Oliver Kapanen
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- Position
- Center
- Number
- #91
- Age
- 23
- Country
- Sweden
Oliver Kapanen’s 2026-27 season
Oliver Kapanen has played 2 games for the Montreal Canadiens in the 2026-27 NHL season and is still looking for his first point. His scoresheet so far shows 2 penalty minutes.
The Montreal Canadiens have played 9 games and sit 12th in the Eastern Conference at 4-3-2, with 10 points.
NHL this season
- P
- 0
- G
- 0
- A
- 0
- PIM
- 2
- PPG
- 0
- SHG
- 0
- GWG
- 0
- GP
- 2
Line and role
In the Montreal Canadiens’ most recent charted game (October 20), Kapanen played on the fourth line at left wing with Jake Evans and Kirby Dach. The trio shared 7:50 of five-on-five time, and he logged 10:30 of ice time in all.
On special teams he was part of the second power-play unit in that game.
Lines are read from the NHL’s shift charts: the forwards and defensemen who shared the most five-on-five ice time form a unit.
Oliver Kapanen game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20 | vs San Jose Sharks | OTL 3–4 OT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 17 | vs Buffalo Sabres | W 4–3 OT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 14 | @ Washington Capitals | L 4–5 | – | – | – |
| Oct 13 | vs Buffalo Sabres | W 4–3 SO | – | – | – |
| Oct 10 | vs Detroit Red Wings | W 1–0 SO | – | – | – |
| Oct 8 | vs Nashville Predators | L 2–5 | – | – | – |
| Oct 6 | vs Carolina Hurricanes | L 4–6 | – | – | – |
| Oct 3 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | OTL 5–6 OT | – | – | – |
| Sep 29 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | W 3–2 | – | – | – |
Next game
The Montreal Canadiens visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, October 23. Our model gives the Montreal Canadiens a 55% chance to win, overtime and shootout included, with a projected 3–2 score.
It is the first meeting of the season between the Montreal Canadiens and the Chicago Blackhawks.
Profile
Oliver Kapanen is a 23-year-old center from Sweden who wears number 91 for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL.
Oliver Kapanen: questions and answers
- How many points does Oliver Kapanen have this season?
- None yet: Oliver Kapanen has 2 games for the Montreal Canadiens in 2026-27 without a goal or an assist.
- Who are Oliver Kapanen’s linemates?
- In the Montreal Canadiens’ latest charted game (October 20) he played on the fourth line with Jake Evans and Kirby Dach, and on the second power-play unit.
- When does Oliver Kapanen play next?
- The Montreal Canadiens visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, October 23; our model gives the Montreal Canadiens a 55% chance to win.
- What position does Oliver Kapanen play?
- Oliver Kapanen is a center, number 91, for the Montreal Canadiens, aged 23, from Sweden.