Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Contributes helper in loss
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McCabe notched an assist, two hits and four blocked shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings.
McCabe has a helper in each of the last two games since he returned from missing five contests due to an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old blueliner was mired in an 11-game point drought prior to the injury. He's now at seven helpers, 23 shots on net, 54 hits, 51 blocked shots, 21 PIM and a plus-10 rating over 25 appearances. McCabe is worth a look in formats that reward physical play -- he's locked in as a top-four option on the Maple Leafs' blue line.
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Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Assist in return from injury
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McCabe (upper body) had an assist and two shots Thursday in a 3-2 win over the Ducks.
It was his first game back after missing five contests with a head injury. McCabe played 20:07 in his return. He has six assists, 52 hits, 47 blocks and 22 shots in 24 games this season.
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Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Playing versus Ducks
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McCabe (upper body) will be in the lineup against Anaheim on Thursday, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.
McCabe will be back in the lineup after missing the previous five games due to his upper-body injury. Prior to his absence, the blueliner was stuck in an 11-game pointless streak dating back to Nov. 2 versus St. Louis. After scoring eight goals over 73 regular-season games last year, the Wisconsin native has yet to find the back of the net this year.
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Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Moves to IR
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McCabe (upper body) was put on injured reserve Saturday.
Toronto activated Max Pacioretty (lower body) from long-term injured reserve in a corresponding move. McCabe will miss his fourth straight game against Pittsburgh on Saturday. He is eligible to come off the IR list for Tuesday's game against New Jersey, but it's unclear when he will be available to play. McCabe has five assists, 20 shots on goal, 46 blocked shots and 52 hits in 23 appearances this season. Philippe Myers has been filling in during McCabe's absence.
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Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Not playing Friday
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McCabe (upper body) will not be in the lineup Friday against Washington, according to Mark Masters of TSN.
Head coach Craig Berube said Thursday that McCabe is feeling better, but the defenseman will sit out a third consecutive game. McCabe has five assists, 52 hits and 46 blocked shots over 23 appearances this season. He was without a point in 11 straight games before his absence. He could return as early as Saturday in Pittsburgh.
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Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Out Wednesday
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McCabe (upper body) will miss Wednesday's tilt against Nashville, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
McCabe was also absent for Monday's 4-1 win over Chicago. He has five assists, 21 PIM, 52 hits and 46 blocks across 23 appearances in 2024-25. Philippe Myers drew into the lineup versus the Blackhawks, and he'll likely dress again due to McCabe still being on the shelf.
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Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Won't play Monday
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McCabe (upper body) won't play Monday against Chicago, per David Alter of The Hockey News.
McCabe didn't participate in the morning skate and will sit out at least one game as a precaution. He left Saturday's 5-3 win over Tampa Bay in the second period after being struck by the puck in the side of his head. McCabe has generated five assists, 20 shots on goal, 46 blocked shots and 52 hits in 23 appearances this season. Philippe Myers will play against the Blackhawks due to McCabe's absence.
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Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Expected to be fine
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McCabe (upper body) is reportedly fine and shouldn't miss any time, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
It's a fortunate break for the Maple Leafs, who have dealt with injuries for most of November, although their defense has been mostly unscathed. If McCabe sits out a game, Jani Hakanpaa or Philippe Myers could enter Monday's lineup against Chicago.
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Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Exits game with upper-body injury
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McCabe won't return to Saturday's tilt against Tampa Bay after sustaining an upper-body injury.
Toronto got Matthew Knies (upper body) and Auston Matthews (upper body) back Saturday. However, Bobby McMann suffered a lower-body injury Wednesday, and now McCabe is hurt, so Toronto's health problems aren't easing up. Going into Saturday's game, McCabe had five assists, 21 PIM, 19 shots, 50 hits and 46 blocks in 22 outings while averaging 21:47 of ice time. If McCabe isn't available for Monday's matchup against Chicago, Jani Hakanpaa could be in the lineup.
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Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Inks five-year extension
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McCabe signed a five-year, $22.55 million contract with Toronto on Monday.
