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Defenseman•#18Urho Vaakanainen is a 27-year-old defenseman for the New York Rangers. Selected 18th overall by BOS in the 2017 NHL Draft. Born in Joensuu, FIN.
On the blue line this season, Urho has recorded 0 goals and 6 assists for 6 points across 34 games. He averages 0.18 points per game on 13:51 of ice time.
0
Goals
6
Assists
6
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
34
GP
0
G
6
A
6
P
0
+/-
23
S
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S%
0
PPP
0.18
P/GP
0.7
S/GP
13:51
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 | @ DAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:38 |
| Mar 18 | vs NJD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:05 |
| Mar 16 | vs LAK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 |
| Mar 14 | @ MIN |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Defensemen
8
Offense
47
Defense
28
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL defensemen. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Areas for improvement: limited offensive impact, defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
39-pt spreadThe 39-point spread between offensive (8th) and defensive (47th) percentiles is significant for a defenseman. Defensive anchor but limited offensive upside.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Areas for improvement: limited offensive impact, defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
39-pt spreadThe 39-point spread between offensive (8th) and defensive (47th) percentiles is significant for a defenseman. Defensive anchor but limited offensive upside.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Urho Vaakanainen's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | NYR | 34 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 23 | --- |
| 24-252024-25 | NYR | 46 | 2 | 13 | 15 | +8 | 39 | 5.1% |
Top teammates by points on the New York Rangers this season.
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| 1 |
| 1 |
| +1 |
| 0 |
| 14:37 |
| Mar 12 | @ WPG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:13 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
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games remaining
Goals
0
Current: 0
Assists
6
Current: 6
Points
6
Current: 6
Limited offensive production projected. Expected range of 6-7 points based on current usage patterns.
0.0%
Art Ross
Most Points
0.0%
Rocket
Most Goals
0.0%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
| 24-252024-25 | ANA | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | --- |
| 23-242023-24 | ANA | 68 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 67 | 1.5% |
| 22-232022-23 | ANA | 23 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -16 | 27 | --- |
| 21-222021-22 | ANA | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -5 | 12 | --- |
| 21-222021-22 | BOS | 15 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 15 | --- |
| 20-212020-21 | BOS | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 15 | --- |
| 19-202019-20 | BOS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 2 | --- |
| 18-192018-19 | BOS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | --- |
| Career | --- | 221 | 3 | 43 | 46 | -15 | 205 | 1.5% |
Vladislav Gavrikov
D · 35 pts
