In a concerning turn of events for the New York Rangers, tonight's game against the Buffalo Sabres saw Kaapo Kakko leaving the ice due to a potential injury. The incident occurred late in the second period when Kakko fell awkwardly on his left leg during a collision with Buffalo defenseman Erik Johnson along the boards.
The Finnish winger, clearly in pain, grabbed at his left knee and writhed on the ice. A replay on the MSG video board prompted a reaction from the crowd, indicating the seriousness of the situation:
Helped off the rink, Kakko was unable to bear weight on his left leg. This setback arrives during a demanding period for the Rangers, who just regained a crucial player but now confront the risk of losing another. Previously, the team faced hardships with the absence of both Adam Fox and Filip Chytil during a match against the Hurricanes on November 2. The condition of Kakko's injury remains ambiguous, and additional information is anticipated anxiously.
