KAAPO KAHKONEN NEWS

Starting Sunday Kahkonen will get the road start in Minnesota on Sunday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Kahkonen is getting Saturday off as Magnus Chrona will start in Dallas. Kahkonen is 6-19-2 with a 3.68 GAA and an .898 save percentage this season for a struggling San Jose team. The Wild are averaging 30.2 shots, 20th in the NHL.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loses to Ducks Kahkonen stopped 24 of 29 shots in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Kahkonen is 0-6-1 over his last seven outings, including regulation losses in all five of his games in February. The 27-year-old gave up all five goals over the first two periods Thursday, and the Sharks couldn't muster a comeback in the third. Kahkonen is down to 6-19-2 with a 3.68 GAA and an .898 save percentage over 29 outings. The Sharks have a road back-to-back on tap this weekend, with games Saturday in Dallas and Sunday in Minnesota. Kahkonen and Magnus Chrona are expected to split those games with Mackenzie Blackwood (undisclosed) on injured reserve for the next week at a minimum.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated starter for Thursday Kahkonen is expected to start at home against Anaheim on Thursday, according to Max Miller of The Hockey News.

Impact Kahkonen has a 6-18-2 record, 3.63 GAA and .901 save percentage in 28 outings in 2023-24. He's lost his last six appearances while allowing 22 goals on 214 shots (.897 save percentage). Although the Sharks are the underdogs in almost every game, Anaheim, which is tied for 29th offensively with 2.59 goals per contest, is one of the more favorable matchups for Kahkonen.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lit up in relief outing Kahkonen stopped 24 of 31 shots in relief of Mackenzie Blackwood (undisclosed) in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Devils.

Impact Kahkonen ended up with the loss after Blackwood left with the game scoreless late in the first period. The two goalies have been alternating starts since the All-Star break, but Kahkonen could take on a majority of the workload if Blackwood is sidelined for any length of time. This was Kahkonen's sixth straight loss, and he's now at 6-18-2 with a 3.63 GAA and a .901 save percentage through 28 appearances this season. The Sharks' next game is a favorable home matchup versus the Ducks on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yields three goals in loss Kahkonen stopped 31 of 34 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Predators. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Kahkonen took his fifth straight loss, and he's allowed at least three goals in four of those defeats. The 27-year-old gave up a tally in each period Saturday -- Kiefer Sherwood scored twice and Filip Forsberg also struck on the power play against Kahkonen. For the season, Kahkonen is down to 6-17-2 with a 3.44 GAA and a .905 save percentage over 27 appearances. Kahkonen and Mackenzie Blackwood have been alternating starts lately, which would put the latter on track to face the Devils on Tuesday, while the former would line up for a favorable matchup against the Ducks on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated starter for Saturday Kahkonen is expected to start at home against Nashville on Saturday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Kahkonen has lost his last four contests despite stopping 137 of 149 shots (.919 save percentage) in that span. He's 6-16-2 with a 3.46 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 26 appearances in 2023-24. The Predators are on a three-game winning streak in which they've outscored their opponents 14-6, so this might be a difficult matchup for Kahkonen.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Saturday Kahkonen is set to start at home against Columbus on Saturday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Kahkonen has a 6-15-2 record, 3.43 GAA and .905 save percentage in 25 appearances in 2023-24. He saved 38 of 39 shots versus Winnipeg on Wednesday but suffered a 1-0 loss due to a lack of support. The Blue Jackets are tied for 24th offensively with 2.90 goals per game, so this is a favorable matchup for Kahkonen.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday Kahkonen (leg) is available for Thursday's road game against Calgary, according to Max Miller of The Hockey News.

Impact Kahkonen appeared to be dealing with leg issues towards the end of Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Winnipeg, but it seems he's fine. He has a 6-15-2 record, 3.43 GAA and .905 save percentage in 25 contests in 2023-24. Kahkonen is expected to serve as the backup goaltender Thursday while Mackenzie Blackwood will get the start.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kahkonen shines, but Sharks shut out by stingy Jets Goalie Kaapo Kahkonen made 39 saves, including 16 in the second period, but the San Jose Sharks were unable to generate any offense against...

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Appears injured late in game Kahkonen had trouble pushing off with his left leg when attempting to go to the bench for an extra attacker in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the Jets, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun r...

Impact Kahkonen stopped 39 of 40 shots in the contest, but the injury is of some concern with the Sharks playing the first game of a back-to-back. The late timing of the injury means an update may not be available until Thursday. The Sharks are expected to start Mackenzie Blackwood versus the Flames on Thursday, but Kahkonen's status will likely be signaled based on if the team calls up another goalie.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

SJS@WPG: Barron scores goal against Kaapo Kahkonen | Winnipeg Jets SJS@WPG: Barron scores goal against Kaapo Kahkonen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • NHL.COM

Starting Wednesday Kahkonen will guard the road goal Wednesday versus Winnipeg, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact In his last appearance, Kahkonen made 31 saves in a 3-2 overtime loss to Anaheim on Jan. 31. He has earned a 6-14-2 record this season with a 3.55 GAA and a .901 save percentage through 24 games played. Winnipeg sits 17th in the league this campaign with 3.02 goals per contest.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loses in overtime Kahkonen stopped 31 of 34 shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks.

