Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Deals pair of helpers in Game 3
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McNabb produced two assists and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 5-4 double-overtime win over the Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
McNabb wore a full face shield and had visible stitches on his nose, the result of taking a slap shot to the face in Game 2 on Thursday. The 35-year-old defenseman still skated 35:47 in this marathon contest, and he chipped in primary assists on the second goal of Mitch Marner's hat trick as well as Shea Theodore's winner 5:38 into the second overtime. McNabb mostly functions as a shutdown defenseman, but he's earned six helpers over his last four games. Overall, he's at nine points, 19 shots on net, 34 hits, 33 blocked shots, 19 PIM and a plus-13 rating over 18 playoff contests. He'll likely be able to continue playing as long as he can manage the pain from his injured face, and he'll be counted on for top-four minutes.
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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Likely to play Saturday
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McNabb (face) is expected to be in the lineup for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals versus the Hurricanes on Saturday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
McNabb was able to fly home with his teammates Friday after taking a slap shot to the face in Game 2 on Thursday. He is wearing a full cage on his helmet, so it's clear he's not 100 percent. McNabb will nonetheless try to tough it out, so he can be expected to fill a top-four role in Game 3.
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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Traveling home with team
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McNabb (face) will travel back home with the team ahead of Game 3 against the Hurricanes on Saturday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
McNabb has appeared in 17 postseason games for Vegas in 2026, registering one goal, six assists and 18 shots while averaging 19:59 of ice time. If the blueliner misses out on Game 3, then Kaedan Korczak would likely step back into the lineup after being a healthy scratch for the last two games.
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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Goes to hospital
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McNabb went to the hospital after taking a puck to the face during Thursday's Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals versus the Hurricanes, per the ESPN broadcast.
McNabb was hit by a slap shot in the first period and immediately left the ice. A trip to the hospital raises the level of concern regarding the injury, but the Golden Knights typically keep things close to the vest with updates. It's unclear at this time if McNabb will be able to suit up in Game 3 on Saturday.
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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Distributes three assists
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McNabb notched three assists, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
McNabb picked up a helper in each frame to help the Golden Knights start the series with a victory. It was a good time for one of the best offensive games of his career, but his value continues to come from the heavy shutdown minutes he plays. He's at one goal, six helpers, 18 shots on net, 33 hits, 33 blocked shots, 19 PIM and a plus-10 rating over 16 playoff outings.
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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Finishes serving suspension
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McNabb is eligible to play in Game 1 against Colorado on Wednesday after serving his one-game suspension.
McNabb received the ban for interference against Ryan Poehling, who sustained an upper-body injury, in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over Anaheim. Through the first two rounds of the postseason, McNabb has generated one goal, two assists, 16 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and 23 hits in 11 appearances.
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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Handed one-game ban
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McNabb was suspended for one game by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday for his interference infraction against the Ducks' Ryan Poehling (upper body) in Tuesday's Game 5.
McNabb will miss Game 6 on Thursday due to the suspension. Kaedan Korczak will likely replace McNabb in the lineup as the Golden Knights try to secure a trip to the Western Conference Finals. McNabb will be available for either Game 7 against the Ducks on Saturday or the start of the next round, depending on the result of Thursday's contest.
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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Set for hearing with league
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McNabb will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday for interference against Anaheim's Ryan Poehling (upper body) on Tuesday.
McNabb received a five-minute major and a game misconduct in Game 5 on Tuesday, resulting in him playing just 3:17 of ice time. Poehling will likely miss some time, and his injury will probably be a factor in the decision-making process. At this point, fantasy managers shouldn't expect McNabb to be available for Game 6 on Thursday. Kaedan Korczak figures to step into the lineup in McNabb's stead.
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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Nets shorthanded tally
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McNabb scored a shorthanded goal, added two hits, blocked three shots and went plus-3 in Friday's 6-2 win over the Ducks in Game 3.
McNabb had gone a month without a goal, picking up three assists, 24 hits, 26 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 12 games in that span. In the postseason, the defenseman has three points, 14 shots, 22 hits, 20 blocks and a plus-5 rating across nine outings. McNabb continues to fill a key shutdown role for the Golden Knights, which earns him top-four minutes on a regular basis.
Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Finds twine Tuesday
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McNabb scored a goal, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Canucks.
