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Rangers' Ryan McDonagh: Returns to 40-point ways

The goal total was his lowest in the past four seasons, thanks to a nearly career-low 3.9 shooting percentage, but McDonagh did go plus-20 while once again serving as the Rangers' top blueliner. He also experienced notable improvement from the 33 and 34 points he'd put up in the prior two seasons, and he managed a new career high in power-play points with 15. McDonagh has the upside to put up higher point totals in the future, but the Rangers' style of play (and lack of power-play weapons up front) has held him back a bit in that regard. Still, he projects to be a rock-solid fantasy blueliner once again next season.

Rangers' Ryan McDonagh: Tallies power-play helper in win

The Senators severely lacked discipline in this latest contest, committing six penalties and allowing a dangerous power-play weapon in McDonagh to rack up more than six minutes of ice time with the extra man. The 27-year-old defenseman is New York's positional scoring leader with six points (one goal, five assists) in these playoffs.

Rangers' Ryan McDonagh: Chips in two helpers in losing effort

McDonagh is the go-to defenseman in all situations for the Blueshirts, and he's been a solid contributor of late with a goal, four assists, 11 shots and 17 blocked shots through his past five games. Continue to count on McDonagh as a high-floor, high-ceiling option in daily contests because of his significant role and offensive ability.

Rangers' Ryan McDonagh: Power-play goal in Game 1 loss

McDonagh's first goal of the playoffs put the Rangers up 1-0 in the second period, but Ottawa was able to come back with a pair of unanswered tallies to take the series opener. New York's captain also blocked a game-high five shots while leading his team with 28:21 of ice time. After a pedestrian opening series, this performance served as a reminder of McDonagh's tremendous two-way capability.

Rangers' Ryan McDonagh: Closes out regular season on a high

McDonagh (undisclosed) hadn't played since March.28 against San Jose, but he returned Sunday for a great regular-season tuneup before the playoffs begin on Wednesday. While his six goals this season were below the norm, McDonagh hit the 40-point mark for the second time in his career and finished with a fantastic plus-20 rating. He's a well-rounded blueliner who gets it done at both ends of the ice and will play an important role in how far the Rangers go this postseason.