Kakko, who had missed 21 games due to a lower-body injury, expressed the silver lining of the break, allowing him time to reflect on his game and return stronger.
The Kraken, dealing with player absences due to injuries and illness, look to regroup before their final game of a six-game road trip against the Edmonton Oilers.
Despite McCann's late power-play goal for the Kraken, Wheeler sealed the deal with an empty-net goal, securing the Rangers' 5-2 victory.