Brayden McNabb D VGK Sun 5/11/25 2:47 AM
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McNabb logged an assist, three hits and three blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb was expected to miss Game 3 with an upper-body injury, but the veteran defenseman got through warmups and was able to play. His inclusion in the lineup proved impactful, as he helped out on Reilly Smith's last-second goal to give the Golden Knights the win. McNabb is up to four helpers, seven shots on net, 26 hits, 23 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over nine playoff outings. As long as the injury doesn't flare up, he should be good to handle top-four minutes for the rest of the postseason.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Sat 5/10/25 8:58 PM
Brayden McNabb
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McNabb (upper body) will play in Game 3 against Edmonton on Saturday, per the NHL media site.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb sustained the injury when he crashed into the boards late in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to Edmonton. He was originally expected to miss the clash after not participating in Saturday's morning skate, but it seems he'll remain in the lineup as Vegas attempts to claw back from a 2-0 series deficit. McNabb has three assists, six PIM, seven shots, 23 hits and 20 blocks across eight playoff outings this year while averaging 21:14 of ice time. He's projected to play alongside Shea Theodore in Game 3, according to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Sat 5/10/25 2:31 PM
Brayden McNabb
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McNabb (upper body) won't play against Edmonton on Saturday in Game 3, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb accompanied the team to Edmonton but didn't participate in Saturday's morning skate. He will be day-to-day ahead of Monday's Game 4 matchup. The 34-year-old blueliner has three assists, seven shots on goal, 20 blocked shots and 23 hits across eight appearances this postseason. Due to McNabb's absence, Kaedan Korczak will play against the Oilers on Saturday.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Fri 5/9/25 1:49 AM
Brayden McNabb
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McNabb sustained an apparent upper body injury after crashing into the boards in overtime of Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 2, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb appeared to be favoring his shoulder after he was tripped, which sent him into an awkward fall. He didn't have time to get back in the game -- there was no penalty on the play, and the Oilers scored shortly after McNabb left the contest. His status for Saturday's Game 3 is up in the air, though it will be telling if he's unable to accompany his teammates to Edmonton.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Sun 4/27/25 12:57 PM
Brayden McNabb
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McNabb notched an assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild in Game 4.
EDGE Analysis
This was McNabb's first point in four playoff outings in this series. He's gotten into some defensive trouble, though defense partner Shea Theodore hasn't been at his best early in the first round. McNabb has added four shots on net, six hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating so far in the postseason.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Sun 4/13/25 1:42 AM
Brayden McNabb
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McNabb logged an assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb has a goal and two assists during his three-game point streak. That follows a stretch in which he went eight contests without a point. As a shutdown defenseman, McNabb doesn't have to be active on offense to make an impact, though it's a bonus when he is. The 34-year-old is at 20 points, a mark he's reached in each of the last two years and three times in his career. He's added 90 shots on net, 164 blocked shots, 130 hits and a plus-40 rating. McNabb joins Ryan McDonagh and Aliaksei Protas (foot) as the only players in the league to be at plus-40 or better at this stage of the campaign.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Fri 4/11/25 2:17 AM
Brayden McNabb
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McNabb provided an assist, fired two shots on goal, blocked four shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb has gotten on the scoresheet in consecutive games for the third time this year, all of which have been since late January. The defenseman hasn't come close to matching his 26-point campaign from 2023-24, but he has mustered five goals, 14 assists, 89 shots on net, 162 blocked shots, 130 hits and a plus-39 rating over 79 appearances. He's been excellent in a shutdown role and will be an unsung hero if the Golden Knights are able to make a deep playoff run.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Wed 4/9/25 2:15 AM
Brayden McNabb
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McNabb scored a goal, blocked three shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb ended an eight-game point drought with the tally, which was his first goal since Feb. 24 versus the Kings. The veteran defenseman continues to see ample playing time, but he's in a shutdown role that leads to minimal offense. For the season, he has five goals, 18 points, 87 shots on net, 128 hits, 158 blocked shots and a plus-37 rating across 78 appearances.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Sat 3/22/25 11:47 PM
Brayden McNabb
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McNabb notched an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb has four helpers over his last eight outings, and he's also posted a plus-3 rating in that span. The 34-year-old blueliner set up the second of Tomas Hertl's three goals in this contest. McNabb continues to get the job done as a physical shutdown defender in the Golden Knights' bottom four. He has 17 points, a plus-35 rating, 143 blocked shots, 113 hits and 77 shots on net over 69 appearances.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Mon 3/10/25 12:36 AM
Brayden McNabb
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McNabb posted an assist, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb has a helper in each of the last two games and four points over 11 outings since the start of February. The 34-year-old blueliner is up to 15 points, 74 shots on net, 135 blocked shots, 106 hits and a plus-35 rating. He's been one of the best shutdown defensemen in the league this season, but his lack of offense hinders his ability to help fantasy managers despite strong non-scoring numbers.