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Jesperi Kotkaniemi Fantasy Stats

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Carolina Hurricanes

Center #82

Out - Lower Body
Height / Weight 6'3"  /  212 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Jul 6, 2000 (25)

2025-26 Rankings

Current C162

Season Stats

SCORING
SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
2018-19MONC79166.501123341348.21004126+1
2019-20MONC36173.306285510.91001623-11
2020-21MONC56292.1351520875.70002712-1
2021-22CARC66337.011217298114.80001537+3
2022-23CARC82511.3418254312914.03102150+10
2023-24CARC79422.901215271289.41003336-4
2024-25CARC78424.91312213311510.40002850+9
2025-26CARC1580.812351711.8000110+3
Career 491 2408.8 22 78 121 199 746 10.5 6 1 0 192 234 +10

Game Log

SCORING
TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
Oct 9, 2025 CARNJC6.30011000010+2
Oct 11, 2025 CARPHIC1.5000010.0000000
Oct 18, 2025 CARLAC12.80101250.0000100
Oct 20, 2025 CARVEGC2.60000000020-1
Oct 23, 2025 CARCOLC6.5001110.000000+1
Oct 25, 2025 CARDALC4.1000010.0000200
Oct 28, 2025 CARVEGC1.50000100000-1
Oct 30, 2025 CARNYIC2.80000100010+1
Nov 1, 2025 CARBOSC0.000000000000
Nov 4, 2025 CARNYRC5.80000300010+1
Nov 6, 2025 CARMINC2.800001000100
Nov 8, 2025 CARBUFC16.51112200000+2
Nov 9, 2025 CARTORC4.30000200010-1
Nov 11, 2025 CARWASC1.500001000000
Nov 14, 2025 CARVANC2.80000100010-1

Jesperi Kotkaniemi News

Jesperi Kotkaniemi  • C  •  Hurricanes

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Hurts Ankle in Friday's Win

Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi suffered an ankle injury in Friday's 4-3 overtime win against the Vancouver Canucks, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. The Finnish forward was limited to 7:19 of ice time in the contest. Kotkaniemi has tallied five points (two goals, three assists) in 15 appearances this season. It appears highly doubtful that Kotkaniemi will be available for Saturday's tilt against the Edmonton Oilers. Seth Jarvis (eye) was also hurt on Friday night, meaning Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour may need to make several adjustments to his lineup.
Nov 15   
Jesperi Kotkaniemi  • C  •  Hurricanes

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Injured on Friday

Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (face) was unable to complete Friday's preseason clash against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He took a high stick to the face late in the third period from Lightning forward Zemgus Girgensons, who received a double-minor for the incident. There were no updates on Kotkaniemi after the game. Just minutes before he was injured, Kotkaniemi scored Carolina's third goal in a 6-5 loss. Although Kotkaniemi was hurt on Friday, it didn't seem like a serious enough issue to doubt his availability for the start of the season. Kotkaniemi looks set to spend another season as Carolina's fourth-line center. He picked up 33 points (12 goals, 21 assists) in 78 contests a season ago.
Sep 27   
Jesperi Kotkaniemi  • C  •  Hurricanes

Jesperi Kotkaniemi to Re-Enter Hurricanes Lineup Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi is set to return to the lineup for Saturday's Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers. The Finnish forward missed his first postseason game of the year when he was a healthy scratch on Thursday for Game 2 of the series. Mark Jankowski entered the lineup in his place. On Saturday, Kotkaniemi is expected to take Jack Roslovic's spot as the second-line center. Kotkaniemi has been relatively quiet in these playoffs, failing to score on 15 shots and recording three assists in 11 appearances.
May 24   
Jesperi Kotkaniemi  • C  •  Hurricanes

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Scores Twice On Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored twice in their 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday evening. Kotkaniemi would open the scoring in the second frame with a snap shot. Later in the third, Kotkaniemi would score the game-winner on a deflection. He logged three total shots on goal and one hit during this contest. The 24-year-old has now tallied four points (three goals, one helper) over his previous four games. Prior to this stretch, he was riding a six-game scoreless drought. While Kotkaniemi typically plays on the second line, he has struggled to produce consistently throughout the season. Through 48 contests, he has scored just 22 points. He remains a high-risk play in DFS contests and should only be started in deeper formats.
Jan 22   
Jesperi Kotkaniemi  • C  •  Hurricanes

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Scores Twice In Friday's Win

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi provided two goals as the team took full control of the second-round series against New Jersey with a 6-1 victory Friday. Following a goalless opening period, Kotkaniemi struck a power-play goal early in the second frame and added an even-strength tally just 2:23 later. Kotkaniemi led all skaters with six shots on goal and had one block and two hits with a plus-two rating in 14:26 of action. The Finnish forward has now scored in back-to-back games and all of his four points this postseason have come in the last four games.
May 6, 2023   
Jesperi Kotkaniemi  • C  •  Hurricanes

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Has Three Points In Tuesday's Win

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi picked up three points as the team's offense sparked back to life in Tuesday's 5-3 victory over Winnipeg. The Hurricanes had gone scoreless in each of their last two games and boasted just one goal across three outings before things started to click again Tuesday. Kotkaniemi scored twice and had one assist. These are his first points in five games after Kotkaniemi put on an incredible show with a five-point effort against Tampa Bay on March 5. He has 33 points across 66 games for the season and will hope to find more consistency over the final few weeks of the season as a member of the second line.
Mar 15, 2023   
Jesperi Kotkaniemi  • C  •  Hurricanes

