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Kraken's Kaapo Kakko: Buries power-play goal
Kaapo Kakko scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Flames.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.
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Kraken's Kaapo Kakko: Set to suit up Tuesday
Kaapo Kakko (illness) is slated to be in the lineup versus the Avalanche on Tuesday, Joe Pohoryles of Emerald City Spectrum reports.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.
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Kraken's Kaapo Kakko: Dealing with illness
Head coach Lane Lambert said Monday that Kaapo Kakko is dealing with an illness but thinks he should be good to go for Tuesday's game against Colorado, Sound of Hockey reports.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.
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Kraken's Kaapo Kakko: Supplies two helpers in loss
Kaapo Kakko notched two assists in Thursday's 9-4 loss to the Oilers.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.
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Kraken's Kaapo Kakko: Activated Saturday
Kaapo Kakko (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.Kakko sat out six games with the injury. Kakko has struggled this season, as he has only one goal in seven games, missing the first 10 games of the season recovering from a broken hand during preseason play. The Seattle Kraken placed Jaden Schwartz (lower body) on injured reserve in a corresponding move.
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Kraken's Kaapo Kakko: Is week-to-week
Kaapo Kakko (lower body) is regarded as week-to-week and has been placed on injured reserve, Sound of Hockey reports Saturday.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.
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Kraken's Kaapo Kakko: Departs from Thursday's contest
Kaapo Kakko (lower body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Jets.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.
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Kraken's Kaapo Kakko: Removed from IR
Kaapo Kakko (hand) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.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.
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Kraken's Kaapo Kakko: Could return Saturday
Kaapo 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.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 Seattle Kraken last year, racking up 14 goals, 30 assists, 68 hits, 38 PIM and 28 blocked shots while averaging 15:37 of ice time.
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Kraken's Kaapo Kakko: Considered day-to-day
Kaapo 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.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.
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