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Michael McCarron
| Position | Right Wing / Center | Current Team | Nashville Predators |
| Shoots | Right | Current Contract | 2 years |
| Height | 6'6" | Expires | 2025-26 |
| Weight (lbs) | 232 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 31 |
| Age | 30 (Mar 7, 1995) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2013, Round 1, Overall 25 (MTL) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2024 | Nashville Predators | Activated from IR | |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Nashville Predators | Placed on IR | |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Nashville Predators | Signed 2 years @ $900K AAV starting in 2024-25 | |
| Apr 16, 2023 | Nashville Predators | Signed 1 year @ $775K AAV starting in 2023-24 | |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Signed 2 years @ $750K AAV starting in 2021-22 | |
| Sep 23, 2020 | Nashville Predators | Signed 1 year @ $700K AAV starting in 2020-21 | |
| Jul 27, 2019 | Montreal Canadiens | Signed 1 year @ $700K AAV starting in 2019-20 | |
| Sep 10, 2018 | Montreal Canadiens | Signed 1 year @ $894K AAV starting in 2018-19 | |
| Jul 14, 2013 | Montreal Canadiens | Signed to an entry level contract. |
Status History Coming Soon
5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | MTL | 20 | 202:48 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.59 | 1.01 | -0.72 | 2.63 | 9.00 | -6.37 | 4.65 | 11.63 |
| 2016-17 | MTL | 31 | 286:23 | 0.21 | 0.84 | 1.05 | 0.57 | -0.36 | 3.45 | 9.33 | -5.88 | 4.88 | 4.88 |
| 2017-18 | MTL | 18 | 150:49 | 0.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.44 | -0.44 | 0.00 | 7.82 | -7.82 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2020-21 | NSH | 6 | 54:40 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.47 | -0.47 | 0.00 | 21.19 | -21.19 | 0.00 | 20.00 |
| 2021-22 | NSH | 51 | 454:44 | 0.79 | 0.53 | 1.32 | 0.72 | 0.07 | 12.50 | 11.37 | 1.13 | 4.69 | 6.25 |
| 2022-23 | NSH | 32 | 289:10 | 0.41 | 0.21 | 0.62 | 0.81 | -0.39 | 5.26 | 10.23 | -4.96 | 3.77 | 11.32 |
| 2023-24 | NSH | 70 | 771:03 | 0.78 | 0.62 | 1.40 | 0.83 | -0.05 | 11.36 | 12.14 | -0.77 | 1.46 | 10.22 |
| 2024-25 | NSH | 74 | 821:37 | 0.37 | 0.58 | 0.95 | 0.60 | -0.24 | 6.67 | 11.04 | -4.38 | 5.26 | 10.53 |
| 2025-26 | NSH | 1 | 12:25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.35 | -0.35 | 0.00 | 2.39 | -2.39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | MTL | 20 | 202:48 | 35.50 | 1.18 | 1.99 | 42.90 | 2.96 | 2.10 | 28.57 | 48.58 | -0.27 | -0.27 | -0.16 |
| 2016-17 | MTL | 31 | 286:23 | 36.25 | 1.47 | 2.05 | 38.13 | 2.30 | 2.08 | 38.89 | 49.61 | -0.51 | -0.13 | -4.01 |
| 2017-18 | MTL | 18 | 150:49 | 31.03 | 1.99 | 1.57 | 38.59 | 2.39 | 2.21 | 45.45 | 41.56 | -1.04 | -0.12 | -11.33 |
| 2020-21 | NSH | 6 | 54:40 | 35.12 | 0.00 | 1.75 | 41.71 | 0.00 | 1.61 | - | 52.01 | -0.91 | -0.26 | -6.60 |
| 2021-22 | NSH | 51 | 454:44 | 41.96 | 2.51 | 2.38 | 41.43 | 1.72 | 2.39 | 59.38 | 49.87 | 0.03 | -0.20 | 2.30 |
| 2022-23 | NSH | 32 | 289:10 | 40.05 | 1.24 | 2.50 | 48.35 | 2.07 | 2.63 | 37.50 | 48.69 | 0.09 | -0.14 | 2.24 |
| 2023-24 | NSH | 70 | 771:03 | 41.09 | 2.49 | 2.54 | 41.63 | 2.26 | 2.42 | 52.46 | 51.14 | -0.20 | 0.01 | -2.01 |
| 2024-25 | NSH | 74 | 821:37 | 35.49 | 1.53 | 2.07 | 41.63 | 3.14 | 2.47 | 32.81 | 45.60 | -0.50 | 0.06 | -5.97 |
| 2025-26 | NSH | 1 | 12:25 | 53.15 | 0.00 | 2.09 | 43.49 | 0.00 | 1.81 | - | 53.68 | -0.08 | -0.58 | 6.05 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
