Oliver Kapanen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Oliver Kapanen is an NHL center for the Montréal Canadiens.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Oliver Kapanen has 1 points (1 goals, 0 assists) in 8 games, a 10-point pace over 84 games. He is 22nd on the Montréal Canadiens in scoring. It came at even strength. He is averaging 12:40 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
An effective penalty killer, Oliver Kapanen is a center early in his NHL career, playing third-line minutes with a modest impact. He also consistently gets in front of shots to block them.
Despite these defensive contributions, Kapanen gives up chances at even strength, tends to avoid physical play, and struggles on faceoffs.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 194 lb |
| Born | July 29, 2003 (age 23) in Timra, Sweden |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 2, Pick 64 — MTL |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 | 11 | 9.1% | 12:40 | 62.3% | 1.9 | 0.2 | -0.2 | -0.04 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.5 | -0.2 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 20th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:40 | 11 | 9.1% | 0 | 0 | 0.12 | 1.9 | 0.15 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.2 |
| 2025-26 | 82 | 22 | 15 | 37 | 3.8 |
| 2024-25 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1.3 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Oliver Kapanen has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.5 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.8 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver Kapanen's GAR this season?
Oliver Kapanen has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Oliver Kapanen's WAR this season?
Oliver Kapanen has been worth about -0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Oliver Kapanen have this season?
Oliver Kapanen has 1 goals and 0 assists for 1 points in 8 games this season.
Is Oliver Kapanen a good center?
Oliver Kapanen ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.2) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Oliver Kapanen's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Oliver Kapanen has accumulated 2.3 career GAR and 40 points.
How tall is Oliver Kapanen, and how much does he weigh?
Oliver Kapanen is 6'2" tall and weighs 194 lb. Born July 29, 2003 (age 23) in Timra, Sweden.
How does Oliver Kapanen score across situations in 2026-27?
Oliver Kapanen has 1 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Oliver Kapanen's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Oliver Kapanen has scored on 9.1% of 11 shots in 2026-27.