Kapanen (undisclosed) will face the Ducks on Monday.
Kapanen returns following three games on the shelf due to his undisclosed injury. In his last eight outings, the 29-year-old winger racked up three goals, four assists and 19 shots. With Kapanen back in the lineup, he should retake a top-six role, while Andrew Mangiapane will serve as a healthy scratch.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Likely shelved for one week
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Kapanen is projected to miss roughly one week, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports Tuesday.
Head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed that Kapanen won't miss a large chunk of time after he left Sunday's game. While he shouldn't miss more than a handful of games, the injury comes at an unfortunate time for Kapanen, who had just begun to gain traction with seven points over his last eight outings. If he is kept out of the lineup for the next seven days, a plausible return date for the 29-year-old forward would be Jan. 29 against the Sharks.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Injury not considered long term
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Kapanen exited Sunday's win over the Blues due to an unspecified injury, but he isn't believed to be facing a long-term absence, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
Kapanen recorded just 2:53 of ice time before exiting Sunday's matchup in the first period, and he didn't return down the stretch. Although head coach Kris Knoblauch said after the game that Kapanen wouldn't return immediately, the coach specified that Kapanen's current issue isn't believed to be as bad as some of the winger's previous injuries, so the hope is that he'll be back in action before too long. It's not yet clear whether he'll require a stint on injured reserve, but the Oilers may need to call up another forward unless they elect to roll with 11 forwards and seven defensemen.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Buries two goals in win
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Kapanen scored twice on three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Canucks.
Kapanen remained on the second line, working with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins instead of Leon Draisaitl (personal) in this contest. It worked out, as Kapanen earned his second multi-point effort of the season. Growing chemistry with another player could help Kapanen stay productive later in the campaign. He's at three goals, nine points, 22 shots on net, 28 hits and a plus-3 rating over 13 appearances.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Earns two points in return
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Kapanen scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and logged five hits in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Predators.
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.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Returning against Preds
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Kapanen (lower body) is expected to be back in the lineup versus Nashville on Tuesday.
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.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Returning closer to Christmas
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Kapanen (lower body) will be back "around Christmas time," according to head coach Kris Klobach, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports Monday.
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.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Suffers setback
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Kapanen (lower body) could miss several weeks after leaving Thursday's practice, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV on Friday.
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.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Shifts to LTIR
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Kapanen (undisclosed) was put on long-term injured reserve Monday.
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.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Out until December
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Kapanen (undisclosed) will be out of action until at least December, according to Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels on Sunday.
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.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Designated for IR
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Kapanen (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
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.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Won't play in Ottawa
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Kapanen (undisclosed) will not be an option for Tuesday's road contest versus the Senators, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV.
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.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Exits game Sunday
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Kapanen (undisclosed) won't return to Sunday's game against Detroit, per Sportsnet.
Kapanen logged only 5:43 of ice time 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.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Hands out helper Saturday
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Kapanen notched an assist and six hits in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.
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.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Signs one-year contract
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Kapanen signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with Edmonton on Monday, per PuckPedia.
Kapanen compiled six goals, 14 points, 66 shots on net and 88 hits across 67 regular-season appearances between Edmonton and St. Louis in 2024-25. He also added three goals and six points in 12 playoff outings with the Oilers. Kapanen should be in the mix for a middle-six role going into the 2025-26 campaign.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Adds two helpers in win
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Kapanen notched two assists, two shots on goal, five hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Kapanen didn't let a break between rounds slow him down -- he's earned two goals and two assists over his last three games. The winger is up to five points, 22 shots on net, 37 hits and a plus-6 rating over eight contests since entering the lineup for Game 4 of the second round versus the Golden Knights. He doesn't get power-play time, but he's been seeing middle-six minutes at even strength, so he could be an option for DFS during the Cup Finals.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Fills empty cage
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Kapanen scored an empty-net goal on three shots and added seven hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Stars in Game 4.
Kapanen has two goals over six games in the playoffs. He took the drama out of the finish in Tuesday's contest, giving the Oilers some breathing room late in the third period. The 28-year-old has added 16 shots on net, 27 hits and a plus-3 rating in the postseason and looks to be a fixture in the lineup now after being a healthy scratch for most of the first two rounds.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Scores lone goal in win
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Kapanen scored a goal on five shots and added three hits in Wednesday's 1-0 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 5.
The Oilers continue to get contributions from unlikely sources, with Kapanen being the latest to make his mark this postseason. His goal 7:19 into overtime was his first tally since Jan. 23 versus the Canucks, ending a 32-game goal drought. The winger played alongside Leon Draisaitl in Wednesday's win, and this was just the second appearance of the playoffs for Kapanen. Given his clutch goal, it seems likely he'll stay in the lineup at least to start the Western Conference Finals.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Picks up assist
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Kapanen notched an assist in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Sharks.
Kapanen ended the regular season in a 31-game goal drought, adding just five assists in that stretch. He may not be guaranteed a spot in the lineup when the Oilers get to full health. Kapanen had 14 points, 66 shots on net, 88 hits and a minus-22 rating over 67 appearances between the Oilers and the Blues in the regular season.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Sends helper in win
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Kapanen recorded an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.
This was Kapanen's second assist over the last five games. He earned a bump up to the second line at even strength for this contest, but he was limited to 14:06 of ice time. Still, it's progress for the winger, who has been a healthy scratch on occasion this season. He's managed 13 points, 56 shots on net, 81 hits and a minus-18 rating through 59 appearances between the Oilers and the Blues.
