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Notches assist in loss McDonagh produced an assist in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks in Game 4.

Impact The helper was McDonagh's first point in four playoff contests. The 34-year-old has added eight hits, 10 blocked shots, four shots on net and an even plus-minus rating while playing primarily in a top-four role. McDonagh had 32 points over 74 regular-season outings, his best production since 2018-19, but it hasn't carried over to the postseason, and time may be running out for him to find it again with the Predators down 3-1 in their first-round series.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Saturday McDonagh (rest) will be back in the lineup Saturday versus the Blue Jackets, Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact McDonagh will be back alongside Roman Josi after getting Friday's 5-1 win over Chicago off for rest. The 34-year-old McDonagh has three goals, 29 points, 88 shots on net and 137 blocked shots in 72 contests this campaign.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday McDonagh will rest Friday against Chicago, Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact McDonagh and Gustav Nyquist will get a breather during Nashville's back-to-back set in an attempt to stay fresh for the postseason. McDonagh has three goals and 29 points in 72 games this season but he's been held to one assist over his last 10 appearances. He's expected to suit up Saturday against Columbus.

APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper in win McDonagh produced an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Blues.

Impact McDonagh snapped a six-game point drought when he helped out on Filip Forsberg's empty-netter in the third period. After starting the year relatively quiet, McDonagh has been a surprising source of offense since the All-Star break, earning 17 of his 29 points this year in that 25-game span. He's also contributed 82 shots on net, 131 blocked shots and a plus-20 rating through 69 contests overall.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes pair of assists McDonagh notched two assists and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact McDonagh has three helpers over his last two contests, though he went without a point in the four games prior. The defenseman set up Thomas Novak's opening goal and Roman Josi's insurance tally Saturday. McDonagh has been a pleasant surprise in 2023-24 with 25 points, 75 shots on net, 111 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating over 61 appearances.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing in Saturday's win McDonagh picked up two assists while adding a team-high four blocked shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Avalanche.

Impact The veteran blueliner is having his best stretch of the campaign as the Predators push for a playoff spot. Over the last eight games, McDonagh has a goal and eight points along with 17 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating. With 101 blocks through 55 games, the 34-year-old has reached triple digits in that category for the 11th time in his 14 NHL seasons.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns 300th career helper McDonagh notched an assist, two shots on goal, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Kings.

Impact McDonagh helped out on Yakov Trenin's opening tally in the first period. The helper was McDonagh's 300th career assist, a mark he reached in his 904th appearance. The 34-year-old defenseman has 18 points, 64 shots on net, 90 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 50 outings this season. He's on track to reach the 20-point mark for the third season in a row.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes two assists in win McDonagh notched two assists and added two hits in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact McDonagh has a goal and five helpers over his last six games, a far better stretch compared to the preceding 24 contests, in which he had just two helpers. The defenseman isn't known to put up steady offense, so his recent burst is a pleasant surprise. McDonagh is up to 17 points, 62 shots on net, 86 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 49 outings as a top-four fixture for the Predators.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes comeback in overtime McDonagh scored a goal on four shots and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Coyotes.

Impact McDonagh set up a Thomas Novak tally to spark the third-period comeback, and the forward returned the favor on McDonagh's game-winner at 1:36 of overtime. This was the 34-year-old defenseman's third multi-point effort of the campaign. He's been solid in a primarily defensive role with 14 points through 45 outings, though he's earned four power-play points, his most since the 2017-18 campaign. McDonagh has added 81 blocked shots, 58 shots on net and a plus-4 rating.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan McDonagh's OT goal propels Predators past Coyotes Ryan McDonagh scored at 1:36 of overtime to lift the Nashville Predators to a 5-4 comeback win against the visiting Arizona Coyotes on Satur...

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Ryan McDonagh's OT goal propels Predators past Coyotes Ryan McDonagh scored at 1:36 of overtime to lift the Nashville Predators to a 5-4 comeback win against the visiting Arizona Coyotes on Satur...

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

McDonagh scores in OT goal to give Predators a 5-4 victory over Coyotes

Ryan McDonagh scored at 1:36 of overtime and the Nashville Predators rallied to beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-4

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Picks up power-play assist McDonagh logged a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Islanders.

