Category: Kaapo Kakko
2022-23 Top 10 New York Rangers Prospects
K’Andre MillerThe New York Rangers traded away their first-round picks between 2013 and 2016. The Rangers are a competitive team again with some veteran leaders in , , and goalie Igor Shestyorkin. Drafted: 2019 round three, 68th overall by New York Rangers After starting this season in the NHL, was returned to...
Read moreTarasenko thrills crowd with goal in Rangers debut
RangersVladimir Tarasenko paid quick dividends in his first game with his new team, scoring just 2:49 into Friday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.
Read moreRangers get two from Zibanejad in 6-2 win over Panthers
Rangers’In New York, the line of Alexis Lafreniere, Filip Chytil, and Kaapo Kakko stepped up on Monday night. Lafreniere and Chytil collected a goal each and two points on the night, and Kakko kicked in two assists in a 6-2 … Continue reading → The post Rangers get two from Zibanejad in 6-2 win over Panther...
Read moreHalak, Rangers bounce back against Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue JacketsCOLUMBUS -- Jaroslav Halak made 24 saves for the New York Rangers in a 3-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Monday.
Read moreKaapo Kakko Rewarding Rangers’ Patience
RangersWhen the New York Rangers selected Kaapo Kakko second overall in the 2019 NHL Draft, the young winger immediately faced enormous expectations. Despite inconsistent play and some extended scoring droughts…
Read moreRangers’ “Kid Line” Once Again Providing Spark
Kaapo KakkoLast postseason, the New York Rangers got a massive boost from the impressive play of their “Kid Line” consisting of , Kaapo Kakko, and Alexis Lafreniere. However, this season opted to split up the trio and both Kakko and Lafreniere struggled early on. Strong Play of the “Kid Line” Though Chytil p...
Read moreKakko’s late strike sends Rangers over Isles, 5-3
Rangers’In New York, the Rangers chased the Islanders most of the first 40 minutes of play on Thursday. With less than three minutes to go in regulation, the Rangers’ K’Andre Miller tossed a pass from the left boards to Kaapo … Continue reading → The post Kakko’s late strike sends Rangers over Isles, 5-3 fi...
Read moreKakko scores late for Rangers in win against Islanders
Mathew BarzalNEW YORK -- Kaapo Kakko made up for a costly turnover earlier in the game by scoring the game-winning goal with 2:47 remaining in the third period to help the New York Rangers defeat the New York Islanders 5-3 at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. Kakko's turnover in the second period led to Mathew...
Read moreKakko scores late for Rangers in win against Islanders
RangersNEW YORK -- Kaapo Kakko scored with 2:47 remaining in the third period and the New York Rangers came back to defeat the New York Islanders 5-3 at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. Mathew Barzal and Alexander Romanov each had a goal and an assist for the Islanders (18-14-2). Barzal's breakaway goal...
Read moreRangers ease past Blackhawks, extend winning streak to 7
Gerard GallantCHICAGO -- The New York Rangers extended their winning streak to a season-long seven games with a 7-1 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Sunday.
Read moreLive From the Blue Seats: The NY Rangers vibes are back! Maybe??
DevilsWith the Rangers vibes are back, riding high on a four game winning streak, and fresh off their come-from-behind win
Read moreRangers Have Real Trouble Drafting in the Top 10
Alexis LafreniereThe New York Rangers continue to have high hopes for Kaapo Kakko, the Finnish forward who they selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, and…
Read moreRangers Might Have Finally Found Way Forward for Lafreniere & Kakko
Mika ZibanejadCould it be possible that it was this simple all along? That the key to the New York Rangers finally unlocking the potential of their two slow-developing draft lottery prizes was to team them up with the club’s best center? Though both players have taken turns on Zibanejad’s line in the past few se...
Read moreDaily fantasy hockey picks, projections
Kaapo KakkoNHL.com identifies daily fantasy hockey players to watch in key statistical categories for DFS contests throughout the 2022-23 season. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice" podcast.
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