Age 27 Aug 16, 1996
Helsinki FIN
Goaltender shoots left
6'2" 188 cm
215 lbs 98 kg
ELC Signing Age 21
Waivers Signing Age 22
UFA Year 2024
Agent Robert Hooper
Transaction History
Apr 12, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 46 of 48 shots in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames. The third goal was an empty-netter. |
Apr 12, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the road goal versus the Calgary Flames on Wednesday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
Apr 6, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | James Reimer | Reimer stopped 10 of 12 shots in relief of Kaapo Kahkonen in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. |
Apr 6, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen yielded four goals on 19 shots in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. |
Apr 5, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen is expected to start at home against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. |
Apr 4, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 38 of 42 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche. |
Apr 3, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will patrol the crease at home versus the Avs on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Apr 1, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen turned aside 29 of 31 shots in a 7-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday. |
Apr 1, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the visiting crease in Arizona on Saturday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
Mar 25, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen surrendered four goals on 29 shots in a 5-3 loss to the Calgary Flames on Saturday. |
Mar 24, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen is expected to start on the road against the Calgary Flames on Saturday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. |
Mar 19, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen surrendered four goals on 33 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders. |
Mar 18, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the home goal versus the New York Islanders on Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
Mar 15, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 42 of 48 shots in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
Mar 14, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will patrol the crease versus Columbus at home Tuesday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
Mar 9, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 26 of 30 shots in a 4-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Thursday. |
Mar 9, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will get the visiting crease versus St. Louis on Thursday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
Mar 7, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | James Reimer | Reimer stopped 18 of 19 shots in relief of Kaapo Kahkonen in Tuesday's 6-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. |
Mar 7, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 19 of 24 shots in Tuesday's 6-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. |
Mar 7, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the road goal Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
Mar 4, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen made 22 saves in an 8-3 loss to Washington on Saturday. |
Mar 4, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will get the nod for Saturday's home matchup with Washington, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
Mar 1, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed two goals on 31 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. |
Feb 27, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the home goal during Tuesday's matchup with Montreal, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Feb 26, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 32 of 35 shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. |
Feb 25, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will get the home crease versus Chicago on Saturday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
Feb 18, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | James Reimer | Reimer (illness) will back up Kaapo Kahkonen in Saturday's game versus the Buffalo Sabres, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Feb 18, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will get the home crease versus Buffalo on Saturday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Feb 16, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed two goals on 38 shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. |
Feb 16, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen (concussion) will defend the road crease versus Vegas on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Feb 14, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen (concussion) won't play Tuesday versus the Pittsburgh Penguins, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
Feb 14, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen (undisclosed) will dress as the backup goalie behind starter Aaron Dell on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Feb 12, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Aaron Dell | Dell stopped eight shots in relief of Kaapo Kahkonen (undisclosed) in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals. |
Feb 12, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen (undisclosed) will not return to Sunday's game against the Washington Capitals. |
Feb 12, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the road goal Sunday against the Washington Capitals, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Feb 9, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen made 38 saves in a 4-1 loss to Florida on Thursday. |
Feb 9, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the visiting crease versus Florida on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Feb 7, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed three goals on 37 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. |
Feb 7, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the road goal Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
Jan 28, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen made 37 saves in a 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. |
Jan 28, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the visiting crease in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Jan 21, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen made 24 saves in a 5-3 loss Columbus on Saturday. He allowed four goals. |
