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.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Provides assist Tuesday
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Jankowski notched an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-4 double-overtime win over the Devils in Game 5.
Jankowski set up a Jackson Blake goal in the second period. The 30-year-old Jankowski played in the last two games of the first round, earning two shots on goal, three blocked shots, a hit and a plus-1 rating. The bottom-six forward has been in competition with Jack Roslovic for ice time to begin the postseason, and it's not yet clear which of them will have the upper hand for Game 1 of the second round.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Tickles twine in Saturday's win
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Jankowski scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Rangers.
Jankowski had some impressive scoring numbers to begin his Carolina tenure, but he's cooled off with just two goals over the last nine games. Still, the 30-year-old center has 12 goals this season, his most in a campaign since he potted 14 in 2018-19 with the Flames. He's at 17 points, 64 shots on net, 31 PIM and a plus-6 rating over 57 appearances between the Hurricanes and the Predators. Jankowski looks like a lock to stay on Carolina's fourth line for the playoffs.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Finds twine in win
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Jankowski scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Islanders.
Jankowski had been held off the scoresheet in his previous two games, matching his longest dry spell as a Hurricane. He seems to be a real fit for head coach Rod Brind'Amour's system, even though Jankowski is mostly limited to fourth-line duties. The 30-year-old center is up to 11 goals (seven with Carolina), 16 points and a plus-6 rating through 51 appearances between the Hurricanes and the Predators this season.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Opens scoring Sunday
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Jankowski scored a goal in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Ducks.
Jankowski just won't slow down -- he has six goals over seven contests since the Hurricanes acquired him from the Predators. The 30-year-old is finding success even while limited to a fourth-line role -- he was under 10 minutes of ice time in Sunday's game, the fourth time that's happened since the trade even with his good fortune for goal-scoring. Overall, the center has 10 tallies, 15 points, 53 shots on net and a plus-5 rating across 48 appearances this season.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Scores late in loss
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Jankowski scored a goal in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Kings.
Jankowski is up to five goals over six outings with the Hurricanes, which has already surpassed the four tallies he had in 41 games with the Predators to begin the season. The 30-year-old is up to a total of 14 points, 52 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 47 appearances. While his recent offense may be tempting for fantasy managers, Jankowski has featured in a bottom-six role since he was traded to Carolina, so the bottom could drop out at any time.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Pots two goals Sunday
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Jankowski scored two goals in Sunday's 4-2 win over Winnipeg.
The Hurricanes acquired Jankowski near the trade deadline, and there's no question he turned a few heads with this two-goal performance. Jankowski became the third player to score two goals in his Carolina debut, joining Morgan Geekie, who did it in the 2019-20 season, and Brad Defauw, who accomplished this feat back in the 2002-03 campaign. Jankowski is not expected to record goals regularly for Carolina, though, as even with these two tallies, he has only six goals and 11 points across 42 appearances in 2024-25.
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Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Swapped for pick
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Jankowski was acquired by Carolina from Nashville on Friday in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
Jankowski has four goals, nine points, 15 PIM, 23 hits and 20 blocks in 41 appearances with Nashville in 2024-25. He gives Carolina another veteran option for its bottom six, but it wouldn't be shocking if he is also a healthy scratch on occasion.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Lights lamp in return
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Jankowski scored his fourth goal of the season in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Bruins.
Making his return from a four-game absence due to an upper-body injury, Jankowski flipped home an empty-netter to cap the big victory. The 30-year-old checking-line forward hadn't tickled twine, or even recorded a point, since Dec. 27, but if he can stay healthy he should have a regular spot in Nashville's bottom six for the rest of the season.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Ready to rock
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Jankowski (upper body) will play against Boston on Tuesday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
Jankowski will return to a bottom-six role following a four-game absence. He has accounted for three goals, eight points, 38 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and 23 hits in 39 appearances this season. Jankowski will replace Jake Lucchini in Tuesday's lineup.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Unavailable in Manhattan
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Jankowski (upper body) will not play Sunday against the Rangers, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
Jankowski will miss his fourth straight game Sunday. The left-shot center's next chance to return to the lineup will be Tuesday in Boston. Jankowski has accounted for three goals, eight points, 15 PIM, 38 shots on goal, 23 hits and an even plus-minus rating across 39 appearances in 2024-25.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Not playing Saturday
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Jankowski (upper body) will miss Saturday's tilt versus the Islanders, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
Jankowski will sit out his third consecutive game. The 30-year-old journeyman center has three goals and five assists across 39 appearances this season. The Predators recalled Jake Lucchini from AHL Milwaukee to fill out the roster.
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Predators' Mark Jankowski: Unavailable Tuesday
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Jankowski (upper body) won't play against Florida on Tuesday, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.
Jankowski will miss at least one game after being injured in Sunday's 5-0 loss to New Jersey. He has registered three goals, eight points, 38 shots on net, 23 hits and 19 blocked shots through 39 appearances this season. Kieffer Bellows will replace Jankowski in Tuesday's lineup.
