Shane Wright left Saturday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres and would not return, raising concerns for the Seattle Kraken as they lost the match 3-2 in a shootout. Wright logged only 3:36 of ice time before exiting the game after taking a hit from Sabres’ Logan Stanley.
This season, Wright has recorded 11 goals and 15 assists for a total of 26 points through 71 games. In his career, he has played 166 regular-season games, tallying 35 goals and 42 assists for 77 points. Prior to joining the Kraken, Wright had a strong performance with the Coachella Valley Firebirds, where he played 67 games, scoring 26 goals and 27 assists for 53 points.
Wright was selected No. 4 overall by the Kraken in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, and his development has been closely monitored by fans and analysts alike. Observers noted that he may have started the game in discomfort after being hurt in a previous matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the severity of Wright’s injury and how long he may be sidelined. The Kraken will be looking for updates as they navigate the remainder of the season without one of their key players.