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2021 NHL Draft: Montreal Canadiens select Oliver Kapanen with the 64th pick

The Canadiens add a skilled Finn with their second of back-to-back picks.

By Matt Drake
2021 NHL Draft - Round One Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

With the 64th pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Montreal Canadiens elected to go with Oliver Kapanen from KalPa of Liiga.

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Kapanen managed an impressive 41 points in 37 games with the U20 team in KalPa last season. If all goes well, he’ll likely get a shot at the Liiga next year as he continues his development.

It’s a second skill pick in a row for the Habs, after taking Riley Kidney from the QMJHL, the Canadiens used both of their second rounders on players with a good amount of puck skills.

The Habs will be back on the clock next for pick 76.

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