Development of Oth Sykora Tarrytown, NY -- New York Rangers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-rangers/news/rangers-kaapo-kakko-leaves-game-suffering-injury] forward Kaapo Kakko [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-rangers/news/rangers-kaapo-kakko-leaves-game-suffering-injury] joined the team for morning skate ahead of their Thursday night matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks. The 22-year-old forward suffered a lower-body injury back on Nov. 27 after he got tied up with Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jack Johnson in a 5-1 loss: The following day, the Rangers placed Kakko on long-term injured reserve. Although back on the ice with his teammates this morning, Kakko was donning a red non-contact jersey. Kakko has missed 16 games and will miss his 17th Thursday night. Through 20 games, the former second-overall pick in 2019 has two goals and one assist. This story will be updated following morning skate.
