Kakko produced an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Penguins. Kakko set up Matty Beniers' insurance tally in the third period. The 23-year-old Kakko had gone two games ...

The metrics under the hood tell a curious story centered on one basic fact: Kakko and his linemates are on a shooting hot streak while Lafreniere and his linemates are in a shooting slump.

Kakko provided an assist, fired two shots on net and added two hits in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Jets. Kakko has three goals and two assists during his four-game point streak. The 23-year-old set ...