Oliver Kapanen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Oliver Kapanen is an NHL center for the Montréal Canadiens. In the 2025-26 season Oliver Kapanen has 22 goals, 15 assists and 37 points in 82 games, worth -10.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Oliver Kapanen is a developing center who has established himself as a contributor over two NHL seasons. The 22-year-old has played 100 career games, tallying 22 goals and 17 assists for 39 points, with his best performance coming in the current season where he recorded 37 points in 82 games.
His 0.8 GAR in the current season highlights his overall impact, with a notable portion derived from his power-play offense, contributing +0.1 GAR. This suggests a player with a burgeoning scoring touch, particularly with the man advantage.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 194 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 2, Pick 64 — MTL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 22 | 15 | 37 | +4 | 22 | 131 | 16.8% | 14:28 | 42.3% | 19.7 | 0.3 | -10.3 | -0.12 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.0 | +0.9 | -0.5 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 70th, GAR 21th, WAR 21th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 22 | 15 | 37 | -10.3 |
| 2024-25 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Oliver Kapanen has been worth -10.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 21st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.5).
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 -10.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 21st percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Oliver Kapanen have this season?
Oliver Kapanen has 22 goals and 15 assists for 37 points in 82 games this season.
Is Oliver Kapanen a good center?
Oliver Kapanen ranks in the 21st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-10.3) in the 2025-26 season.