Go-ahead goal just what doctor ordered for Rangers’ Kaapo Kakko
Kaapo Kakko may finally start receiving points in bulk. But anyone who knows the Finnish winger knows he wants to score goals. The small but fierce fist pump Kakko gave after scoring the game-winning goal in the Rangers’ 3-1 win over the Stars at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night said it all. Kaapo Kakko […]
Kaapo Kakko scores go-ahead goal in Rangers’ win over Stars
Kaapo Kakko may finally start receiving points in bulk. But anyone who knows the Finnish winger knows he wants to score goals. The small but fierce fist pump Kakko gave after scoring the game-winning goal in the Rangers’ 3-1 win over the Stars at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night said it all. There wasn’t […]
Kaapo Kakko starting to find role on Rangers’ revamped third line
First, there was the relegation. Then, an injury. A former No. 2 overall pick, Kaapo Kakko always had potential throughout the early stages of his career with the Rangers. That goes back to before this season, when head coach Peter Laviolette anchored him on the top line. But over three weeks in November, any progress […]
Rangers hope Kaapo Kakko was sparked by pre-break scoring flurry
The Rangers are hoping Kaapo Kakko’s development can finally kickstart after a quiet start to the season by scoring a goal in each of the final two games before the All-Star break. Kakko, a Finnish winger and No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, had just three goals and one assist in the […]
Rangers’ Kaapo Kakko ‘felt good’ in injury return
Kaapo Kakko woke up Sunday morning and saw his name next to Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider on his lineup card. In his first game back after missing 21 games on long-term injured reserve with a lower-body injury, the Finnish winger was handed a top-six spot after losing his first 11 games of the season. […]
Rangers get Kaapo Kakko back from injury vs. Capitals
Amid the worst stretch of the season, the Rangers have been given a lifeline. Kaapo Kakko has returned from long-term injured reserve and is scheduled to return to action in the Blueshirts' second straight matinee game against the Capitals on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Although he missed 21 games with a lower-body injury suffered […]
Kaapo Kakko injury return for Rangers vs. Blues not ruled out
Although it seems like an unlikely scenario, head coach Peter Laviolette said the Finn, who skated in full-contact mode for the first time during practice at his training facility on Wednesday, will be playing in Kaapo in Thursday night's game in St. Louis. He did not explicitly rule out the possibility of using Kakko. “Right […]
Rangers’ Kaapo Kakko pushing pace as return inches closer
Kaapo Kakko, still wearing a red non-contact jersey, was more involved in the Rangers' morning skate on Monday since rejoining the team on the ice last week. The Finnish forward appeared to be picking up the pace, but head coach Peter Laviolette acknowledged that, saying there were “no real limitations.” “He's close in terms of […]
Kaapo Kakko skates with Rangers in suddenly positive injury sign
Brennan Osman was expected to be present at the morning skate. Kaapo Kakko's was not. But there was also No. 24, who skated with teammates while wearing a red no-contact jersey for the first time since going down with a left foot injury on Nov. 27. Head coach Peter Laviolette said, “I was happy to […]