Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz experienced a significant injury during Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Senators. The incident occurred when Schwartz sustained a skate to his face late in the first period.
Incident Details
At 33 years old, Schwartz logged 6:27 of ice time across nine shifts before the injury. He was hit by Nick Cousins’s skate, which resulted in a bleeding injury.
- Jaden Schwartz left the game after the incident.
- He walked off the ice under his own power to Seattle’s locker room.
- The Kraken confirmed he would not return as the second period commenced.
Game Context
At the time of Schwartz’s departure, the Senators were leading the Kraken 4-2 after the first 40 minutes of play at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The scene was alarming for both fans and teammates.
Player Background
This season marks Schwartz’s fifth year with the Kraken. He joined the team as a free agent before their inaugural season, contributing significantly with 10 goals and 21 points across 41 games this year.
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches
- Selected: 14th overall in the 2010 NHL Draft by the St. Louis Blues
- Professional debut: End of the 2011-12 season with the Blues
Career Highlights
Schwartz reached his peak with the Blues, notably during the 2014-15 NHL season, where he recorded 28 goals and 63 points. His most memorable performance came during the 2019 playoffs, where he scored 12 goals and totaled 20 points, contributing to the Blues’ first Stanley Cup victory.
Throughout his NHL career, Schwartz has played 852 games, accumulating 232 goals and 548 points. He also has 31 goals and 64 points in 102 playoff appearances with the Blues and Kraken.
