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Kaapo Kakko News
Kakko will draw back into the Rangers' lineup for Game 3 on Sunday vs. Florida.

Kakko was a healthy scratch for Game 2 but will return to New York's lineup with Jimmy Vesey being out week-to-week and join the Rangers' third line. The 23-year-old winger has struggled throughout the playoffs this year, with a goal, two points and 17 SOG in 11 games played.

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Kakko (lower-body) will return to the Rangers lineup on Sunday.

Kakko has been sidelined since November 27th but will draw back into the Rangers' lineup on Sunday vs. the Capitals. It's unclear where Kakko will slot into the lineup, but he'll look to have more success than he did pre-injury when he posted just three points (2G / 1A) in 20 games.

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Kakko (lower body) is considered day-to-day and is expected to return soon.

Kakko has not played since November 27th, missing 19 games with a lower-body injury. There is still no exact timeline for his return to action, but is expected to return soon after several days of practicing in a non-contact jersey. Before his injury, Kakko was having a difficult time establishing himself offensively, scoring only three points (1G / 2A) in 20 games.

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Kakko (lower body) appeared in full at practice in a non-contact jersey Monday.

Kakko has not played since November 27th, missing 18 games with a lower-body injury. There is still no timeline for his return to action, but he did participate in practice in a non-contact jersey. Before his injury, Kakko was having a difficult time establishing himself offensively, scoring only three points (1G / 2A) in 20 games.

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Kakko (lower body) returned to practice in a red, non-contact jersey Thursday.

Kakko has not played since November 27th, missing 16 games with a lower-body injury. There is still no timeline for his return to action, but he did participate in practice in a non-contact jersey. Before his injury, Kakko was having a difficult time establishing himself offensively, scoring only three points (1G / 2A) in 20 games.

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Kaapo Kakko (lower body) has been placed on the long-term injured reserve.

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.

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Kakko (lower-body) will not return to Monday's game against the Sabres.

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.

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Kakko is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

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.

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Kakko (upper-body) is expected to return to the Rangers lineup on Friday.

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.

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