| 2021-22 | 51 | 21.6 | 0.6 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 93.9 | 50.3 | 11.4 | 38.6 | 50.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| 2022-23 | 32 | 20.9 | 0.3 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 92.7 | 51.4 | 25.0 | 32.1 | 42.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 21.8 | 0.3 | 10.0 | 10.2 | 82.9 | 46.8 | 20.3 | 24.3 | 55.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 22.1 | 0.4 | 9.8 | 10.0 | 91.3 | 55.8 | 11.1 | 37.8 | 51.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 2025-26 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Lines
Season
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | NSH | 1.59 | 2.38 | 40.00 | 2.06 | 2.36 | 46.59 | -0.38 | 0.03 | -4.56 | |||
| 2024-25 | NSH | 2.93 | 1.95 | 60.00 | 2.07 | 2.91 | 41.55 | -0.40 | 0.31 | -7.17 | |||
| 2024-25 | NSH | 1.09 | 1.09 | 50.00 | 2.57 | 1.29 | 66.58 | -0.05 | -1.04 | 13.74 | |||
| 2024-25 | NSH | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | 2.60 | 1.49 | 63.57 | 0.42 | -0.72 | 13.86 | |||
| 2024-25 | NSH | 3.51 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 2.32 | 2.19 | 51.42 | -0.18 | 0.07 | -2.69 | |||
| 2024-25 | NSH | 0.00 | 2.06 | 0.00 | 2.28 | 2.76 | 45.20 | -0.21 | -0.29 | 0.32 | |||
| 2023-24 | NSH | 2.82 | 1.65 | 63.16 | 2.77 | 2.27 | 54.88 | -0.05 | -0.07 | 0.28 | |||
| 2023-24 | NSH | 2.30 | 2.30 | 50.00 | 2.57 | 2.08 | 55.24 | -0.03 | -0.38 | 3.89 | |||
| 2023-24 | NSH | 2.54 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 2.71 | 1.11 | 70.93 | 0.15 | -1.34 | 19.80 | |||
| 2023-24 | NSH | 1.54 | 1.54 | 50.00 | 3.40 | 1.80 | 65.34 | 0.83 | -0.55 | 13.13 | |||
| 2023-24 | NSH | 4.25 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 2.99 | 3.62 | 45.26 | 0.46 | 1.05 | -4.44 | |||
| 2023-24 | NSH | 0.00 | 4.64 | 0.00 | 1.79 | 2.28 | 43.91 | -0.73 | -0.09 | -7.55 | |||
| 2023-24 | NSH | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | 2.43 | 2.76 | 46.85 | -0.39 | 0.45 | -8.13 | |||
| 2022-23 | NSH | 0.00 | 1.22 | 0.00 | 3.21 | 1.96 | 62.08 | 1.07 | -0.81 | 18.50 | |||
| 2022-23 | NSH | 1.67 | 5.01 | 25.00 | 1.81 | 3.30 | 35.47 | -0.07 | 0.37 | -3.74 | |||
| 2022-23 | NSH | 2.87 | 5.74 | 33.33 | 3.66 | 2.48 | 59.67 | 0.99 | -0.59 | 13.07 | |||
| 2021-22 | NSH | 2.65 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 2.11 | 2.09 | 50.18 | -0.37 | -0.63 | 2.52 | |||
| 2021-22 | NSH | 1.54 | 1.54 | 50.00 | 2.23 | 2.17 | 50.67 | -0.62 | -0.16 | -4.31 | |||
| 2021-22 | NSH | 10.06 | 3.35 | 75.00 | 2.71 | 2.00 | 57.47 | 0.44 | -0.82 | 12.91 | |||
| 2021-22 | NSH | 6.90 | 1.73 | 80.00 | 3.70 | 2.12 | 63.55 | 1.46 | -0.57 | 18.15 | |||
| 2021-22 | NSH | 1.87 | 1.87 | 50.00 | 4.01 | 3.27 | 55.09 | 1.66 | 0.73 | 7.07 | |||
| 2021-22 | NSH | 0.00 | 2.31 | 0.00 | 2.59 | 1.97 | 56.83 | 0.42 | -0.97 | 14.36 | |||
| 2021-22 | NSH | 2.45 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 2.94 | 1.40 | 67.76 | 0.78 | -1.82 | 27.54 | |||
| 2021-22 | NSH | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | 3.14 | 0.97 | 76.47 | 1.20 | -1.45 | 31.98 | |||
| 2020-21 | NSH | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | 2.55 | 1.26 | 67.02 | 0.50 | -0.73 | 16.19 | |||
| 2017-18 | MTL | 2.45 | 2.45 | 50.00 | 1.34 | 2.01 | 39.98 | -1.06 | -0.48 | -9.11 | |||
| 2016-17 | MTL | 2.96 | 2.96 | 50.00 | 2.04 | 2.00 | 50.48 | -0.72 | 0.00 | -7.49 | |||
| 2016-17 | MTL | 0.00 | 1.28 | 0.00 | 1.04 | 1.45 | 41.91 | -1.27 | -0.89 | -7.79 | |||
