Brayden McNabb D VGK Sat 1/25/25 1:20 PM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb logged an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb has two helpers, 10 hits and five blocked shots over his last three contests. The 34-year-old defenseman hasn't come anywhere near matching the pace that saw him rack up 26 points over 82 regular-season outings in 2023-24. He's at nine points, 61 shots on net, 85 hits, 107 blocked shots and a plus-25 rating as a defensive stalwart in the Golden Knights' top four.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Tue 1/21/25 2:31 PM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb provided an assist and five hits in Monday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb ended an eight-game point drought with his helper on Brett Howden's second-period tally. The five hits were also a season high for McNabb, who has played a little less physically in 2024-25. He's at eight points, 58 shots on net, 80 hits, 103 blocked shots, 22 PIM and a plus-23 rating through 47 appearances while seeing steady time in a top-four role as a defensive presence.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Fri 1/3/25 1:47 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb notched an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb has chipped in four points and a plus-8 rating over his last six games. The 33-year-old defenseman helped out on Pavel Dorofeyev's game-winning goal late in the second period of Thursday's victory. McNabb is up to seven points, a plus-23 rating, 49 shots on net, 57 hits and 87 blocked shots through 38 outings overall while playing a shutdown role in Vegas' top four.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Sat 12/28/24 2:31 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb scored a goal and dished an assist, both while shorthanded, in Friday's 6-3 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb also had two shots on net, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in the game. He scored on a clever toe-drag move that typically isn't associated with more defensive players such as himself. The 33-year-old defenseman has three points over his last three games and is up to six points (two goals, four assists) through 35 outings overall. McNabb has added 46 shots on net, 84 blocked shots, 54 hits, 18 PIM and a plus-21 rating.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Sun 12/22/24 3:18 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb notched an assist, three shots on goal, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb ended an 11-game point drought when he helped out on Keegan Kolesar's first-period tally. Through 33 appearances, McNabb hasn't come close to replicating his 26-point 2023-24 regular season. He has four points, 43 shots on net, 53 hits, 80 blocked shots and a plus-17 rating in 2024-25, serving as a strong defensive presence in a top-four role.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Sun 11/24/24 3:22 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb recorded an assist and went plus-3 in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb snapped a 15-game dry spell on offense when he set up Tomas Hertl for the opening tally at 4:39 of the second period. The 33-year-old McNabb signed a three-year contract extension last week, securing his place as a physical presence on the Golden Knights' blue line for the foreseeable future. He's racked up three points, 28 shots on net, 37 hits, 46 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-15 rating through 21 contests this season, putting him on track to challenge for 200 blocks for the second year in a row.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Fri 11/15/24 1:53 PM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb agreed to terms on a three-year, $10.95 million contract extension with Vegas on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb is one of three remaining "Golden Misfits" from the Knights' inaugural season alongside Shea Theodore and William Karlsson. Offensively, the 33-year-old McNabb has been limited to open the campaign with just two points in 16 outings. Considering he's reached the 20-point mark in only one of his last 10 seasons, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting him to suddenly start racking up points. Still, McNabb offers decent category coverage in banger leagues, having racked up 200-plus hits in multiple seasons.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Fri 10/18/24 3:20 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Lightning.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb opened the scoring at 5:26 of the first period. The 33-year-old defenseman has two points, seven shots on net, six hits, 10 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over five appearances this season. His physicality makes him an option in banger leagues, but playing on the third pairing will likely limit his offense, keeping him out of the mix in standard fantasy formats.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Sun 10/6/24 2:16 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb logged two assists, two hits and two PIM in Saturday's 6-5 preseason loss to the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb isn't known for his offense, but he was able to contribute in the Golden Knights' preseason finale. Last year saw the defenseman record a career-best 26 points and 207 blocked shots while adding 148 hits and a plus-18 rating over 82 contests. The 33-year-old's physicality may continue to drop as he ages, and if he remains on the third pairing for most of 2024-25, he'll have a tough time getting back to the 20-point mark.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Tue 4/30/24 2:06 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb recorded an assist and four hits in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Stars in Game 4.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb has two goals, two assists, seven shots on net, 11 hits and 14 blocked shots over four playoff outings. His strong production at both ends of the ice has earned him a steady top-four role, and it's help to make up for relatively quiet starts to the playoffs for Alex Pietrangelo and Shea Theodore. McNabb can't be expected to maintain this level of offense in the long run, but he's worth a look in DFS while he's got a hot stick.