McCabe won't return to Saturday's tilt against Tampa Bay after sustaining an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Toronto got Matthew Knies (upper body) and Auston Matthews (upper body) back Saturday. However, Bobby McMann suffered a lower-body injury Wednesday, and now McCabe is hurt, so Toronto's health problems aren't easing up. Going into Saturday's game, McCabe had five assists, 21 PIM, 19 shots, 50 hits and 46 blocks in 22 outings while averaging 21:47 of ice time. If McCabe isn't available for Monday's matchup against Chicago, Jani Hakanpaa could be in the lineup.

McCabe signed a five-year, $22.55 million contract with Toronto on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe is playing the final season of his four-year, $16 million deal. He has generated three assists, seven shots on goal, 17 blocked shots and 19 hits in nine outings this campaign. The 31-year-old blueliner produced personal bests during the 2023-24 regular season with eight goals, 28 points and 219 hits across 73 appearances.

McCabe recorded two assists, three hits, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe had a hand in goals by Bobby McMann and Morgan Rielly in the blowout win. Through four contests, McCabe has three assists, a plus-7 rating, 10 hits and 10 blocked shots. The 31-year-old defenseman provides a lot of physicality, and his offense should be at a passable level since he's playing on the second pairing at even strength. McCabe is unlikely to unseat Oliver Ekman-Larsson or Morgan Rielly for power-play time.

McCabe (upper body) will be in the lineup versus the Canadiens on Wednesday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe missed the Maple Leafs' preseason finale, but that was deemed precautionary. He'll return to his usual second-pairing role for Opening Night. McCabe had a career-high 28 points in 73 regular-season appearances last year, but the bulk of his fantasy value lies in his ability to generate hits and blocked shots at a high rate.

McCabe (upper body) is likely to practice Monday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe didn't play in Saturday's preseason finale versus the Red Wings, but the Maple Leafs likely took a precautionary approach with his injury. Assuming he can practice without further issues, the 30-year-old defenseman will probably suit up for Opening Night on Wednesday versus the Canadiens.

McCabe (upper body) won't be in Saturday's lineup versus Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe could be questionable for Opening Night on Wednesday in Montreal. The solid defenseman had a career-best eight goals and 28 points in 73 regular-season games in 2023-24. McCabe also registered 219 hits and 129 blocked shots.

McCabe won't skate during Friday's practice session due to an upper-body injury, and he's considered day-to-day.

EDGE Analysis

While the exact nature of McCabe's injury isn't clear, it's discouraging to see him held out of practice ahead of Saturday's preseason finale against the Red Wings. It's not yet clear whether he'll suit up against Detroit, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him held out to avoid risking his health ahead of Opening Night against Montreal on Wednesday.

McCabe has been paired with newcomer Oliver Ekman-Larsson this preseason.

EDGE Analysis

The two seem to have already developed some chemistry. McCabe has showcased the kind of toughness and skill that new head coach Craig Berube and general manager Brad Treliving value in defenders. Thursday night, McCabe dominated a young Montreal squad, and his stability could allow Ekman-Larsson to provide secondary offense for the Leafs.

McCabe (rest) was at practice Friday, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe will start Game 1 versus Boston on Saturday on the second pairing alongside Simon Benoit. McCabe had eight goals, 20 assists, 56 PIM, 129 blocked shots and 219 hits in 73 appearances during the 2023-24 regular season.

McCabe (rest) will be a healthy scratch Wednesday against Tampa Bay, per Luke Fox of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe will finish the regular season with eight goals, 28 points, 56 PIM, 219 hits and 129 blocks in 73 outings. The 30-year-old defenseman is just getting a breather and should serve in a top-four capacity in Game 1 of the playoffs.