Davidson says that the Finn himself hopes to participate in the playoffs.

- I know he trains like a madman to be ready. I am sure he will want to play, but at the same time, it is important that everyone's health is taken care of, he tells the New York Post.

19-year-old Kakko scored 23 points in 66 games during his first season in the NHL. Rangers will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the play-in round of the playoffs that have been remade after the Corona break.