On Tuesday, Vancouver Canucks forward Jared McCann participated in his first practice with the Seattle Kraken since being hit by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar. McCann was injured during a game between the Canucks and Avalanche on April 1st, and has been out of action since then.
McCann was hit by Makar in the second period of the game, and was immediately taken off the ice. He was diagnosed with a concussion and has been out of action since then. However, he was cleared to participate in practice with the Kraken on Tuesday, and is expected to return to the lineup soon.
The Canucks have been without McCann’s services since the injury, and his return to the lineup will be a welcome addition. McCann is a key contributor to the team’s offense, having scored 11 goals and adding 16 assists in 50 games this season. He is also a valuable penalty killer and is an important part of the team’s defensive structure.
The Kraken are hoping that McCann can return to the lineup soon, as they are currently in a tight race for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. With McCann back in the lineup, the team will be able to add some much-needed depth to their forward lines.
It remains to be seen how long it will take for McCann to return to full health, but it is encouraging to see him back on the ice with the Kraken. He is an important part of the team’s success and his return will be a big boost for the team as they look to make a run at the playoffs.
