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Oliver Kapanen with a Goal vs. Calgary Flames | Montréal Canadiens Oliver Kapanen (Montréal Canadiens) with a Goal vs. Calgary Flames, 01/07/2026

JANUARY 8 • NHL.COM

Leaving top line lights a fire for Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky "I can be a different player in a different role," he says after compiling a team-high 23 points with Oliver Kapanen and Ivan Demidov.

JANUARY 6 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Scores in win over Dallas Kapanen scored a goal in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Stars.

Impact Kapanen has struggled a bit with his consistency on a game-to-game basis, but the 22-year-old forward has cracked the scoresheet in five of his last eight contests. Over that stretch, Kapanen has tallied six points (three goals, three assists), 19 shots, two hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating. Kapanen should continue to rack up stats due to his top-six role in the lineup.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hutson's first career OT goal gives Canadiens 4-3 win over struggling Stars

Defenseman Lane Hutson scored 3:40 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Dallas Stars 4-3

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

MTL@DAL: Kapanen scores goal against Jake Oettinger | Montréal Canadiens Oliver Kapanen (MTL) scores goal against Jake Oettinger (DAL) to make it 2 - 2

JANUARY 4 • NHL.COM

Pots goal with lone shot Thursday Kapanen scored a goal in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Kapanen snapped a three-game goal drought with his tally in this matchup, which also happened to be his lone shot attempt of the game. Kapanen is having a very good season in his second year in the NHL, establishing himself in a top-six role and posting 21 points (12 goals, nine assists) through 40 contests so far.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Kapanen named to Finnish Olympic roster | Montréal Canadiens Habs rookie will represent Finland at Milano Cortina 2026

JANUARY 2 • NHL.COM

Quick strikes from Caufield and Anderson help Canadiens rally for 7-5 win over Hurricanes

Cole Caufield and Josh Anderson scored 23 seconds apart in the second period, and the Montreal Canadiens erased a two-goal deficit in beating the Carolina Hurricanes 7-5

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

MTL@CAR: Kapanen scores goal against Brandon Bussi | Montréal Canadiens Oliver Kapanen (MTL) scores goal against Brandon Bussi (CAR) to make it 0 - 2

JANUARY 2 • NHL.COM

Canadiens' Suzuki and Kapanen score two great, quick goals vs. Hurricanes

JANUARY 2 • YOUTUBE

Will Oliver Kapanen Score a Goal vs. the Carolina Hurricanes on January 1? - Bleacher Nation Will Oliver Kapanen score for the Montreal Canadiens versus the Carolina Hurricanes, on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and info to help you m...

JANUARY 1 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Goal, assist in shootout loss Kapanen scored a goal on seven shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Penguins.

Impact Kapanen hadn't logged multiple points in a game since Nov. 8 versus the Mammoth. The 22-year-old has four goals and two assists through 12 contests in December. While his production has dipped a little this month, he's at 11 goals and 19 points through 36 appearances, good for fourth in points and tied with Anaheim's Beckett Sennecke for first in goals among all rookies through Sunday's action. Kapanen's been a little overshadowed by fellow rookie and current linemate Ivan Demidov, but the contributions of both young forwards shows just how bright the future is for the Canadiens.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens vs. Penguins | NHL Highlights | December 21, 2025

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Crosby breaks Lemieux's scoring record, Penguins beat Canadiens 4-3 in shootout to end 8-game skid

Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux’s franchise scoring record and Rickard Rakell had the deciding goal in the shootout as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

MTL@PIT: Kapanen scores goal against Arturs Silovs | Montréal Canadiens Oliver Kapanen (MTL) scores goal against Arturs Silovs (PIT) to make it 1 - 1

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • NHL.COM

Penguins bring 8-game losing streak into matchup against the Canadiens

The Pittsburgh Penguins aim to stop their eight-game skid when they play the Montreal Canadiens

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Reaches 10-goal mark in win Kapanen scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Penguins.

Impact Kapanen scored three times over his last five games, and he's up to 10 goals on the year. The 22-year-old has 16 points, 48 shots on net, 24 blocked shots, 14 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 30 appearances this season. Kapanen has emerged as a solid two-way center on the Canadiens' second line, and while his offense is a little light for pivot, he could be useful for his all-around production in deeper fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Canadiens vs. Penguins - December 11, 2025

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • YOUTUBE

MTL@PIT: Kapanen scores goal against Tristan Jarry | Montréal Canadiens Oliver Kapanen (MTL) scores goal against Tristan Jarry (PIT) to make it 1 - 4

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • NHL.COM

Fowler makes 33 saves in NHL debut as Canadiens beat Penguins 4-2

Jacob Fowler made 33 saves in his NHL debut and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Lone sniper in loss Kapanen scored a goal Tuesday in a 6-1 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Kapanen battled the puck into the net on a second period power play after Nick Suzuki's shot from the left circle rattled off both posts and ended up on his stick. Kapanen has two goals in his last 10 games (two assists; 20 shots).

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning snap losing streak with dominant 6-1 win over Canadiens

Tampa Bay scored three times in the first period, Darren Raddysh scored a pair of third-period goals, and the Lightning coasted to a 6-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Lightning vs. Canadiens | NHL Highlights | December 09, 2025

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • YOUTUBE

TBL@MTL: Kapanen scores PPG against Jonas Johansson | Montréal Canadiens Oliver Kapanen (MTL) scores power-play goal against Jonas Johansson (TBL) to make it 1 - 4

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • NHL.COM

Lights lamp Wednesday Kapanen scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Jets.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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