He he sent a pass to Kaapo Kakko, who sent a pass back and Lafreniere’s shot deflected off Quick for his 11th of the season 14 minutes into the game.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sports-news/2023/02/rangers-end-4-game-slide-with-5-2-win-over-kings/

It seems crazy because while Lafreniere is tied with Kakko in points this season so far, Kakko’s impact far exceeds that of the former top overall selection.

Source: https://www.amny.com/sports/hockey/rangers-2022-midseason-report-card/

It’s the start of a new era as guys like Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin watch from the golf course while budding stars like Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko strive to make their mark in the postseason.

Source: https://dailyfreepress.com/2023/04/19/off-the-post-eastern-conference-playoff-preview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=off-the-post-eastern-conference-playoff-preview

Kaapo Kakko and Alexis Lafreniere also scored for the Rangers while Jonathan Quick, signed in the offseason as New York’s backup goalie, had 18 saves in his first start for the team.

Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2023/10/joe-veleno-scores-twice-as-the-red-wings-beat-the-senators-5-2-for-their-fourth-straight-win/

Lafreniere, who has played some of his best hockey over the past 10 games, cut the Oilers’ lead to one by scoring from the right faceoff circle off a feed from Kakko at 1:36 of the third period.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/02/18/rangers-erase-three-goal-deficit-in-shootout-win-over-oilers/

Mikkola, who skated on the bottom defensive pair next to Braden Schneider, said he was greeted by a big smile from Kakko, alongside whom he played on the Finnish national team in the past.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/02/10/vladimir-tarasenko-makes-immediate-mark-in-rangers-win-over-kraken/

The news that Kakko resumed skating right less than a month after a left leg injury was a welcome gift headed into Christmas.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/12/25/sports/rangers-looking-like-team-to-beat-post-holiday-break/

TORONTO — Gerard Gallant is the kind of coach who is always going to ride his stars, and Wednesday night, the Kid Line of Alexis Lafreniere, Filip Chytil and Kaapo Kakko was sparkling.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/01/26/rangers-young-kid-line-most-effective-unit-in-loss/