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Leads Team With Five Points

Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi finished with one goal and four assists in Sunday's 6-0 victory against the Lightning. Kotkaniemi's line carried the offensive production for the Hurricanes, as he contributed to all three of forward Teuvo Teravainen's goals in the contest. Kotkaniemi's great offensive display brings his season totals to 12 goals and 18 assists through 61 games, although he remains a streaming option in deeper fantasy formats while playing on the second line.
Mar 6, 2023   
Jesperi Kotkaniemi  • C  •  Hurricanes

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Picks Up Two Assists Against Buffalo

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi had his third multi-point game of the season Wednesday versus Buffalo, collecting two assists in a big 5-1 win. He picked up his first helper just 2:35 into the game on the power play with a nice cross-ice pass to Sebastian Aho, who scored in a career-high sixth consecutive game, and Kotkaniemi's second assist came when Stefan Noesen made it 2-0 in the middle of the first frame. He was quiet in front of the net himself, finishing with no shots on goal, and tallied a plus-one rating for the game in 13:52 of ice time. Kotkaniemi went through some dark times in January, but he finished the month well and has picked up some momentum with four points in four games. He headed into the All-Star break with seven goals and 20 points to his name in 51 games.
Feb 2, 2023   
Jesperi Kotkaniemi  • C  •  Hurricanes

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Set To Miss Another Game On Thursday

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi (lower body) won't be able to make it back into the lineup for Thursday's clash against Winnipeg. Kotkaniemi's ailment is related to a lower-body injury that took him out of the lineup for eight games late last month. He managed to skate in two games before dropping out of the lineup again on Monday against Arizona. Kotkaniemi has been limited to 65 games this season and he's gone for 11 goals and 26 points. Derek Stepan took over as the fourth-line center on Monday and will probably fill the role again Thursday.
Apr 20, 2022   
Jesperi Kotkaniemi  • C  •  Hurricanes

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Returns To Action Thursday

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi (lower body) will be back in action on Thursday against Detroit. He's been out for eight games and will be returning in a fourth-line center role. Kotkaniemi has done quite well in limited minutes this season, recording 11 goals and 26 points in 63 outings. He will look to continue a three-game point streak. Carolina's fourth line is looking pretty exciting for Thursday, as it will also include Martin Necas. Kotkaniemi and Necas are set to feature on the second power-play unit as well.
Apr 14, 2022   
Jesperi Kotkaniemi  • C  •  Hurricanes

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Ruled Out For 2-3 Weeks

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi has been ruled out for two to three weeks with a lower-body injury. He was hurt in Monday's 6-1 win over Washington and has already missed one game. It looks like he will sit out a further eight games at least. Kotkaniemi hasn't filled a big role for the Hurricanes, but he's been pretty productive in limited minutes with 11 goals and 26 points in 63 games. Steven Lorentz replaced him in the lineup on Tuesday against Tampa and Jordan Martinook will take over Thursday night.
Mar 31, 2022   
Jesperi Kotkaniemi  • C  •  Hurricanes

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Suffers Leg Injury In Monday's Win

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi had an unfortunate ending to his night in Monday's 6-1 win over Washington as he suffered a lower-body injury in the dying seconds of the game. He was hit by Washington's Lars Eller and appeared to have hurt his left leg. It's likely Kotkaniemi will miss an extended period of time. "I don't know the extent, but it's not good," said Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour after the game. "He's injured. I don't know how bad, but he's definitely going to be out." Kotkaniemi, who signed an eight-year extension with Carolina on Mar. 21, picked up his 26th point of the campaign in the big win via an assist. He's been centering the fourth line, but Kotkaniemi's absence will also open up a spot on the second power-play unit.
Mar 29, 2022   
Jesperi Kotkaniemi  • C  •  Hurricanes

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Scores Only Goal On Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored for the third straight game on Tuesday night versus the Dallas Stars. The Finnish forward has a knack for hitting the back of the net. His third period goal spoiled the shutout bid for Braden Holtby and now gives Kotkaniemi six goals in 21 games. The center mostly sees middle-six ice time (14:17 on Tuesday) but that included more than 90 seconds of power-play time. His shooting percentage is now 24%. How long will that continue? It may not be for long if his past numbers from Montreal are an indication.
Dec 1, 2021   
Jesperi Kotkaniemi  • C  •  Hurricanes

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Scores In A Second Consecutive Game

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi got himself a goal in a second consecutive game on Sunday, putting his team on the board in a 4-2 loss to Washington. He recorded three shots with one hit and a plus-one rating in just 9:22 of ice time. Kotkaniemi logged nearly 15 minutes in Friday's 6-3 win over Philadelphia, but his minutes, in general, have dropped lately after he was dumped on the fourth line. The 21-year-old has scored five goals in total in 20 games this season with 23 shots, compiling seven points.
Nov 28, 2021   
Jesperi Kotkaniemi  • C  •  Canadiens

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Tallies Two Assists In Losing Effort

Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi picked up two assists in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Winnipeg, producing his fourth multi-point performance on the season. Phillip Danault and Paul Byron notched the goals. This was Kotkaniemi's second game as the first-line right wing. He has joined forces with Danault and Tomas Tatar. The trio combined for Montreal's first goal Thursday night. The 20-year-old has been stuck on the third line for most of the season, so this a major move for him, and plenty of fantasy managers are already capitalizing on it. Kotkaniemi has a solid four-game week coming up, which should nicely boost his points tally. He's on 19 points for the year in 37 games with 65 shots and 53 hits.
Apr 9, 2021   
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