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Picks up assist Kapanen notched an assist in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Sharks.

Impact 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.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sends helper in win Kapanen recorded an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact 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.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ends dry spell with assist Kapanen notched an assist in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Kraken.

Impact The helper ended a 12-game slump for Kapanen. The 28-year-old would likely be at risk of a healthy scratch if it weren't for the absences of Connor McDavid (lower body) and Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed). Even if Kapanen sticks in the lineup, he's unlikely to add much offense in a bottom-six role. He's at 12 points, 53 shots on net, 72 hits and a minus-17 rating through 55 appearances between the Oilers and the Blues this season.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck in slump Kapanen was held off the scoresheet for the eighth straight game in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Devils.

Impact Kapanen's playing time has mostly held steady, though he's been scratched twice since the 4 Nations Face-Off break, including in Monday's game versus the Sabres. He checked into the lineup Thursday for Mattias Janmark (illness), but it's possible Kapanen will still have to battle with Max Jones and Jeff Skinner for fourth-line minutes when the Oilers' forward group is at full health. Through 50 outings this season, Kapanen has a modest 11 points, 51 shots on net, 71 hits and a minus-17 rating.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Produces assist Friday Kapanen notched an assist in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Kapanen ended a four-game slump when he helped out on a Corey Perry tally in the first period. The 28-year-old Kapanen continues to see limited minutes on the fourth line, but his place in the lineup is safe as long as the Oilers are only carrying 12 healthy forwards. The winger is at 11 points, 46 shots on net, 60 hits and a minus-11 rating over 42 appearances between the Oilers and the Blues this season.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Brown scores in OT as Oilers rally to beat Blues 3-2

Connor Brown scored at 2:33 of overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2

FEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PRE-RAW | Kasperi Kapanen 02.04.25 | Edmonton Oilers Kasperi speaks ahead of his 500th career game as the Oilers pay a visit to the Blues on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 4 • NHL.COM

Back in action Kapanen (illness) is set to return to the lineup Saturday versus the Maple Leafs, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Impact Kapanen missed Wednesday's practice and Thursday's game versus the Red Wings due to the illness. The 28-year-old will return to a fourth-line role, so Kapanen won't be a strong fantasy option for Saturday's slate.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Detroit Kapanen (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Detroit, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kapanen sat out Wednesday's practice session due to an illness, and the issue will force him to miss at least one game. John Klingberg will enter the lineup in his place Thursday, while Kapanen should tentatively be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's home game against Toronto.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Kapanen missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Impact Kapanen has six goals, 10 points, 10 PIM and 54 hits in 38 outings between St. Louis and Edmonton in 2024-25. Jeff Skinner might draw into the lineup Thursday versus Detroit if Kapanen isn't available. However, it's also possible that Skinner will play regardless, and Kapanen might be scratched even if he ends up being an option.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ends goal drought Kapanen scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Canucks.

Impact Kapanen snapped his 10-game goal drought. He was recently scratched twice during the Oilers' most recent road trip, but he's gotten back into the lineup due to Connor McDavid's suspension. Kapanen is still in a bottom-six role that isn't likely to lead to much offense. The winger has six goals, nine points, 38 shots on net, 51 hits and a minus-10 rating over 36 appearances between the Oilers and the Blues this season.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Hyman has 2 goals and an assist for the Oilers in a 6-2 win over the Canucks

Zach Hyman had two goals and an assist, Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-2

JANUARY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slings assist in win Kapanen recorded an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Kapanen has two assists over his last four games. He has just two shots on net over his last seven contests, which won't help him be more productive on offense, though he's also in a fourth-line role. The winger is at eight points, 33 shots on net, 42 hits and a minus-11 rating through 32 appearances between the Oilers and the Blues this season.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up helper Kapanen logged an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Kapanen picked up just his second helper as an Oiler, though he also has four goals over six games. He set up Jeff Skinner for a rare fourth-line goal in the first period. Kapanen is up to seven points, 33 shots on net, 40 hits and a minus-12 rating over 29 appearances between the Oilers and the Blues this season. As long as he's logging bottom-six minutes, he won't be much of a factor in fantasy.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers use fast start to beat the Kraken 4-2 for their 3rd straight victory

Vasily Podkolzin and Jeff Skinner scored in the first 5 1/2 minutes and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Saturday night for their third straight victory

JANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deposits goal Saturday Kapanen scored a goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings.

Impact Kapanen has scored three times over the last seven games, but his role is continuing to shrink. He's been on the third line lately and doesn't have a path to power-play time. The 28-year-old has five goals, one assist, 31 shots on net, 37 hits and a minus-9 rating over 25 appearances between the Oilers and the Blues, and he's been able to at least consistently stick in the lineup since he was plucked off waivers.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Byfield scores 2nd goal with 1:41 left in OT, lifting the Kings past the Oilers 4-3

Quinton Byfield scored his second goal of the game with 1:41 remaining in overtime as the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds twine Monday Kapanen scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Kapanen has scored twice over the last three games. The 28-year-old winger tied the game at 5-5 in the third period, but Carter Verhaeghe put the Panthers ahead for good five minutes later. Kapanen is now at four goals, five points, 25 shots on net, 33 hits and a minus-6 rating over 21 appearances between the Oilers and the Blues this season. He has modest fantasy value as long as he's logging even-strength minutes alongside Leon Draisaitl.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Verhaeghe gets tiebreaking goal in 3rd period as Panthers beat Oilers 6-5

Carter Verhaeghe scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the defending champion Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in the rematch of the Stanley Cup Final

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lights lamp in blowout win Kapanen scored a goal and went plus-2 in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Kapanen has moved around the lineup a bit since joining the Oilers. He was on the second line Thursday, and he benefited from a pass by Leon Draisaitl to set up the second goal, with Kapanen earning his first game-winning tally in an Edmonton sweater in the process. The 28-year-old winger is up to four points, 21 shots on net, 30 hits and a minus-5 rating over 19 outings this season, but he's earned three of those points over nine contests with the Oilers, so it looks like he's fitting in well as a depth forward.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Draisaitl sparks Oilers with NHL-leading 21st goal and 3 assists in 7-1 win over Wild

Leon Draisaitl scored his NHL-leading 21st goal and had three assists to send the Edmonton Oilers past the Minnesota Wild 7-1 for their fourth consecutive victory

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores game-tying goal Kapanen scored a goal, added three hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Kapanen continues to see time on the top line, and it's serving him well in Edmonton. He has two points over four appearances since the Oilers plucked him off waivers from the Blues. The winger is up to three points, 14 shots on net, 25 hits and a minus-7 rating across 14 appearances this season. Kapanen's not in the power-play mix with his new team, but a better assignment at even strength than what he saw in St. Louis could still unlock an uptick in offense.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nugent-Hopkins has goal and assist, Skinner stops 27 shots as Oilers beat Avalanche 4-1

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and an assist, Stuart Skinner stopped 27 shots and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS