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Opens scoring in win Kakko scored a power-play goal and added two hits in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact Kakko was a small-role player for Finland during the 4 Nations Face-Off, but that kept him busy while the rest of the Kraken had a break. He remains in a decent rhythm, though he has dropped a bit with five points over his last nine contests. The 24-year-old winger is up to 10 goals, 32 points, 81 shots on net, 52 hits and a plus-7 rating across 55 appearances between the Kraken and the Rangers this season. Kakko is worth a look as a depth forward in most fantasy formats as he continues to see top-six usage with Seattle.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dresses, gets assist in Finnish win Kakko picked up an assist for Finland in a 4-3 overtime win over Sweden on Saturday at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.

Impact Kakko was a healthy scratch in the Finn's 6-1 loss to the United States on Thursday, but he slotted in on the fourth line Saturday in place of Joel Armia. By the mid-point of the second period, Kakko was moved up to the top line with Aleksander Barkov and Mikko Rantanen, and the move paid almost immediate dividends with his assist on Barkov's goal. Kakko can win battles and go to the net, and he can clearly play with high-end talent. Keep an eye on this, as Kakko's confidence could rise exponentially in this best-on-best tourney, and that bodes well for his return to Seattle.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Lankinen to replace Juuse Saros in goal for Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off vs. Sweden

Finland is making a change in net for its second game of the 4 Nations Face-Off

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

Kaan't-Do Attitude | Calgary Flames Wolf make incredible save on Kaapo Kakko

FEBRUARY 9 • NHL.COM

Garners helper in shootout loss Kakko logged an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Kakko got on the scoresheet for the second game in a row -- he hadn't done that since a five-game streak from Jan. 11-18. The 23-year-old set up a Matty Beniers tally in the first period of Tuesday's contest. Kakko is up to nine goals, 31 points, 77 shots on net, 49 hits and a plus-8 rating through 52 outings overall between the Kraken and the Rangers.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal in loss Kakko scored a goal and added two hits in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Flames.

Impact Kakko had gone eight games without a goal, though he had six assists in that span. The 23-year-old winger got the Kraken on the board in the second period. He's up to nine goals, 30 points, 76 shots on net, 49 hits and a plus-8 rating through 51 appearances between the Kraken and the Rangers this season. This is the second time in six seasons that Kakko has reached the 30-point mark, and his career high of 40 points from 2022-23 is very much within reach given how well he's played since he was traded to Seattle.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sharangovich, Huberdeau score power-play goals, Flames beat Kraken 3-2

Yegor Sharangovich and Jonathan Huberdeau each scored on the power play in Calgary’s three-goal first period and the Flames held on to beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Manages assist Tuesday Kakko notched an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Kakko has gone seven games without a goal, but he has six assists in that span. He continues to look like a natural fit on the Kraken's top line with Matty Beniers and Jaden Schwartz. Kakko has 15 points over 19 contests with Seattle, compared to 14 points over 30 outings with the Rangers to start the season. The winger has added 72 shots on net, 46 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-8 rating overall.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up helper in win Kakko produced an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Penguins.

Impact Kakko set up Matty Beniers' insurance tally in the third period. The 23-year-old Kakko had gone two games without a point entering Saturday, something he hadn't done since his first two outings with the Kraken. The winger is up to 14 points in 17 contests for Seattle, matching his output from 30 games with the Rangers earlier in the campaign. He's added 72 shots on net, 44 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-9 rating this season.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Distributes three assists Kakko notched three assists, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Kakko has three goals and five assists during his five-game point streak. The winger helped out on all three of Jaden Schwartz's goals in Saturday's win. Kakko has meshed well with Schwartz and Matty Beniers in a top-line role for the Kraken, earning 13 points over 14 outings since he was traded from the Rangers. For the season, the 23-year-old Kakko has eight goals, 19 assists, 66 shots on net, 43 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-12 rating over 44 appearances.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper Thursday Kakko provided an assist, fired two shots on net and added two hits in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Jets.

Impact Kakko has three goals and two assists during his four-game point streak. The 23-year-old set up Matty Beniers' tally in the first period of this contest. Kakko has looked excellent in a top-six role for the Kraken, posting 10 points over 13 appearances since he was traded from the Rangers. The winger has 24 points, 65 shots on net, 42 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-10 rating through 43 outings overall.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan DeMelo scores last-minute goal to give Jets a 2-1 win over Kraken

Dylan DeMelo scored with 27 seconds left to play to give the Winnipeg Jets a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Pots empty-netter Kakko scored an empty-net goal and added 10 PIM in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Penguins.

Impact Kakko scored an empty-netter and received a misconduct penalty for abuse of officials late in the third period. The 23-year-old has been on a roll lately with three goals and five assists over his last eight games while seeing top-six minutes. He's up to 23 points, 63 shots, 40 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-9 rating over 42 appearances between the Kraken and the Rangers, with nine of his points coming in 12 games with Seattle.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Oleksiak and Tolvanen score during third-period rally as Kraken stun reeling Penguins 4-2

Jamie Oleksiak and Eeli Tolvanen scored 49 seconds apart in the third period to erase a one-goal deficit and rally the Seattle Kraken past the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Kraken play the Red Wings after Kakko's 2-goal showing

The Seattle Kraken visit the Detroit Red Wings after Kaapo Kakko scored two goals in the Kraken's 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Continues strong play with new team Kakko scored twice Saturday in a 6-2 win over Buffalo.

Impact Kakko has seven points (three goals four assists) in 10 games since his arrival in a trade with the Rangers on Dec. 18. He has always had game-breaking offensive skills coupled with elite vision and strong puck skills, but he has never put that all together in the NHL. Kaako may be rounding into his draft day scouting report on the Kraken's top line.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kakko leads third-period flurry in Kraken comeback win over Sabres Prone to weak starts, the Kraken haven’t figured out how to eliminate them. But they can occasionall...

JANUARY 12 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kaapo Kakko scores twice in 3rd period in the Kraken's 6-2 victory over the Sabres

Kaapo Kakko scored twice in the third period, Joey Daccord made 33 saves and the Seattle Kraken overcame an early two-goal deficit to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Rangers claim Arthur Kaliyev off waivers from the Kings

The New York Rangers have claimed winger Arthur Kaliyev off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Registers assist in loss Kakko notched an assist in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Kakko has settled in nicely to a top-six role with the Kraken, earning four points and 11 shots on net over seven contests. Seattle scores by committee, so don't expect Kakko to be a point-per-game threat, but the 23-year-old looks to have benefited from a change in scenery after falling out of favor with the Rangers. The winger has a total of 18 points, 56 shots on net, 35 hits and a plus-9 rating through 37 appearances this season.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Zibanejad says the Rangers have 'no other option' than to stay positive as the losses pile up

The New York Rangers are trying to stay confident as their season continues to slip away

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

J.T. Miller scores in shootout as Canucks beat Kraken 4-3

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Rangers putting goalie Igor Shesterkin on IR with an upper body injury, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the New York Rangers are putting goaltender Igor Shesterkin on injured reserve

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Two helpers in Monday's win Kakko notched two assists in Monday's 5-2 win over Utah.

Impact Both points came in the third period as the Kraken broke the game open, and Kakko set up the game-winner with a pass from his own end that sprung jaden Schwartz for a breakaway. Kakko is seeing time on the top line and top power-play unit as Seattle gives the second overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft every chance to break out, and he's responded with a goal and three points in his first five games with his new squad.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken score 3 third-period goals in 5-2 win over Utah

The Seattle Kraken scored three goals in the third period to finish off a 5-2 win over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

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