recall a blueliner ahead of Wednesday's contest versus the Rangers.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss time McDonagh (undisclosed) will miss at least a few games, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports Tuesday.

Impact McDonagh probably won't be an option for Tampa Bay's next three games, starting with Wednesday's matchup against the Rangers. However, it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. McDonagh isn't quite day-to-day yet, though head coach Jon Cooper said after Tuesday's practice that the 36-year-old defenseman could be at that stage soon. Victor Hedman (undisclosed) and Max Crozier (undisclosed) are also dealing with injuries, making it unclear who will replace McDonagh in Wednesday's lineup.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Saturday's game McDonagh (undisclosed) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Capitals.

Impact McDonagh sustained an injury and didn't take the ice after the first intermission. The 36-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day for now. He'll have some extra time to heal up, as the Lightning don't play until Wednesday's home game versus the Rangers.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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