The Seattle Kraken's playoff push has hit a snag, as top-line forward Jared McCann will be sidelined for the team's final three regular-season games due to a lower-body injury.

This is a significant blow for the Kraken, who are fighting to secure their postseason position. McCann, the team's leading goal-scorer, is a critical offensive engine, and his absence will test the depth of Seattle's lineup in these crucial final matchups.

While the team has not disclosed a specific timeline for his return, the hope will be that this rest allows McCann to heal and be ready should the Kraken advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.