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Western Central Standings

Team W-L-OTL Pts
43-19-5 91
43-20-5 91
41-19-9 91
39-25-4 82
36-29-3 75
33-27-8 74
28-35-5 61
19-44-5 43

2023 Stats

STATS A
Assists
P
Points
+/-
Plus-Minus Goals Scored For or Against Total
TOI/G
Time On Ice Per Game
PM
Penalty Minutes
Regular Season 22 25 13 21:42 16

Top Ryan McDonagh News

  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: Contributes pair of assists

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

    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.

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  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: 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.

    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.

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  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: 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.

    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.

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  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: Dishes two assists in win

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

    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 has been 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.

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  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: 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.

    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.

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  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: 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.

    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.

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  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: Adds two points in win

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

    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.

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  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: 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.

    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.

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  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: Returns with two helpers

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

    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.

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  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: Good to play Wednesday

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

    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 against the Flames.

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  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: Ruled out versus Avs

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

    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 scoring drought and had put just two shots on net over that stretch. In his stead, Spencer Stastney figures to continue playing on the third pairing.

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  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: Won't play Saturday

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

    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.

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  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: Still unavailable

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

    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.

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  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: Remains day-to-day

    McDonagh (lower body) isn't expected to play in Saturday's contest against Arizona, per Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now.

    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.

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  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: Unavailable vs. Winnipeg

    McDonagh (lower body) will miss Thursday's game against Winnipeg, per Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site.

    Coach Andrew Brunette previously suggested McDonagh might return either Thursday or Saturday versus Arizona, so perhaps the 34-year-old defenseman will still play against the Coyotes. He has two assists, six shots, seven hits and 25 blocks in 10 contests this season. When he's healthy, McDonagh is likely to serve in a top-four role, though he might not have a spot on the power play.

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  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: May play Thursday

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

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

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  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: Still sidelined Tuesday

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

    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.

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  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: Won't play Saturday

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

    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.

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  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: Notches helper Thursday

    McDonagh recorded an assist, three blocked shots, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.

    McDonagh helped out on Gustav Nyquist's goal in the middle of the third period. In addition to his second helper of the season, McDonagh played his usual role as a top-four defenseman and penalty killer, making several key blocks on a Kraken power play in the final frame. The 34-year-old had a decent 20 points to go with 165 blocked shots in 71 outings last season, and he's already notched five blocks and a plus-3 rating through two contests in 2023-24.

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  • Predators' Ryan McDonagh: Records two points in return

    McDonagh (upper body) supplied a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 7-3 victory over Buffalo.

    McDonagh logged 17:08 of ice time after missing the previous four games because of the injury. He entered the contest averaging 21:14 in 2022-23, but perhaps coach John Hynes wanted to ease him back into the lineup. McDonagh has two goals and 17 points in 58 appearances this season.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-1, 215 lbs
Birthplace: St. Paul, MN
Age: 34
Experience: 13
Shoots: Left