Jankowski has had trouble being an NHL regular in recent years, but found a home in Carolina this season, and has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension. The 31-year-old forward scored 21 points (11G / 10A) this season in 68 games, his highest total since 2018-19.
Jankowski was a healthy scratch due to rest-related reasons for Carolina's previous game but will draw back into the Hurricanes' lineup vs. Philadelphia on Monday. The veteran forward has enjoyed a solid 2025-26 campaign, reaching double digit goals (10) and assists (10) for just the 2nd time in his 10-year career.
Jankowski will immediately re-enter Carolina's lineup after sitting on Wednesday's game in Vancouver. Jesperi Kotkaniemi will sit in his place.
With Noah Philp (concussion) sidelined, Jankowski will re-enter Carolinas' lineup on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 31-year-old Jankowski has six points (2G / 4A) in 31 games this season.
Jankowski will be the odd-man out of the lineup on Tuesday to accommodate the return of Seth Jarvis (upper body). The 31-year-old Jankowski has six points (2G / 4A) in 31 games this season.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, allowing Jankowski to re-enter the lineup. The 31-year-old Jankowski has four points (1G / 3A) and is averaging 11:05 time-on-ice through 17 games this season.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks, allowing Jankowski to draw into the lineup for his season debut. The 31-year-old was a productive goal scorer after being acquired by Carolina ahead of the 2024-25 trade deadline, scoring eight goals in 19 games.
Jankowski will make his first appearance since Game 1 of Carolina's second round matchup with the Capitals. Jesperi Kotkaniemi will sit in his place.
Jankowski left Game 1 on Tuesday with an undisclosed injury after just 6:17 TOI and was a game-time decision for Game 2 in Washington on Tuesday. The 30-year-old depth center has been enjoying his time in Carolina since being acquired at the trade deadline, with eight goals and an assist in 22 games between the regular season and the playoffs.
Jankowski left Game 1 on Tuesday with an undisclosed injury after just 6:17 TOI and will be a game-time decision for Game 2 in Washington on Tuesday. The 30-year-old depth center has been enjoying his time in Carolina since being acquired at the trade deadline, with eight goals and an assist in 22 games between the regular season and the playoffs.
Jankowski appeared to suffer the injury during the second period on Tuesday and was unable to return. We should get an update on his status ahead of Game 2 on Thursday.
Jankowski was the 21st overall pick of the Calgary Flames in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft and has played 395 career games. The 30-year-old forward has been back-and-forth between the AHL the last few seasons but has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign in the NHL. He had nine points (4G / 5A) in 40 games with the Predators this season.
Jankowski will make his first appearance since February 23rd when the Predators travel to Boston on Tuesday. Justin Barron will sit in his place.
Jankowski was limited to only 5:47 time-on-ice in Nashville's most recent game and will not play on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers due to an undisclosed injury. Kieffer Bellows will draw into the lineup as his replacement.
