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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

McDonagh will skate 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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.