Kraken's McMann leads to playoff position

Bobby McMann's impact on the Seattle Kraken was on full display as the team defeated the Florida Panthers 6-2, securing their playoff position. McMann, the Kraken's only trade-deadline acquisition, scored his third goal in two games, adding a primary assist on Jamie Oleksiak's power-play goal, bringing his total to five points over the weekend, according to The Seattle Times.

His performance highlighted the resilience of the Kraken, who have fought their way back into the playoff race after a tough stretch following the Olympic break. The Kraken's bottom-six forwards accounted for the team's first four goals, showcasing their depth and offensive capabilities.

With this victory, Seattle improved to 31-26-9, reclaiming the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference as they continue to push for postseason contention, thanks in part to McMann's scoring prowess and the team's collective effort against the Panthers, who have fallen behind in the Eastern playoff race.