Jesperi Kotkaniemi
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Jesperi Kotkaniemi notched two points for the Hurricanes Saturday night, scoring one goal and adding one assist in a 6-3 win over the Sabres.
Fantasy Impact
Kotkaniemi is in the midst of a disappointing stretch in the offensive zone, picking up points in just one of his last seven games for the Hurricanes Saturday night. The center will look to turn things around for head coach Brod Brindamour as part of a productive Carolina lineup as the season continues, recording just five points (two goals, three assists) through 12 games.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi notched one assist in the Hurricanes' 5-4 win over the Avalanche Thursday night.
Fantasy Impact
Kotkaniemi has heated up in the offensive zone of late, recording points in three of his last five games (one goal, two assists) for the Hurricanes. The 25-year-old will look to offer more stability in the offensive zone as part of a productive Carolina lineup for head coach Rod Brindamour as the season continues.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi was able to light the lamp for the Hurricanes Saturday night, scoring one goal in a4-3 2in over the Kings.
Fantasy Impact
Kotkaniemi has heated up in the offensive zone, picking up points in two of his last three games (one goal, one assist) for the Hurricanes. The forward will look to provide head coach Rod Brindamour with more consistent production in the Carolina lineup as the season progresses.
Kotkaniemi scored a goal in Saturday’s 4-2 loss to Los Angeles. He opened the scoring in the first period before the Kings quickly responded.
Fantasy Impact
Kotkaniemi has been heating up, bouncing back from a brief scoreless outing to extend his solid stretch with six points in his last seven games. He now sits at 11 goals and 26 points through 53 contests, just one point away from surpassing last season’s total in far fewer games. While his offensive output remains inconsistent, he’s showing enough progress to warrant streaming consideration in deeper formats.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored in the Hurricanes' 7-4 victory against the Blue Jackets on Thursday, extending his goal streak to three games with four goals over that span.
Fantasy Impact
Kotkaniemi has found his scoring touch recently after managing just one goal in his previous 16 contests. The 23-year-old now has 10 goals, 13 assists, and 79 shots on net through 49 games. While he’s on pace for a 40-point season, his production remains better suited for deep leagues, particularly those that count forwards rather than specific positions like centers. Fantasy managers in need of a short-term scoring boost may consider him while he’s riding this hot streak.