Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Goals in back-to-back games
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Jankowski scored the Hurricanes' only goal in a 3-1 loss to St. Louis on Thursday.
Jankowski intercepted a Blues' pass in the neutral zone, made a move around the defender in the right circle, and he then roofed a shot over Jordan Binnington's blocker as he cut to the ice. Jankowski has a goal in each of his last two games. He has seven goals, nine assists and 47 shots in 52 games this season.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Gets goal in shootout win
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Jankowski scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Penguins.
Jankowski had been limited to two assists over his previous eight appearances. The 31-year-old continues to have the inside edge for time on the fourth line, often playing over Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Jankowski is up to 15 points, 46 shots on net, 32 hits, 34 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 51 outings, making this the third year in a row he's earned at least 15 points.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Pots opening goal Saturday
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Jankowski tallied a goal and recorded three hits in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to Washington.
Jankowski continued his solid month of scoring Saturday with the opening tally just over 13 minutes into regulation. Over his last 11 games, the 31-year-old center has three goals and six points, which ties him for eighth on the team. With Saturday's twine finder, he is up to five goals, 12 points, 37 shots on net, 29 hits and 29 blocked shots across 42 games this season. While he continues to heat up slowly, Jankowski is on track to post the third-highest point total of his nine-year NHL career. He had 17 points in 60 regular-season games between Nashville and Carolina a year ago. He is worth keeping tabs on as a potential streaming option in the deepest of fantasy leagues if he continues to find the scoresheet down the stretch.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Three points including GWG
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Jankowski scored the game-winning goal and added two assists, one on the power play, in Friday's 9-1 rout of the Panthers.
It was the bottom-six center's first multi-point performance of the season, and his helper on a third-period goal by Taylor Hall was his first power-play point of 2025-26. Jankowski hasn't produced more than 17 points in a campaign since 2018-19 with the Flames, but he's quietly picked up four goals and 10 points through 36 games this season.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Nets goal in Thursday's win
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Jankowski scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Ducks.
Jankowski was scratched Tuesday versus the Stars but drew back in for Noah Philp (concussion). The 31-year-old Jankowski continues to fill a fourth-line role when he's in the lineup, which is far from guaranteed to happen every game. He's at three goals, seven points, 32 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and 21 hits over 32 appearances this season.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Scores in loss vs. Pittsburgh
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Jankowski scored a goal and took two shots in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Penguins.
Jankowski posted his second goal of the season with a wrister late in the second period, and that goal prevented Stuart Skinner from securing a shutout. Jankowski has two goals and four assists in 28 games this season. The 31-year-old center, who plays in a bottom-six role in the lineup, doesn't produce enough in fantasy to warrant consideration in most standard formats.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Draws assist Saturday
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Jankowski recorded an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Lightning.
Jankowski went eight games without a point, and he was scratched twice in that span. The 31-year-old likely won't be in the lineup when the Hurricanes are fully healthy, but he has some time to play now that Seth Jarvis (upper body) is on injured reserve. For the season, Jankowski has five points, 22 shots on net, 16 hits, 12 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 24 outings as a defensive specialist in a bottom-six role.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Tickles twine in win
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Jankowski scored the game-winning goal in Monday's 3-1 win over the Bruins.
Jankowski's first goal of the season put the Hurricanes ahead 2-0 in the second period. The 31-year-old looks to have a path to playing time again while Jesperi Kotkaniemi (ankle) is out of action. In a part-time role this year, Jankowski has put up three points, seven shots on net, six blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-3 rating through 10 outings.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Deals helper in loss
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Jankowski notched an assist in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Bruins.