Impact Kahkonen had a one-goal lead to nurse in the third period, but Troy Terry tied the game with 1:01 left in regulation. Frank Vatrano then won it for the Ducks with a rush in the final minute of overtime. With losses in seven of his last nine outings, Kahkonen is not in great form heading into the All-Star break. He's down to 6-14-2 with a 3.55 GAA and a .901 save percentage over 24 appearances this season and figures to be in the backup role behind Mackenzie Blackwood following the bye week.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Wednesday Kahkonen is expected to start on the road against Anaheim on Wednesday, per Max Miller of The Hockey News.

Impact Kahkonen has a 6-14-1 record, 3.59 GAA and .901 save percentage in 23 contests in 2023-24. He has surrendered at least three goals in four of his past five outings. Despite Kahkonen's struggles, this is a favorable matchup. Anaheim ranks 29th offensively this year with just 2.55 goals per game.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Allows four again Kahkonen made 31 saves Saturday in a 5-2 loss to Buffalo. He allowed four goals.

Impact The Sharks had a 2-0 lead early, and the Sabres responded with five unanswered goals. However, Kahkonen could hardly be faulted on any of them. The first goal was a rebound that didn't get cleared. The second was a cross-crease pass, and the third was a screen. The fourth? A one-timer on a 3-on-2 rush. Still Kahkonen has allowed four goals in three of his five starts since the start of January (1-4-0). The Sharks make life hard for anyone in their blue paint.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starter for Saturday Kahkonen is expected to start at home against Buffalo on Saturday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Kahkonen has a 6-13-1 record, 3.56 GAA and .902 save percentage in 22 contests in 2023-24. He saved 44 of 47 shots en route to a 4-3 shootout win over LA on Monday. The Sabres, who rank 23rd offensively this year with 2.94 goals per game, figure to be a somewhat favorable matchup.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Narrowly defeats Kings Kahkonen saved 44 of 47 shots in a 4-3 shootout win over LA on Monday.

Impact LA outshot San Jose a staggering 18-6 in the first period, but Kahkonen's efforts kept the game scoreless going into the intermission. Although he did have blemishes earlier in the contest, with 44 saves -- and two perfect shootout rounds in addition to this -- this was a hard-fought victory. Kahkonen, who last showed up in the win column Dec. 7, is 6-13-1 with a 3.56 GAA and a .901 save percentage in 22 appearances this campaign.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kahkonen shines as Sharks edge Kings in shootout Kaapo Kahkonen made 43 saves and stopped both attempts in the shootout to help the visiting San Jose Sharks earn a 4-3 win against the Los A...

JANUARY 23, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Patrolling crease Monday Kahkonen will be in goal against the Kings on the road Monday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Kahkonen is riding a nine-game losing streak in which he posted a 0-7-1 record and 3.26 GAA. With the Sharks entering a back-to-back, starter MacKenzie Blackwood figures to get the nod for Tuesday's clash with the Rangers. The 27-year-old Kahkonen has never reached the 20-win threshold in his career and will be hard-pressed to do so this season either.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets no help in Buffalo Kahkonen made 32 saves in Monday's 3-0 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Buffalo's final goal was scored into an empty net. Kahkonen played well -- he was screened on the first puck that beat him, and the second came on a Sabres power play -- but the Sharks couldn't solve Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in the other crease. Kahkonen has dropped his last eight decisions, going 0-7-1 over that stretch, but his 3.26 GAA and .902 save percentage and still better than Mackenzie Blackwood's 3.86 GAA and .884 save percentage over the same period.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, coach David Quinn said Saturday that Kahkonen will get the road start versus Buffalo on Monday.

Impact Kahkonen has lost his last six starts and was pulled in the second period during his most recent appearance, giving up four goals on 20 shots versus Toronto. Kahkonen is 5-12-1 with a 3.70 GAA and an .897 save percentage. His name has been bandied about in trade rumors, as there are some contenders looking for goaltending help. The Sabres are tied for 17th in NHL scoring with 127 goals, heading into action Saturday.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets hook in Toronto Kahkonen allowed four goals on 20 shots before begin replaced by Mackenzie Blackwood early in the second period of Tuesday's 7-1 rout at the hands of the Maple Leafs.

Impact The Sharks were overwhelmed from the opening puck drop, and Kahkonen can hardly be blamed for the final result when he was facing nearly a shot a minute from the Leafs. The 27-year-old netminder has dropped seven straight decisions, going 0-6-1 in his last eight outings with a 3.44 GAA and .897 save percentage, but those are actually better ratios than Blackwood has managed (3.96 GAA, .875 save percentage) during that same time period.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

SJS@TOR: Marner scores goal against Kaapo Kahkonen | Toronto Maple Leafs SJS@TOR: Marner scores goal against Kaapo Kahkonen

JANUARY 10, 2024 • NHL.COM

SJS@TOR: Holmberg scores goal against Kaapo Kahkonen | Toronto Maple Leafs SJS@TOR: Holmberg scores goal against Kaapo Kahkonen

JANUARY 10, 2024 • NHL.COM

SJS@TOR: Rielly scores goal against Kaapo Kahkonen | Toronto Maple Leafs SJS@TOR: Rielly scores goal against Kaapo Kahkonen

JANUARY 10, 2024 • NHL.COM