Jesperi Kotkaniemi - NHL News & Rumors

Buries goal in loss Kotkaniemi scored a goal on six shots in Thursday's 7-5 loss to the Senators.

Impact Kotkaniemi has two points over the last two games after being limited to one assist in 10 outings prior to his recent undisclosed injury. He projects to be a middle-six option for the Hurricanes heading into the playoffs. Kotkaniemi finished the regular season at 12 goals, 21 assists, 115 shots on net, 66 hits, 50 PIM and a plus-9 rating across 78 appearances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Senators beat the Hurricanes 7-5 in the regular-season finale for the playoff-bound teams

Drake Batherson scored the tying and go-ahead goals in the third period and the Ottawa Senators tuned up for the playoffs with a 7-5 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursda...

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

CAR@OTT: Kotkaniemi scores goal against Linus Ullmark | Carolina Hurricanes Jesperi Kotkaniemi (CAR) scores goal against Linus Ullmark (OTT) to make it 3 - 1

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Logs helper in return Kotkaniemi notched an assist and three hits in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Kotkaniemi missed four games due to an undisclosed injury. With the Hurricanes resting many of their top players, including their whole top line, Kotkaniemi received 17:16 of ice time Wednesday, his third-highest total of the season. That should remove any doubts about his health heading into the postseason, though it wouldn't be surprising for him to rest Thursday versus the Senators just to be safe. Overall, the Finn has 32 points, 109 shots on net, 66 hits, 50 PIM and a plus-9 rating over 77 contests.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mission Accomplished, The Canadiens Are Back In The Playoffs The puck dropped on the Montreal Canadiens’ 82nd game of the season at the Bell Centre on Wednesday night, with the Carolina Hurricanes in t...

APRIL 17 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Slated to suit up Wednesday Kotkaniemi (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Wednesday's road matchup against the Canadiens, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Kotkaniemi has been out of the lineup with his undisclosed injury since April 5. Prior to getting hurt, the 2018 first-round selection had registered just one helper over a 10-game span, so perhaps the time off will benefit the 24-year-old with postseason play on the horizon. Kotkaniemi has chipped in 11 goals, 31 points and a plus-9 rating across 76 appearances in 2024-25.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Facing one-week absence Kotkaniemi (undisclosed) will be sidelined "for at least a week," according to head coach Rod Brind'Amour, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal on Tuesday.

Impact Kotkaniemi figures to miss at least the Canes' next four games based on his timeline -- though it could certainly be longer. Even with the return of Jordan Staal (lower body), the absence of Kotkaniemi will likely force Jack Roslovic into the second-line center role.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Bothered by injury Saturday Kotkaniemi tweaked something and didn't play in the third period of Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Bruins, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact The Hurricanes were well behind, but head coach Rod Brind'Amour said Kotkaniemi will be evaluated further Sunday, so this looks to be more than just a precautionary move. The Hurricanes have no extra healthy forwards available, so they'd likely have to dress seven defensemen for Tuesday's game versus the Sabres unless they call up another forward.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up helper Sunday Kotkaniemi notched an assist, two shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Kotkaniemi hasn't scored since Feb. 1, and he has just five helpers over his last 17 contests. He's been on a line with Taylor Hall and Jack Roslovic recently, but that hasn't helped ignite Kotkaniemi's offense. The 24-year-old is up to 31 points, 102 shots on net, 48 PIM, 58 hits and a plus-10 rating over 70 appearances. He's done better than in a 27-point 2023-24, but he won't come close to his career-best 43-point total from 2022-23.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Plates two helpers Kotkaniemi dished two assists and tallied two shots on goal in Friday's 4-2 win against Detroit.

Impact Kotkaniemi posted a strong second period by tallying the primary assist for the goals scored by Taylor Hall and Jack Roslovic. With his helpers, the 24-year-old Kotkaniemi eclipsed the 30-point mark in 66 appearances this season. After a five-game drought of finding his name off the scoresheet, Kotkaniemi is slowly getting into a rhythm with four points in eight games. With the Hurricanes mixing up line combinations, Kotkaniemi is currently centering Carolina's second unit at even strength and on the power play. With a few more performances like Friday's Kotkaniemi could have sneaky value for the fantasy playoffs if Carolina can maintain their current momentum.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

'It Was A Good Homestand': Rod Brind'Amour, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Taylor Hall On Sixth Straight Win The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 Friday night at Lenovo Center for the team's sixth straight victory. Taylor Hall,...

