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Kaapo Kakko and Filip Chytil heading to World Championship

Now that the New York Rangers season has ended prematurely, it will allow for several players to compete for their countries on the international stage. Both Kaapo Kakko and Filip Chytil will suit up for Finland and Czechia respectively at the IIHF’s World Championship.

The tournament will take place in both Finland and Latvia from May 12th through the 28th. It was originally slated to be hosted by Russia but was changed after their incursion of Ukraine.

Kaapo Kakko and Filip Chytil to World Championships

NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils Kappo Kakko
Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center.