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Jared McCann News
McCann (lower-body) practiced on Wednesday; has yet to be cleared to play on Thursday.

McCann has missed the last four games, but returned to the ice on Wednesday and could be back in the lineup tomorrow. McCann has not been cleared, but practicing today is a good sign he is close to a return. Monitor his status tomorrow morning.

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McCann (lower-body) missed Monday’s practice; doubtful for Tuesday’s game in Montreal.

McCann was forced to leave Saturday’s game in Washington with a lower-body injury and likely will not play on Tuesday. McCann has had a really nice start to 2017-18, posting a two goals and three assists (five points) in seven games. If McCann can’t play, look for Denis Malgin to draw in as the third line centre.

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The Panthers have recalled Jared McCann from Springfield (AHL).

McCann has split his season between the NHL and AHL. McCann had three points (1G / 2A) in 17 games with the Panthers before being sent down, where he collected four goals and two assists (six points) in 15 games with the Thunderbirds. He has been recalled because SethGriffith is out with a concussion and is expected to play on Friday.

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McCann will skate on the Canucks top line with Henrik Sedin out.

McCann will centre the Canucks top line between Daniel Sedin and Jannik Hansen on Tuesday. The 19-year-old has 12 points (7G / 5A) in 41 games this season and makes for a decent DraftKings value option given his recent promotion.

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