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Early in career, Kaapo Kakko staying late to put in work

New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko skates against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period of an NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

GREENBURGH, N.Y. – Kaapo Kakko was the last player on the ice Wednesday, finally wrapping up long after most of his teammates had finished practicing, and players and coach David Quinn had completed their post-practice interviews.

Was Kakko, the No. 2 pick in this summer’s draft, getting a few extra reps in as he prepared for his first NHL meeting Thursday with No.