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 4.6 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% | 11.2 | 0.4 | 4.6 | 0.83 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.6 | -0.7 | +0.8 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 73th, GAR 62th, WAR 62th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 65 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 4.6 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 14 | 30 | 44 | 3.8 |
| 2023-24 | 61 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 1.9 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 18 | 22 | 40 | 8.2 |
| 2021-22 | 43 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 0.6 |
| 2020-21 | 48 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 2.7 |
| 2019-20 | 66 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 3.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Kaapo Kakko has been worth 4.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 62nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4.6 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 8.2 in 2022-23.
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 4.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 62nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Kaapo Kakko's WAR this season?
Kaapo Kakko has been worth about 0.8 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 62nd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 62nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Kaapo Kakko's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Kaapo Kakko has accumulated 25.1 career GAR and 201 points.
When was Kaapo Kakko drafted?
Kaapo Kakko was drafted in 2019 — Round 1, Pick 2 — NYR.