The Seattle Kraken face a setback as Jared McCann is sidelined for three weeks due to a lower-body injury. The forward sustained the injury during a recent overtime victory against the Los Angeles Kings.
Injury Details
The incident occurred during the game on Wednesday night, where the Kraken achieved a 3-2 win. McCann, 29, had been having a solid performance, scoring his fifth goal of the season. He also recorded three shots and logged 16:39 minutes of ice time during the match.
McCann’s Performance This Season
- Goals Scored: 5
- Assists: 3
- Total Points: 8
- Games Played: 11
Prior to this injury, McCann had missed 17 games after being hurt on October 18. His initial return to the Kraken lineup occurred on November 26. McCann is a pivotal player for the team, being the leading goal scorer in the franchise’s history with a total of 123 goals, significantly ahead of the next highest scorer, Jaden Schwartz, who has 76 goals.
Impact on the Team
This injury comes at a challenging time for the Kraken, who are currently struggling offensively. They rank last in the NHL for goals scored, totaling 70 in 28 games played. They share the bottom position with the Calgary Flames, averaging 2.50 goals per game.
Current Standings
Despite their offensive struggles, the Kraken maintain a record of 12 wins, 10 losses, and 6 overtime losses. This performance places them fifth in the Pacific Division and provides them with the second wild card spot in the Western Conference, based on points percentage of .536.
Upcoming Schedule
The Kraken are set to play on Friday night against the Utah Mammoth. Following that, they will return home to Climate Pledge Arena for a match against the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday.
