Kasperi
Kapanen
R · EDM · Balanced · Very poor
- PAL
- 18
- WAR
- 0.0
- Value
- 25
- PTS
- 17
2025-26№ 376 / 615
Kasperi Kapanen (Edmonton Oilers) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Kasperi Kapanen
#42RPlays: Right wing · 1% of faceoffs
Edmonton Oilers
HEIGHT : 185 cm · WEIGHT : 89 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : July 22, 1996 · Kuopio, Finland
Drafted : 2014 · PIT · round 1, pick #22
Contract : $2,600,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract · UFA · Signing bonus $600,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Edmonton Oilers | 18 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 11 |
| 2025-26 | Edmonton Oilers | 41 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 14 |
| 2024-25 | Edmonton Oilers | 57 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 14 |
| 2024-25 | St. Louis Blues | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | St. Louis Blues | 73 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 14 |
| 2022-23 | St. Louis Blues | 23 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 10 |
| 2022-23 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 43 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 8 |
| 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 79 | 11 | 21 | 32 | 16 |
| 2020-21 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 40 | 11 | 19 | 30 | 7 |
| 2019-20 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 69 | 13 | 23 | 36 | 22 |
| 2018-19 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 78 | 20 | 24 | 44 | 27 |
| 2017-18 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 38 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 4 |
| 2016-17 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 586 | 103 | 146 | 249 | 151 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Edmonton Oilers | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Edmonton Oilers | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020-21 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
| 2018-19 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017-18 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 56 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 36 | |
Kasperi Kapanen: our analysis
2025-26 season: 41 GP, 8 G, 9 A, 17 PTS, +5 +/-, 14:35 TOI. WAR 0.0 (376th of 615) · PAL 18, very poor.
In 2025-26, Kasperi Kapanen, 30, posts a PAL Rating of 18 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of 0.0 ranks 376th among 615 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: penalty kill (67, above average). On the other hand, creation (9, among the weakest in the league) and discipline (10, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+1.4); his biggest cost: EV offense (-1.6).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 6 in 2024-25 to 18; his WAR, though, went from 0.1 to 0.0.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 25 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Kasperi Kapanen's story
Growing up in KalPa’s system in Kuopio, Kasperi Kapanen moved quickly through his club’s youth ranks and showed a nose for goal from an early age. He advanced through the under-16 and under-18 levels, spent significant time with KalPa’s junior and under-20 sides, and saw his first senior minutes in Finland’s top league during the 2012–13 season, even playing alongside his father Sami.
Those junior seasons made him one of the top European prospects ahead of the NHL draft. After strong showings with KalPa’s junior and senior teams and appearances for Finland’s under-18s, he was taken in the first round, 22nd overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2014 and signed an entry-level contract on 11 July 2014.
Kapanen’s North American career has been marked by frequent movement and key playoff moments. Traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs on 1 July 2015 in the multi-player deal that involved Phil Kessel, he split time between the AHL’s Toronto Marlies and the NHL club before making his NHL debut on 29 February 2016. He scored his first NHL goal on 8 April 2017 and netted a double-overtime playoff goal a week later to tie a first-round series. In 2018 he became the youngest player ever to score a shorthanded goal in a Game 7. On 28 June 2019 he signed a three-year, US$9.6 million contract with Toronto.
Pittsburgh reacquired him on 25 August 2020; he signed a two-year, US$6.4 million extension on 21 July 2022. After being placed on waivers, St. Louis claimed him on 25 February 2023. Later the Edmonton Oilers claimed him off waivers on 19 November 2024, continuing the pattern of short stops and new opportunities.
