McCabe scored an assist on Zemgus Girgensons' first-period goal in a 6-4 win against Ottawa on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe's shot missed the net, but the rebound came off the boards to Girgensons, who sneaked in behind the Ottawa defense for an easy tap-in. McCabe led the team in ice-time with 22:52, including 3:22 on the penalty kill. The former Wisconsin Badgers captain is vying for a roster spot and is making a strong case to stick around despite a bevy of veteran bodies on the blue line. Despite his strong performances, McCabe may still wind up with AHL Rochester, where he will play a much bigger role and log more minutes as he continues to develop.