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Kings set franchise record with point in 12th straight game

Viktor Arvidsson had two goals for the second straight game, Adrian Kempe also scored twice and the Los Angeles Kings extended their point streak to a franchise-record 12 games in...

MARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schenn, Kapanen lead St. Louis Blues' 6-3 rout of Ducks

Brayden Schenn and Kasperi Kapanen had two goals and an assist apiece in the St. Louis Blues’ 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks

MARCH 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two points including GWG Kapanen scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Jets.

Impact The 26-year-old is skating in a top-six role with St. Louis and is taking advantage -- Kapanen has found the back of the net in two straight games, and both of them have been game-winners. In 10 contests since joining the Blues he's recorded four goals and six points, and he's also on the second power-play unit. Kapanen has never been a consistent fantasy producer, but he could have value in deeper formats down the stretch.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kapanen, Walker, Vrana score in Blues' 3-0 win over Jets

Kasperi Kapanen, Nathan Walker and Jakub Vrana each scored to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets

MARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Capitals' playoff hopes take another hit with loss to Blues

The Washington Capitals' already faint playoff hopes took another hit with a 5-2 home loss to the St. Louis Blues

MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores game-winner Friday Kapanen supplied a goal in Friday's 5-2 victory over Washington.

Impact Kapanen has 10 goals and 24 points in 52 contests this season, including three markers and four points over nine outings since he was claimed off waivers by St. Louis from the Penguins. He entered Friday's action averaging 16:12 of ice time with the Blues, which is up from 12:02 over his 43 appearances with Pittsburgh in 2022-23. Kapanen's presence was especially felt against the Capitals, given that his marker midway through the second period proved to be the game-winner.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Korpisalo solid in debut, helps Kings beat Blues 4-2

Joonas Korpisalo made 24 saves in his Kings debut and Gabe Vilardi had a power-play goal to help Los Angeles to a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets shortie in loss Kapanen scored a shorthanded goal on four shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Kings.

Impact Kapanen's third-period tally tied the game at 2-2. He's scored in two of his three games with the Blues after they claimed him off waivers from the Penguins. The winger is up to nine tallies, 22 points, 78 shots on net, 81 hits and a minus-8 rating through 46 outings between the two teams this season, though his more advanced role in St. Louis seems to be suiting him well.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Buchnevich, Kyrou lead Blues past Sharks 6-3

Pavel Buchnevich had four assists, Jordan Kyrou had a goal and an assist, and the St. Louis Blues beat the San Jose Sharks 6-3

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joe Starkey: Penguins' Kasperi Kapanen disaster had ramifications that will last Some moves are bad, but soon forgotten. Some reverberate. Some continue to hamstring a hockey team long after they are executed.

MARCH 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Joe Starkey: The Kasperi Kapanen disaster still haunts Penguins Some moves are bad, but soon forgotten. Some reverberate. Some continue to hamstring a hockey team long after they are executed. Exhibit A w...

MARCH 2, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Jeremy Rutherford: Newcomer Kasperi Kapanen played 19:17 in... - The Athletic Newcomer Kasperi Kapanen played 19:17 in Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to Seattle. He had a club-high, four shots on goal, three blocks and left teamma...

MARCH 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rob Rossi: Penguins' plan was to place defenseman Mark... - The Athletic Penguins’ plan was to place defenseman Mark Friedman on waivers Saturday had Kasperi Kapanen gone unclaimed. With Blues claimed Kapanen, the...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jeremy Rutherford: GM Doug Armstrong was glad to get Kasperi... - The Athletic GM Doug Armstrong was glad to get Kasperi Kapanen on waivers. "We get a player that's hopefully motivated," Armstrong said. "For whatever re...

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rob Rossi: Stick tap to Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff... - The Athletic Stick tap to Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff for first having Kasperi Kapanen being claimed off waivers. If my math is correct — always a b...

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Blues claim Kasperi Kapanen off waivers Kapanen, placed on waivers by the Penguins on Friday, has seven goals and 13 assists in 43 games this season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Blues Claim Kasperi Kapanen Off Waivers From Penguins The St. Louis Blues have claimed forward Kasperi Kapanen off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Claimed by Blues Kapanen was claimed by the Blues on Saturday off waivers from Pittsburgh, TSN's Chris Johnston reports.

Impact Kapanen has produced seven goals, 20 points, 69 shots on net and 76 hits in 43 games this season. He is signed through the 2023-24 season with a $3.2 million cap hit. Kapanen could occupy a bottom-six spot in the lineup with the Blues for the remainder the 2022-23 campaign. His debut with his new team could come Tuesday versus Seattle.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins GM Hextall understands anger amid calls for firing

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall says isn't bothered by fans clamoring for him to be fired

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Penguins to place Kasperi Kapanen on waivers The Penguins will put Kasperi Kapanen on waivers, potentially ending the winger’s turbulent tenure with the team, coach Mike Sullivan said F...

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Rob Rossi: Kasperi Kapanen was held out of practice... - The Athletic Kasperi Kapanen was held out of practice because he’s going on waivers Friday afternoon.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rob Rossi: FWIW, Kasperi Kapanen's gear remain in his... - The Athletic FWIW, Kasperi Kapanen’s gear remain in his locker stall at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex after Penguins’ practice Friday.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Put on waivers Kapanen was placed on waivers by Pittsburgh on Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Kapanen has seven goals and 20 points in 43 games with the Penguins this season. However, over his last 15 outings, he's provided a goal and just four points. Kapanen has also averaged only 12:02 of ice time in 2022-23, down from 14:32 last season and his height of 16:37 with Toronto in 2018-19. The 26-year-old is on the first season of a two-year, $6.4 million contract.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts power-play assist Kapanen notched a power-play assist in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Kapanen snapped a four-game point drought when he helped out on a Jason Zucker tally in the second period. Playing on the third line, Kapanen has struggled to regularly produce offense this season. The 26-year-old winger has 20 points (six on the power play) with 69 shots on net, 76 hits and a minus-6 rating through 42 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Malkin reaches 1,200 points as Penguins beat Ducks 6-3

Pierre-Olivier Joseph had two goals and an assist, and Evgeni Malkin had two assists to become the third player in franchise history to reach 1,200 career points as the Pittsburgh...

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS