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Offers helper Saturday Kakko logged an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 4.

Impact Kakko set up a Will Cuylle tally in the first period. Through eight playoff outings, Kakko has two points, 12 shots on net, six hits and a plus-1 rating. The winger had just 19 points over 61 regular-season games, and his lack of steady offense is a large reason why he's been limited to a bottom-six role in the postseason.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kakko Finds William Cuylle On The Breakaway For His First Career Goal

MAY 11, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Finds twine early in Game 4 Kakko scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Capitals in Game 4.

Impact Kakko tallied just 57 seconds into the contest. He snapped a nine-game point drought with the goal. Over four playoff outings, Kakko has eight shots on net, six hits and a plus-1 rating while logging bottom-six minutes. With the Rangers enjoying relatively good health, Kakko doesn't have an obvious to a larger role, so his offense is likely to remain limited.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NYR vs MTL: Kaapo Kakko Pregame Media Availability | April 7, 2024

APRIL 7, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Scores 11th of season Kakko scored an unassisted goal during Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over Colorado.

Impact The tally is Kakko's 11th goal of the year. While he has just 16 points through 52 games, his scoring rate has improved some over recent weeks. He now has three goals and four points over the last seven games.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kakko And Adam Fox Wire Home Goals Just 26 Seconds Apart vs. Penguins

MARCH 16, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 12, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Scores Saturday Kakko scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 4-0 win over St. Louis.

Impact Kakko put the finishing touches on the Rangers' shutout victory, burying a rebound on the power-play to extend the lead to 4-0 in the third period. The goal was Kakko's first point in six games, though he continued to play a solid two-way game on New York's third line. The 23-year-old Kakko is up to eight goals and 12 points through 42 games this season.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opinion: Kaapo Kakko Could Be New York Rangers' Most Realistic Trade Chip The Rangers already made a trade, but if they want to continue to upgrade ahead of the deadline, is Kaapo Kakko worth moving? Would Kakko be...

MARCH 7, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Pots game-winner Tuesday Kakko scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Stars.

Impact The 23-year-old winger gave the Rangers a 2-0 lead midway through the second period, taking advantage of the open ice during a 4-on-4 situation and going top shelf on Scott Wedgewood from the faceoff dot. Kakko hasn't had a multi-point performance all season, but he has found his way onto the scoresheet in five straight games and has four goals and seven points in the last nine contests. The second overall pick in the 2019 Draft has yet to put together a breakout campaign in the NHL, but he might be heating up for the stretch run.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could Kaapo Kakko be a fit with the Red Wings? Any Filip Hronek regrets? Mailbag Red Wings beat writer Max Bultman takes subscribers' questions about roster construction, the Red Wings' drafts and more.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

NYR vs DAL: Igor Shesterkin, Kaapo Kakko & Adam Fox Postgame Availability | Feb. 20, 2024

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Scores Thursday Kakko scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 7-4 win over Montreal.

Impact Kakko put the finishing touch on the Rangers' offensive outburst Thursday, skating through the Habs' defense before beating Sam Montembeault with a writer to extend New York's lead to 7-3 midway through the third period. The 23-year-old Kakko now has points in three straight games and six points (four goals, two assists) in 13 contests since returning from a 21-game stint on IR. While he's been limited to primarily a third-line role, Kakko's demonstrated some chemistry with Will Cuylle and Jonny Brodzinski on the third line. Kakko's up to six goals and nine points through 33 games this season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misfires in return from break Kakko posted one shot on goal, four missed shots and two PIM in Monday's 2-1 overtime win over the Avalanche.

Impact Kakko went into the All-Star break on a two-game goal streak, but his timing was a bit off in his return. In addition to missing the net on four shot attempts, Kakko also had his stick tied up with a loose puck sitting in front and Alexandar Georgiev out of position in the first period. Immediately after missing that golden opportunity, Kakko was whistled for a tripping penalty. Kakko's having a career-worst season with just six points in 29 appearances.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will the New York Rangers Use Kaapo Kakko As a Trade Chip? Kaapo Kakko was expected to continue improving with the New York Rangers this season. Instead, some speculation suggests he could be include...

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Jan Levine - Rangers reportedly "taking calls" on Kaapo Kakko NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

JANUARY 31, 2024 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

NYR vs SEA: Kaapo Kakko Postgame Media Availability | January 16, 2024

JANUARY 17, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Wheeler and Kakko lead Rangers to 5-2 win over Kraken at MSG

Blake Wheeler had two goals, Kaapo Kakko scored in his second game back from a long injury absence and the New York Rangers beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2

JANUARY 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Rangers takeaways: Kaapo Kakko's 'positive' return, Artemi Panarin line's dominance, more The Lafrenière-Trocheck-Panarin trio scored both Rangers goals in Sunday's 2-1 rematch victory over the Capitals.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

NYR vs WSH: Kaapo Kakko Postgame Media Availability | January 14, 2024

JANUARY 14, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Ready to rock Kakko (lower body) was activated from long-term injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Sunday against Washington, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

Impact Kakko had been seeing the majority of his playing time alongside Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider prior to missing the past 21 contests. The 22-year-old Kakko has two goals, one assist, 23 shots on net and seven blocked shots over 20 appearances this season.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Close to returning Kakko (lower body) is day-to-day at this stage of his recovery, coach Peter Laviolette told Peter Baugh of The Athletic on Wednesday.

Impact Kakko joined the Rangers for Wednesday's practice while wearing a full-contact jersey. He has two goals and three points in 20 contests this season. Although the 22-year-old did record 40 points last season and still has considerable potential, he's likely to serve in a bottom-six capacity once he returns from his injury.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wearing non-contact jersey Thursday Kakko (lower body) is back at practice Thursday, albeit in a non-contact jersey, according to Arthur Staple of The Athletic.

Impact Kakko has been out of action since Nov. 27 versus the Sabres and this is another step in his eventual return to action. Kakko has been a huge disappointment this season, as he has only two goals and an assist in 20 games, not what you would expect from a 22-year-old forward who was taken second overall in the 2019 Draft.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes skating Per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today, coach Peter Laviolette said that Kakko (lower body) has skated on his own three or four times.

Impact Kakko was injured Nov. 27 versus Buffalo and has missed the last 10 games. Kakko is off to a tough start, as he has only two goals and three points in 20 games. The second-overall pick in 2019, Kakkp has been a disappointment thus far in his NHL career.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on LTIR Kakko (lower body) was put on long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Kakko, who was injured in Monday's 5-1 loss to Buffalo, will miss at least 10 games and 24 days following his move to LTIR. According to Mollie Walker of the New York Post, Kakko is expected to be out for a significant amount of time, but it is not believed to a season-ending injury. The 22-year-old forward has two goals, one assist and 23 shots on net through 20 games this season. Jonny Brodzinski, who was called up from AHL Hartford on Tuesday, is projected to replace Kakko on the third line.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Wheeler and Kakko lead Rangers to 5-2 win over Kraken at MSG