Internationally Kapanen has been productive at youth level and has worn Finland’s senior colours: he led Finland in goals en route to a bronze at the 2013 U18 Worlds, scored the overtime winner to give Finland gold at the 2016 World Juniors, and was selected for the senior World Championship in 2018. On the ice he is known for his speed, direct attacking instincts and an ability to score timely goals.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 18:23
- PP TOI/GP
- 2:41
- SH TOI/GP
- 1:50
- Pts/GP
- 0.56
- EV points
- 2
- Hits
- 38
- Blocks
- 5
- Takeaways
- 5
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 47.2 %
- Off. zone starts
- 31.0 %
- Faceoffs
- 40.0 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
30between 15 and 44 (80% range)
- Goals
- 14
- Assists
- 16
- Games
- 65
So far: 10 pts in 18 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.43 pts per game (last season: 0.41).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Slightly up
- Points per game: 0.30 in 23-24, 0.41 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 6 → 18
Outlook, age included
↗ Slightly upAge 30: prime years
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 76 %
61
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 89
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 68
- Confidence 80 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 67
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 67
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 79
- Confidence 80 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 67
- Confidence 60 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 70
- Confidence 80 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 68
- Confidence 34 %
- PA
- Passing
- 66
- Confidence 76 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 59
- Confidence 76 %
- DF
- Defense
- 71
- Confidence 73 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 67
- Confidence 8 %
- EX
- Experience
- 86
- Confidence 100 %
Why these ratings?Hide details
SK — Skating89
- Top speed (35 %)37.4 · 93
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)7.831 · 85
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.2 · 78
- Speed consistency (15 %)36.8 · 93
ST — Strength68
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)3.21 · 65
- Body mass (50 %)-0.256 · 74
EN — Endurance67
- Ice time per game (45 %)13.9 · 68
- Total ice time (20 %)592 · 61
- Shift length (15 %)46.5 · 77
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)12.1 · 66
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.617 · 66
DU — Durability67
- Share of games played (100 %)0.755 · 67
CK — Checking79
- Hits /60 (70 %)6.053 · 80
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)3.951 · 77
- Season volume (10 %)4.331 · 77
FG — Fighting67
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.72 · 67
DI — Discipline70
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.003 · 70
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.641 · 76
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.659 · 69
FO — Faceoffs68
- Faceoff % (85 %)48.7 · 71
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)13.2 · 45
PA — Passing66
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.726 · 77
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.283 · 51
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.048 · 58
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.742 · 64
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.494 · 76
SC — Scoring59
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.755 · 64
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.653 · 50
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.233 · 77
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.893 · 50
- xG per shot (10 %)0.075 · 60
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)12 · 63
DF — Defense71
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.086 · 62
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.028 · 76
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.593 · 76
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.019 · 65
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.248 · 80
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)55.7 · 86
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)1.805 · 65
PS — Penalty shot67
- Shootouts (60 %)32 · 65
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience86
- Career regular-season games (65 %)89
- Career playoff games (25 %)76
- NHL seasons (10 %)84
OV — Overall61
- SC · Scoring (28 %)59
- PA · Passing (22 %)66
- DF · Defense (18 %)71
- SK · Skating (12 %)89
- EN · Endurance (8 %)67
- DI · Discipline (5 %)70
- ST · Strength (4 %)68
- CK · Checking (3 %)79
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 61 | 89 | 59 | 71 |
| 2024-25 | 60 | 88 | 56 | 66 |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 90 | 53 | 63 |
| 2022-23 | 72 | 90 | 74 | 57 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
0.0
wins above replacement
376 of 615
PAL Rating
18/ 100
Performance · Very poor
384 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
25/ 100
Poor return
1.30 M$ · expected PAL 41
ProfileBalancedNeither end dominates
- Offense
- 29
- Defense
- 38
See full detailsHide details
- Offense
- 54
- Creation
- 9
- Shooting
- 23
- Possession
- 42
- Defense
- 34
- Discipline
- 10
- Power play
- 17
- Penalty kill
- 67
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | EDM | 0.0 | 18 | 25 | 1.30 M$ |
| 2024-25 | EDM | 0.1 | 6 | 13 | 1.00 M$ |
| 2023-24 | STL | -0.9 | 5 | 3 | 3.20 M$ |
| 2022-23 | STL | 0.7 | 9 | 5 | 3.20 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
13/ 100
Low
better than 13% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
5/ 100
Low
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
40/ 100
Average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 367 of 424 forwards.
