Jansen Harkins - NHL News & Rumors

Signs two-way deal Harkins signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Friday.

Impact Harkins had three goals, eight points, 28 PIM and 113 hits in 44 regular-season appearances with Anaheim in 2025-26. He also had five goals and 17 points in 11 regular-season outings with AHL San Diego last campign. The 29-year-old isn't guaranteed a bottom-six spot with the Lightning, but he should at least get an opportunity to earn that position during training camp.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores empty-netter in return Harkins scored an empty-net goal and added four hits in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Impact Harkins had missed the last 18 games while recovering from hand surgery. He had been a full participant during the Ducks' practices during the playoffs, so it is likely he was a healthy scratch for at least some of the last seven contests before drawing in Wednesday. Harkins' tally provided some insurance for the Ducks, and it gave him the second playoff goal in five outings in his career. He was held to eight points over 44 regular-season appearances and is likely to remain in a bottom-six role as long as he holds a place in the lineup.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks beat Golden Knights 3-1 and send series back to Anaheim at 1-1

Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson and Jansen Harkins scored for the Ducks and Lukas Dostal came 5.6 seconds from his first career playoff shutout as Anaheim defeated the Vegas Golden...

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Option for second round Harkins (hand) appears available to play in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against Vegas, per Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune on Monday.

Impact Harkins has been a full participant in practices during the playoffs, but he hasn't played since March 24 against Vancouver. Despite being an option to play against the Golden Knights on Monday in Game 1, Harkins is in line to be a healthy scratch.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights host the Ducks to open the second round

The Vegas Golden Knights host the Anaheim Ducks to begin the Western Conference second round

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Ducks host the Oilers with 3-2 series lead

The Anaheim Ducks host the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-2 lead in the series

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Anaheim looks to clinch first round series over Edmonton in game 5

The Anaheim Ducks look to clinch the first round of the NHL Playoffs over the Edmonton Oilers in game five

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Ducks host the Oilers with 2-1 series lead

The Anaheim Ducks host the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Full participant at morning skate Harkins (hand) was a full participant in Friday's morning skate, but he won't suit up for Game 3 versus the Oilers, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Harkins is quickly approaching the four-week mark in his recovery from hand surgery, which was his expected timetable. His full participation Friday is a positive sign, though at this time, it's not clear if he'll be cleared to play before the end of the first round. The Ducks may also opt to keep him in the press box if the bottom six continues to be effective as it is currently composed. Harkins is also competing with Ross Johnston (lower body) to get into the lineup once both are clear of their injuries.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks and Oilers tied 1-1 heading into game 3

The Anaheim Ducks host the Edmonton Oilers in game three of the first round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 1-1

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Oilers host the Ducks with 1-0 series lead

The Edmonton Oilers host the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Oilers host the Ducks to begin the NHL Playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers host the Anaheim Ducks to start the Western Conference first round

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Nashville hosts Anaheim after Evangelista's 2-goal showing

The Nashville Predators host the Anaheim Ducks after Luke Evangelista's two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Predators' 3-2 loss

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Ducks visit the Wild after Gauthier's 2-goal game

The Anaheim Ducks visit the Minnesota Wild after Cutter Gauthier scored two goals in the Ducks' 4-3 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Ducks host the Canucks after Carlson's hat trick

The Anaheim Ducks host the Vancouver Canucks after John Carlson's hat trick against the San Jose Sharks in the Ducks' 6-1 win

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Anaheim brings losing streak into game against San Jose

The Anaheim Ducks aim to end their six-game skid when they play the San Jose Sharks

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Ducks take losing streak into home matchup against the Predators

The Anaheim Ducks will try to end a five-game slide when they play the Nashville Predators

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Ducks play the Flames on losing streak

The Anaheim Ducks aim to stop their four-game losing streak when they play the Calgary Flames

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Ducks bring losing streak into matchup with the Blues

The Anaheim Ducks aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they play the St. Louis Blues

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Undergoes hand surgery Harkins had hand surgery Monday and is expected to miss about four weeks, the team announced Tuesday.

Impact Harkins has already missed the last three games and won't be an option for the remainder of the regular season. Assuming the Ducks secure a playoff berth, it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He will conclude the 2025-26 regular season with three goals, eight points, 37 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and 113 hits in 44 appearances.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday Harkins (upper body) will miss Monday's home clash against the Maple Leafs, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

Impact Harkins returned to Anaheim during Anaheim's recent three-game road trip after exiting Tuesday's contest in Vancouver. He'll miss his third consecutive game and will likely carry the questionable tag headed into Wednesday's road game in San Jose unless he can make progress in practice. Overall, the 28-year-old forward has eight points, 37 shots on net, 113 hits and 24 blocked shots across 44 games this season.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves road trip Harkins (upper body) has left the Ducks' road trip to return to Anaheim for further evaluation on his injury, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports Thursday.

Impact This suggests Harkins will miss a second game Saturday versus the Oilers, which is the final contest of the trip. Pending further information, Harkins is day-to-day, with his status for Monday versus the Maple Leafs still to be determined.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play versus Flames Harkins (upper body) will not be in the lineup to face Calgary on Thursday, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Impact Harkins is currently mired in a 26-game goal drought during which he registered a mere 24 shots while chipping in five helpers. Given his lack of offensive upside, few fantasy managers figure to be impacted by the 28-year-old center's potential absence. Nathan Gaucher could step into a fourth-line role in Harkins' absence.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Tuesday's game Harkins (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Canucks.

Impact Harkins took just three shifts in this contest prior to his injury. If he can't play Thursday versus the Flames, Frank Vatrano or Ross Johnston will replace him in the lineup.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Cates scores on an OT deflection to lift the Flyers past the Ducks, 3-2

Noah Cates scored on a deflection off goalie Lukas Dostal’s skate at 2:17 of overtime and — after a review for offsides on the play — the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks...

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

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