Kakko was placed on long-term injured reserve after falling awkwardly into the end boards in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Kakko spent most of this season playing on an offensive line with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider but was never able to find his scoring touch, tallying only three points (2G / 1A) and 23 shots in 20 games.
Kakko exited the game in the second period after crashing awkwardly into the boards and will not return. It's a tough break in what was already a disappointing season for the 2019 second-overall pick. Kakko has registered just two goals, one assist, and 23 shots on goal in 20 games this season.
Kakko missed the last four games with a lower-body injury but will play Wednesday vs. Montreal. Kakko will replace Artemi Panarin, who is out with an upper-body injury.
Kakko has missed the last three games with a lower-body injury but could be back in the lineup on Tuesday. He's officially listed as a game-time decision, so monitor his status as the Rangers hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.
Kakko fell awkwardly during Saturday's win over the Red Wings on Saturday and is expected to miss an extended period of time. Kakko is listed as week-to-week, suggesting he could miss the rest of the regular season. With Kakko out, Barclay Goodrow moved up to the Rangers' third line in Monday's practice.
Kakko suffered an upper-body injury in Carolina on Friday and is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks. Kakko was skating on the top line with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider, so this injury opens up a huge hole to be filled.
Kakko returns after a four-game absence to take on the Blue Jackets at MSG. Kakko, who has no points in three games, will be back on the second line with Ryan Strome and Artemi Panarin.
Kakko has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury but is expected to play Friday vs. the Blue Jackets. When asked after Thursday's practice, Kakko said "I'm ready to play." He'll skate on the second line with Ryan Strome and Artemi Panarin.
Kakko left Saturdays in the first period and did not return. The Rangers moved him to IR immediately, which means he'll be out for at least one week. Morgan Barron was recalled from the AHL to take Kakko's spot on the roster.
Kakko will play for the first time since February 18th and is expected to skate on the second line with Ryan Strome and Chris Kreider. Kakko has scored two goals with one assist in 14 games this season.
Kakko was recently activated off of the COVID-19 reserve list but will not return to the lineup Thursday in New Jersey. Head coach David Quinn said he's "certainly close" so look for him to play Saturday.
A couple of days after being added to the COVID-19 protocol list, Kakko was on the ice for practice on Wednesday and is expected to play on Thursday. This suggests that Kakko had a false positive test, which is great news for the Rangers, who are already without Filip Chytil and Colin Blackwell. Kakko skated on a line with Artemi Panarin and Ryan Strome in Wednesday's practice.
Kakko missed the final two games before the break but is expected to be back on the third line on Friday. Kakko has scored six goals with eight assists (14 points) in 32 games this season.
With Kakko unavailable for the Ducks, Michael Haley will draw back into the Rangers lineup on Sunday afternoon. Kakko's injury is not believed to be serious but it puts him in jeopardy of missing Monday's game in Philadelphia as well.
