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Opens scoring in win Kapanen scored a goal in Monday's 4-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Kapanen is up to four goals through seven games. The 22-year-old has taken hold of the third-line center role and has performed well. He's posted just nine shots on net, so his efficiency is bound to decline as the season progresses, but his defensive work should be enough for him to stay in the lineup.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slafkovsky scores in the 3rd period as the Canadiens beat the Sabres 4-2

Lane Hutson, Juraj Slafkovsky and Jake Evans scored in the third period, helping the Montreal Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

BUF@MTL: Kapanen scores goal against Alex Lyon | Montréal Canadiens Oliver Kapanen (MTL) scores goal against Alex Lyon (BUF) to make it 1 - 0

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • NHL.COM

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

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • NHL.COM

Nets third goal Kapanen scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.

Impact Kapanen tied the game at 1-1 with his third-period tally. The 22-year-old has started quite well with three goals on seven shots over five games this season, but that's an unsustainable pace, especially for a player in a depth role. He's added five hits, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating while also seeing time on the penalty kill, showing he's trusted mostly for his defensive instincts.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Caufield scores tying and winning goals in the Canadiens' 3-2 OT victory over the Predators

Cole Caufield scored with two seconds left in overtime after tying it with 19.5 to go in regulation, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on...

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

NSH@MTL: Kapanen scores goal against Juuse Saros | Montréal Canadiens Oliver Kapanen (MTL) scores goal against Juuse Saros (NSH) to make it 1 - 1

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • NHL.COM

Finds twine again Thursday Kapanen scored a goal in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Kapanen has two goals, three shots on net and four hits over two games to begin 2025-26. While that level of offense is unsustainable for a third-line center, he's doing his best to secure his place in the lineup after winning a job in training camp. If he can chip in at even a 0.5-points-per-game pace, Kapanen will have some appeal in deeper fantasy formats.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens score three first-period goals to spoil Red Wings' season opener, 5-1

Mike Matheson had a goal and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens spoiled Detroit’s season opener with a 5-1 victory over the Red Wings

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

MTL@DET: Kapanen scores goal against John Gibson | Montréal Canadiens Oliver Kapanen (MTL) scores goal against John Gibson (DET) to make it 1 - 2

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • NHL.COM

Scores shortie for first goal Kapanen scored a shorthanded goal on two shots and added three hits in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Kapanen was limited to two assists in 18 regular-season appearances with the Canadiens in 2024-25. The 22-year-old was able to put away his first goal on a shorthanded rush Wednesday, cashing in at 5:39 of the first period. The 22-year-old won a job in training camp and is playing in a third-line role to begin the campaign, though he could ultimately move around the lineup. Fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on Kapanen's adjustment to the NHL ranks, as he displayed talent with 35 points in 36 outings with Timra of the SHL last season.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MTL@TOR: Kapanen scores SHG against Anthony Stolarz | Montréal Canadiens Oliver Kapanen (MTL) scores shorthanded goal against Anthony Stolarz (TOR) to make it 1 - 1

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • NHL.COM

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OCTOBER 9, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Canadiens' Oliver Kapanen Wires Well-Placed Wrister For First Career NHL Goal

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • NHL.COM

Canadiens: No Big Surprise In Last Wave Of Cuts With the regular season fast approaching, it was time for the Montreal Canadiens to make the final cuts and set their roster for the upcomin...

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

The Stanley Cup still runs through Florida and an Atlantic Division as dominant as ever

The Atlantic Division remains the NHL's strongest, with the Florida Panthers aiming for a Stanley Cup threepeat

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Hidden Game: Canadiens' Owen Beck, Oliver Kapanen centres of attention in pre-season opener Hidden Game- Canadiens’ Owen Beck, Oliver Kapanen centres of attention in pre-season opener

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Oliver Kapanen with a Goal vs. Ottawa Senators | Montréal Canadiens Oliver Kapanen with a Goal vs. Ottawa Senators

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • NHL.COM

Postgame @ TOR: Kapanen | Montréal Canadiens Oliver Kapanen addresses the media following Saturday's 4-2 preseason win over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • NHL.COM

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

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • NHL.COM

Back at practice Kapanen (face) participated in Friday's team scrimmage, per Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette.

Impact Kapanen left Thursday's practice early after being clipped by a high stick, but it wasn't considered to be serious. He had two assists, 16 shots on goal and eight blocked shots across 18 regular-season appearances with the Canadiens in 2024-25. He will compete for a depth role with the team during training camp.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens Prospect Is Ready To Shine The Montreal Canadiens are entering this upcoming season with several promising young players. One specific prospect who fans should be keep...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Leaves practice early Kapanen left Thursday's practice session early after taking a stick close to his left eye, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact While Kapanen was unable to finish Thursday's practice, his injury is considered minor, so he can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Monday's preseason opener against Pittsburgh. Kapanen made 18 regular-season appearances for Montreal last year and recorded two assists, eight blocked shots and two PIM while averaging 10:53 of ice time.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exciting Canadiens Prospect Is Prime Breakout Candidate The Montreal Canadiens have several promising young players in their system. Oliver Kapanen is undoubtedly among them, as the young forward...

JULY 14, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

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Slafkovsky scores in the 3rd period as the Canadiens beat the Sabres 4-2

Caufield scores tying and winning goals in the Canadiens' 3-2 OT victory over the Predators

Canadiens score three first-period goals to spoil Red Wings' season opener, 5-1

The Stanley Cup still runs through Florida and an Atlantic Division as dominant as ever