Kaapo Kakko will be out six weeks because of a broken hand, the Seattle Kraken announced Saturday.

The 24-year-old forward was injured when he was slashed by Edmonton Oilers defenseman prospect Beau Akey at 6:23 of the first period of a 4-1 preseason win on Wednesday. Kakko left the game and did not return; he played three shifts totaling 1:59 prior to the injury.

Acquired by Seattle in a trade with the New York Rangers on Dec. 19, 2024, Kakko had a career-high 44 points in 79 games (14 goals, 30 assists) last season, including 30 points (10 goals, 20 assists) in 49 games following the trade.

The No. 2 pick in the 2019 NHL Draft by New York, Kakko has 161 points (71 goals, 90 assists) in 379 regular-season games, and nine points (four goals, five assists) in 44 Stanley Cup Playoff ga

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