MARCH 15 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Roslovic's goal, assist help Hurricanes beat Red Wings 4-2 to win 6th straight

Jack Roslovic had a goal and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes won their sixth game in a row, 4-2 over the Detroit Red Wings 4-2

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snaps scoreless streak with apple Kotkaniemi recorded an assist, four shots on goal and had a plus-1 rating in Thursday's 5-2 victory over the Sabres.

Impact Kotkaniemi snapped a five-game scoreless streak with a secondary assist on Taylor Hall's first goal with the Hurricanes. Perhaps the 24-year-old turned a corner Thursday - despite picking up a fighting major in the first four seconds of the game that limited his ice time to 11:53, he recorded his most shots on goal in a game since Jan. 2. However, in a very crowded Carolina forward room, it's tough to see the former Canadien being able to build on this in any meaningful way for fantasy managers aside from deeper leagues.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

NHL On The Fly: Top Moments | NHL.com Tonight's top moments including Jesperi Kotkaniemi starting the Canes' heritage night with a bang and Brayden Schenn skating in his 1000th g...

FEBRUARY 28 • NHL.COM

Dysfunctional power play prevents Sabres from overcoming ugly start in loss to Canes RALEIGH, N.C. – Dylan Cozens bent over to prepare for the Buffalo Sabres’ opening faceoff Thursday night, exchanged a few words with Carolin...

FEBRUARY 28 • BUFFALONEWS.COM

Postgame Quotes: Jesperi Kotkaniemi | Carolina Hurricanes Jesperi Kotkaniemi speaks on tonight's 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres.

FEBRUARY 28 • NHL.COM

Rantanen scores a goal and has an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2

Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2

FEBRUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hurricanes, Sabres Fighting Immediately After Puck Drop Had NHL Fans Buzzing Dylan Cozens and Jesperi Kotkaniemi dropped gloves immediately after the opening puck drop on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Dylan Cozens Drop the Gloves Off the Opening Draw

FEBRUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Scores in Saturday's loss Kotkaniemi scored a goal in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Kings.

Impact Kotkaniemi bounced back after seeing his five-game point streak end Thursday in Chicago. The 24-year-old forward opened the scoring Saturday, though the Hurricanes' lead was short-lived, as Phillip Danault tied the game 2:35 later in the first period. Kotkaniemi is up to 11 goals and 26 points through 53 outings this season, one point shy of matching his total from 79 regular-season contests in 2023-24. He's added 81 shots on net, 48 hits, 37 PIM and a plus-7 rating in 2024-25.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Fiala scores 2, Danault has goal and assist as Kings beat Hurricanes 4-2

Kevin Fiala scored twice, Phillip Danault had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 to snap a four-game skid

FEBRUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jersey Mike's Subs - Above & Beyond | NHL.com Jersey Mike’s Subs - Above & Beyond focuses on Jesperi Kotkaniemi's 5-game point streak

JANUARY 30 • NHL.COM

Svechnikov scores twice as Hurricanes defeat Rangers 4-0

Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and added an assist, Frederik Andersen made 22 saves, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 4-0

JANUARY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assist, fight in overtime loss Kotkaniemi registered an assist and seven PIM in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders.

Impact Kotkaniemi has four goals and an assist during a four-game point streak. The Hurricanes' trade for Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall on Friday will lead to some tinkering of the forward lines until head coach Rod Brind'Amour finds combinations he likes, so it's possible Kotkaniemi could move around the lineup a bit. He's still centering the second line for now, and he won't have to worry about Jack Drury pushing him for that spot -- he was dealt to Colorado as part of the price paid for Rantanen. Kotkaniemi is at 24 points, 79 shots on net, 47 hits, 37 PIM and a plus-9 rating over 50 contests in 2024-25.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Three-game goal streak Kotkaniemi scored a goal Thursday in a 7-4 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Kotkaniemi has a three-game, four-goal streak on the go after scoring one in the previous 16. He now has 10 goals, 13 assists and 79 shots in 49 games with the Canes. Kotkaniemi is in his seventh season and on pace to perhaps hit 40 points. What you see is what you get, and that means his fantasy value is likely limited to deep formats that count forwards, not centers. Pivot is too deep to roll a guy who scores at his pace.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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Senators beat the Hurricanes 7-5 in the regular-season finale for the playoff-bound teams

Roslovic's goal, assist help Hurricanes beat Red Wings 4-2 to win 6th straight

Rantanen scores a goal and has an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2

Fiala scores 2, Danault has goal and assist as Kings beat Hurricanes 4-2

Svechnikov scores twice as Hurricanes defeat Rangers 4-0