| 2016-17 | MTL | 0.00 | 2.94 | 0.00 | 1.63 | 2.22 | 42.31 | -0.85 | 0.23 | -13.17 | |||
| 2015-16 | MTL | 0.00 | 8.62 | 0.00 | 1.09 | 2.24 | 32.73 | -1.41 | 0.04 | -20.49 |
Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
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Gameday #1: A new campaign begins at Jackets Cannon (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Ryan O'Reilly impressed by Brady Martin's skill, delighted by his attitude during Predators training camp at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sun Sep 21, 2025)
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Nashville Predators add another center to help fill out the depth at Pred Lines (Sun Sep 14, 2025)
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Camp des recrues du CH: la classe de 2025 éclipse celle 2015 at HABSolument Fan (Fri Sep 12, 2025)
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Montreal Canadiens’ 2013 Draft Class Revisited at The Hockey Writers (Sat Sep 6, 2025)
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Deep dive into the roster bubble players for Nashville Predators 2025 Training Camp at Pred Lines (Fri Sep 5, 2025)
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2025 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #10 Kirby Dach at Habs Eyes on the Prize (Mon Sep 1, 2025)
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Nashville Predators 2025-26 Roster Projection 1.0 at The Hockey Writers (Tue Aug 26, 2025)
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The current state of the Nashville Predators at center position is as bleak as ever at Pred Lines (Fri Aug 15, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 28 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 |
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 26 | $750,000 | $750,000 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $350,000 | UFA-Grp6 | ||
| 2022-23 | 27 | $750,000 | $750,000 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $350,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $700,000 |
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 25 | $700,000 | $700,000 | - | - | $700,000 | $700,000 | $300,000 | UFA-Grp6 | ||
| Total | - | - | $700,000 | $700,000 | $300,000 |
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 24 | $700,000 | $700,000 | - | - | $700,000 | $700,000 | $125,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $700,000 | $700,000 | $125,000 |
Note: Guaranteed minimum salary in 2019-20 is $150,000
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 23 | $894,125 | $894,125 | - | - | $894,125 | $894,125 | $70,000 | RFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $894,125 | $894,125 | $70,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 18 | $925,000 | $1,137,500 | - | $92,500 | - | $92,500 | - | ELC | ||
| 2014-15 | 19 | $894,167 | $1,106,667 | - | $92,500 | - | $92,500 | - | ELC | ||
| 2015-16 | 20 | $863,333 | $1,075,833 | $212,500 | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2016-17 | 21 | $863,333 | $1,075,833 | $212,500 | - | $832,500 | $832,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2017-18 | 22 | $863,333 | $1,075,833 | $212,500 | - | $832,500 | $832,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $637,500 | $277,500 | $2,497,500 | $2,775,000 | $210,000 |
Note: This entry level contract slid two seasons as player did not meet the games played threshold to start the contract.
