McCann again on ice, however not able to return but for Kraken

SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken welcomed main scorer Jared McCann again to apply on Saturday, however coach Dave Hakstol doesn’t anticipate the ahead to be out there for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinal collection in opposition to Dallas on Sunday.

McCann has been out since getting harm early in Game 4 of Seattle’s opening-round collection in opposition to Colorado on successful from Cale Makar that drew a one-game suspension. McCann’s damage has not been disclosed, with Hakstol solely saying that he’s working by way of his “injury protocol.”

Hakstol stated McCann skated a few occasions whereas the staff was in Dallas for the primary two video games in opposition to the Stars. But Saturday’s non-compulsory skate with McCann in a crimson no-contact jersey was his first stint again along with his teammates.

“We’ll just keep progressing. I don’t really have an update other than the fact that he’s on the ice and he’s able to be out there with the optional skate today, which is a really good step for him,” Hakstol stated. “We’ll just continue progressing. Nothing imminent in terms of return.”

McCann led Seattle with a career-high 40 objectives and 70 factors throughout the common season. He was held and not using a purpose and had only one level throughout the collection in opposition to Colorado earlier than getting injured within the first interval of Game 4 in opposition to the Avs when he was hit by Makar after the puck had gone out of play.

“He’s going to jump back in at a very high level. So first things first, we’re going to make sure his health is where it needs to be and then he’s got to be ready to get into the lineup,” Hakstol stated. “Like I said, it’s a step by step process.”