Jared McCann Recognized as NHL’s First Star
Jared McCann, a winger for the Seattle Kraken, has been recognized as the NHL’s first star for the past week due to his impressive performance on the ice. The 29-year-old athlete showcased his scoring ability by netting four goals and accumulating a total of seven points across three matches. McCann’s contributions were vital as he scored in each game:
- Recorded two goals and two assists in a significant victory over the Washington Capitals.
- Added a goal and an assist against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
- Capped off the week with a goal versus the Vegas Golden Knights.
His standout offense led the Kraken to victory in all three of these contests.
Overcoming Challenges
Although McCann has faced challenges this season, struggling with multiple lower-body injuries that have caused him to miss a considerable number of games, he has still managed to achieve commendable statistics. He has played in 30 of the Kraken’s 54 games thus far, accumulating 16 goals and 29 points, which places him second highest in goals and sixth in overall points for the team.
The Kraken organization has not disclosed whether McCann’s various injuries are separate incidents or different aspects of the same issue. Nevertheless, his ability to overcome these setbacks and contribute significantly has been a critical part of the team’s recent performance.
NHL Statement and Other Stars
The NHL released a statement celebrating McCann’s achievements, noting his remarkable four-point night and his game-winning goal against the Capitals on January 27, followed by a multi-point game against the Maple Leafs, and finally scoring his 200th NHL goal during their match against the Golden Knights on January 31.
Alongside McCann’s recognition, the NHL named Andre Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning as the second star of the week for his outstanding goaltending, boasting a perfect record of 3-0-0, a .930 save percentage, and a shutout. The third star accolade went to Travis Konecny from the Philadelphia Flyers, who had a prolific week scoring five goals and amassing seven points over four games.
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