Jesperi Kotkaniemi News

The Hurricanes are resting a handful of players on Thursday night, which will force Kotkaniemi back into the lineup. Kotkaniemi has two goals and seven assists in 38 games this season.

Jordan Staal (undisclosed) will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday, sending Kotkaniemi back to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Kotkaniemi is averaging 11:03 time-on-ice and has nine points (2G / 7A) in 38 games this season.

Kotkaniemi will come right back out of the lineup on Friday after getting the opportunity to play on Wednesday for the first time in a month. Mark Jankowski will draw back into the lineup in his place.

Kotkaniemi has yet to play since NHL action resumed after the Olympic break, but he will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 25-year-old Finnish forward has nine points (2G / 7A) in 36 games this season and has only three assists in his last 17 games.

With William Carrier returning from a lower-body injury, Kotkaniemi will be the odd-man out of the lineup as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Kotkaniemi has seen limited action this season, primarily on the fourth line, scoring seven points (2G / 5A) in 29 games.

Kotkaniemi has been a healthy scratch for the past few games, but will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Florida Panthers. The 26-year-old Kotkaniemi recently returned from a multi-week absence due to an injury, and has a -2 plus/minus while averaging 12:22 time-on-ice in his two games since returning.

Mark Jankowski will draw back into the Hurricanes' lineup on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, sending Kotkaniemi to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Kotkaniemi recently returned from a multi-week absence due to an injury, and has a -2 plus/minus while averaging 12:22 time-on-ice in those two games.

Kotkaniemi has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on November 14th, but was a full participant at practice on Tuesday as he nears his return. The 25-year-old Kotkaniemi scored five points (2G / 3A) in 15 games before his injury.

Mark Jankowski will draw into Carolina's lineup for his season debut on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks, sending Kotkaniemi to the press box as a healthy scratch. Through two games this season, the 25-year-old Kotkaniemi is averaging 10:06 time on ice and has one point (0G / 1A).

Kotkaniemi was cleared for contact and returned to team practice on Monday, but it's unclear if he will be ready for Carolina's season opener on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils. The 25-year-old Kotkaniemi, the third-overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, scored 33 points (12G / 21A) in 78 games last season.

Kotkaniemi is inching closer to a return but still has not been cleared for contact. The 25-year-old Kotkaniemi, the third-overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, scored 33 points (12G / 21A) in 78 games last season. It's unclear when he will return to full-contact drills at practice.

Kotkaniemi was a healthy scratch for Game 2, but it looks like he'll replace Jack Roslovic in the Hurricanes' lineup for Game 3. Kotkaniemi has no goals and just three assists in 11 playoff games.

Kotkaniemi will take a seat on Thursday as Mark Jankowski returns from an undisclosed injury. Scott Morrow will also draw out in favour of Jalen Chatfield (lower-body).

Kotkaniemi has not played since April 5th but will likely re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 24-year-old Kotkaniemi has 31 points (11G / 20A) in 76 games this season.