Kapanen (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
Kapenen should be expected to miss at least the Oilers' next three games, though it could certainly be longer. Prior to missing Tuesday's clash with Ottawa, the 29-year-old winger was still looking for his first goal of the season while registering two assists, four shots and 16 hits while averaging 12:17 of ice time.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Won't play in Ottawa
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Kapanen (undisclosed) will not be an option for Tuesday's road contest versus the Senators, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV.
Kapanen is set to miss his first game of the season, as he was injured in Sunday's matchup against the Red Wings. The 2014 first-round selection has notched two assists and 16 hits while averaging 12:17 of ice time over six appearances this year. His next chance to play will be at home Thursday against Montreal.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Exits game Sunday
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Kapanen (undisclosed) won't return to Sunday's game against Detroit, per Sportsnet.
Kapanen logged only 5:43 of ice time before leaving. He entered Sunday's matchup with two assists and 13 hits across five appearances this season. It's unclear at this time if he will be available for Tuesday's game against Ottawa, but David Tomasek or Curtis Lazar could fill in if Kapanen misses time.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Hands out helper Saturday
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Kapanen notched an assist and six hits in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.
Kapanen has started 2025-26 in a third-line role with little usage on special teams. The 29-year-old often saw similarly limited minutes in 2024-25, when he had a total of 14 points over 67 regular-season games between the Oilers and Blues. He can provide a little physicality -- he's already at eight hits and two blocked shots over two appearances, but don't expect a significant spike in offense this year.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Signs one-year contract
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Kapanen signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with Edmonton on Monday, per PuckPedia.
Kapanen compiled six goals, 14 points, 66 shots on net and 88 hits across 67 regular-season appearances between Edmonton and St. Louis in 2024-25. He also added three goals and six points in 12 playoff outings with the Oilers. Kapanen should be in the mix for a middle-six role going into the 2025-26 campaign.
Kapanen logged an assist in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Kapanen's 8:36 of ice time was lowest among Edmonton forwards, as there was some in-game line shuffling after the Oilers fell behind 3-0 in the first period. The 28-year-old Kapanen has been on the second line on paper lately, but this was his second game in a row under the 10-minute mark. The Finn has contributed six points, 24 shots on net, 42 hits, 18 PIM and a plus-4 rating across 11 playoff outings.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Adds two helpers in win
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Kapanen notched two assists, two shots on goal, five hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Kapanen didn't let a break between rounds slow him down -- he's earned two goals and two assists over his last three games. The winger is up to five points, 22 shots on net, 37 hits and a plus-6 rating over eight contests since entering the lineup for Game 4 of the second round versus the Golden Knights. He doesn't get power-play time, but he's been seeing middle-six minutes at even strength, so he could be an option for DFS during the Cup Finals.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Gets empty-net goal
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Kapanen scored an empty-net goal in a 6-3 win over Dallas in Game 5 on Thursday.
Kapanen has a goal in each of his last two games, and three in seven playoff games. He's often a healthy scratch or a benchwarmer, but he works hard when he does hit the ice. Unfortunately, Kapanen isn't a fantasy option at any time.
Kapanen scored an empty-net goal on three shots and added seven hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Stars in Game 4.
Kapanen has two goals over six games in the playoffs. He took the drama out of the finish in Tuesday's contest, giving the Oilers some breathing room late in the third period. The 28-year-old has added 16 shots on net, 27 hits and a plus-3 rating in the postseason and looks to be a fixture in the lineup now after being a healthy scratch for most of the first two rounds.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Scores lone goal in win
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Kapanen scored a goal on five shots and added three hits in Wednesday's 1-0 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 5.
The Oilers continue to get contributions from unlikely sources, with Kapanen being the latest to make his mark this postseason. His goal 7:19 into overtime was his first tally since Jan. 23 versus the Canucks, ending a 32-game goal drought. The winger played alongside Leon Draisaitl in Wednesday's win, and this was just the second appearance of the playoffs for Kapanen. Given his clutch goal, it seems likely he'll stay in the lineup at least to start the Western Conference Finals.
Kapanen notched an assist in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Sharks.
Kapanen ended the regular season in a 31-game goal drought, adding just five assists in that stretch. He may not be guaranteed a spot in the lineup when the Oilers get to full health. Kapanen had 14 points, 66 shots on net, 88 hits and a minus-22 rating over 67 appearances between the Oilers and the Blues in the regular season.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Sends helper in win
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Kapanen recorded an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.
This was Kapanen's second assist over the last five games. He earned a bump up to the second line at even strength for this contest, but he was limited to 14:06 of ice time. Still, it's progress for the winger, who has been a healthy scratch on occasion this season. He's managed 13 points, 56 shots on net, 81 hits and a minus-18 rating through 59 appearances between the Oilers and the Blues.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Ends dry spell with assist
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Kapanen notched an assist in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Kraken.
The helper ended a 12-game slump for Kapanen. The 28-year-old would likely be at risk of a healthy scratch if it weren't for the absences of Connor McDavid (lower body) and Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed). Even if Kapanen sticks in the lineup, he's unlikely to add much offense in a bottom-six role. He's at 12 points, 53 shots on net, 72 hits and a minus-17 rating through 55 appearances between the Oilers and the Blues this season.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Stuck in slump
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Kapanen was held off the scoresheet for the eighth straight game in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Devils.
Kapanen's playing time has mostly held steady, though he's been scratched twice since the 4 Nations Face-Off break, including in Monday's game versus the Sabres. He checked into the lineup Thursday for Mattias Janmark (illness), but it's possible Kapanen will still have to battle with Max Jones and Jeff Skinner for fourth-line minutes when the Oilers' forward group is at full health. Through 50 outings this season, Kapanen has a modest 11 points, 51 shots on net, 71 hits and a minus-17 rating.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Produces assist Friday
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Kapanen notched an assist in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche.
Kapanen ended a four-game slump when he helped out on a Corey Perry tally in the first period. The 28-year-old Kapanen continues to see limited minutes on the fourth line, but his place in the lineup is safe as long as the Oilers are only carrying 12 healthy forwards. The winger is at 11 points, 46 shots on net, 60 hits and a minus-11 rating over 42 appearances between the Oilers and the Blues this season.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Back in action
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Kapanen (illness) is set to return to the lineup Saturday versus the Maple Leafs, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
Kapanen missed Wednesday's practice and Thursday's game versus the Red Wings due to the illness. The 28-year-old will return to a fourth-line role, so Kapanen won't be a strong fantasy option for Saturday's slate.