Impact McDonagh entered Saturday in an eight-game slump before he set up a Luke Evangelista equalizer in the third period. The 34-year-old McDonagh doesn't have to score to provide value -- he plays heavy defensive minutes for a team that has a mix of veterans and youth on the blue line. The 34-year-old is up to 11 points (three on the power play), 45 shots on net, 60 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 36 appearances this season.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds two points in win McDonagh tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-1 victory over Tampa Bay.

Impact McDonagh picked up an assist on Juuso Parssinen's power-play tally in the first period before extending Nashville's lead to 3-1 in the second, sliding a backhander by Jonas Johansson. The 34-year-old McDonagh has been productive offensively of late, posting seven points (a goal and six assists) in nine games since his return from a lower-body injury. While his scoring run has been a nice bonus, McDonagh is primarily relied on for his defensive presence -- he now has a goal and eight assists through 19 games this season with a plus-6 rating, 13 hits and 36 blocked shots while averaging 20:23 of ice time on the Predators' top pairing.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan McDonagh, Roman Josi lead Predators past Lightning, 5-1

Ryan McDonagh and Roman Josi each had a goal and an assist, and the Nashville Predators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Generates assist in win McDonagh registered an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Jets.

Impact McDonagh has four helpers over three games since he returned from a lower-body injury that cost him seven contests. The defenseman's best offensive days are behind him, but he can still chip in now and then. He's up to six helpers, 10 shots on net, 31 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 13 appearances, playing a defensive role in the Predators' top four.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with two helpers McDonagh was good for two assists in Wednesday's 4-2 win against the Flames.

Impact McDonagh missed nearly three weeks due to a lower-body injury, but he looked just fine in this victory. The veteran rearguard ended up with a plus-2 rating, a shot on goal, three blocked shots and a hit in 21:23 of ice time across 26 shifts. He had just two assists in his first 10 games. He'll look to stay hot in Friday's road game against the Blues.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to play Wednesday McDonagh (lower body) is expected to play Wednesday versus Calgary, per Ann Kimmel of The Hockey News.

Impact McDonagh was last in the lineup Nov. 2. He has two assists, seven hits and 25 blocks in 10 contests this season. McDonagh's return might result in Dante Fabbro being a healthy scratch Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out versus Avs McDonagh (lower body) will not be in action versus Colorado on Monday, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact McDonagh will be shelved for his seventh consecutive contest due to his lingering lower-body issue. Before suffering his lower-body injury, the Minnesota native was mired in an eight-game pointless streak and had put just two shots on net over that stretch. In his stead, Spencer Stastney figures to continue playing in the third pairing.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday McDonagh (lower body) won't play Saturday against Chicago, per Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site.

Impact McDonagh will miss his sixth consecutive contest. He has generated two assists, six shots on goal, seven hits and 25 blocked shots in 10 games this season. Spencer Stastney will be in the lineup for Saturday's contest.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still unavailable McDonagh (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Anaheim, according to Robby Stanley of 102.5 The Game.

Impact Coach Andrew Brunette said Tuesday that there hasn't been much progress in McDonagh's recovery. McDonagh, who remains day-to-day, will miss his fifth consecutive contest. He has supplied two assists, six shots on goal, seven hits and 25 blocked shots in 10 games this season. Marc Del Gaizo has been playing during McDonagh's absence.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains day-to-day McDonagh (lower body) is not expected to play in Saturday's contest against Arizona, per Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now.

Impact McDonagh, who is still day-to-day, will miss his fourth straight game due to a lower-body issue. He has registered two assists, six shots on goal, seven hits and 25 blocked shots in 10 games this season. Marc Del Gaizo has been playing during McDonagh's absence.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May play Thursday McDonagh (lower body) could return to the lineup as early as Thursday versus Winnipeg, Predators' insider Alex Daugherty reports.

Impact McDonagh has missed the last two games. Coach Andrew Brunette said Thursday that McDonagh could play either tonight or Saturday. The defenseman has two assists and 25 blocked shots in 10 games this season. Consider him a game-time decision.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Tuesday McDonagh (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Flames, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact McDonagh will miss his second straight game with the injury. He's still considered day-to-day. Marc Del Gaizo continues to fill in on the third pairing while McDonagh is out of action.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday McDonagh (lower body) won't play Saturday against Edmonton.

Impact McDonagh, who is considered day-to-day, has supplied two assists, six shots on goal, seven hits and 25 blocked shots in 10 games this season. Marc Del Gaizo will make his NHL debut in McDonagh's absence.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Ryan McDonagh, Roman Josi lead Predators past Lightning, 5-1