McCarron scored a goal, dished an assist, added two PIM and doled out three hits in Friday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

McCarron's first game with the Wild couldn't have gone much better. The 30-year-old was acquired from the Predators on Tuesday and slotted onto the fourth line in his Wild debut. That's likely where he'll stay moving forward, though he should still be a steady source of hits. He has earned six goals, 14 points, 87 shots on net, 168 hits, 60 blocked shots and 75 PIM over 60 appearances this season, matching his point total from 74 outings a year ago.

McCarron was traded from the Predators to the Wild in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

McCarron was a late scratch from Nashville's lineup ahead of Tuesday's game prior to the trade being announced. The 30-year-old forward has five goals, 12 points, 86 shots on net, 165 hits and 65 blocked shots across 59 games this season. The 6-foot-6 center will bolster Minnesota's depth up the middle of the ice and will provide physicality from a role anywhere in the Wild's bottom nine. With the Wild making a push towards the top of the Central Division, McCarron is in line to benefit from the team's lethal offense, giving him a slight boost in fantasy formats.

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.