McCann logged an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Stars in Game 6.
McCann has a goal and an assist over three games since he returned from a six-game absence. He's been eased in a bit, but he's still capable of being productive for the Kraken, who often roll four lines anyway. The 26-year-old is at three points, 20 shots on net, eight hits and a minus-2 rating through seven playoff contests.
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Kraken's Jared McCann: Scores first playoff goal
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McCann scored in his second game back from injury Thursday; however, it wasn't enough as the Kraken lost to the Stars, 5-2.
Though he scored 40 goals this season and has played 18 postseason games in his career, this was his first-ever playoff goal. Even more significant than the goal, however, was his deployment. In his first game back from an undisclosed injury, McCann played limited minutes in a depth role. On Thursday, he was moved up the lineup and looked more comfortable in an important role on the team, logging 17:33 of ice time, with 1:47 of it coming on the power play.
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Kraken's Jared McCann: Looks good to go
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McCann (undisclosed) took line rushes during warmups, suggesting he is good to go for Tuesday's Game 4 versus the Stars, per Sound of Hockey.
McCann was on the fourth line in warmups, skating alongside Ryan Donato and Brandon Tanev. It's possible McCann's minutes are limited early in the contest as he makes his return from a six-game absence. With Tye Kartye in McCann's usual spot on the top line, there's a decent chance those two forward lines could be fluid throughout this contest.
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Kraken's Jared McCann: Expected to take warmup
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McCann (undisclosed) will be on the ice for warmups ahead of Tuesday's clash with Dallas, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.
Coach Dave Hakstol wouldn't go so far as to confirm McCann would be in the lineup versus the Stars, but the center appears to be trending in the right direction. Prior to his absence, the 26-year-old Ontario native was mired in a six-game goal drought dating back to April 10 versus Arizona.
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Kraken's Jared McCann: Out Sunday
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McCann (undisclosed) will not play Sunday against Dallas, per the NHL's media site.
McCann has now missed six consecutive games after suffering an injury against Colorado in Game 4 last round. He was on the ice before practice Saturday and could return as early as Tuesday for Game 4 against the Stars.
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Kraken's Jared McCann: Skates before practice Saturday
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McCann (undisclosed) skated on his own Saturday, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.
McCann skated before practice in a non-contact jersey. He was injured in Game 4 of the opening round on a late hit from Colorado defenseman Cale Makar. McCann has missed the last four games and remains without a concrete return timetable. The forward led the Kraken with 40 goals during the regular season but managed only one assist in four playoff games before his injury.
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Kraken's Jared McCann: Remains unavailable
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McCann (undisclosed) didn't accompany the Kraken to Dallas for the start of the second round the playoffs, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.
McCann hasn't traveled with the team since getting injured in Game 4 of the first round against Colorado on April 24. It's unclear at this time if he will be available to return to the lineup during the second round of the postseason. McCann racked up 40 goals and 70 points in 79 games during the regular season. Tye Kartye is projected to remain on the top line of the Kraken.
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Kraken's Jared McCann: Unavailable for Game 7
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McCann (undisclosed) won't play in Game 7 versus Colorado on Sunday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
McCann will miss his third consecutive contest after getting injured early in Seattle's 3-2 overtime win over the Avalanche in Game 4 on April 24. It's unclear at this time when he will be available to return. McCann has one assist and 10 shots on goal in four playoff outings this year. He concluded the regular season with 40 goals and 70 points in 79 contests. Tye Kartye has been playing on the top line of the Kraken in McCann's place.
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Kraken's Jared McCann: Out Friday
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McCann (undisclosed) will not be available for Game 6 against Colorado on Friday, per the NHL's media site.
It doesn't sound like McCann is very close to a return after suffering an injury during Game 4 on Monday. If a Game 7 is necessary, it will be Sunday, though the 26-year-old likely won't be available for that game, either.
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Kraken's Jared McCann: Ruled out for Game 5
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McCann (undisclosed) will miss Game 5 versus the Avalanche on Wednesday and will be out "probably longer than that" per head coach Dave Hakstol, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.
McCann was injured on a late hit from Cale Makar in the first period, and it appears a quick return to action is not in the cards for the Kraken's leading goal scorer. With McCann out, expect Jesper Froden to enter the lineup in the bottom six, while Ryan Donato figures to be in the mix for more playing time after taking over many of McCann's minutes Monday.
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Kraken's Jared McCann: Injured Monday
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McCann (undisclosed) left Monday's game against Colorado and did not return, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.