Jankowski set up an Alexander Nikishin tally in the third period. Jankowski contributed his first point in six appearances this season. The 31-year-old has filled a part-time role so far, but the Hurricanes' numerous injuries have opened the door for him to get fourth-line minutes in the last four contests. He's supplied four shots on net, four blocked shots, two hits and two PIM and should continue to serve primarily as a defensive forward.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Slated to play Saturday
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Jankowski (undisclosed) is expected to play in Saturday's preseason finale against Nashville, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Jankowski was limited throughout training camp due to his undisclosed injury, but he'll return to action for the Hurricanes' final preseason game. Despite his absence during the preseason, it wouldn't be surprising to see him make the Opening Night roster.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Not on Monday's roster
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Jankowski (undisclosed) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Panthers, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Jankowski has been limited throughout training camp this year, and he'll be forced to miss the Hurricanes' penultimate preseason game due to his undisclosed injury. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but he should still have an opportunity to make the Opening Night roster.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Skating but won't play
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Jankowski (undisclosed) was working with the non-game group in a regular jersey Friday but won't be in action versus the Lightning, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Jankowski should still be capable of making the Opening Night roster despite his stint on the sidelines during training camp. Even if the 31-year-old center does make the team, he is unlikely to offer much in the way of fantasy value given his limited offensive upside and the fact that he could serve as a healthy scratch periodically.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Ready to rock
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Jankowski (undisclosed) will be available for Game 2 versus Florida on Thursday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Jankowski missed the last five games with the injury, as he was hurt in Game 1 versus Washington in the second round of the playoffs. Jankowski has one assist, two hits and three blocked shots across three playoff games. Jesperi Kotkaniemi could be the odd man out of the lineup upon Jankowski's return.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Slated to sit out Game 1
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Jankowski (undisclosed) is not expected to be available for Game 1 against Florida on Tuesday.
Jankowski will miss his fifth consecutive postseason contest after getting injured in Game 1 against the Capitals in the second round. Jack Roslovic will continue to fill a role at center while Jankowski is sidelined. The 30-year-old Jankowski's next chance to suit up will be Thursday in Game 2.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Out vs. Washington
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Jankowski (undisclosed) is unavailable for Game 5 against the Capitals on Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
It will be Jankowski's fourth straight game on the shelf. He has an assist, two hits and three blocks across three playoff appearances this year. Jankowski might serve in a bottom-six capacity once he's ready to return, but it's also possible he'll shift to being a healthy scratch.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Not expected to play
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Jankowski (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Game 4 versus Washington on Monday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Jankowski didn't participate in line rushes during Monday's morning skate, indicating he will miss his third straight game. He has earned one assist, four shots on goal, two hits and three blocked shots in three appearances this postseason. Jack Roslovic has performed well in the last two games, and he could remain in the lineup once Jankowski receives the green light to return.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Doubtful Saturday
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Jankowski (undisclosed) is doubtful for Game 3 versus Washington on Saturday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Jankowski skated at practice Saturday, and while it looked like he would be an option to return after practice Friday, coach Rod Brind'Amour all but ruled the 30-year-old forward out of Game 3. Look for Jack Roslovic to remain in the lineup due to Jankowski's likely absence.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Might return Saturday
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Jankowski is trending in the right direction and could be an option for Game 3 versus Washington on Saturday after head coach Rod Brind'Amour told reporters, "I know he's close, that's for sure," Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Jankowski has appeared in three postseason contests in which he's notched one assist, four shots and three blocks while averaging 11:21 of ice time. In his 19 regular-season contests for the Canes, the 30-year-old center registered eight goals on 21 shots, zero assists and 18 PIM. If Jankowski gets back in the lineup, it figures to be in a bottom-six role with Jack Roslovic relegated to the press box.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Game-time call versus Caps
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Jankowski (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Game 2 versus Washington on Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Jankowski has played in three postseason contests in which he generated one assist, four shots and three blocks while averaging 11:21 of ice time in a fourth-line role. If Jankowski is unable to play Thursday, Jack Roslovic or Tyson Jost figures to step into the lineup in his stead.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Suffers injury Tuesday
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Jankowski (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Capitals.
Jankowski was initially injured in the second period and was unable to return for the third. The 30-year-old had one assist over two appearances during the first round. If Jankowski is unavailable for Thursday's Game 2, Jack Roslovic or Tyson Jost are the top options to enter the lineup.
