- Sport: hockey
- Team: Philadelphia Flyers
- Position: right wing
- Nationality: Finland

- Birth date: 1973-06-14 (35 years)
- Place of birth: Vantaa, Finland
Sami Kapanen is a Finnish hockey player who plays right wing forward in Philadelphia Flyers. He was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in 1995 but started his pro career in the Finnish SM-liiga in 1990.
Kapanen has played in two NHL All-Star Games, one SM-liiga First All-Star Team, he holds two Olympic Bronze Medals, and was awarded with the Gene Hart Award for showing best work ethic and determination.

Kapanen has played in two NHL All-Star Games, one SM-liiga First All-Star Team, he holds two Olympic Bronze Medals, and was awarded with the Gene Hart Award for showing best work ethic and determination.

Team history
- Philadelphia Flyers (2003 - present day)
- Carolina Hurricanes (1997 - 2003)
- Hartford Whalers (1995 - 1997)
- KaIPa (1990 - 1994)

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