Kasperi Kapanen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Kasperi Kapanen is an NHL right wing for the Edmonton Oilers. In the 2025-26 season Kasperi Kapanen has 8 goals, 9 assists and 17 points in 41 games, worth -1.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Veteran winger Kasperi Kapanen continues to be a contributing presence for the Edmonton Oilers, now in his eleventh NHL season. The 29-year-old has recorded 8 goals and 9 assists for 17 points in 41 games, while generating a solid 3.3 GAR.
Kapanen's current value is significantly driven by his even-strength defensive play, contributing +1.8 GAR in that area. This defensive reliability complements his offensive output, which peaked with a 3.6 GAR season in 2020-21.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 194 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 1, Pick 22 — PIT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 8 | 9 | 17 | +5 | 14 | 65 | 12.3% | 14:35 | 45.1% | 6.8 | 0.4 | -1.5 | 0.20 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.7 | +3.1 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 37th, GAR 39th, WAR 39th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 41 | 8 | 9 | 17 | -1.5 |
| 2024-25 | 67 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -1.1 |
| 2023-24 | 73 | 6 | 16 | 22 | -9.3 |
| 2022-23 | 66 | 15 | 19 | 34 | -11.4 |
| 2021-22 | 79 | 11 | 21 | 32 | -0.2 |
| 2020-21 | 40 | 11 | 19 | 30 | 3.7 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 13 | 23 | 36 | 15.7 |
| 2018-19 | 78 | 20 | 24 | 44 | 10.9 |
| 2017-18 | 38 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 4.7 |
| 2016-17 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.4 |
| 2015-16 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Kasperi Kapanen has been worth -1.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 39th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.1 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 15.7 in 2019-20.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kasperi Kapanen's GAR this season?
Kasperi Kapanen has been worth -1.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 39th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Kasperi Kapanen have this season?
Kasperi Kapanen has 8 goals and 9 assists for 17 points in 41 games this season.
Is Kasperi Kapanen a good right wing?
Kasperi Kapanen ranks in the 39th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.5) in the 2025-26 season.