Kapanen Out as Canadiens Adjust

Montreal Canadiens shake up their lineup for Game Three, sending rookie Oliver Kapanen to the bench after his costly turnover in Game Two led to Carolina’s winning goal. With zero points and a minus-two rating in his last outing, Kapanen’s playoff struggles contrast sharply with his stellar rookie season. Coach Martin St. Louis frames the move as strategic, not punitive, aiming to balance the team against Carolina’s disciplined defense. Back home with the series tied, the Canadiens look to rebound after dominating Game One — and hope Kapanen’s growth continues, even if he’s sidelined. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/549894466da5fb09