Predators' Mark Jankowski: Back in action Saturday
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Jankowski (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Colorado, according to Robby Stanley of NHL.com.
Jankowski was a late scratch for Thursday's 5-1 loss to Edmonton. He has one assist, 10 shots on goal and four hits in nine appearances this season. Jankowski will replace Michael McCarron in the lineup.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Out Thursday
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Jankowski is a late scratch from Thursday's game against Edmonton due to an upper-body injury. The Predators consider him day-to-day.
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.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Deals assist Tuesday
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Jankowski recorded an assist in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Kraken.
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.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Plucks apple in loss
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Jankowski logged an assist in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks in Game 1.
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 further behind in the series.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Fills empty cage
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Jankowski scored a shorthanded empty-net goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Blues.
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.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Reaches 100 career points
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Jankowski provided two assists and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.
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.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Two-point effort Sunday
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Jankowski produced a goal and an assist in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Wild.
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.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Signs two-year extension
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Jankowski inked a two-year contract extension with the Predators on Friday, according to Predators Radio Host Max Herz.
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.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Recalled Saturday
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Jankowski was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Saturday, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.
Jankowski is back with the Predators ahead of Saturday's game against San Jose after being sent to the minors Friday. The 29-year-old forward has two goals in seven games at the NHL level this season. He'll likely slot back into a bottom-six role.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Returns to AHL
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Jankowski was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday, per Emma Lingan of The Hockey Writers.
Jankowski has two goals in seven games with Nashville this season. He's also provided 14 goals, 47 points and 51 PIM in 40 outings with Milwaukee.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Nets goal in win
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Jankowski scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Kings.
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.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Recalled from minors
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Jankowski was brought up from AHL Milwaukee on Monday.
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.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Dropped to AHL
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Jankowski was demoted to AHL Milwaukee on Sunday.
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.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Elevated to NHL
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Jankowski was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Monday.
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 on Dec. 5. 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.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Demoted to minors
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Jankowski was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Thursday, Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now reports.
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.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Tallies first goal in second game
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Jankowski scored a goal on his only shot in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Blackhawks.
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.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Recalled from AHL
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Jankowski was brought up from AHL Milwaukee on Sunday, per Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now.
Jankowski produced seven goals, 12 points, 31 blocked shots and 45 hits in 50 games with Nashville last season. He has three goals and 14 points over 17 AHL appearances during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Placed on waivers
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Jankowski was put on waivers by Nashville on Wednesday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.
Jankowski is expected to report to AHL Milwaukee if he goes unclaimed on waivers. He recorded seven goals and 12 points in 50 outings with the Predators in 2022-23.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Heads to AHL
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Jankowski was assigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.
Jankowski will get to play for the Admirals in the Calder Cup Playoffs following the completion of Nashville's 2022-23 season. He had five goals and five assists in nine AHL outings this campaign. In 50 NHL appearances this year, Jankowski produced 12 points.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Hits waivers
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Jankowski was waived Friday but still dressed against Colorado, according to CapFriendly.
Jankowski logged 11:12 of ice time in the final game of the 2022-23 campaign. He totaled 12 points through 50 games with Nashville.
