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.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Manages assist
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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.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Fills empty cage
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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.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Picks up assist
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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.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Won't play against Detroit
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Kapanen (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Detroit, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
Kapanen sat out Wednesday's practice session due to an illness, and the issue will force him to miss at least one game. Jeff Skinner will re-enter the lineup in his place Thursday, while Kapanen should tentatively be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's home game against Toronto.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Dealing with illness
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Kapanen missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.
Kapanen has six goals, 10 points, 10 PIM and 54 hits across 38 outings between St. Louis and Edmonton in 2024-25. Jeff Skinner might draw into the lineup Thursday versus Detroit if Kapanen isn't available. However, it's also possible that Skinner will play regardless, and Kapanen might be scratched even if he ends up being an option.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Ends goal drought
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Kapanen scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Canucks.
Kapanen snapped his 10-game goal drought. He was recently scratched twice during the Oilers' most recent road trip, but he's gotten back into the lineup due to Connor McDavid's suspension. Kapanen is still in a bottom-six role that isn't likely to lead to much offense. The winger has six goals, nine points, 38 shots on net, 51 hits and a minus-10 rating over 36 appearances between the Oilers and the Blues this season.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Puts up helper
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Kapanen logged an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.
Kapanen picked up his second helper as an Oiler by setting up Jeff Skinner for a rare fourth-line goal in the first period. The 28-year-old Kapanen has four goals and six points in 19 appearances with Edmonton this season. He is up to seven points, 33 shots on net, 40 hits and a minus-12 rating over 29 outings between the Oilers and the Blues this season. As long as he's logging bottom-six minutes, he won't be much of a fantasy factor.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Deposits goal Saturday
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Kapanen scored a goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings.
Kapanen has scored three times over the last seven games, but his role is continuing to shrink. He's been on the third line lately and doesn't have a path to power-play time. The 28-year-old has five goals, one assist, 31 shots on net, 37 hits and a minus-9 rating over 25 appearances between the Oilers and the Blues, and he's been able to at least consistently stick in the lineup since he was plucked off waivers.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Finds twine Monday
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Kapanen scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Panthers.
Kapanen has scored twice over the last three games. The 28-year-old winger tied the game at 5-5 in the third period, but Carter Verhaeghe put the Panthers ahead for good five minutes later. Kapanen is now at four goals, five points, 25 shots on net, 33 hits and a minus-6 rating over 21 appearances between the Oilers and the Blues this season. He has modest fantasy value as long as he's logging even-strength minutes alongside Leon Draisaitl.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Lights lamp in blowout win
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Kapanen scored a goal and went plus-2 in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Wild.
Kapanen has moved around the lineup a bit since joining the Oilers. He was on the second line Thursday, and he benefited from a pass by Leon Draisaitl to set up the second goal, with Kapanen earning his first game-winning tally in an Edmonton sweater in the process. The 28-year-old winger is up to four points, 21 shots on net, 30 hits and a minus-5 rating over 19 outings this season, but he's earned three of those points over nine contests with the Oilers, so it looks like he's fitting in well as a depth forward.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Scores game-tying goal
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Kapanen scored a goal, added three hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Avalanche.
Kapanen continues to see time on the top line, and it's serving him well in Edmonton. He has two points over four appearances since the Oilers plucked him off waivers from the Blues. The winger is up to three points, 14 shots on net, 25 hits and a minus-7 rating across 14 appearances this season. Kapanen's not in the power-play mix with his new team, but a better assignment at even strength than what he saw in St. Louis could still unlock an uptick in offense.
