Oliver Kapanen set to rejoin Canadiens following conclusion of SHL loan

As they make their final playoff push, the Montreal Canadiens may be getting some reinforcements from overseas.

Forward Oliver Kapanen is set to re-join the Canadiens following the conclusion of the Timra IK season in the SHL, the team announced Wednesday.

The 21-year-old made the Canadiens’ opening-night roster in October, but was loaned back to his SHL team after being usurped on the depth chart.

He played 12 games this season for the Canadiens prior to his return to Europe, recording two assists. In 36 games since returning to Timra IK, Kapanen recorded 15 goals and 20 assists.

Kapanen was selected 64th overall by the Canadiens at the 2021 NHL Draft.