Jan 21, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the road net Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. |
Jan 13, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen gave up seven goals on 41 shots in Friday's 7-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. |
Jan 13, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen is expected to start at home against the Edmonton Oilers on Friday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. |
Jan 10, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 26 of 28 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes. |
Jan 10, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the road net Tuesday against the Arizona Coyotes, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Jan 6, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 24 of 29 shots in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks. |
Jan 5, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen is expected to guard the road net against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. |
Jan 1, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed two goals on 22 shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. |
Jan 1, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the road goal Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Dec 29, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed four goals on 26 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. |
Dec 28, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will start in goal in Thursday's home game versus Philadelphia, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Dec 18, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed five goals on 25 shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. |
Dec 15, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will get the home start against the Calgary Flames on Sunday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Dec 7, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen surrendered four goals on 19 shots in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks. |
Dec 6, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will start Wednesday's home game against the Vancouver Canucks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
Dec 3, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen made 34 saves in a 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. |
Dec 2, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the road crease against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Nov 30, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen made 28 saves in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens. |
Nov 29, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the road net Tuesday versus Montreal, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Nov 27, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed four goals on 20 shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks. |
Nov 27, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the home net Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Nov 23, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed seven goals on 26 shots in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Seattle Kraken. The eighth goal was an empty-netter. |
Nov 23, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will patrol the road crease Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Nov 21, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 37 of 38 shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. |
Nov 21, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the home net Monday against the Ottawa Senators, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Nov 10, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed four goals on 32 shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to St. Louis. |
Nov 9, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will start on the road against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Nov 2, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen surrendered five goals on 44 shots in Tuesday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks. |
Oct 31, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will start Tuesday's home game against the Anaheim Ducks, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Oct 27, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 22 of 25 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. |
Oct 26, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will be between the pipes Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
Oct 22, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen turned aside 34 shots in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils. |
Oct 22, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the road goal against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Oct 15, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed five goals on 25 shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. |
Oct 15, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will be in the home crease for the San Jose Sharks on Saturday when they host the Chicago Blackhawks, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. |
Oct 8, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will be in the home net for the San Jose Sharks on Saturday as they face the Nashville Predators in Prague, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. |
Jul 18, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen signed a two-year, $5.5 million contract with the San Jose Sharks on Monday, PuckPedia reports. |
Apr 29, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 28 of 30 shots in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Seattle Kraken. The third goal was an empty-netter. |
Apr 29, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will start Friday on the road against the Seattle Kraken, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Apr 26, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed four goals on 30 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The fifth goal was an empty-netter. |
Apr 26, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will start Tuesday against visiting Anaheim, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Apr 23, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen made 27 saves in a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. |
