Kasperi Kapanen - NHL News & Rumors

POST-RAW | Kasperi Kapanen 01.10.26 | Edmonton Oilers Kasperi talks following a 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings on Saturday.

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4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

OILERS TODAY | Post-Game vs NSH 01.06.26

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Earns two points in return Kapanen scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and logged five hits in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Kapanen missed 36 games due to a lower-body injury, but he was able to shake off the rust quickly in a second-line role. He scored the Oilers' fourth goal and assisted Leon Draisaitl on the fifth one. With the effort, Kapanen is at four points, seven shots on net, 21 hits and a minus-2 rating over seven appearances this season. He may fly under the radar in fantasy due to his lengthy absence, but he's worth considering if he stays alongside Draisaitl moving forward.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Connor McDavid has hat trick as Oilers beat Predators 6-2

Connor McDavid scored three goals, including one on a penalty shot, and Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Nashville Predators 6-2

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHTS | Kapanen Goal | Edmonton Oilers Kasperi Kapanen gets back into the lineup & scores his first of the season to make it 4-0 against the Predators.

5 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Oilers place goaltender Tristan Jarry on LTIR, activate forward Kapanen

The Edmonton Oilers placed Tristan Jarry on long-term injured reserve Tuesday, and coach Kris Knoblauch said he expects the goaltender to be out a couple more weeks

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Returning against Preds Kapanen (lower body) is expected to be back in the lineup versus Nashville on Tuesday.

Impact Kapanen will rejoin the lineup for the first time since Oct. 19 against the Red Wings, a stretch of 36 games on the shelf due to his lower-body injury. The 29-year-old winger looks set to take a second-line role alongside Leon Draisaitl, an assignment that should help Kapanen start producing offensively.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

OILERS TODAY | Pre-Game vs NSH 01.06.26 | Edmonton Oilers Kasperi Kapanen is set to make his return on Draisaitl's line as the Oilers wrap up a three-game homestand versus Nashville. Tony Brar repor...

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

GAME KEYS | Pre-Game vs NSH 01.06.25

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Returning closer to Christmas Kapanen (lower body) will be back "around Christmas time," according to head coach Kris Klobach, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports Monday.

Impact Kapanen has already been out of action for the Oilers' last 23 games due to his lower-body problem. When healthy, the veteran winger should be in the mix for a middle-six role, but that looks like it will have to wait until around the Christmas break. Given the extra time off, it would probably make sense to keep Kapanen out of the lineup until Dec. 27 versus Calgary.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NHL News: Oilers receive limited updates on injuries to Roslovic, Kapanen and Walman ahead of Christmas stretch The Edmonton Oilers reportedly received limited updates on the injuries to Jack Roslovic, Kasperi Kapanen, and Jake Walman as the team appro...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

Suffers setback Kapanen (lower body) could miss several weeks after leaving Thursday's practice, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV on Friday.

Impact Kapanen had been nearing his return to the lineup before Thursday's setback. He has already missed the last 19 games, and his stay on long-term injured reserve may get extended further. Kapanen is undergoing more tests before the team decides how to proceed with his recovery.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to LTIR Kapanen (undisclosed) was put on long-term injured reserve Monday.

Impact In corresponding moves, the Oilers activated Mattias Janmark (undisclosed) from injured reserve and placed Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (undisclosed) on the IR list. Kapanen will miss his 11th straight game against Columbus on Monday and could be trending toward a return around early December. He has registered two assists, four shots on goal, four blocked shots and 16 hits across six appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out until December Kapanen (undisclosed) will be out of action until at least December, according to Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels on Sunday.

Impact Kapanen has already missed the last 10 games, and he'll spend an extended stretch on injured reserve. The Oilers hope to get him back in early December. He has accounted for two assists, four shots on net, four blocked shots and 16 hits across six appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for IR Kapanen (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Oilers F Kasperi Kapanen out several weeks with undisclosed injury Deadspin | Oilers F Kasperi Kapanen out several weeks with undisclosed injury

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Won't play in Ottawa Kapanen (undisclosed) will not be an option for Tuesday's road contest versus the Senators, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game Sunday Kapanen (undisclosed) won't return to Sunday's game against Detroit, per the Sportsnet broadcast.

Impact Kapanen logged only 5:43 in the contest 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.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Frederic scores, Stuart Skinner makes 30 saves as the Oilers shut out the Rangers 2-0

Trent Frederic scored, Stuart Skinner stopped all 30 shots he faced and the back-to-back defending Western Conference-champion Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 2-0

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Hands out helper Saturday Kapanen notched an assist and six hits in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out helper Saturday Kapanen notched an assist and six hits in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Philp, Mangiapane score in 2nd period as Oilers beat Canucks 3-1

Noah Philp and Andrew Mangiapane scored in the second period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Saturday night

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Oilers' Philp wires one home on the rush to pot first NHL goal

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • YOUTUBE

HIGHLIGHTS | Kapanen Goal | Edmonton Oilers Kasperi Kapanen buries the equalizer off Tomasek's drop pass in the second period of Friday's pre-season finale against the Canucks.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • NHL.COM

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