Born Aug 16, 1996 · Helsinki, Finland — Drafted 2014 · Rd 4, #19 overall
| SEASON | GP | W | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 37 | 9 | 3.85 | .883 | 1 |
| 2023-24 | 6 | 1 | 2.51 | .923 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 0 | 4.12 | .800 | 0 |
| CAREER | 140 | 49 | 3.34 | .898 | 4 |
Kaapo Kahkonen
Career Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | OT | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Avalanche | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.12 | .800 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Devils | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2.51 | .923 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | Sharks | 37 | 9 | 20 | 7 | 3.85 | .883 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | Sharks | 11 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2.86 | .916 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | Wild | 24 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 2.88 | .902 | 2 |
| 2019-20 | Wild | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2.96 | .913 | 0 |
| Career | 140 | 49 | 68 | 15 | 3.34 | .898 | 4 |
Kaapo Kähkönen was born on August 16, 1996, in Helsinki, Finland, and was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the fourth round, 109th overall, in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. The left-catching goaltender stands 6'2" and weighs 217 pounds.
Over his NHL career, Kähkönen has appeared in 140 games, recording 49 wins, 68 losses, and 15 overtime losses, with a 3.34 goals-against average, a .898 save percentage, and 4 shutouts. Beyond Minnesota, he has suited up for the San Jose Sharks, New Jersey Devils, and Colorado Avalanche. He is currently under contract with the Montréal Canadiens and wears number 34.
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