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Oilers’ Viktor Arvidsson in lineup for Game 5, Kasperi Kapanen out

A notable change down the lineup for the Edmonton Oilers heading into a crucial game. During morning skate in the lead-up to Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, it was revealed that forward Viktor Arvidsson will re-enter the lineup in place of Kasperi Kapanen.

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Corey Perry should be re-signed by the Edmonton Oilers at all costs

If forward Scorey- pardon, Corey Perry has taught us anything over the 101 regular season and playoff games the Edmonton Oilers have played so far in the 2024–25 season, it’s that age is just a number.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / June 10

Ugly Scene as Panthers Fan Flips Off and Pours Drink on Kasperi Kapanen After Blowout Win

Panthers fans enjoyed a dominant win on Monday night, but unfortunately, one fan sent off Kasperi Kapanen in a disgusting way as he left the ice, with his shocking actions caught on camera.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 9

In the middle of the final, Kasperi Kapanen criticized the Toronto media

At the moment, Kasperi Kapanen is in the best of moods. After all, a player in the Stanley Cup Final has good reason to be in a good mood. He’s getting dangerously close to his dream of winning the Stanley Cup.

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In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Blade of Steel / June 8

Oilers Forward Kasperi Kapanen Opens Up About the Heavy Burden of Playing for the Maple Leafs

Oilers forward Kasperi Kapanen has settled in nicely in Edmonton, and he is likely much happier now than he was in Toronto, as playing for the Leafs was a burden.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 6

Oilers’ Kasperi Kapanen drops truth bomb ahead of Game 2 vs. Panthers

The Edmonton Oilers have been dominant for most of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and although Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are again the catalysts, it’s the depth that has really put the Western Conference juggernauts over the top this postseason.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 6

The Edmonton Oilers now reside in the 20-different-playoff-goal-scorer club

With Mattias Ekholm scoring his first goal of this postseason in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers made some more history, which they have done a lot of in the Era of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 5

Leon Draisaitl scores OT winner, love for Kasperi Kapanen, and Mattias Ekholm a monster for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers squared off for Game 1 at Rogers Place on Wednesday night, and from where I was sitting in section 119, the first night of the rematch lived up to the billing.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / June 2

Have the Edmonton Oilers found the perfect linemates for Leon Draisaitl?

Prior to the last two games of the 2025 Western Conference Final, the Edmonton Oilers weren’t changing much about their lineup’s forward group. Evander Kane came in after the first game of the playoffs in Jeff Skinner’s stead, and that had been the most notable edit until this past week.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / May 20

Keys to victory for the Edmonton Oilers in their series against the Dallas Stars

It is now “Conference Final Eve,” an occasion Edmonton Oilers fans are celebrating for the third time in four years, after having only been able to celebrate it once in the previous 28 NHL seasons.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / May 17

Edmonton Oilers Provide A Behind The Scenes Look At Their Game 5 Overtime Win

The Edmonton Oilers won Game 5 in dramatic circumstances, and as they wait for their Western Conference Finals opponents to be determined, they've shared a behind the scenes look at the win.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 16

A look at how Oilers’ Kasperi Kapanen went from waiver wire pickup to OT playoff hero

The Edmonton Oilers have had their fair share of Finnish overtime playoff heroes, like Jari Kurri and Esa Tikkanen from the ’80s, and now you can add Kasperi Kapanen to that list.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 15

Throwback Thursday: Kasperi Kapanen’s Golden Goal and Other Overtime Winners

Say what you want about Kasperi Kapanen’s body of work in the regular season, but he performs in the playoffs. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been watching Kapanen’s overtime goal on Wednesday night on repeat.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 15

Oilers Thoughts: Everyone is showing up for Edmonton

A 1-0 overtime winner from Kasperi Kapanen sent the Edmonton Oilers to the Western Conference final for the third time in four years Wednesday night. Pair it with a 24-save shutout from Stuart Skinner, who hasn’t allowed a goal since the dramatic game-winner in Game 3 against Vegas, and everything is going right for the Oilers.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 15

Kapanen Overtime Hero: How Oilers Outmaneuvered the Blues

Kasperi Kapanen was the overtime hero for the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night as he scored a goal in the first OT frame to send the Vegas Golden Knights packing and his team to the Western Conference Final.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 15

‘I knew eventually, I’d probably get a chance’: Kasperi Kapanen goes from healthy scratch to playoff hero for Oilers

From Petr Klima to Fernando Pisani to David Desharnais — Edmonton loves an unlikely playoff hero. You can add Kasperi Kapanen’s name to the list of players who have been etched into the collective memory of Oilers fans after his series-winning goal against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 on Wednesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 15

‘The Oilers are a wagon right now’: Social media reacts to series-clinching Game 5 overtime win over Golden Knights

The Edmonton Oilers have punched their ticket to the Western Conference Final for the third time in four years. Along the road, there have been many doubters, including those who didn’t believe they could even make it past the first round against the L.A.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 15

Oilers advance with 1-0 OT win over Golden Knights

Kasperi Kapanen jammed in a rebound at the 7:19 mark of overtime and the Edmonton Oilers advanced to the Western Conference finals for the second straight year with a 1-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday in Las Vegas.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

Oilers Blank Golden Knights in OT 1-0, Win Series 4-1

After 60 minutes of scoreless hockey in Game 5 between the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights, Kasperi Kapanen was the hero for Oil Country, scoring the game-winning goal.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 15

Instant Reaction +11.0: Oilers advance to Western Conference Finals thanks to Kapanen overtime winner

For the third time in four years, the Edmonton Oilers will play in the Western Conference Finals. On Wednesday night, the Oilers punched their ticket to the next round, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 1-0 in overtime.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15