Apr 23, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the home goal Saturday versus the Chicago Blackhawks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
Apr 19, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 22 of 24 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
Apr 19, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the blue paint during Tuesday's home game versus the Columbus Blue Jackets, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Apr 16, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 24 of 26 shots in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Dallas. |
Apr 16, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will patrol the crease during Saturday's road game versus the Dallas Stars, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
Apr 12, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen made 40 saves in Tuesday's 1-0 overtime loss to Nashville. |
Apr 12, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the road cage during Tuesday's matchup with the Nashville Predators, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Apr 9, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed three goals on 38 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. |
Apr 9, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | James Reimer | Reimer (undisclosed) will back up Kaapo Kahkonen on Saturday versus Vancouver, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Apr 9, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will start in Vancouver on Saturday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Apr 2, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will start between the pipes in Saturday's home game versus Dallas, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
Mar 31, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed four goals on 46 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. |
Mar 29, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the blue paint during Thursday's road game versus Colorado, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
Mar 26, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will get the starting nod for Wednesday's road clash with Arizona, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
Mar 24, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 36 of 40 shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The fifth goal was an empty-netter. |
Mar 22, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will patrol the crease during Thursday's road game versus the Edmonton Oilers, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
Mar 21, 2022 | TRADE ANALYSIS The San Jose Sharks acquired Kaapo Kahkonen and 2022 fifth round pick from the Minnesota Wild for Jacob Middleton |
Mar 14, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 19 of 23 shots in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Nashville Predators. |
Mar 13, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will get the starting nod at home against the Nashville Predators on Sunday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports. |
Mar 12, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 26 shots in regulation and overtime and one of two shootout attempts in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
Mar 11, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will start between the pipes Friday in Columbus, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers. |
Mar 7, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen turned aside 17 of 21 shots before being replaced by Cam Talbot midway through the second period of Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. |
Mar 6, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the cage Sunday versus visiting Dallas, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports. |
Mar 5, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen turned aside 33 of 37 shots in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. |
Mar 4, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will patrol the crease Friday in Buffalo, per Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. |
Feb 27, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen gave up five goals on 33 shots in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Calgary Flames. |
Feb 26, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the road goal Saturday versus the Calgary Flames, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
Feb 24, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen made 22 saves Thursday in a 3-1 loss to Toronto. |
Feb 23, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will start between the pipes Thursday in Toronto, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports Wednesday. |
Feb 20, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 30 of 33 shots in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers. |
Feb 20, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the net in Sunday's road tilt versus Edmonton, per Michael Russo of The Athletic. |
Feb 15, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen turned aside 30 shots in Monday's 7-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings. |
Feb 14, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen is expected to start between the pipes Monday against visiting Detroit, per Michael Russo of The Athletic. |
Feb 8, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen yielded one goal on 28 shots in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The second goal was an empty-netter. |
Feb 7, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will start Tuesday's game in Winnipeg, per coach Dean Evason, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports. |
Jan 30, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed three goals on 43 shots in Sunday's 4-3 win over the New York Islanders. |
Jan 30, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will patrol the crease in Sunday's road game against the New York Islanders, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
Jan 24, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen made five saves on six shots in a 8-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. |
Jan 24, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will not get the starting nod versus Montreal on Monday despite previous reports. Instead, Cam Talbot will be between the pipes at home, per Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. |
Jan 24, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will start Monday's game against the Montreal Canadiens, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports. |
