Oliver Kapanen’s dismissal in Sweden whipped him into a frenzy

At the start of the season, Oliver Kapanen surprised many by landing a spot with the Montreal Canadiens.
It was either that or Sweden for the man who couldn’t play with the Rocket. We all agree that playing under Pascal Vincent would have been optimal for his development.
In 12 games in Montreal, he finally accumulated two assists. Unlike Emil Heineman, he failed to make his mark on the fourth line. Martin St-Louis didn’t give him every opportunity, but it was up to him to earn it.
Since being sent back to his homeland, Kasperi’s cousin has been looking good.
In nine games, he has eight points, including three goals. Today, in a 4-1 victory for his club, he scored two.
First of all, he scored with a good shot in the top corner after having missed his throw a few moments earlier.
Oliver Kapanen dunkar in 1-0 i bortre krysset!
#TIKLHF #SHL #twittpuck #svsshl #ishockey pic.twitter.com/paA5b63RpA
– SHL.se (@SHLse) December 7, 2024
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Then, at the mouth of the net, he completed his teammate’s beautiful play.
Quick hands by #Habs Oliver Kapanen who scores his second of the night from in close. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/C0E2d2cmr2
– Patrik Bexell (@Zeb_Habs) December 7, 2024
His future in Montreal isn’t certain, but clearly, he’s not going to be a guy who scores 20 goals a season. If he plays with the big club one day, it will be on a bottom-6 and he’ll have a more defensive role.
In the SHL, he gets more playing time and quality time on the power play, in particular.
In any case, he seizes every opportunity to be recalled to the big North American league.
Overtime
– Well done.
The @NHLJets hit the 20-win mark!
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– NHL (@NHL) December 7, 2024
– Brings back bad memories.
Several US media outlets have obtained the video filmed by a police officer’s body camera. https://t.co/fytusJ5XlH
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) December 8, 2024
– Obviously.
Laval Rocket | “I hate them all.” https://t.co/4zwx2UC9vL
– Toutsurlehockey.com (@Toutsurlehockey) December 8, 2024
– Bravo.
The Los Angeles Galaxy wins the MLS Cup!
https://t.co/n7xsSFh25c pic.twitter.com/0wzbQSH6oD
– RDS (@RDSca) December 7, 2024
– Brady Tkachuk doesn’t want to go anywhere.
Why does #GoSensGo Brady Tkachuk’s name continue to pop up on social media in trade rumors?
I asked him that at the start of the season. His words are as strong as the Sens’ response yesterday.
Frankly Speaking
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– Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) December 7, 2024
– He is excellent.
Mitch Marner has factored in on 46.8% of all Maple Leafs goals this season. pic.twitter.com/u3OwrcaQL5
– Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) December 8, 2024