Ryan McDonagh Fantasy Hockey News
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Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh: Active at training camp
Ryan McDonagh (hand) is healthy at training camp, Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s official site reports.McDonagh suffered a broken hand during the Lightning’s run to the Stanley Cup, but it didn’t cause him to miss a game. The 32-year-old figures to play a key role once again on the blue line. He’s posted matching 12-point efforts in 50 games in each of the last two years, and he doesn’t see much power-play time anymore, so the Minnesota native will be more of an option in deeper fantasy formats.
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Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh: Breaks hand during playoffs
Tampa Bay general manager Julien BriseBois said Tuesday that Ryan McDonagh suffered a broken hand during the Stanley Cup playoffs, Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s official site reports.The injury didn’t cost McDonagh any time during the Lightning’s run to its second straight Stanley Cup, as he played in the team’s final 23 games and tallied eight points and 14 PIM. The veteran blueliner should be back to full health well in advance of the 2021-22 campaign.
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Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh: Records helper in win
Ryan McDonagh provided an assist and seven hits in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over the Canadiens in Game 5.McDonagh got the puck to David Savard, who then assisted Ross Colton on the game’s only goal as the Tampa Bay Lightning secured back-to-back Stanley Cup titles. The 32-year-old McDonagh produced eight assists, 23 shots on net, a plus-18 rating, 53 hits and 46 blocked shots in 23 playoff games. He’s likely to remain a key part of the Lightning’s defense heading into the 2021-22 campaign.
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Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh: Sends assist Monday
Ryan McDonagh recorded an assist, five hits and two PIM in Monday’s 4-1 loss to the Panthers in Game 5.McDonagh has been solid at both ends of the ice in this first-round series. He’s collected four assists, 12 hits, nine blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through five postseason contests. The 31-year-old defenseman continues to play a key role on defense, but he’s shown the ability to chip in on offense with regularity.
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Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh: Slides pair of assists
Ryan McDonagh (upper body) provided two assists, two blocked shots, two shots on net and two PIM in Sunday’s 5-4 win over the Panthers in Game 1.McDonagh had a shorthanded helper on Blake Coleman’s opening tally in the first period. In the third, McDonagh set up Brayden Point’s game-winner. The 31-year-old McDonagh had 12 points in 50 contests for the second straight regular season. He’ll be more of a defensive presence in the top four, but the American blueliner could be a steady source of blocked shots and hits.
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Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh: Will play Sunday
Ryan McDonagh (upper body) is expected back in the lineup for Game 1 versus Florida on Sunday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.McDonagh managed a mere one assist in his last 14 contests while adding 25 shots, 21 hits and 28 blocks while averaging 21:22 of ice time. While the defenseman won’t offer much in the way of fantasy value given his limited offensive upside, he will provide some much-needed defensive stability to the Bolts’ blue line.
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Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh: Out Monday
Ryan McDonagh (upper body) is not available for Monday’s game against the Panthers, Erik Erlendsson of Tampa Bay LightningInsider.com reports.McDonagh will miss his second straight game with an upper-body issue. The 31-year-old defenseman will likely be ready to play once the postseason begins. He finishes the 2020-21 season with 12 points and 96 blocked shots in 50 games.
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Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh: Sitting out Saturday
Ryan McDonagh (upper body) won’t play Saturday against Florida, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.McDonagh will sit out alongside Victor Hedman (lower body) and Jan Rutta (lower body). These guys will have a chance to return for Monday’s finale, but the Tampa Bay Lightning will likely keep them out then as well in order to maximize health for the playoffs.
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Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh: Stands strong in toughest matchups
Ryan McDonagh has one assist and a plus-2 rating in his last nine games.McDonagh does have 13 hits and 13 blocks in those nine outings. But his value to the Bolts is far greater than what appears in box scores. McDonagh absorbs the toughest minutes on the team’s blue line, tackling the opposition’s best while Victor Hedman gets more offensive zone starts and lighter matchups. It’s no slight on the big Swede — the roles work together and allow the Bolts to win. McDonagh may not be a fantasy type, but he’s certainly a fantastic NHL citizen.
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Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh: Two-goal game stretches streak
Ryan McDonagh scored twice Thursday in a 6-4 win over the Blue Jackets.He has looked increasingly comfortable following his return from injury a week ago and now has three points in his last two games. McDonagh isn’t much of a point producer these days, but he could surprise over the short term with a little hot streak.
