KASPERI KAPANEN
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Fri, Feb 24, 2023

2:07 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) was placed on waivers by Pittsburgh on Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Tue, Feb 07, 2023

11:36 AM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) (lower body) will be available for Tuesday's matchup with the Avs, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

Sun, Feb 05, 2023

7:14 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) (lower body) is expected to be a game-time call Tuesday against the Avalanche, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

Sat, Jan 28, 2023

10:40 AM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) (lower body) is practicing in a regular jersey Saturday, Pens Inside Scoop reports.

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

10:21 AM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) (illness) was in attendance for Thursday's practice session, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Tue, Sep 27, 2022

12:07 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) is under the weather and will miss Tuesday's clash with Detroit.

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

12:01 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) inked a two-year, $6.4 million contract with Pittsburgh on Thursday, Dave Molinari of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Mon, May 23, 2022

9:42 AM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) hit the 30-point threshold for the fourth straight season, tallying 11 goals and 21 helpers in 79 games this year.

Fri, May 13, 2022

11:35 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) logged an assist and two hits in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers in Game 6.

Tue, Apr 05, 2022

12:46 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) (illness) will be in the lineup versus Colorado on Tuesday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

Mon, Apr 04, 2022

4:02 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) is under the weather and missed Monday's practice session, Pens Inside Scoop reports.

Sat, Mar 19, 2022

9:57 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) scored a goal Saturday in a 4-1 win over the Coyotes.

Fri, Mar 11, 2022

6:58 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) is a healthy scratch against Vegas on Friday.

Sun, Jan 23, 2022

11:59 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) put up a goal in a 3-2 shootout win over the Jets on Sunday.

Tue, Jan 04, 2022

12:14 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) Wes Crosby of NHL.com, Kapanen participated in Tuesday's practice, indicating he's cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols.

Wed, Dec 29, 2021

10:28 AM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Wednesday.

Sun, Nov 28, 2021

11:59 AM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) generated two assists in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Canadiens.

Fri, Nov 19, 2021

9:34 AM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) notched an assist in Thursday's 6-0 rout of Montreal.

Sun, Oct 24, 2021

10:44 AM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) delivered two assists -- including a power-play helper -- in Saturday's 7-1 thrashing of the Maple Leafs.

Sun, May 16, 2021

4:39 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) scored a goal on two shots and had a pair of hits in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders in Game 1.

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

10:49 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) (lower body) notched a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Devils.

2:48 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) (lower body) has been taken off injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

11:07 AM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus the Devils on Thursday. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "Kappy is participating again in the morning skate. At this time, he will be a game-time decision."

Wed, Apr 21, 2021

9:39 AM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) (lower body) joined the Penguins in a non-contact jersey Tuesday, Josh Getzoff of PensTV reports.

Mon, Apr 12, 2021

5:16 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) (lower body) is still 10-14 days from returning to action, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports.

Sat, Mar 27, 2021

5:07 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

6:02 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) (lower body) is considered week-to-week, Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Wed, Mar 24, 2021

11:04 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) is being evaluated for a lower-body injury after leaving Wednesday's game versus the Sabres early.

Sun, Mar 07, 2021

10:26 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) scored a goal and added a pair of assists in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.

Tue, Mar 02, 2021

11:43 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) scored twice, including once on the power play, on his five shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over Philadelphia. He also registered two hits and was plus-3.

Tue, Feb 23, 2021

10:39 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) collected a goal and an assist with two shots Tuesday in a 3-2 overtime win versus the Capitals.

Sat, Jan 30, 2021

11:25 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) collected a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Rangers.

Tue, Jan 19, 2021

11:45 AM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) will be in the lineup against the Capitals on Tuesday.

Mon, Jan 18, 2021

1:07 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) coach Mike Sullivan said that Kapanen is a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against the Capitals. "He's cleared and available," Sullivan said. "His mobility and skating is evident. I'll have a discussion with the coaching staff."

Sun, Jan 17, 2021

10:20 AM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) Mike Sullivan said Sunday that Kapanen has finished his quarantine, but he won't suit up in Sunday's game against Washington.

Sun, Jan 10, 2021

12:05 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) landed in Pittsburgh on Saturday and began his seven-day quarantine, Josh Getzoff of PensTV reports.

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

1:43 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) (visa) is expected to travel to Pittsburgh on Saturday, Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Sun, Jan 03, 2021

6:34 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) (immigration issues) will miss at least the first game of the season for the Penguins, Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Fri, Jan 01, 2021

3:07 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) is still in Finland due to an immigration issue, Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Fri, Nov 13, 2020

2:16 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) will start the 2020-21 campaign playing on the top line with Sidney Crosby, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

Tue, Aug 25, 2020

12:09 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) was acquired by the Penguins from the Maple Leafs, along with Jesper Lindgren and Pontus Aberg, in a swap for Evan Rodrigues, Filip Hallander, David Warsofsky and a 2020 first-round pick, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports.

Sat, Jul 19, 2014

6:26 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) Kapanen, a teenaged forward chosen 22nd overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, has a legitimate chance at making the Pittsburgh Penguins next season, according to the club's assistant general manager, Bill Guerin.

Fri, Jul 11, 2014

11:39 AM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) Kapanen has agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Sat, Jul 05, 2014

12:08 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) Kapanen could be in the mix for a roster spot with the Penguins in 2014-15.

Sat, Jun 28, 2014

6:18 AM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) Kapanen may turn into a bona fide NHL star some day, but, at 17, he is a long way away.

Fri, Jun 27, 2014

5:26 PM - Kasperi Kapanen (Pit) Kapanen has been taken by the Pittsburgh Penguins with the 22nd overall selection in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

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