The Pittsburgh Penguins are gearing up for their first round playoff matchup against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, but the status of one of their key players, Jared McCann, is still uncertain. McCann suffered an upper-body injury in the team’s last game against the New York Rangers and is currently listed as day-to-day.
McCann has been a key contributor for the Penguins this season, scoring 18 goals and adding 17 assists in 57 games. He has been a valuable part of the team’s top line, playing alongside Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel. His absence would be a huge blow to the Penguins’ chances of success in the playoffs.
The Penguins have not yet made a decision on McCann’s status for Tuesday’s game, and it is likely that they will wait until closer to game time before they make a final determination. The team’s medical staff will be closely monitoring McCann’s progress over the next few days to see if he is able to return to full health in time for the game.
In the meantime, the Penguins will be preparing as if McCann will not be available for the game. They have recalled forward Sam Lafferty from their AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, and he could be called upon to fill McCann’s spot in the lineup if he is unable to play.
It is unclear at this point whether or not McCann will be able to suit up for Tuesday’s game, but the Penguins will be hoping that he can make a speedy recovery and be ready to go. His presence in the lineup would be a huge boost for the team’s chances of success against the Stars.
