McCarron scored a goal on four shots and added two hits in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

McCarron has three goals over his last five games. That's a pretty good pace for a defensive forward, though it won't last. He's up to five goals, 12 points, 83 shots on net, 157 hits, 56 blocked shots, 69 PIM and a minus-13 rating over 56 appearances this season. McCarron needs two more points to match his 74-game total from last year.

McCarron scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Monday's 6-5 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

McCarron's second-period tally put the Predators on the comeback trail, and the team's top six handled the rest. This was McCarron's second goal in his last three games. The 30-year-old forward has four goals, 11 points, 79 shots on net, 69 PIM, 153 hits, 55 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating over 54 appearances in his usual bottom-six role.

McCarron scored a goal, blocked four shots and recorded three hits in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

McCarron logged the opening goal just over five minutes into Thursday's contest. On the season, he is up to three goals, 10 points, 73 shots on net, 148 hits and 53 blocked shots across 52 outings. While his offensive output has taken the back seat to his defensive responsibilities for the Predators, two of his goals have been in the last seven games. McCarron is best deployed in deeper fantasy formats for rosters that lack high-end totals for hits and blocks across category-based leagues.

McCarron scored a shorthanded empty-net goal and logged three hits in Friday's 7-3 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

McCarron had the second of the Predators' empty-netters in the contest, ending his own 41-game goal drought in the process. The 30-year-old has had little puck luck this season -- he took 59 shots on net during that drought. For the season, the veteran forward is at two goals, nine points, 66 shots on net, 65 PIM, 134 hits, 45 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 46 appearances. McCarron will continue to see time on the penalty kill while filling a fourth-line role at even strength.

McCarron notched an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

McCarron ended a nine-game slump with the helper. That span also includes one absence due to a lower-body injury. The fourth-line forward has six points, 39 shots on net, 92 hits, 31 blocked shots, 36 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 33 appearances this season. McCarron offers plenty of grit and decent defensive skills, but he doesn't score enough to help in most fantasy formats.

McCarron (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup versus the Panthers on Thursday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCarron missed one game with the injury, but he's slated to be back in a third-line role. The 30-year-old provides more of a physical boost than a lift to the Predators' offense. Tyson Jost will exit the lineup to make room.

McCarron (lower body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Flames, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCarron sustained the injury versus the Jets on Saturday and will be forced to miss at least one game. The 30-year-old forward's next chance to play is Thursday on the road versus the Panthers, though the team has yet to provide a timeline for his return.

McCarron sustained a lower-body injury against Winnipeg on Saturday and is considered day-to-day, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCarron is currently stuck in a 21-game goal drought dating back to Oct. 14 versus Toronto. During that stretch, the forward recorded four assists, 26 shots and 58 hits while averaging 14:16 of ice time. At this point, McCarron should be considered questionable to face the Flames on Tuesday.

McCarron sustained an undisclosed injury Saturday versus the Jets and is considered day-to-day, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCarron appears to have come out a bit worse for wear after a first-period fight with Logan Stanley. Head coach Andrew Brunette didn't specify the nature of McCarron's injury, though given it happened in a fight, it is likely to be upper-body should the Predators provide an update. His status for Tuesday versus the Flames is undecided.

McCarron posted an assist, three shots on goal, five hits and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

McCarron ended a seven-game point drought when he helped out on Roman Josi's third-period tally. The 30-year-old McCarron plays a physical role in the bottom six, which doesn't tend to lead to a lot of offense. On the year, the hard-hitting forward has five points, 29 shots on net, 63 hits, 18 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a minus-8 rating over 23 appearances.