McDonagh posted two assists in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

McDonagh has three helpers, five shots on net, five hits, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over three playoff contests. He had a hand in goals by Nick Paul and Jake Guentzel in this contest. McDonagh's top-four role isn't in question, and he's been providing well-rounded numbers with a bit of offense and plenty of defensive work over the last two months.

McDonagh provided an assist in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

McDonagh has nine points over his last 13 outings. The 35-year-old shutdown defenseman is finding ways to make a positive impact on offense as well, but he'll always take care of his own zone first. He had a total of 31 points, 78 shots on net, 152 blocked shots and a plus-43 rating over 82 regular-season contests, playing in every game for the first time since 2018-19. McDonagh is the Lightning's second-most important blueliner behind Victor Hedman.

McDonagh scored a goal in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

McDonagh has two goals and six assists over his last 10 contests. The 35-year-old has continued to chip in offense from a top-four role despite rarely seeing power-play time. For the season, the defenseman is at four goals, 31 points, 77 shots on net, 151 blocked shots and an NHL-best plus-44 rating, which is also the best plus-minus rating of his career.

McDonagh notched an assist and two blocked shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

McDonagh has a goal and six assists over his last seven contests. The 35-year-old defenseman has had an impressive campaign, getting back to the 30-point mark for the second year in a row and the eighth time in his career. He's racked up three goals, 27 helpers, 72 shots on net, 149 blocked shots and a league-leading plus-42 rating over 77 appearances.

McDonagh put up two assists in an 8-0 win over Utah on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

It was a memorable night for McDonagh, who was playing in his 1,000th NHL game. He has back-to-back two-point games and five points, including four assists, in his last four games. McDonagh won't help you with power-play production, but it's hard to ignore this warm front.

McDonagh put up a goal and an assist in a 6-1 win over the Penguins on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

McDonagh's goal was a fluke -- he sent the puck toward the net from the left side and it deflected off the skate of Rickard Rakell and past Tristan Jarry. It stood as the winner. McDonagh has three points (one goal, two assists) in his last three games and 25 points (three goals, 22 assists) in 71 games overall. His fantasy best is behind him, unless you need to pad the somewhat obscure plus-minus category. McDonagh is among the NHL's best with a plus-37.

McDonagh logged an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 6-4 loss to Utah.

EDGE Analysis

McDonagh has four assists over his last eight games. He avoided a serious injury after taking a puck to the head Thursday versus the Stars, and he logged 19:45 of ice time Saturday. The defenseman is seeing time on the second power-play unit as well as the second pairing at even strength. He's had a decent year with 23 points, a plus-36 rating, 67 shots on net and 134 blocked shots over 69 appearances.

McDonagh (head) will play against Utah on Saturday, according to Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.

EDGE Analysis

McDonagh won't miss any additional playing time after getting hit by the puck in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over Dallas. He has accounted for two goals, 22 points, 65 shots on net and 133 blocked shots in 68 appearances this season.

McDonagh was struck in the head by a puck late in the third period of Thursday's game versus the Stars, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Jon Cooper did not have an update on McDonagh's status following the contest. If he is able to avoid a concussion, he'll be considered day-to-day until further information is available. The Lightning play at Utah on Saturday and at Vegas on Sunday. They dressed seven defensemen for Thursday's game, so forwards Mitchell Chaffee or Cam Atkinson would be options to rejoin the lineup Saturday if McDonagh can't play.

McDonagh notched an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Darren Raddysh was a healthy scratch Thursday, allowing McDonagh to retain a power-play role. McDonagh delivered in that spot -- he helped out on Gage Goncalves' first-period tally. This was McDonagh's second helper over four contests. The 35-year-old blueliner has 21 points, a plus-32 rating, 62 shots on net and 128 blocked shots across 65 appearances this season.