Jan 22, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed three goals on 36 shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks. |
Jan 22, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Cam Talbot | Talbot (lower body) will back up Kaapo Kahkonen in Saturday's game versus the Chicago Blackhawks, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
Jan 22, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the blue paint Saturday against the visiting Blackhawks, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
Jan 21, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen made 35 saves on 36 shots in a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. |
Jan 21, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the blue paint Friday in Chicago, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
Jan 17, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 35 shots in regulation and overtime and one of two shootout attempts in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. |
Jan 17, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen is starting Monday's game in Colorado, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
Jan 14, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed three goals on 42 shots in Friday's 7-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks. |
Jan 14, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will be the starting goalie Friday against the Anaheim Ducks, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
Jan 8, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen made 29 saves, allowing two goals, in the Minnesota Wild's 3-2 shootout win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday. |
Jan 8, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the home goal Saturday versus the Washington Capitals, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. |
Jan 6, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen made a season-high 36 saves in a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. |
Jan 1, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen made four saves in relief after replacing starter Cam Talbot to start the third period of Saturday's 6-4 loss to the St. Louis Blues in the Winter Classic. |
Jan 1, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Cam Talbot | Talbot suffered a lower-body injury Saturday versus the St. Louis Blues, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. He allowed six goals on 28 shots in two periods before he was replaced by Kaapo Kahkonen. |
Dec 11, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed two goals on 37 shots in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. |
Dec 11, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will protect the road goal Saturday versus the Los Angeles Kings, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
Dec 2, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 29 of 31 shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils. |
Dec 2, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will patrol the crease during Thursday's home game versus New Jersey, Jessi Pierce of The Athletic reports. |
Nov 30, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 29 of 31 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes. |
Nov 30, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the blue paint during Tuesday's home game versus the Arizona Coyotes, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
Nov 21, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen turned aside 20 shots in regulation and overtime and two of three shootout attempts in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. |
Nov 21, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen is in net for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
Nov 10, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed two goals on 26 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes. |
Nov 10, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the blue paint during Wednesday's road game against the Arizona Coyotes, source reports. |
Nov 7, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 19 of 21 shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the New York Islanders. |
Nov 7, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will get the starting nod for Sunday's home tilt against the New York Islanders, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
Oct 24, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen gave up five goals on 29 shots in a 5-2 loss to Nashville on Sunday. |
Oct 22, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kakhonen will be in net Sunday against the Nashville Predators for his first start of 2021, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
Oct 9, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will start between the pipes in Saturday's road preseason game versus the Chicago Blackhawks. |
Oct 6, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will patrol the home crease during Wednesday's preseason clash with the St. Louis Blues, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
Oct 4, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will tend the twine at home versus Colorado on Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
May 13, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen yielded seven goals on 27 shots in a 7-3 loss to St. Louis on Thursday. |
May 13, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will protect the road goal in Thursday's regular-season finale versus the St. Louis Blues, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
May 7, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 22 of 25 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Anaheim Ducks. |
May 7, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Per Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Kahkonen was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he'll start between the pipes in Friday's home game against the Anaheim Ducks. |
May 1, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen kicked out 28 of 31 shots in a 4-3 overtime win over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday. |
May 1, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen is slated to start between the pipes in Saturday's road matchup with the St. Louis Blues, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
Apr 24, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen turned away 27 of 30 shots in a 6-3 win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday. |
