Kaapo Kakko — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Kaapo Kakko is an NHL right wing for the Seattle Kraken. In the 2025-26 season Kaapo Kakko has 13 goals, 27 assists and 40 points in 65 games, worth -4.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A right wing with offensive upside, Kaapo Kakko is in his seventh NHL season with the Seattle Kraken. Over 444 career games, he has tallied 84 goals and 117 assists for 201 points, establishing himself as a consistent scoring threat.
This season, Kakko has recorded 13 goals and 27 assists for 40 points in 65 games, contributing a GAR of 4.2. His most impactful season was 2022-23, where he achieved a peak GAR of 7.3, underscoring his capability to be a significant overall offensive contributor.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Seattle Kraken |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 215 lb |
| Draft | 2019 — Round 1, Pick 2 — NYR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 13 | 27 | 40 | +14 | 14 | 78 | 16.7% | 14:15 | 48.6% | 12.6 | 0.4 | -4.2 | 0.72 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.3 | +0.7 | +0.8 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 73th, GAR 57th, WAR 57th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 65 | 13 | 27 | 40 | -4.2 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 14 | 30 | 44 | 3.3 |
| 2023-24 | 61 | 13 | 6 | 19 | -2.9 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 18 | 22 | 40 | 1.9 |
| 2021-22 | 43 | 7 | 11 | 18 | -0.4 |
| 2020-21 | 48 | 9 | 8 | 17 | -0.9 |
| 2019-20 | 66 | 10 | 13 | 23 | -0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Kaapo Kakko has been worth -4.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 57th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4.3 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.3 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaapo Kakko's GAR this season?
Kaapo Kakko has been worth -4.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 57th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Kaapo Kakko have this season?
Kaapo Kakko has 13 goals and 27 assists for 40 points in 65 games this season.
Is Kaapo Kakko a good right wing?
Kaapo Kakko ranks in the 57th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-4.2) in the 2025-26 season.