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Rangers’ Kaapo Kakko scores first NHL goal in style

Kaapo Kakko is on the board.

The Rangers’ No. 2-overall pick from this past draft scored his first NHL goal Saturday, giving the Blueshirts a 1-0 lead over Edmonton at the Garden.

The Finnish forward took a pass from Ryan Strome after splitting defenders, and made a quick backhand move before putting the puck behind Oilers netminder Mike Smith.

The goal also marked Kakko’s first point in two-plus games.

No. 1 pick Jack Hughes (four games) is still searching for his first NHL point with the Devils.