Oliver Kapanen has been a pleasant surprise this season.
He impressed in training camp last year, but his stay in Montreal didn't last long.
This season he managed to stay in the metropolis. In 31 games he has 16 points. For comparison, he has exactly the same record as Emil Heinemann, but Heinemann played two more games.
Finn is playing with Ivan Demidov, and this can only benefit him.
He is so confident in himself that he is very confident about his chances of getting a positive call-up from Finland to the Olympics. He told Pierre Houde about this in an interview with RDS before the game.
Pierre Houde: “You like your chances of getting a call (from Finland)
)?
Oliver Kapanen: “I think so. I did everything I could. We'll see (what happens). I like my chances, I'm playing well. I play a two-way game, that's my game. Hopefully the challenge will come.” pic.twitter.com/vUUob0IOzg
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) December 15, 2025
Kapanen would like his nation to notice how much his game has improved and how well he plays inside the 200-foot range.
He is not only good offensively, but also defensively, which is a big plus, especially against the Canadiens and the Americans.
In an article published in USA today A A few days ago, author Adam Proto gave his predictions regarding the composition of the European team. Kapanen's name was among the forwards listed.
His chances are really good. Former Habs players Joel Armia and Artturi Lehkonen were also part of the proposed Proto roster.
After a while
– So much the better.
He does not feel that the burden of the entire province rests on his shoulders.
https://t.co/jbS0ZZlmuu
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) December 14, 2025
– Auston Matthews appears to be on the decline. [HF]
– Still.
The Toronto Maple Leafs now have the third-longest active postseason streak in the four major sports. https://t.co/nbnworpQBE
– MJ (@Hockey_Is_All) December 14, 2025
– He's right.
