Kaapo Kakko played his seventh game of the season as the Seattle Kraken defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-3. Kakko scored his first goal and point of the season in the match, but was injured shortly after and had to leave the game in the first period.

Kakko’s injury occurred during a fall while he was trying to reach for the puck. Kakko continued to play for a moment before leaving the bench and heading to the locker room.

The Kraken announced during the game that Kakko would not return due to a lower body injury. He had played for just under four minutes in the match. There is still no detailed information on the severity of Kakko’s injury.

Kakko had just been sidelined for a longer period when he broke his hand during the preseason. As a result, he missed the first ten games of the season. Kakko was able to start his season only less than two weeks ago.

You can see Kakko’s goal and the situation that led to his injury below.

Seattle Kraken

@SeattleKraken
heard y'all wanted a goal... kaap-y that 🫡

Emerald City Hockey

@EmeraldCityHky
Kaapo Kakko went down the tunnel, seemingly in pain.

Looks like he may have hurt himself on this fall. Some reason to worry after he missed the start of the season with a broken hand.

Seattle Kraken PR

@SeattleKrakenPR
#SeaKraken forward Kaapo Kakko will not return to tonight's game after an injury (lower body).

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