Kraken’s McCann Suffers Injury in Collision with Kings’ Forsberg
Jared McCann, a forward for the Seattle Kraken, has suffered another injury in a recent match. This incident occurred during the final moments of a game against the Los Angeles Kings.
Injury Details
The injury happened late in the third period when McCann collided with Kings goalie Anton Forsberg. McCann backed into Forsberg as the goalie attempted to return to his crease after playing the puck behind the net. Following the collision, McCann experienced significant pain but managed to skate off the ice unaided.
Game Impact
Despite the setback, McCann’s injury did not immediately hinder the Kraken. Forsberg received a tripping penalty for the incident, allowing the Kraken to capitalize. They converted the power play, equalizing the game at 2-2.
- Final game score: Kraken 3, Kings 2 (OT)
- Winning goal from another power play in overtime
McCann’s Season Overview
This recent game marked McCann’s 11th appearance of the season. He had previously missed a significant portion of November due to a lower-body injury. McCann made his return to the lineup on November 26 and has gathered five goals and a total of eight points this season.