Career Statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2009-10 | T1EHL | Det. Honeybaked | 29 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 44 | |||||||||||||
| 2010-11 | T1EHL | Det. Honeybaked | 38 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 88 | |||||||||||||
| 2011-12 | U-17 | USNTDP | 17 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 14 | |||||||||||||
| 2011-12 | USHL | USNTDP | 35 | 3 | 14 | 17 | -9 | 112 | 57 | 526.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | ||||
| 2012-13 | U-18 | USNTDP | 40 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 98 | |||||||||||||
| 2012-13 | USHL | USNTDP | 19 | 5 | 5 | 10 | +1 | 84 | 78 | 641.0 | ||||||||||
| 2012-13 | WJ18-A | USA | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 35 | 857.0 | |||||||||||
| 2013-14 | OHL | London | 66 | 14 | 20 | 34 | +11 | 120 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 5 | +6 | 22 | ||||||
| 2013-14 | M-Cup | London | 3 | -2 | 6 | |||||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | OHL | London | 25 | 22 | 19 | 41 | +8 | 58 | ||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | OHL | Oshawa | 31 | 6 | 21 | 27 | +17 | 70 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 18 | +3 | 33 | ||||||
| 2014-15 | M-Cup | Oshawa | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 7 | 20 | 500.0 | ||||||||||
| 2015-16 | AHL | St. John's | 58 | 17 | 21 | 38 | -8 | 91 | 125 | 1,360.0 | ||||||||||
| 2015-16 | NHL | Montréal Canadiens | 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -10 | 37 | 41 | 2.4 | 11:41 | |||||||||
| 2016-17 | AHL | St. John's IceCaps | 32 | 7 | 12 | 19 | -7 | 66 | 2 | -2 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2016-17 | NHL | Montréal Canadiens | 31 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 41 | 31 | 3.2 | 9:53 | 1 | -1 | 0.0 | 6:54 | |||||
| 2017-18 | AHL | Laval Rocket | 54 | 7 | 17 | 24 | -14 | 121 | ||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | NHL | Montréal Canadiens | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 32 | 15 | 0.0 | 8:46 | |||||||||
| 2018-19 | AHL | Laval Rocket | 32 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 46 | |||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | AHL | Laval Rocket | 29 | 5 | 9 | 14 | -1 | 50 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | AHL | Milwaukee Admirals | 27 | 10 | 3 | 13 | +3 | 50 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 16 | 3 | 0.0 | 10:18 | |||||||||
| 2021-22 | AHL | Milwaukee Admirals | 14 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 15 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 51 | 7 | 7 | 14 | +10 | 70 | 51 | 13.7 | 10:23 | 2 | -3 | 2 | 5 | 0.0 | 11:19 | |||
| 2022-23 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 32 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 24 | 39 | 5.1 | 10:33 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | AHL | Milwaukee Admirals | 16 | 2 | 4 | 6 | +4 | 28 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 7 | +7 | 24 | ||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 70 | 12 | 10 | 22 | +4 | 100 | 94 | 12.8 | 12:46 | 6 | -3 | 2 | 7 | 0.0 | 13:10 | |||
| 2024-25 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 74 | 5 | 9 | 14 | -21 | 102 | 80 | 6.2 | 13:45 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | WC | USA | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2024-25 | International | Team USA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| NHL Career | 305 | 28 | 34 | 62 | -24 | 424 | 359 | 7.8 | 11:45 | 9 | -7 | 4 | 12 | 0.0 | 12:03 | |||||