Jesperi Kotkaniemi - NHL News & Rumors

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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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

Hurricanes score 5 times in the 2nd period and beat Blue Jackets 7-4 for 4th straight win

Seth Jarvis had two goals and two assists and Sebastian Aho added a goal and two assists as the Carolina Hurricanes scored five goals in the second period and beat the Columbus Blu...

JANUARY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jesperi Kotkaniemi scores pair as Hurricanes nip Stars Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored his second goal of the game just 24 seconds after the Dallas Stars tied it in the third period, lifting the visiti...

JANUARY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Scores both goals in win Kotkaniemi scored two goals on three shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Stars.

Impact Kotkaniemi has scored three times over his last two games. The 24-year-old forward has yet to post a point streak longer than three contests this season -- that lack of consistency makes it tough to believe that he'll be able to sustain his recent success. Overall, he's at nine goals, 22 points, 77 shots on net, 45 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 48 appearances.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores both goals in win Kotkaniemi scored two goals on three shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Stars.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kotkaniemi scores twice, Kochetkov makes 22 saves to give Hurricanes 2-1 win over Stars

Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored both Carolina goals, the second coming 24 seconds after Dallas’ tying goal midway through the third period, as the Hurricanes beat the Stars 2-1 on Tuesda...

JANUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Puts away goal Monday Kotkaniemi scored a goal and added two hits in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

Impact This was his first goal and third point over 10 outings in January. Kotkaniemi has bounced between the second and fourth lines this season, but he has not often been reliable enough to be helpful in fantasy. Overall, the 24-year-old has 20 points, 74 shots on net, 44 hits, 30 PIM, 20 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating across 47 appearances.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Aho scores in overtime as the Hurricanes beat the Blackhawks 4-3

Sebastian Aho scored 59 seconds into overtime, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3

JANUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gathers helper Kotkaniemi notched an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Kotkaniemi helped out on a Jaccob Slavin tally in the third period. The assist snapped a six-game slump for Kotkaniemi, who continues to be inconsistent on offense while logging middle-six minutes for the Hurricanes. The 24-year-old has six goals, 13 assists, 72 shots on net, 41 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-4 rating across 45 outings this season. His sporadic makes him tough to roster over long stretches in fantasy.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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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

Hurricanes score 5 times in the 2nd period and beat Blue Jackets 7-4 for 4th straight win

Kotkaniemi scores twice, Kochetkov makes 22 saves to give Hurricanes 2-1 win over Stars

Aho scores in overtime as the Hurricanes beat the Blackhawks 4-3