KASPERI KAPANEN NEWS

Could return after All-Star break Kapanen (lower body) may be available to return following the All-Star break, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Impact Kapanen made some progress skating on his own during the Blues' recently-completed road trip. He has 13 points, 65 shots on goal and 26 hits over 42 games this season. Kapanen, who is still on injured reserve, has been out since Jan. 15 due to a lower-body issue.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Blues F Kasperi Kapanen (lower body) out through break St.Louis Blues forward Kasperi Kapanen is likely out through the All-Star break with a lower-body injury that occurred in Monday’s 4-2 loss...

JANUARY 17 • SUNHERALD.COM

Out at least four weeks Kapanen (lower body) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, the Blues announced Wednesday.

Impact Kapanen, who is on injured reserve, has four goals and 13 points in 42 games this season. Adam Gaudette was called up from AHL Springfield on Wednesday and might make his Blues debut during Kapanen's absence.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces on IR Kapanen (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Kapanen logged 15:47 of ice time in Monday's 4-2 loss to Philadelphia. He will miss at least the next two games after placed on the IR list. Kapanen has four goals, 13 points and 65 shots on goal in 42 contests this campaign.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Saturday Kapanen registered an assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.

Impact Kapanen set up linemate Kevin Hayes' tally in the first period, tying the game at 1-1 just 1:05 after Brad Marchand opened the scoring for Boston. Playing on the third line hasn't done Kapanen many favors lately -- he has five points over 19 games since the start of January. His helper Saturday snapped a four-game drought. The winger is up to 13 points with 63 shots on net, 24 hits and a minus-6 rating through 41 appearances this season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Cold stretch continues Kapanen dished out two hits and blocked a shot across 17:19 of ice time in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact After posting a modest but respectable eight points through the first 18 games, Kapanen has produced just two points over the last 14 contests while failing to fire a shot on net in six of those outings. The 27-year-old is getting plenty of opportunities with a spot in the top six with occasional power-play time. However, he needs to at least start getting some shots on net before he's on the fantasy radar.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fills empty cage Kapanen scored an empty-net goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Lightning.

Impact Kapanen put the game to rest with his goal late in the third period, though the Blues would squeak another one in before the end. The 27-year-old had gone three games without a tally. He's been more of a supporting part of the Blues' light-scoring offense with seven points, 25 shots on net and a plus-2 rating over 14 contests, though the team has shown promise with 23 goals over its last five games.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Generates assist Kapanen recorded an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Kapanen set up a Robert Thomas goal late in the second period. The helper was Kapanen's fourth point (one goal, three assists) in eight contests this season. The winger was promoted to the top line Wednesday in an effort to spur the Blues' weak offense, which has scored just 15 times so far. Kapanen will likely remain in a top-six role all season.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Generates assist Kapanen recorded an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Kapanen set up a Robert Thomas goal late in the second period. The helper was Kapanen's fourth point (one goal, three assists) in eight contests this season. The winger was promoted to the top line Wednesday in an effort to spur the Blues' weak offense, which has scored just 15 times so far. Kapanen will likely remain in a top-six role all season.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores shortie Thursday Kapanen scored a shorthanded goal on two shots in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Flames.

Impact Kapanen's first goal of the season came at 11:23 of the first period. Despite the scoring struggles, he's remained in a middle-six role to begin the season. The 27-year-old winger has three points, seven shots on net, six hits and a minus-1 rating through six outings.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides two primary helpers Kapanen posted two assists, two shots on net and three hits in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Penguins.

Impact Kapanen was pointless through three games, but he earned third-star honors Saturday against the team that drafted him 22nd overall in 2014. The 27-year-old winger assisted Jake Neighbours' goal in the second period and set up Brandon Saad's insurance tally in the third frame. He'll continue to play a middle-six role with the Blues and should provide modest fantasy returns.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Kapanen (upper body) is expected to play in Monday's preseason matchup versus Columbus, according to Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Impact Kapanen didn't play last week because of an upper-body issue. As a member of the Blues last season, he supplied eight goals, 14 points, 47 shots on net and 23 hits in 23 outings. Kapanen could see time on the second line and second power-play unit this campaign.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Tuesday's game Kapanen (upper body) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Blue Jackets.

Impact Kapanen was initially scheduled to play Tuesday, but the injury was revealed just before puck drop. The 27-year-old winger can be considered day-to-day until further information becomes available. The Blues' next preseason contest is Thursday in Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blues F Kasperi Kapanen apologizes for DUI arrest St. Louis Blues winger Kasperi Kapanen issued an apology after a drunk driving arrest last month in his native Finland.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Faces alcohol-related charge Kapanen was charged with driving while intoxicated in Finland last month, according to Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun.

Impact Kapanen was contrite when he issued a statement through the Blues. "Last month I made an unacceptable error in judgment and take full responsibility for my actions. I offer my apologies to my family, the Blues organization, my teammates and the fans. I understand the severity of my mistake and am committed to doing everything I can to earn back their trust." Kapanen was picked up on waivers in February by the Blues from the Penguins. He played well with the Blues, scoring eight times and adding six assists in only 23 contests. Kapanen's case is scheduled to go to trial in February in Finland.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Rutherford: The Blues confirm Kasperi Kapanen is facing... - The Athletic The Blues confirm Kasperi Kapanen is facing alcohol-related driving charges that occurred in Finland last month. “Today we became aware of t...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Grabs helper in loss Kapanen notched an assist, three shots on goal, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Wild.

Impact Kapanen has a goal and an assist over his last two games after going empty in his previous three contests. The 26-year-old winger continues to do well in a top-six role with the Blues. He has 14 points in 21 outings with the team, and 34 points, 113 shots on net, 99 hits and a minus-8 rating through 64 appearances when accounting for his time with the Penguins.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kasperi Kapanen's goal lifts Blues over Rangers in OT Kasperi Kapanen scored the decisive goal 1:16 into overtime as the St.

APRIL 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kasperi Kapanen's goal gives Blues 3-2 overtime win over Vladimir Tarasenko, Rangers ST. LOUIS — Kasperi Kapanen's eighth goal in 20 games for St. Louis gave the Blues a hard-fought 3-2 overtime victory over the New York Rang...

APRIL 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kasperi Kapanen's goal gives Blues 3-2 overtime win over Vladimir Tarasenko, Rangers ST. LOUIS — Kasperi Kapanen's eighth goal in 20 games for St. Louis gave the Blues a hard-fought 3-2 overtime victory over the New York Rang...

APRIL 7, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Blues spoil Tarasenko's return with 3-2 OT win over Rangers

Kasperi Kapanen scored 1:16 into overtime to help the St. Louis Blues beat the New York Rangers 3-2

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets overtime winner Thursday Kapanen tallied the overtime winner in the Blues' 3-2 victory over the Rangers on Thursday.

Impact Kapanen is up to five game-winning goals this season, which surpasses his previous career high of three set in 2018-19 and then matched in 2020-21. He was held off the scoresheet over his first three April appearances, but the 26-year-old was great in 15 contests in March, providing seven goals and 12 points in that span. Through 63 outings in 2022-23, Kapanen's contributed 15 goals and 33 points.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vrana, Kapanen, Blais in prove-it mode for rebuilding Blues

The St. Louis Blues added three players before the trade deadline who could be a big part of getting back into contention next season

MARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS