McCabe (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe took a high stick in the first period and didn't return to the contest. The 29-year-old's status should be updated prior to Friday's game versus the Blue Jackets. If he can't play, Caleb Jones would likely rejoin the lineup.

McCabe notched an assist, two shots on goal, four hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe set up a Tyler Johnson goal late in the first period. With three assists in five games in December, McCabe has matched his offense from 13 contests in November. The 29-year-old defenseman still has very limited appeal in fantasy given his large role on a weak team. He's at one goal, eight helpers, 20 shots on net, 63 blocked shots, 55 hits and a plus-3 rating in 24 appearances this season.

McCabe recorded two assists in a 5-2 win against the Rangers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe has a goal and eight points in 20 games this season, including four assists in his last five contests. While he's been doing well lately, he's usually not much of an offensive contributor. The 29-year-old averaged just 0:05 of power-play ice time entering Saturday's game and that lack of role with the man advantage is part of what limits his fantasy value.

McCabe picked up three blocked shots and two hits in 16:48 of ice time in the Blackhawks' 5-4 loss to the Oilers on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe was third amongst Blackhawks defensemen in ice time and was an even plus-minus. The former Sabre had heated up the past couple games with two points in his last four games, but failed to hit the scoresheet in Wednesday's matchup. McCabe is expected to take on a bottom-four defensive role for the Blackhawks moving forward.

McCabe scored a first-period goal during a 4-3 shootout loss to the Wild on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe, who has accumulated a point in three consecutive contests, collected his first goal Sunday after receiving a pass from Sam Lafferty from behind the net and targeting a shot through traffic and past goalie Marc-Andre Fleury for an early 1-0 advantage. McCabe added four hits, two shots and two blocks in the loss.

McCabe (neck) will be activated off the non-roster list and make his season debut Friday versus Detroit, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe will replace Filip Roos on the third pairing against the Red Wings. McCabe registered 22 points and an ugly minus-27 rating through 75 games last campaign.

McCabe (neck) has been medically cleared to play, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barring any setbacks, Chicago coach Luke Richardson expects McCabe to play in Friday's home opener against Detroit. McCabe missed the first three games of the year after having cervical spine surgery in mid-September.

McCabe (neck) took part in a full practice Friday, according to Tracey Myers of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

It was the first time McCabe was allowed to practice with full contact. While he will travel with the Blackhawks on their three-game road trip to start the season, according to coach Luke Richardson, he will be ready to go when the Blackhawks return for their home opener on Oct. 21.

McCabe (neck) has been cleared for contact, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe still isn't expected to return until late October, but this is nonetheless an encouraging development for the 28-year-old defender. He tallied 22 points through 75 games last campaign.

McCabe (cervical spine surgery) had his surgery six weeks ago and could be ready in four-five weeks, according to Mark Lazerus of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

It was thought that McCabe recently had surgery but that was not the case. He skated on his own Friday and could return sometime in late October. McCabe could resume contact before the end of training camp. He had four goals and 22 points in 75 games last season.