Overview
- Kakko was moved to injured reserve with a lower-body injury sustained Thursday against Winnipeg shortly after his first goal of the season.
- Gaudreau was activated and returned Saturday versus San Jose, logging nearly 17 minutes with two shots and one block.
- Head coach Lane Lambert said Kakko is out week-to-week, setting expectations for his near-term absence.
- Rookie Berkly Catton reentered the lineup in Kakko’s place, and Seattle assigned Ben Meyers to AHL Coachella Valley.
- Jared McCann is making progress from a lower-body injury and could travel on the upcoming road trip, according to team updates.