Jared McCann Out for Remainder of Season Due to Injury

Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann will not be returning for the final three games of the regular season as he deals with a lower-body injury. The news comes as the Kraken, with a record of 34-34-1, have already been eliminated from playoff contention following their recent 4-1 victory against the Calgary Flames.

At 29 years old, McCann has been a vital player for the Kraken, appearing in 52 games this season and netting 20 goals, which ties him with Matty Beniers for second-most on the team. His consistent scoring prowess has been evident since he joined the franchise in the NHL expansion draft in 2021, where he has managed to score at least 20 goals in each of his five seasons with Seattle.

McCann’s impact was particularly notable during the 2022-23 season when the Kraken made their first playoff appearance. He contributed significantly to the team’s success, scoring a career-high 40 goals during the regular season and helping the Kraken reach the second round of the playoffs, where they were ultimately defeated by the Dallas Stars in a thrilling seven-game series.

As McCann prepares for the next season, he will be entering the final year of his five-year, $25 million contract, having been a first-round pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

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