Apr 24, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the road net in Saturday's game against the San Jose Sharks, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
Apr 17, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed two goals on 28 shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. |
Apr 17, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the blue paint during Saturday's road game versus the San Jose Sharks, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
Apr 9, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen gave up nine goals on 38 shots in Friday's 9-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. |
Apr 9, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will patrol the crease during Friday's road game versus the St. Louis Blues, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
Mar 31, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed three goals on 32 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks. The fourth goal was an empty-netter. |
Mar 31, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the blue paint during Wednesday's road game versus the San Jose Sharks, Jessi Pierce of The Athletic reports. |
Mar 20, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 36 shots in Saturday's 6-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. |
Mar 19, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the road cage during Saturday's clash with Colorado, NHL.com's Rick Sadowski reports. |
Mar 16, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen posted a 31-save shutout in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes. |
Mar 16, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the home goal during Tuesday's matchup with the Arizona Coyotes, Jessi Pierce of The Athletic reports. |
Mar 10, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 24 shots Wednesday in a 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. |
Mar 10, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the goal during Wednesday's home game versus Vegas, Jessi Pierce of The Athletic reports. |
Mar 8, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen kicked out 26 shots in a 2-0 win over over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday. |
Mar 8, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the home goal in Monday's game versus the Vegas Golden Knights, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
Mar 5, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 24 of 25 shots in Friday's 5-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes. |
Mar 5, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will start between the pipes in Friday's road clash with the Arizona Coyotes, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
Feb 28, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will remain in the NHL following news that the Minnesota Wild waived Alex Stalock on Sunday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports. |
Feb 27, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 25 of 28 shots Saturday in a 4-3 overtime win over the Los Angeles Kings. |
Feb 27, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the home cage during Saturday's home game versus the Los Angeles Kings, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
Feb 24, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 30 of 32 shots in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. |
Feb 24, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Khakonen will make a fifth consecutive start Wednesday in Colorado, Sarah McLellan of Star Tribune Sports reports. |
Feb 22, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 31 of 33 shots in Monday's 6-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. |
Feb 22, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the road net in Monday's game versus the San Jose Sharks, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
Feb 20, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen turned aside 26 of 27 shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. |
Feb 19, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the road goal in Saturday's game versus the Anaheim Ducks, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. |
Feb 18, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen stopped 16 of 17 shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. |
Feb 18, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will guard the road cage during Thursday's matchup with Anaheim, Sarah McLellan of the Star Tribune reports. |
Feb 16, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed three goals on 28 shots in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The fourth goal was an empty-netter. |
Feb 16, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the road goal in Tuesday's game versus the Los Angeles Kings, Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider reports. |
Jan 30, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen yielded five goals on 33 shots in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. |
Jan 30, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | According to Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Kahkonen was the first netminder off the ice at morning skating, indicating he'll guard the goal during Saturday's home clash with Colorado. |
Jan 28, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen made 29 saves in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings. |
Jan 28, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will defend the blue paint during Thursday's home game versus the Los Angeles Kings, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
Jan 26, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen made 19 saves Tuesday in a 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. |
Jan 26, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will be in goal against the Los Angeles Kings at home Tuesday, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
Jan 24, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen allowed four goals on 35 shots in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks. The fifth goal was an empty-netter. |
Jan 24, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will draw the home start for Sunday's game versus the San Jose Sharks, Jessi Pierce of The Athletic reports. |
Jan 22, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen went 17-for-17 in relief of an injured Cam Talbot in Friday's 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. |
Jan 20, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen kicked out 22 shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. |
