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Jacob Melanson out indefinitely due to Vascular injury

Jacob Melanson left the Kraken’s October 1st game against Calgary due to an upper body injury, and we did not have a clear idea of what took him out…and today, the Kraken revealed that today, Jacob will be out for…

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 10:05 PM
Jacob Melanson out indefinitely due to Vascular injury
Key Things to Know
  • Jacob Melanson is out indefinitely after developing a serious vascular injury.
  • Melanson originally left Seattle's October 1 game against Calgary due to an upper-body issue.
  • The condition includes an anterior mediastinal hematoma and a vascular pseudoaneurysm.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Seattle Kraken forward Jacob Melanson is out indefinitely after developing a serious vascular condition from an upper-body injury. Melanson originally sustained the injury during an October 1 game against the Calgary Flames.

The condition involves an anterior mediastinal hematoma and a vascular pseudoaneurysm resulting from arterial damage. Due to the delicate nature of the injury, the team has not established an official timetable for his return.

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