Kaapo Kakko - NHL News & Rumors

Buries goal Saturday Kakko scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Kakko found a loose puck after an Adam Larsson shot and put it away. That goal was the game-winner, Kakko's second such tally this season. The winger put up 12 points over 17 outings in January, and he's up to six goals, 20 points, 55 shots on net, 20 hits and a plus-5 rating across 38 appearances. He's shaken off an injury-plagued start to the campaign and should be a productive part of Seattle's middle six for the remainder of the campaign.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kakko's go-ahead goal in third period lifts Kraken to 3-2 win over Golden Knights

Kaapo Kakko scored the go-ahead goal in the third period to lead the Seattle Kraken to a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Finds twine in win Kakko scored a goal and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.

Impact Kakko has remained fairly steady throughout January. He has three goals and seven assists over 12 contests, only one of which was a multi-point effort. The winger is up to a total of five goals, 18 points, 48 shots on net, 18 hits and a plus-2 rating across 33 appearances. He's currently on the third line, which may suppress his scoring contributions for a while.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken snap four-game skid with 4-1 win over Islanders

Vince Dunn and Jared McCann had a goal and an assist each and the Seattle Kraken snapped a four-game skid with a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Rangers bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Kraken

The New York Rangers look to end a three-game losing streak when they play the Seattle Kraken

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Three-point effort in win Kakko scored twice on three shots and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Bruins.

Impact Kakko did all his damage in the third period, which included him scoring the eventual game-winner midway through the frame. He ended an eight-game goal drought with the pair of tallies, though he wasn't cold -- the winger had six assists in that span. For the season, he's up to four goals, 10 helpers, four power-play points, 40 shots on net and a plus-3 rating over 25 appearances.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Kakko, Catton score 2 goals each as Kraken beat Bruins 7-4 to extend point streak to 8-0-1

Kaapo Kakko had two goals and an assist, Berkly Catton scored his first two NHL goals, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Boston Bruins 7-4

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Beniers scores twice in Kraken's 4-1 win over Predators

Matty Beniers scored twice during the Seattle Kraken’s three-goal first period and Philipp Grubauer stopped 24 shots in a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Grubauer stops 31 shots and Tolvanen scores twice as Kraken beat Flyers 4-1

Philipp Grubauer stopped 31 shots, Eeli Tolvanen scored twice in the third period, and the Seattle Kraken defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Sunday night

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Dishes pair of assists Kakko logged two assists, including one on the power play, and added two shots on net and two hits in Monday's 3-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Kakko has four points over his last four games. This was his second contest back on a line with Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle following the Kraken's trade of Mason Marchment to Columbus on Friday. Kakko is up to seven points (three on the power play), 28 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through 18 appearances, but he could get a boost on offense as long as he stays in the top six.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Eberle scores 2 in 3rd period as Kraken beat Ducks 3-1

Jordan Eberle scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and added an empty netter in the final minute, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Buries power-play goal Kakko scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Flames.

Impact Kakko scored late in the second period to put Seattle ahead 2-1, but the lead didn't last. The winger's goal was his first in nine games since he returned from a lower-body injury that cost him six contests. For the season, he's struggled to find a rhythm due to various injuries, which have limited him to five points, 23 shots on net and a minus-2 rating over 16 appearances. Kakko is currently in a middle-six role and is unlikely to have a scoring breakout unless he finds his way back to the top line.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Backlund scores twice as Flames use 3-goal 3rd period to beat Kraken 4-2

Mikael Backlund had two goals, and the Calgary Flames scored three times in the third period to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to suit up Tuesday Kakko (illness) is slated to be in the lineup versus the Avalanche on Tuesday, Joe Pohoryles of Emerald City Spectrum reports.

Impact Kakko didn't practice Monday, but he was optimistic about being ready for this game. That optimism was well-placed, and the 24-year-old is set to see time on the third line and second power-play unit versus Colorado.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Head coach Lane Lambert said Monday that Kakko is dealing with an illness but thinks he should be good to go for Tuesday's game against Colorado, Sound of Hockey reports.

Impact Kakko was unable to practice Monday, but it seems as though he could avoid missing any game action due to his illness. Kakko missed six games in late November due to a lower-body injury, and he's recorded two assists, a hit and two PIM while averaging 14:21 of ice time over seven appearances since returning to action.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies two helpers in loss Kakko notched two assists in Thursday's 9-4 loss to the Oilers.

Impact This was Kakko's second game back from a lower-body injury that cost him six contests. The 24-year-old winger has had two significant absences this year, which have prevented him from getting into a rhythm. He's now at one goal, three points, 10 shots on net, three hits and an even plus-minus rating across nine appearances.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated Saturday Kakko (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Kakko sat out six games with the injury. Kakko has struggled this season, as he only has one goal in seven games, missing the first 10 games of the season recovering from a broken hand during preseason play. The Kraken placed Jaden Schwartz (lower body) on injured reserve in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Is week-to-week Kakko (lower body) is regarded as week-to-week, Alison Lukan of the Kraken Hockey Network reports Saturday.

Impact Kakko sustained the injury during Thursday's 5-3 win over Winnipeg. He has just one point (a goal) in seven appearances this season, but he's also missed time due to a hand injury, so he hasn't had an opportunity to get into a rhythm. Jani Nyman will likely draw into the lineup Saturday versus San Jose due to Kakko's absence.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Kraken vs. Winnipeg Jets - Game Highlights

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Eberle scores twice in the 3rd period in the Kraken's 5-3 victory over the Jets

Jordan Eberle broke a tie at 7:21 of the third period and added an empty-netter in the Seattle Kraken’s 5-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Departs from Thursday's contest Kakko (lower body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Jets.

Impact Kakko scored a goal in the contest, but he was hurt on his next shift and ended up being unable to continue. This was his seventh game of the season after he recovered from a broken hand sustained during the preseason. Jani Nyman would likely get back into the lineup if Kakko misses additional time.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kakko missed start of season for Kraken, but there's silver lining Kraken winger Kappo Kakko is in the process of easing back into the lineup after missing the first month of the season because of a broken h...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Removed from IR Kakko (hand) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Kakko appears poised to make his season debut against the Rangers on Saturday after being considered a game-time decision. He missed the first 10 games of the 2025-26 campaign due to a broken hand. Based on Seattle's morning skate, Kakko will occupy a middle-six role and see power-play time.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Kakko (hand) was a full participant in Friday's practice session and could suit up Saturday against the Rangers, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kakko has been on injured reserve since the start of the regular season due to a broken hand, but he was upgraded to day-to-day last weekend and could make his season debut against his former team Saturday. He made 79 regular-season appearances between the Rangers and Kraken last year, racking up 14 goals, 30 assists, 68 hits, 38 PIM and 28 blocked shots while averaging 15:37 of ice time.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Kakko (hand) is day-to-day and remains on track for a return in early November, according to Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times on Saturday.

Impact Kakko suffered a broken hand during the preseason and will miss his ninth straight game against Edmonton on Saturday. Still, he has been skating and appears to be progressing toward his season debut. After being acquired from the Rangers on Dec.18, Kakko had 10 goals and 30 points in 49 appearances with Seattle during the 2024-25 regular season.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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