McNabb has two goals and two assists over his last eight outings. The 35-year-old defenseman remains in a top-four role while logging shutdown minutes, so the offense is a nice surprise. He's earned five goals, 11 points, 76 shots on net, 106 hits, 134 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 59 appearances this season.
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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Deposits opening goal
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McNabb scored a goal on two shots, recorded two blocked shots and dished out three hits in Sunday's 3-2 win over Dallas.
McNabb put the Golden Knights on the board just 4:01 into regulation. While the 35-year-old blueliner isn't known as a goal scorer, he has two tallies over his last six games and sits just one goal shy of tying his career high of five goals. Overall, he has eight points, 65 shots on net, 97 hits and 123 blocked shots across 52 contests this season. While his offensive numbers don't jump off the page, McNabb remains a strong option in category-based leagues and banger formats with his elite 2.37 blocks per game, which ranks third in the NHL.
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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Fills empty cage
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McNabb scored an empty-net goal on four shots, added two hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Penguins.
McNabb was able to put the game to rest after Vegas had some trouble hitting the vacated net. The 35-year-old blueliner has four points over nine contests since he returned from an upper-body injury that cost him over a month of action. He's earned three goals, four assists, 53 shots on net, 89 hits, 115 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 47 appearances in a top-four role this year.
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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Garners pair of helpers
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McNabb notched two assists, four shots on goal, four blocked shots and two hits in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Kings.
McNabb missed 19 straight games due to an upper-body injury sustained Dec. 31 versus the Predators. The 35-year-old blueliner is ready to reclaim his top-four role as a shutdown presence, which should help the Golden Knights secure their own zone. Through 39 outings this season, McNabb has five points, 37 shots on net, 65 hits, 102 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating. This is the first year he's missed time since the 2021-22 campaign.
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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Removed from IR
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McNabb (upper body) was activated off injured reserve Tuesday, per SinBin.vegas.
Following a 19-game stint on the shelf, McNabb is set to return to the lineup Wednesday in Los Angeles. The left-shot blueliner hasn't played since Dec. 31, so he could be eased back into action in his return. McNabb has logged three points, 63 hits, 98 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 38 appearances this season.
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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Expected to be out through Olympics
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General manager Kelly McCrimmon conveyed Monday that McNabb (upper body) isn't scheduled to return to the lineup until after the 2026 Winter Olympics, per SinBin.vegas.
McNabb was classified as week-to-week at the beginning of January and landed on injured reserve shortly thereafter. The left-shot blueliner has missed nine straight games and likely won't be back in the lineup until Feb. 25 in Los Angeles at the earliest.
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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Moved to IR
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McNabb (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Thursday, SinBin.vegas reports.
McNabb has already missed three games due to his upper-body injury, but seems no closer to getting back in the lineup. Still, the veteran defenseman can be activated at any point once given the all-clear. McNabb has notched just three points in 38 games this year, so few fantasy managers figure to be impacted by his continued absence.
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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Is week-to-week
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McNabb (upper body) is considered week-to-week, SinBin Vegas reports Friday.
McNabb sustained the injury during Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Nashville. He has two goals, three points, 18 PIM, 63 hits and 98 blocks in 38 appearances in 2025-26. Jaycob Megna was summoned from AHL Henderson on Thursday and should play regularly during McNabb's absence.
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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Exits with upper-body injury
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McNabb sustained an upper-body injury in Wednesday's game versus the Predators, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
McNabb didn't play after getting hurt in the third period. The defenseman's status wasn't updated after the game, leaving him in doubt for Friday versus the Blues. The Golden Knights will likely need to call up a defenseman from AHL Henderson to provide additional depth -- if McNabb is unavailable, there are currently just five blueliners on Vegas' roster.
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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Nets goal in Monday's loss
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McNabb scored a goal on four shots and blocked five shots in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.
McNabb has contributed two goals over 12 games in December, but he's also gone minus-5 with 23 hits, 27 blocks and 14 shots on net this month. The 34-year-old blueliner continues to function as a shutdown defenseman, though he may be struggling a bit without hisusual partner, Shea Theodore, who is out with an upper-body injury. McNabb has three points, 33 shots on net, 97 blocks, 63 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 37 appearances this season.
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