McCabe is playing the final season of his four-year, $16 million deal. He has generated three assists, seven shots on goal, 17 blocked shots and 19 hits in nine outings this campaign. The 31-year-old blueliner produced personal bests during the 2023-24 regular season with eight goals, 28 points and 219 hits across 73 appearances.
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Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Supplies two assists
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McCabe recorded two assists, three hits, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Kings.
McCabe had a hand in goals by Bobby McMann and Morgan Rielly in the blowout win. Through four contests, McCabe has three assists, a plus-7 rating, 10 hits and 10 blocked shots. The 31-year-old defenseman provides a lot of physicality, and his offense should be at a passable level since he's playing on the second pairing at even strength. McCabe is unlikely to unseat Oliver Ekman-Larsson or Morgan Rielly for power-play time.
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Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Playing Wednesday
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McCabe (upper body) will be in the lineup versus the Canadiens on Wednesday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
McCabe missed the Maple Leafs' preseason finale, but that was deemed precautionary. He'll return to his usual second-pairing role for Opening Night. McCabe had a career-high 28 points in 73 regular-season appearances last year, but the bulk of his fantasy value lies in his ability to generate hits and blocked shots at a high rate.
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Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Not playing Saturday
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McCabe (upper body) won't be in Saturday's lineup versus Detroit.
McCabe could be questionable for Opening Night on Wednesday in Montreal. The solid defenseman had a career-best eight goals and 28 points in 73 regular-season games in 2023-24. McCabe also registered 219 hits and 129 blocked shots.
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Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Considered day-to-day
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McCabe won't skate during Friday's practice session due to an upper-body injury, and he's considered day-to-day.
While the exact nature of McCabe's injury isn't clear, it's discouraging to see him held out of practice ahead of Saturday's preseason finale against the Red Wings. It's not yet clear whether he'll suit up against Detroit, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him held out to avoid risking his health ahead of Opening Night against Montreal on Wednesday.
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Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Toughness and skill on display
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McCabe has been paired with newcomer Oliver Ekman-Larsson this preseason.
The two seem to have already developed some chemistry. McCabe has showcased the kind of toughness and skill that new head coach Craig Berube and general manager Brad Treliving value in defenders. Thursday night, McCabe dominated a young Montreal squad, and his stability could allow Ekman-Larsson to provide secondary offense for the Leafs.
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Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: On the ice Friday
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McCabe (rest) was at practice Friday, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic reports.
McCabe will start Game 1 versus Boston on Saturday on the second pairing alongside Simon Benoit. McCabe had eight goals, 20 assists, 56 PIM, 129 blocked shots and 219 hits in 73 appearances during the 2023-24 regular season.
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Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Resting Wednesday
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McCabe (rest) will be a healthy scratch Wednesday against Tampa Bay, per Luke Fox of Sportsnet.
McCabe will finish the regular season with eight goals, 28 points, 56 PIM, 219 hits and 129 blocks in 73 outings. The 30-year-old defenseman is just getting a breather and should serve in a top-four capacity in Game 1 of the playoffs.
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Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Keeps padding career mark
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McCabe picked up two assists in a 5-2 win over the Devils on Tuesday.
McCabe has three points (one goal, two assists) over his last two games and 28 points (eight goals, 20 assists) in 71 contests. Those 28 points are a career high for the defender.
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Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Nets OT winner
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McCabe scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins.
McCabe tallied the game-winner 1:30 into the extra frame, finding himself alone in the slot before burying a feed from Auston Matthews. It's the first point in nine games for McCabe. The 30-year-old blueliner is up to eight goals and 26 points, both career highs, through 70 games this season while skating on Toronto's second pairing.
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Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Scores goal in rout
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McCabe scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 7-3 victory over Washington.
McCabe was able to end a 10-game goal drought with his tally Wednesday. In his last five outings, the 30-year-old blueliner seems to have found his offensive game with one goal and two assists to go with 11 hits and eight blocks. With just one more point, McCabe will reach a new personal best, topping the 25 he put up last season.
