In case you hadn’t heard, it had been more than a month since the 23-year-old left winger — known first and foremost as a goal scorer — last found the back of the net. This is the same player who scored at a 20-goal pace last season. The same player who strutted into the regular season after a white-hot preseason.

McCabe didn’t return for the third period, but coach Craig Berube said it was just a precaution and he shouldn’t miss any game time. McCabe has blocked 46 shots so far, second on the team to fellow defenceman Chris Tanev.