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Media op: Kapanen | Montréal Canadiens Oliver Kapanen addresses the media following Thursday's practice at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Pregame vs. BUF: Kapanen | Montréal Canadiens Oliver Kapanen addresses the media ahead of Saturday's game against the Buffalo Sabres at the Bell Centre

OCTOBER 17 • NHL.COM

Good to go Saturday Kapanen (lower body) will play against Buffalo on Saturday.

Impact After missing the first seven games, Kapanen will make his 2026-27 debut against the Sabres. He registered 22 goals, 37 points, 131 shots on net and 68 blocked shots in 82 games with the Canadiens during the 2025-26 regular season. Kapanen will replace Owen Beck in Saturday's lineup against Buffalo.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres in action against the Canadiens following overtime win

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Montreal Canadiens after the Sabres beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in overtime

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Montreal visits Washington after shootout win

The Montreal Canadiens visit the Washington Capitals after the Canadiens knocked off the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in a shootout

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Canadiens host the Sabres after shootout victory

The Montreal Canadiens host the Buffalo Sabres after the Canadiens knocked off the Detroit Red Wings 1-0 in a shootout

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Surfaces on IR Kapanen (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Kapanen will miss his fifth straight game against Detroit on Saturday. He hasn't played yet this season, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Kapanen (lower body) won't play against Detroit on Saturday, per Marco D'Amico of BPM Sports.

Impact Kapanen remains day-to-day, but he will miss his fifth straight game to begin the 2026-27 campaign. He produced 22 goals, 37 points, 131 shots on net and 68 blocked shots in 82 games during the 2025-26 regular season.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens play the Red Wings on losing streak

The Montreal Canadiens look to end a three-game skid when they take on the Detroit Red Wings

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Out again Thursday Kapanen (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Predators, J-F Chaumont of LNH.com reports.

Impact Kapanen is absent from the lineup for a fourth straight game. The center's next chance to play is Saturday versus the Red Wings. Kapanen's ongoing absence has given Florian Xhekaj a chance to play on the fourth line.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Updates at practice – Oct. 7 | Montréal Canadiens Oliver Kapanen was not on the ice on Wednesday

OCTOBER 7 • NHL.COM

Canadiens play the Predators after Bolduc's 2-goal performance

The Montreal Canadiens host the Nashville Predators after Zachary Bolduc's two-goal game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Canadiens' 6-4 loss

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Won't play Tuesday Kapanen (lower body) won't play during Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

Impact Kapanen continues to deal with a lower-body injury, and he'll be unavailable for a third consecutive game to begin the regular season. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but his next opportunity to suit up will be Thursday against the Predators.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Carolina visits Montreal after Aho's 2-goal game

The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Montreal Canadiens after Sebastian Aho scored two goals in the Hurricanes' 3-2 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Not playing Saturday Kapanen (lower body) won't play against Pittsburgh on Saturday, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Impact Kapanen remains day-to-day and will miss his second straight outing. Once healthy, Kapanen could replace Alexandre Texier, Kirby Dach or Zachary Bolduc in the lineup.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Kapanen (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Tuesday's season opener against Toronto, according to Stu Cowan of The Montreal Gazette.

Impact Kapanen is day-to-day and will miss at least one game. As a rookie with Montreal in the 2025-26 regular season, he accounted for 22 goals, 37 points, 131 shots on net and 68 blocked shots in 82 games.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Kapanen (lower body) is day-to-day and won't participate in Monday's practice.

Impact Kapanen registered 22 goals, 37 points, 131 shots on net and 68 blocked shots in 82 appearances for Montreal during the 2025-26 regular season. It's currently unclear if he will be ready for Opening Night against Toronto on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Training camp: Kapanen | Montréal Canadiens Oliver Kapanen addresses the media at training camp at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 17 • NHL.COM

Chipotle: Ice Pass before the Canadiens vs. Sabres | NHL.com The crew on NHL Now take a live look at the pregame skate and react to Oliver Kapanen drawing back into the lineup for Game 7, presented by...

MAY 19 • NHL.COM

Hagel scores twice in 3rd, Lightning beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4 to tie series

Brandon Hagel scored his NHL playoffs-leading fifth and sixth goals in the third period and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Sunday night in Ga...

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Will Oliver Kapanen Score a Goal vs. the Philadelphia Flyers on April 14? When the Montreal Canadiens face the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday (at 7:00 PM ET), is Oliver Kapanen going to light the lamp? We have stat...

APRIL 14 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Kapanen's shootout goal gives Canadiens a 4-3 win over Devils for their 8th straight

Oliver Kapanen’s decisive goal in the shootout gave the Montreal Canadiens a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils for their eighth straight win on Saturday

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Devils' Rally Comes Up Short in Loss to Montreal | GAME STORY | New Jersey Devils NEWARK, NJ - The Devils rallied to overcome a 3-0 deficit halfway through the game against Montreal to force overtime, but fell to the Canad...

APRIL 5 • NHL.COM

Scores, assists in win Kapanen recorded a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Predators.

Impact Kapanen was one of three players who recorded a goal and an assist for the Canadiens, with Alex Newhook and Ivan Demidov being the others. Kapanen continues to show glimpses of his talent and seems to be leaving his March slump in the rearview. The 22-year-old center had just two points (both goals) in nine contests since the beginning of the month and until March 19, but he's bounced back since then with three points over his last four outings. Still, the lack of productivity on a game-to-game basis limits his upside in most formats. With 35 points in 71 games, he remains a low-end fantasy asset despite his top-six role.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame @ NSH: Kapanen | Montréal Canadiens Oliver Kapanen addresses the media following Saturday's 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena

MARCH 29 • NHL.COM

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