Jonny Brodzinski scored twice, Urho Vaakanainen had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers beat the crosstown-rival Islanders 5-1 at UBS Arena on Tuesday night. J.T. Miller and Matt Rempe ...

Urho Vaakanainen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenseman who plays for the New York Rangers in the NHL as of 2025. Born on January 1, 1999, in Joensuu, Finland, he was drafted 18th overall ...

Urho Vaakanainen is in his seventh NHL season, and the Rangers are his third team, but the 26-year-old defenseman never has reached the playoffs. So his involvement in the 4 Nations Face-Off for ...

As a team, the Rangers have struggled defensively this season, which makes Vaakanainen an important player for them now and in the future. Given that he has not produced a lot offensively in the ...

With Team USA and Canada set to face off against one another in the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship, that leaves Finland and Sweden finished with their play in the international tournament ...

The 2025 4 Nations Face-Off is officially here. This year, replacing the usual NHL All-Star Game, the league has put together the top players from four countries for a week-plus tournament.

“It’s great to have Henri and Urho on board,” coach Antti Pennanen said in announcing the decisions. “Both are very motivated and looking forward to the tournament and the opportunity to ...

Urho Vaakanainen of the New York Rangers and Henri Jokiharju of the Buffalo Sabres have been added to the Team Finland roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off as injury replacements for defensemen Miro ...