Jan 20, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | Kaapo Kahkonen | Kahkonen will make his season debut Wednesday in Anaheim, Sarah McLellan of Star Tribune Sports reports. |
Oct 12, 2020 | Minnesota Wild | Re-signed G Kaapo Kahkonen to a two-year, two-way contract worth $1.45 million. |
Jul 11, 2020 | Minnesota Wild | Recalled G Kaapo Kahkonen from Iowa (AHL). |
Jan 10, 2020 | Minnesota Wild | Assigned G Kaapo Kahkonen to Iowa (AHL). |
Jan 7, 2020 | Minnesota Wild | Recalled G Kaapo Kahkonen from Iowa (AHL). |
Dec 16, 2019 | Minnesota Wild | Assigned G Kaapo Kahkonen to Iowa (AHL). |
Nov 20, 2019 | Minnesota Wild | Recalled G Kaapo Kahkonen from Iowa (AHL). |
Oct 27, 2019 | Minnesota Wild | Assigned G Kaapo Kahkonen to Iowa (AHL). |
Oct 23, 2019 | Minnesota Wild | Recalled G Kaapo Kahkonen from Iowa (AHL). |
Sep 20, 2019 | Minnesota Wild | Assigned G Kaapo Kahkonen to Iowa (AHL). |
Nov 23, 2018 | Minnesota Wild | Assigned G Kaapo Kahkonen to Iowa (AHL). |
Nov 23, 2018 | Minnesota Wild | Recalled G Kaapo Kahkonen from Iowa (AHL). |
Sep 22, 2018 | Minnesota Wild | Assigned G Kaapo Kahkonen to Iowa (AHL). |
May 16, 2018 | Minnesota Wild | Signed G Kaapo Kahkonen to a two-year, entry-level contract. |
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats
Kaapo Kahkonen |
GP | GAA | SV% | PIM | ||
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San Jose Sharks |
37 | 3.85 | 0.883 | 0 | ||
Kaapo Kahkonen Stats by Elite Prospects |
Career Stats
Season | Team | League | GP | GAA | SV% | PIM | Playoffs | GP | GAA | SV% | PIM | ||||||||||||
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2010-2011 | GrIFK U16 | U16 I-divisioona | 1 | 1 | 0.958 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2011-2012 | Kiekko-Espoo U16 | U16 SM-sarja Q | 5 | 1.74 | 0.940 | 0 | Playoffs | 9 | 2.17 | 0.936 | 0 | ||||||||||||
2011-2012 | Kiekko-Espoo U16 | U16 SM-sarja | 16 | 2.79 | 0.901 | 0 | Playoffs | 9 | 2.17 | 0.936 | 0 | ||||||||||||
2011-2012 | Finland U16 (all) | International-Jr | 10 | 2.47 | 0.926 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2011-2012 | Finland U16 | YOG | 4 | 1.9 | 0.923 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2011-2012 | Kiekko-Espoo U18 | U18 SM-sarja | 1 | 2 | 0.950 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2012-2013 | Finland U17 (all) | International-Jr | 3 | 5.51 | 0.855 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2012-2013 | Kiekko-Espoo U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 28 | 2.43 | 0.917 | 0 | Playoffs | 12 | 2.68 | 0.901 | 0 | ||||||||||||
2012-2013 | Kiekko-Espoo U18 | U18 SM-sarja | 2 | 3 | 0.864 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2012-2013 | Finland U17 | WHC-17 | 4 | 4.48 | 0.858 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2012-2013 | Finland U18 (all) | International-Jr | 1 | 1 | 0.957 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2012-2013 | Finland U18 | WJC-18 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
2012-2013 | Finland U17 | EYOF | 2 | 3 | 0.921 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
Draft Yr | 2013-2014 | Finland U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 3 | 3.45 | 0.881 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
Draft Yr | 2013-2014 | Kiekko-Espoo U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 38 | 2.49 | 0.912 | 0 | Playoffs | 10 | 2.2 | 0.915 | 0 | |||||||||||
Draft Yr | 2013-2014 | Finland U18 | WJC-18 | 5 | 3.37 | 0.886 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
Draft Yr | 2013-2014 | Finland U18 (all) | International-Jr | 15 | 3.29 | 0.000 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
2014-2015 | TUTO Hockey | Mestis | 47 | 2.11 | 0.925 | 0 | Playoffs | 13 | 1.95 | 0.934 | 0 | ||||||||||||
2014-2015 | Finland U19 (all) | International-Jr | 2 | 3.37 | 0.844 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2014-2015 | Finland U20 (all) | International-Jr | 4 | 3.02 | 0.900 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2015-2016 | Blues | Liiga | 27 | 2.69 | 0.908 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2015-2016 | Blues | Champions HL | 4 | 2.76 | 0.918 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2015-2016 | Finland U20 (all) | International-Jr | 7 | 0.910 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
2015-2016 | Finland U20 | WJC-20 | 4 | 2.52 | 0.909 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2015-2016 | TUTO Hockey | Mestis | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | Playoffs | 6 | 3.03 | 0.885 | 0 | ||||||||||||
2016-2017 | Lukko | Liiga | 34 | 2.58 | 0.921 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2016-2017 | Lukko | Champions HL | 3 | 3.03 | 0.890 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2017-2018 | Lukko | Liiga | 56 | 2.2 | 0.922 | 0 | Playoffs | 2 | 2.38 | 0.921 | 0 | ||||||||||||
2018-2019 | Iowa Wild | AHL | 39 | 2.78 | 0.908 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2019-2020 | Iowa Wild | AHL | 34 | 2.07 | 0.927 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2019-2020 | Minnesota Wild | NHL | 5 | 2.96 | 0.913 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2020-2021 | Minnesota Wild | NHL | 24 | 2.88 | 0.902 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2021-2022 | Minnesota Wild | NHL | 25 | 2.87 | 0.910 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2021-2022 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 11 | 2.86 | 0.916 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
2022-2023 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 37 | 3.85 | 0.883 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
Kaapo Kahkonen Stats by Elite Prospects | Kaapo Kahkonen Advanced Stats by ![]() |
Active Contract
Standard Contract | 2 Years $5,500,000 3.29% of cap space
2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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Cap Hit | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | UFA |
AAV | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | |
Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
Base Salary | $2,600,000 | $2,900,000 | |
Signing Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
Total Salary | $2,600,000 | $2,900,000 | |
Minors Salary | $2,600,000 | $2,900,000 | |
Clauses | |||
UFA Year | |||
Buy It Out | |||
Contract History
Signing Team
Signing Date October 12, 2020
Signing Status RFA
Agent Robert Hooper
Qualifying Offer on Expiry $787,500
Signing Date October 12, 2020
Signing Status RFA
Agent Robert Hooper
Qualifying Offer on Expiry $787,500
Entry Level Contract | 2 Years $1,535,000 0.97% of cap space