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Huberdeau and Rooney lead Flames over Predators 4-3 to snap 8-game road skid

Jonathan Huberdeau and Kevin Rooney each scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-3 comeback victory over the skidding Nashville Predators

DECEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chips in with assist Jankowski logged an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Senators.

Impact Jankowski has started to contribute in a middle-six role with four points over his last eight contests. The 30-year-old offers decent two-way play, though the Predators' overall struggles make their depth players less intriguing in fantasy. Jankowski is at five points, 25 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through 20 appearances.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Pots first tally of season Jankowski scored his first goal of the season in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Toronto.

Impact The veteran forward swept home a rebound late in the third period to bring Nashville within a goal, but the visitors couldn't find an equalizer. Jankowski's bottom-six role doesn't afford him many offensive opportunities, but he's managed to produce three points in six games since returning to the lineup from a six-game stint in the press box as a healthy scratch.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Auston Matthews scores twice as Toronto downs Nashville 3-2

Auston Matthews scored twice early in the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs erased an early deficit to win their third in a row, 3-2 over the Nashville Predators

DECEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hands out assist in win Jankowski provided an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

Impact Prior to Saturday, Jankowski had sat out six straight games as a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old forward is likely to have to compete with Juuso Parssinen, Philip Tomasino and Fedor Svechkov for playing time moving forward. Jankowski has managed two helpers, 15 shots on net, six hits and a minus-1 rating through 13 appearances this season, so he's not a strong option in fantasy.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Saturday Jankowski (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Colorado, according to Robby Stanley of NHL.com.

Impact Jankowski was a late scratch Thursday. He has one assist, 10 shots on goa and four hits in nine appearances this season. Jankowski will replace Michael McCarron in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Jankowski is a late scratch from Thursday's game against Edmonton due to an upper-body injury. The Predators consider him day-to-day.

Impact Jankowski has an assist, 10 shots, four hits and two blocks in nine outings this season. His absence might result in Juuso Parssinen dressing Thursday for the first time since Oct. 15.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Deals assist Tuesday Jankowski recorded an assist in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Kraken.

Impact Jankowski has maintained a third-line role to begin 2024-25, though his helper Tuesday was his first point in three games. He's added two shots on net and no hits, as the 30-year-old plays a defensive but not particularly gritty game. He hasn't reached the 20-point mark in any of the last five seasons, so Jankowski offers minimal upside in fantasy.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in Game 4 loss Jankowski scored a goal and added two hits in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks in Game 4.

Impact Jankowski snapped a nine-game goal drought with his first-period tally, which tied the game at 1-1. The 29-year-old has two points, three shots on net, four hits and a minus-1 rating over four playoff appearances. He shouldn't be expected to produce much offense while playing in a bottom-six role.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Boeser's hat trick helps Canucks rally, push Preds to brink of elimination

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APRIL 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plucks apple in loss Jankowski logged an assist in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks in Game 1.

Impact Jankowski has done well to hold onto a middle-six spot in the lineup since the All-Star break. The 29-year-old produced 15 points over 32 appearances, his best NHL campaign since 2018-19 with the Flames. Jankowski is defensively responsible and can play center or wing, so he should have a good chance of remaining in the lineup even if the Predators make changes if they fall farther behind in the series.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Fills empty cage Jankowski scored a shorthanded empty-net goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Blues.

Impact Jankowski's goal was the last one in the game and the second to find an empty cage. The 29-year-old forward has been surprisingly effective in a third-line role since the start of March, earning 12 points over his last 15 contests. He's at 14 points, 41 shots on net and a plus-8 rating through 26 appearances this season. Jankowski's goal Thursday was the 11th shorthanded tally of his career and his fourth over the last two seasons.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Forsberg has 2 goals and an assist to lead Predators over Blues, 6-3

Filip Forsberg had two goals and an assist, Juuse Saros made 44 saves and the Nashville Predators beat the St. Louis Blues 6-3 to snap a three-game losing streak

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josi scores OT winner to lead Predators to 5-4 victory over Vegas; streak extended to 16-0-2

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MARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCarron scores 2 goals to lead Predators over Sharks 8-2; Nashville extends point streak

Michael McCarron scored two goals, Roman Josi and Filip Forsberg each had a goal and two assists and the Nashville Predators beat the San Jose Sharks 8-2, extending the team’s poin...

MARCH 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches 100 career points Jankowski provided two assists and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact Jankowski remains warm on offense -- he has a goal and five assists over his last five outings. The forward reached the 100-point mark in his career Saturday, an achievement that took him 340 games and four organizations to complete. The 29-year-old has eight points, 28 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 18 contests this season, and he signed a two-year contract extension earlier in March to secure his future in Nashville.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort Sunday Jankowski produced a goal and an assist in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Wild.

Impact The 29-year-old opened the scoring for Nashville midway through the first period, popping the puck past Marc-Andre Fleury after an aggressive forecheck. Jankowski has a modest three-game point streak going, but since returning to the NHL roster in mid-February he's managed just two goals and five points in 14 contests.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Signs two-year extension Jankowski inked a two-year contract extension with the Predators on Friday, according to Predators Radio Host Max Herz.

Impact Jankowski would have otherwise become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He has two goals and three points in 14 outings with the Predators in 2023-24.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Saturday Jankowski was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Saturday, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.

Impact Jankowski was sent down Friday, but he'll return to the Predators prior to Saturday's game against San Jose. The 29-year-old center has two goals in seven games at the NHL level this season. He'll likely slot back into a bottom-six role.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal in win Jankowski scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Jankowski has scored twice over seven outings this season. He's been in the lineup regularly in February after a strong showing with AHL Milwaukee. Jankowski has added 14 shots on net and a plus-1 rating while filling a bottom-six role.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Jankowski was brought up from AHL Milwaukee on Monday.

Impact Jankowski has one goal on nine shots in five NHL outings this season. He also has 15 goals and 47 points across 40 AHL contests this campaign.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Jankowski was demoted to AHL Milwaukee on Sunday.

Impact Jankowski logged four shots while averaging 12:06 of ice time over the last three games with Nashville. The 29-year-old has 15 goals and 47 points through 40 AHL contests.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to NHL Jankowski was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Monday.

Impact Jankowski earned this promotion after putting up 15 goals and 32 helpers in 40 games for the Admirals this season. The 29-year-old center has played in just two NHL games this year, most recently back in December when he scored a goal against the Blackhawks. In addition to Jankowski, the Preds also brought up Egor Afanasyev, with the duo possibly in contention for the same spot in the lineup against New Jersey on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to minors Jankowski was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Thursday, Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now reports.

Impact Jankowski's demotion, along with that of Liam Foudy who was placed on waivers Thursday, is a good indication that Thomas Novak (upper body) will be ready to play against the Lightning on Thursday. Despite his reassignment, Jankowski should remain atop the list of potential call-ups throughout the season and likely will suit up for the team again down the road.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies first goal in second game Jankowski scored a goal on his only shot in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Jankowski put Nashville ahead 2-1 in the second period, sliding a rebound past Arvid Soderblom for his first goal in just his second game at the NHL level this season. The 29-year-old Jankowski played 50 games with the Predators last season, tallying seven goals and 12 points. He should continue to work in a bottom-six capacity while Thomas Novak (upper body), Cody Glass (upper body) and Cole Smith (illness) all remain sidelined.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE