Oliver Kapanen

Oliver Kapanen
Kapanen playing for Finland on 15 August 2022
Born (2003-07-29) 29 July 2003 (age 23)
Timrå, Sweden
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Montreal Canadiens
KalPa
Kärpät
Timrå IK
National team  Finland
NHL draft 64th overall, 2021
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2021–present

Oliver Kapanen (born 29 July 2003) is a Finnish professional ice hockey centre. He currently plays for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). Outside of the NHL, Kapanen played for KalPa and Kärpät of the Liiga, as well as, Timrå IK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Internationally, Kapanen plays for Finland and won a bronze medal with them in 2026.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Kapanen played three seasons with KalPa and two regular season games with Kärpät of the Liiga.

He was drafted 64th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2021 NHL entry draft. On 15 June 2024, Kapanen signed a one-year entry-level contract to join the Canadiens.

On 10 October 2024, Kapanen made his NHL debut in a 6–4 loss against the Boston Bruins. During the third period, he recorded his first NHL point after assisting on a Josh Anderson goal. On 8 October 2025, Kapanen scored his first NHL goal short-handed against Anthony Stolarz in a 5–2 loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

References

  1. ↑ "Three-year, entry-level contract for Oliver Kapanen". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Canadiens' Oliver Kapanen to make NHL debut vs. Bruins". Sportsnet. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Morgan Rielly breaks 3rd-period tie in the Maple Leafs' 5-2 opening victory over the Canadiens". ESPN. Retrieved September 30, 2026.

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