Carrier produced an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier was the only Nashville defenseman to break even in plus-minus rating Tuesday, though he is minus-2 on the year. The helper was his first point to go with four blocked shots through three contests. Carrier may be trending upward -- he's still listed on the third pairing, but Dante Fabbro has seen less ice time while playing alongside Roman Josi at even strength. Carrier has reached 20 points in two of the previous three seasons while also being a strong shot-blocking presence, so he could have appeal in deep fantasy formats.

Carrier penned a three-year, $11.25 million contract with Nashville on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier deciding to re-up with the Predators will likely fly under the radar after the club signed top free agents Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei. Still, the 27-year-old Carrier should be in the mix for a spot on the blue line after tallying four goals and 16 assists in 73 regular-season contests last season.

Carrier scored a goal and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Canucks in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier's goal at 12:46 of the third period was the game-winner, allowing the Predators to stay alive for Game 6 on Friday. The defenseman has a point in three straight contests, and he's added five shots on net, 14 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through five postseason outings. Carrier appears to be a lock for a top-four role even though he is mainly in the lineup for his defensive contributions.

Carrier picked up an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier helped out on a Mark Jankowski goal in the first period. Carrier has a helper in each of the last two games, and he's added two hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over four playoff outings. The 27-year-old continues to fill a top-four role as a mainly defensive presence, so he shouldn't be expected to put up many points.

Carrier (undisclosed) will rest for Monday's season finale against Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier left Saturday's game against Columbus for precautionary reasons and it sounds like he's healthy. The 27-year-old blueliner should be back in the lineup for the postseason. He finishes the 2023-24 campaign with four goals, 20 points and 137 blocked shots in 73 games.

Carrier (undisclosed) left Saturday's game versus the Blue Jackets for precautionary reasons, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier had an assist and four blocked shots in 15:38 of ice time Saturday. While the precautionary label suggests the issue is not serious, the Predators have been aggressively resting players leading into the playoffs. Carrier also recently missed time with an upper-body injury, so there's no guarantee he'll play in Monday's regular-season finale versus the Penguins.

Carrier (upper body) will return to action against the Bruins on Tuesday, Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier draws back into the lineup after missing three straight contests due to his upper-body issue. Prior to getting hurt, the blueliner was stuck in both a 22-game goal drought and had been held off the scoresheet for nine consecutive outings. As such, fantasy players probably shouldn't be banking on Carrier offering much in the way of fantasy value moving forward.

Carrier (upper body) won't play Saturday against Colorado, per Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier will miss his third straight contest. He has been credited with four goals, 19 points, 68 shots on net, 127 blocked shots and 55 hits in 66 contests this campaign. Spencer Stastney will play versus the Avalanche due to Carrier's absence.

Carrier (upper body) isn't available for Thursday's contest against Arizona, per Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier is set to miss his second straight game because of the injury. He has four goals, 19 points, 40 PIM, 55 hits and 127 blocks in 66 outings in 2023-24. Spencer Stastney will return from an upper-body injury Thursday, but once Carrier is healthy too, Stastney might not have a spot in the lineup.

Carrier (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier is in the midst of a nine-game point drought, so his absence likely won't have a large impact in fantasy. With Carrier out, Jeremy Lauzon (lower body) is likely to return Tuesday.