Kasperi Kapanen News

Edmonton Oilers
Kasperi Kapanen
Age: 28Position: R
TOI Ovr
17%
Fantasy Ovr
25%
Fantasy Positional Rank
Goals
42%
Assists
35%
Power-Play
25%
SOG
35%
Plus/Minus
17%
Hits
62%
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Kapanen is expected to draw into the Oilers' lineup for Game 4.

If Kapanen gets into the lineup, it would be his 2025 Playoffs debut. Kapanen was off the ice ahead of Viktor Arvidsson this morning, so expect him to replace Arvidsson on the fourth line. The veteran winger had 13 points (5G / 8A) in 57 games with the Oilers this season.

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Kapanen missed practice on Wednesday due to illness.

Kapanen's status for Edmonton's next game on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings is uncertain after missing practice on Wednesday due to an illness. The 28-year-old Kapanen is averaging 11:52 time-on-ice and has nine points (5G / 4A) in 28 games with Edmonton this season.

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Kapanen is expected to draw back into Edmonton's lineup on Tuesday vs. Washington.

Kapanen has not played the previous two games but will re-enter the lineup as Connor McDavid serves the first game of his three-game suspension. The 28-year-old Kapanen is averaging 11:46 time-on-ice and has eight points (5G / 3A) in 34 games this season.

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Kapanen is expected to make his Oilers' debut vs. Minnesota on Thursday.

Kapanen struggled to establish himself with the Blues, in and out of the lineup this season, being limited to only one point (1G / 0A) in 10 games. As a result, he was placed on waivers by the Blues and ultimately claimed by the Oilers. He has 23 points (7G / 16A) in 83 total games with the Blues over the previous two seasons.

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Edmonton has claimed Kasperi Kapanen from the St. Louis Blues.

Kapanen struggled to establish himself with the Blues, in and out of the lineup this season, being limited to only one point (1G / 0A) in 10 games, resulting in him being placed on waivers. He has 23 points (7G / 16A) in 83 total games with the Blues over the previous two seasons.

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