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Kaapo Kahkonen GOALTENDER · CATCHES L · 6'2" · 217 LB
140 GP 49 W 3.34 GAA .898 SV% 4 SO
CAREER · TAP TO FLIP
KAHKONEN #34

Born Aug 16, 1996 · Helsinki, Finland — Drafted 2014 · Rd 4, #19 overall

SEASONGPWGAASV%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
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Kaapo Kahkonen

Montréal Canadiens #34 Age 29 G
Height
6'2"
Weight
217 lbs
Catches
L
Born
(age 29)
Birthplace
Helsinki, Finland
Draft
2014 R4 P19
Stats updated:

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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