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Leaves late in contest Kotkaniemi took a high stick to the face in the third period of Friday's preseason game versus the Lightning and did not return.

Impact There was no update on Kotkaniemi's status after the game. Assuming he checks out fine, he could be available either Sunday versus the Predators or Monday against the Panthers. Barring a discouraging update, he should be fine by the time the Hurricanes open the regular season Oct. 9 versus the Devils.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

CAR@TBL: Kotkaniemi scores goal against Harrison Meneghin | Carolina Hurricanes Jesperi Kotkaniemi (CAR) scores goal against Harrison Meneghin (TBL) to make it 4 - 3

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • NHL.COM

FLA@CAR: Kotkaniemi scores goal against Daniil Tarasov | Carolina Hurricanes Jesperi Kotkaniemi (CAR) scores goal against Daniil Tarasov (FLA) to make it 2 - 0

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • NHL.COM

Former Canadiens Player Might Have Played His Last Game With The Hurricanes Since the Carolina Hurricanes signed Montreal Canadiens former player Jesperi Kotkaniemi for a $6.1 million offer sheet in the Summer of 202...

MAY 29, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

NHL Mic Drop: Hurricanes vs. Panthers | Game 3

MAY 26, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Draws in, earns assist Kotkaniemi notched a power-play assist, five hits and two PIM in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 3.

Impact Kotkaniemi was scratched for Game 2, but he rejoined the lineup in place of Jack Roslovic for Game 3. During the playoffs, Kotkaniemi has been limited to four assists, two of which have come with the man advantage. The center also has 16 shots on net, 27 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 12 playoff appearances. He should continue to see middle-six usage.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' Sam Reinhart exits Eastern final Game 2 against Hurricanes with injury after Aho hit

Florida forward Sam Reinhart left the Panthers’ 5-0 win against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night in the Eastern Conference final with a lower-body injury and didn’t return

MAY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Finns Up! NHL playoffs include 13 players from Finland on the 4 teams in conference finals

Finland is well-represented in these NHL playoffs with 13 players on the rosters of the four teams in the conference finals

MAY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Tussle with Florida's Marchand, Carolina's Gostisbehere stands out ahead of Eastern final's Game 2

The late-game tussle between Florida's Brad Marchand and Carolina's Shayne Gostisbehere stood out from the Panthers' 5-2 win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final

MAY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Capitals and Golden Knights are the latest to blow leads this NHL playoffs and need to fix problems

The Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights each led going into the third period of Game 1 of their second-round series at home

MAY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Jaccob Slavin scores in OT as the Hurricanes beat the Capitals in Game 1 of their 2nd-round series

Jaccob Slavin scored in overtime, Frederik Andersen made 13 saves in his return from injury and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 in Game 1 of their second-r...

MAY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Capitals and Hurricanes meet in a 2nd-round NHL playoff series with 'no secrets' and 'no surprises'

The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes meet in the second round of the NHL playoffs in a series between division rivals that play the same defensively but try to score in...

MAY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Aho's blast pushes Hurricanes past Devils 5-4 in double OT to advance in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Sebastian Aho hammered a one-timer past Jacob Markstrom at 4:17 of the second overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5-4 on Tuesday night to clinch the...

APRIL 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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.

APRIL 18, 2025 • 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...

APRIL 18, 2025 • 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

APRIL 18, 2025 • 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.

APRIL 17, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

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