Sometimes you just have to seize the opportunities given you and 20 year-old Kaapo Kakko did just that last night at the Garden. Kris Knoblauch finally made an in-game line shuffle and elevated Kakko to the second line with Artemi Panarin and Ryan Strome. The unit combined for five points at even strength with Kakko lighting the lamp twice.
Rangers vs Sabres: Kaapo Kakko breaks 19 goal drought
It’s been a long time in between goals for Kakko, one of the Rangers prized young draft picks from the 2019 draft. Selected #2 overall, there’s been a lot of pressure and expectations on him, but mostly by himself and fans.