Kapanen scored at 7:19 of OT and made Knoblauch look brilliant for inserting him in the lineup after he was a healthy scratch for the first nine games of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The goal closed out the best-of-7 series and sent Edmonton to the Western Conference Final for the third time in four seasons.

While doing an interview, Leon Draisaitl had his availability interrupted by Kapanen himself. “They’ve been winning us hockey games every night,” Draisaitl said to the person conducting his interview when Kapanen entered the frame. He faced the camera directly while hugging Draisaitl with one arm and celebrating above his head with the other.

Kasperi Kapanen's 1-0 overtime goal was the Oilers' most unique win of the playoffs yet — and it bodes well for their Cup aspirations.

Former Edmonton Oilers enforcer Georges Laraque shared his thoughts on the impactful playoff performances of forwards Evander Kane and Kasperi Kapanen.