Ryan McDonagh
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Ryan McDonagh notched two assists in a Lightning' 4-1 win over the Bruins Thursday night.
Fantasy Impact
McDonagh has been nonexistent in the offensive zone of late, registering points in just two of his last 14 games (one goal, two assists) for the Lightning. The veteran defenseman has been more impactful in the defensive zone, picking up 12 points (one goal, 11 assists) while racking up 80 blocked shots in 39 games so far this season.
Ryan McDonagh was able to find the back of the net for the Predators Friday night, scoring his first goal of the season in a 3-2 win over the Capitals.
Fantasy Impact
McDonagh has struggled to make a consistent impact on the score sheet of late for the Predators, posting points in just three of his last 15 games (one goal, two assists) for the club. The veteran blueliner has been more impactful to this point in the defensive zone for the Predators, carrying a +11 plus/minus to go along with nine points (one goal, eight assists) in 31 games so far this season.
Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan McDonagh recorded an assist Friday against the San Jose Sharks.
Fantasy Impact
Acquired as a salary-cap casualty from the Tampa Bay Lightning, McDonagh notched a first-period assist in his Predators debut. McDonagh also blocked four shots as part of his 21:31 of ice time. The 33-year-old's fantasy value falls into leagues that score blocked shots, something he's done 96 times or more in each of his last 10 seasons.
McDonagh opened the scoring for the Lightning in their loss to Winnipeg.
Fantasy Impact
The goal was the Tampa Bay defenseman's third of the season and his first since December 5th.
Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller were traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a 1st Round Pick in 2018, a Conditional 2nd Round Pick, Forwards Vladislav Namestikov and Brett Howden, and lastly defensman Libor Hajek. TSN.com Reports
Fantasy Impact
McDonagh was the captain of the New York Rangers and was a fan favorite. This move confirms that the Rangers are in rebuild mode.
