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Kraken Rule Jared McCann Out for Final Three Games With Lower-Body Injury

With Seattle out of the playoffs, the decision prioritizes his health for next season.

Overview

  • The team announced Monday that the 29-year-old will miss the rest of the regular season with a lower-body injury.
  • Seattle has already been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs and sits 34-34-11, with games left against the Kings, Golden Knights, and Avalanche.
  • McCann has 20 goals and 40 points in 52 games this season after notching an assist in Saturday’s 4-1 win over the Flames.
  • He also missed stretches earlier this season with lower-body issues, including a stint on injured reserve, according to Pro Hockey Rumors.
  • The franchise’s career scoring leader is signed at a $5 million cap hit through 2026-27, which will guide offseason planning.