See full detailsHide details
Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 89
- Shot selection
- 2
- Penalties drawn
- 2
- Puck management
- 54
Defense
- Takeaways
- 14
- Discipline
- 47
- Safe zone exits
- 67
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | EDM | 13 | 5 | 40 |
| 2024-25 | EDM | 13 | 15 | 29 |
| 2023-24 | STL | 40 | 20 | 63 |
| 2022-23 | STL | 33 | 21 | 54 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.0
wins above replacement
-0.9 to 0.7 — 90% interval
376 of 615 forwards
+0.0 goals above replacement
Full leaderboard →See full detailsHide details
- EV offense
- -1.6
- EV defense
- -0.7
- Power play
- -0.0
- Penalty kill
- +0.0
- Shooting
- +1.4
- Penalties
- -0.7
- Average → replacement
- +1.6
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | EDM | 41 | 0.0 | -0.9 to 0.7 | 376/615 |
| 2024-25 | EDM | 63 | 0.1 | -0.7 to 0.9 | 324/596 |
| 2023-24 | STL | 73 | -0.9 | -1.5 to 0.0 | 587/608 |
| 2022-23 | STL | 66 | 0.7 | 0.0 to 2.2 | 177/617 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 133.9 km/h56th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 38.7 km/h100th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 5796th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 42.7 %58th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
See full detailsHide details
- Total distance, season
- 83.4 km91st percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.18 km73rd percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 40.7 %43rd percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.5 %23rd percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 39.8 %48th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2869th percentile | 581st percentile | 17.9 %72nd percentile |
| High danger | 1174th percentile | 491st percentile | 36.4 %88th percentile |
| Mid range | 442nd percentile | 177th percentile | 25.0 %88th percentile |
| Long range | 490th percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
VAN
ANA
NJD
NYR
NYI
CGY
DET
TOR
CAR
MIN
UTA
LAK
SJS
SEAKasperi Kapanen: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Kasperi Kapanen have in 2026-27?
Kasperi Kapanen has 5 goals and 10 points (5 assists) in 18 games in 2026-27.
How old is Kasperi Kapanen?
Kasperi Kapanen is 30 years old: he was born on July 23, 1996.
How tall is Kasperi Kapanen, and how much does he weigh?
Kasperi Kapanen is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 196 lb (89 kg).
Where is Kasperi Kapanen from?
Finland: Kasperi Kapanen was born in Kuopio, Finland.
What team does Kasperi Kapanen play for?
Kasperi Kapanen plays for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL, at R, wearing number 42.
Is Kasperi Kapanen injured?
No: Kasperi Kapanen is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Kasperi Kapanen?
Kasperi Kapanen produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 376th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 18 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Kasperi Kapanen make?
Kasperi Kapanen earns $1.3M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 25 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Kasperi Kapanen's contract end?
Kasperi Kapanen's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Kasperi Kapanen overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 25 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Kasperi Kapanen a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 376th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Kasperi Kapanen getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 6 in 2024-25 to 18 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Kasperi Kapanen played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Kasperi Kapanen has 6 points (2 goals, 4 assists).
What are Kasperi Kapanen's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Kasperi Kapanen has 586 games, 103 goals, 146 assists and 249 points. His best season: 2018-19, with 44 points in 78 games.
Where was Kasperi Kapanen drafted?
Kasperi Kapanen was drafted 22nd overall (round 1) by Pittsburgh Penguins in 2014.
Is Kasperi Kapanen better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 0.30 points per game at home (3 in 10 games) and 0.88 on the road (7 in 8 games).
How does Kasperi Kapanen perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Kasperi Kapanen has 56 games and 25 points in his career. His pace (0.45 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.42).
Which player is most similar to Kasperi Kapanen?
Philipp Kurashev: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Philipp Kurashev's page →Is Kasperi Kapanen a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 30 points in 2026-27, or 0.46 points per game.
Does Kasperi Kapanen have siblings?
Yes: his brother Konsta Kapanen (debuted at the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships).
Is Kasperi Kapanen related to anyone famous?
Yes: Sami Kapanen (father, former professional ice hockey player; played for the Philadelphia Flyers; was part of a group that purchased the junior club KalPa; played with Kasperi at KalPa); Hannu Kapanen (grandfather, former professional ice hockey player).
What is Kasperi Kapanen's nationality?
Kasperi Kapanen is Finnish. Internationally: Team Finland: bronze medal at the 2013 IIHF World U18 Championship (led Finland in goals), gold medal at the 2016 World Junior Championship (scored overtime game-winner), named to the Finland senior team at the 2018 IIHF World Championship.
What awards has Kasperi Kapanen won?
Selected to the AHL All-Star Game (2018).
How many championships has Kasperi Kapanen won?
2: 2016 World Junior Championship – gold medal with Finland (scored the overtime game-winner); 2013 IIHF World U18 Championship – bronze medal with Finland (led the team in goals).
Where did Kasperi Kapanen play before turning pro?
KalPa junior system (U16, U18, U20) and KalPa senior team in SM‑Liiga; Liiga debut in the 2012–13 season.
How many points is Kasperi Kapanen projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 30 points in 65 games in 2026-27 (15 to 44 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Edmonton Oilers teammates
Full roster →
NHL.com ↗ · Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)