McCann took a massive hit against the boards in the first period and immediately went back to the locker room. He logged just 3:38 of ice time before exiting the contest. An update on his status should be available before Game 5 on Wednesday.
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Kraken's Jared McCann: Sends helper Saturday
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McCann logged an assist, four shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Avalanche in Game 3.
McCann snapped his four-game point drought with a helper on Matty Beniers' second-period tally. Through three playoff contests, McCann has added six shots on net, six hits, two PIM and a minus-1 rating -- the Kraken's top line hasn't gotten much going against the Avalanche's defense. If the Kraken are going to even things up in Monday's Game 4, McCann will likely need to build off this outing.
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Kraken's Jared McCann: Joins 40-goal club
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McCann scored a power-play goal on seven shots and added an assist in Monday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes.
McCann became the 15th member of the NHL's 40-goal club with his third-period tally. He's also one of 60 players to reach 70 points this season. The 26-year-old has five goals and five assists during his five-game point streak. While his 19.5 shooting percentage is unsustainable on a year-to-year basis, McCann has emerged as a true top-six forward capable of seeing time in all situations this season.
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Kraken's Jared McCann: On four-game point streak
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McCann scored a goal on four shots, added an assist and went plus-3 in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Blackhawks.
McCann set up Adam Larsson on a breakaway out of the penalty box for the Kraken's fourth goal at 12:21 of the second period. In the third, McCann added a tally of his own. The 26-year-old forward has four goals and four assists during his four-game point streak. For the season, he's at 39 tallies, 68 points, 198 shots on net, 62 hits and a plus-19 rating. He's got as many as three chances to join the 40-goal club this season, a mark only 13 skaters have reached so far in 2022-23.
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Kraken's Jared McCann: Registers three points in win
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McCann scored a goal on four shots, added two assists and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Coyotes.
McCann opened the scoring at 19:36 of the first period, then helped out on goals by linemates Jordan Eberle and Matty Beniers over the final 40 minutes. The 26-year-old McCann has three goals and three assists over his last three outings. For the season, he's at 38 tallies, 66 points, 194 shots, 62 hits and a plus-16 rating through 75 appearances. He's got four games left to push for his first 40-goal campaign.
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Kraken's Jared McCann: Pockets helper in win
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McCann registered an assist, two shots on goal, four hits and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.
McCann won a board battle and set up Matty Beniers' long-range snipe into an empty net. Over his last 10 games, McCann has an excellent four goals, seven assists and 38 shots on net. The 26-year-old continues to enjoy a career year, in which he's produced 37 tallies, 26 helpers, 190 shots, 62 hits and a plus-14 rating through 74 outings.
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Kraken's Jared McCann: Marks 500th game with two goals
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McCann scored a pair of goals on seven shots and went plus-3 in Monday's 8-1 win over the Coyotes.
McCann's first tally came shorthanded as he scored on a feed from Matty Beniers. In the second period, McCann won a puck battle up the wing and sniped the Kraken's fourth goal of the blowout win. This was his 500th career game, and he now has 267 points, including 112 over the last two seasons with Seattle. He's picked up 37 goals, 25 helpers, 188 shots on net and a plus-12 rating through 73 appearances in 2022-23.
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Kraken's Jared McCann: Pockets helper in win
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McCann registered an assist, four shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Ducks.
McCann set up Matty Beniers' first-period marker. While he's been a prolific goal-scorer this season, McCann is also up to 25 assists on the year, including six over his last seven games. The 26-year-old has 60 points, 180 shots, 54 hits and a plus-11 rating through 71 appearances.
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Kraken's Jared McCann: Three-point effort Saturday
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McCann scored a goal on four shots, added two assists, went plus-3 and logged two hits in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Predators.
McCann has been producing at a high level with nine goals and eight assists over his last 13 games. In that span, he's shooting 17.3 percent, which is actually lower than his 20.2 percent mark for the season. The 26-year-old has enjoyed a career year with 35 tallies, 24 helpers, 173 shots and a plus-12 rating through 69 contests.
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Kraken's Jared McCann: Produces two points in win
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McCann scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars.
McCann put the Kraken up 3-1 in the second period, and he also banked a pass through the neutral zone on Adam Larsson's game-winner in overtime. With four points over his last three outings, McCann has moved past a two-game blip, which coincidentally came in a pair of matchups versus the Stars. The 26-year-old has 34 goals, 56 points, 167 shots on net, 52 hits and a plus-9 rating through 67 contests overall.
