Oliver Kapanen

22-Year-Old CenterC
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Kapanen had a busy 2024-25 regular season, recording 15 goals and 35 points in 36 appearances with Timra of the Swedish Hockey League as well as two assists, 16 shots, one hit and eight blocks across 18 appearances with Montreal. He added another assist in three playoff outings with the Canadiens and then supplied three goals and six points across 11 postseason outings with AHL Laval. Taken with the No. 64 overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, the 22-year-old will compete for a bottom-six spot on Montreal’s Opening Night roster. He might fall short of that goal and instead begin the campaign in the minors, but even if that happens, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Kapanen spend some time at the top level this season. There is some offensive upside here, so keep an eye on his situation. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Canadiens in June of 2024.
Lights lamp Wednesday
CMontreal Canadiens
December 4, 2025
Kapanen scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Kapanen also led the Canadiens' forwards with 20:07 of ice time as the team relied heavily on its top six. The 22-year-old has two goals and two helpers over his last eight games. He's played well enough to carve out consistent middle-six minutes from the start of the season, but he's definitely trending up with 16-plus minutes in three straight games. On the year, he has eight goals, six helpers, 38 shots on net, 19 blocked shots, 14 hits and a plus-3 rating through 26 outings.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    10:53
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:12
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:15
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2024–25
10:53
1:12
0:15
2025–26
13:37
0:21
1:42
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Finds twine Monday
CMontreal Canadiens
November 18, 2025
Kapanen scored a goal in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.
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Two points vs. Utah
CMontreal Canadiens
November 9, 2025
Kapanen recorded a goal and an assist in Saturday's 6-2 win over Utah.
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Lights lamp Thursday
CMontreal Canadiens
November 7, 2025
Kapanen scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils.
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Generates two helpers
CMontreal Canadiens
October 23, 2025
Kapanen notched two assists in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Oilers.
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Opens scoring in win
CMontreal Canadiens
October 21, 2025
Kapanen scored a goal in Monday's 4-2 win over the Sabres.
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