Brayden McNabb D VGK Sat 12/31/22 11:01 PM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb notched an assist, two blocked shots and 10 PIM in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb and Yakov Trenin had a fight with additional penalties in the second period of what had previously been a fairly tame game. Prior to that, McNabb contributed a secondary helper on a Keegan Kolesar goal in the opening frame. The 31-year-old McNabb had a decent December with a goal, four helpers, 27 hits and 37 blocked shots in 15 games. He's at 12 points, 55 shots on net, 81 hits, 88 blocks, a plus-12 rating and 22 PIM through 39 outings.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Wed 12/28/22 2:30 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb scored a goal, logged two hits and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
The goal was McNabb's first of the season, and his first point since Dec. 13. He gave the Golden Knights a brief 2-1 lead before the Kings' second line took over the contest. McNabb has contributed 11 points, 51 shots on net, 82 blocked shots, 79 hits and a plus-13 rating through 37 contests. He's on track for his best scoring output since 2014-15, when he logged 24 points with the Kings.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Wed 12/14/22 2:45 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb provided an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb helped out on a William Karlsson empty-net goal in the third period. Through seven December games, McNabb has managed three assists, matching his output from all of November. The veteran defenseman has 10 assists, 43 shots on net, 72 hits, 70 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating in 31 contests overall. He'll be asked to shoulder a heavier defensive load as the Golden Knights are missing three of their preferred blueliners.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Sun 12/4/22 1:34 PM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb notched two assists, a plus-2 rating, two shots on goal, three hits and four blocked shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb has surprisingly been filling the void left behind by Alex Pietrangelo (personal) at both ends of the ice. Over the last four games, McNabb has three assists and a plus-2 rating while seeing an uptick in ice time. The 31-year-old will rarely get anything more than a handful of seconds on the power play, but his physicality and defensive work remain strong on a good team. He has nine helpers, 61 hits, 57 blocked shots, 37 shots on net and a plus-14 rating in 26 contests this season.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Mon 11/28/22 11:53 PM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb recorded an assist and three hits in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb has picked up two assists in his last four games. The 31-year-old defenseman won't chip in offense at that rate often, but he's also gone plus-5 in that span to display his steady defensive work. For the season, he's at seven helpers, a plus-13 rating, 51 blocked shots, 54 hits and 33 shots on goal through 24 appearances. He could see a little more ice time as long as Alex Pietrangelo (personal) is away from the team.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Thu 11/24/22 3:22 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb produced an assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
This was just the third game all season that McNabb has not recorded a hit. The helper snapped his six-game point drought, giving him six assists (two shorthanded) through 21 contests overall. The veteran defenseman has added 47 hits, 46 blocked shots, 31 shots on net and a plus-11 rating while serving in a top-four role.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Wed 11/9/22 2:58 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb notched a shorthanded assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb ended a four-game point drought with his helper on a Reilly Smith goal in the third period. Two of McNabb's five assists this season have been shorthanded. The 31-year-old defenseman has added 15 shots on net, 33 hits, 31 blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-6 rating in 14 contests. He remains a defensive presence on the second pairing.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Fri 10/28/22 9:34 PM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb managed a shorthanded assist in Friday's 4-0 win over the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
This was the fourth career shorthanded assist for McNabb, whose Golden Knights team is on a tear with three straight wins and a first-place standing in the Pacific Division. McNabb is an efficient defender for Vegas, and he'll mix in a healthy amount of hits and blocked shots each season.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Wed 10/26/22 2:46 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb produced an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb has gotten on the scoresheet in consecutive contests, notching an assist in each. He set up defense partner Shea Theodore's goal in the third period Tuesday. McNabb has three helpers, nine shots on net, 22 blocked shots, 19 hits and a plus-7 rating in eight outings overall as he continues to play a defensive role in the Golden Knights' top four.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Tue 10/25/22 1:34 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb put up an assist, three hits, three blocked shots, two shots on goal and two PIM in Monday's 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb set up a Chandler Stephenson goal in the third period, which stood as the game-winner. Through seven contests, McNabb has chipped in a pair of assists while adding 20 blocks, 17 hits, nine shots on net, four PIM and a plus-4 rating. He'll continue to work as the defensive half of a top-four pairing, usually alongside either Shea Theodore or Alex Pietrangelo.