McCabe (upper body) logged 20:09 of ice time in Chicago's 5-2 win against Columbus on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe was hurt during Wednesday's contest against Nashville, but the injury didn't end up costing him a full game. He had two hits and two blocked shots Friday. The 29-year-old has a goal, nine points, 64 hits and 73 blocks in 29 contests this season.

McCabe (upper body) is in Friday's lineup against Columbus, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, McCabe won't be forced to miss any time after suffering a small injury against Nashville on Wednesday. The veteran blueliner will skate in a top-pair role alongside Seth Jones.

McCabe (upper body) had his eye checked out after receiving a high stick in Wednesday's game versus the Predators, but head coach Luke Richardson expects the defenseman to be fine going forward, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe should be good to go for Friday's game versus the Blue Jackets, though his status should be confirmed prior to that contest.

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.