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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Deals helper in loss
Kaapo Kakko notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Capitals.Kakko set up linemate Will Cuylle for a first-period goal. That duo, along with center Filip Chytil, have emerged as a strong third line for the New York Rangers' deep offense. Kakko has seven points this season, five of which he's earned over the last four contests. The Finnish winger has added 14 shots on net, 12 PIM and a plus-9 rating through nine appearances overall.
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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Goal, two assists in win
Kaapo Kakko scored a goal on three shots and had two assists, including one on the power play, in Tuesday's 7-2 win over Montreal. He added one block, one hit, two PIM and a plus-2 to his line.Kakko caught goalie Cayden Primeau napping with his shot from the right faceoff circle to cap the scoring on the night. The 23-year-old forward earlier assisted on tallies by Braden Schneider and Filip Chytil. Kakko is off to a strong start with five points and a plus-7 through six outings.
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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Slides helper Saturday
Kaapo Kakko recorded an assist and went plus-3 in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to Utah.Kakko and linemates Will Cuylle and Filip Chytil were effective at both ends of the ice in the high-scoring contest. Through two games, Kakko has one assist, six shots on net and a plus-4 rating, and he's maintained a spot on the second power-play unit. The winger is still relatively unproven on offense after he was limited to 19 points in 61 regular-season games last season, one year after a 40-point effort.
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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Agrees to one-year deal
Kaapo Kakko signed a one-year, $2.4 million contract with the New York Rangers on Thursday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.Kakko was set to become a restricted free agent in July after completing his two-year, $4.2 million contract. He struggled in 2023-24, recording just 13 goals and 19 points across 61 regular-season contests after setting career highs with 18 goals and 40 points in 82 regular-season outings in 2022-23. The 23-year-old can't be counted out, but he certainly hasn't lived up to his potential after being selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft. Look for him to open next season as a part of the Rangers' middle six.
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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Offers helper Saturday
Kaapo Kakko logged an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 4.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.
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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Finds twine early in Game 4
Kaapo Kakko scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Capitals in Game 4.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 New York Rangers enjoying relatively good health, Kakko doesn't have an obvious path to a larger role, so his offense is likely to remain limited.
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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Scores 11th of season
Kaapo Kakko scored an unassisted goal during Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over Colorado.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.
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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Scores Saturday
Kaapo Kakko scored a power-play goal on four shots in Saturday's 4-0 win over St. Louis.Kakko put the finishing touches on the New York 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 continues 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.
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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Pots game-winner Tuesday
Kaapo Kakko scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Stars.The 23-year-old winger gave the New York 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.
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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Scores Thursday
Kaapo Kakko scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 7-4 win over Montreal.Kakko put the finishing touch on the New York Rangers' offensive outburst Thursday, skating through the Habs' defense before beating Sam Montembeault with a wrister 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.
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