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Kaapo Kakko

Kaapo Kakko

#24, RW,
New York Rangers
G
13
A
6
Pts
19
+/-
6
PPP
1
SOG
91
Bio
Height/Weight: 6' 2"/206 lbs
Born: Turku, Finland
Draft: 2019 1st round (2nd pick) by the
New York Rangers
Shoots: L
  • The Hockey Writers

    Rangers Can Use Depth Scoring to Get Past Panthers

    On May 16, the New York Rangers triumphed over the Carolina Hurricanes, thanks to a Herculean effort from Chris Kreider, who scored a natural hat trick in the third period to clinch the series and propel the Rangers into the Eastern Conference Final. While the Rangers have enjoyed success, much of it has been driven by standout performances from key players like Kreider. In particular, the line of Will Cuylle, Alex Wennberg, and Kaapo Kakko, despite strong defensive play, must step up their offensive game.

  • New York Post

    Rangers once known as 'The Kids' have each grown into different roles

    They were the darlings of the unexpected 2022 run to the conference finals, more famous as a unit than as individuals. They were The Kids. But two years later, they are more popularly identified simply as Alexis Lafreniere, Filip Chytil and Kaapo Kakko, young hockey players at distinct junctures of their respective careers even as the Rangers do this all over again. No longer a singular sensation. They are separate and unequal. Lafreniere is ascendant and a dynamic top-six fixture. Chytil is seeking to get back in the lineup after encountering yet another physical issue. Kakko is on the third line, playing solid, responsible two-way hockey but with limited offensive production. Filip Chytil (72),

  • Lohud | The Journal News

    These 5 Rangers looked playoff-ready during first-round sweep of Capitals

    A quintet of Rangers who impressed in the first round of the NHL playoffs during the sweep of the Rangers.