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Center•#82Jesperi Kotkaniemi is a 25-year-old center for the Carolina Hurricanes. Selected 3rd overall by MTL in the 2018 NHL Draft. Born in Pori, FIN.
This season, the left-shooting forward has 2 goals and 7 assists for 9 points in 42 games. He averages 0.21 points per game on 11:21 of ice time.
2
Goals
7
Assists
9
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
42
GP
2
G
7
A
9
P
+3
+/-
42
S
4.8%
S%
0
PPP
0.21
P/GP
1.0
S/GP
11:21
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 | @ NYI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 |
| Apr 13 | @ PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 15:21 |
| Apr 11 | @ UTA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:52 |
| Apr 9 | @ CHI |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Forwards
18
Offense
64
Defense
41
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL forwards. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Displays solid defensive responsibility. Areas for improvement: limited offensive impact.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
46-pt spreadThe 46-point spread between offensive (18th) and defensive (64th) percentiles is extreme for a center. Defensive anchor but limited offensive upside.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Displays solid defensive responsibility. Areas for improvement: limited offensive impact.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
46-pt spreadThe 46-point spread between offensive (18th) and defensive (64th) percentiles is extreme for a center. Defensive anchor but limited offensive upside.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Jesperi Kotkaniemi's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | CAR | 42 | 2 | 7 | 9 | +3 | 42 | 4.8% |
| 24-252024-25 | CAR | 78 | 12 | 21 | 33 | +9 | 115 | 10.4% |
Top teammates by points on the Carolina Hurricanes this season.
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| 0 |
| 0 |
| +1 |
| 1 |
| 13:57 |
| Apr 5 | @ OTT | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 14:04 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
0
games remaining
Goals
2
Current: 2
Assists
7
Current: 7
Points
9
Current: 9
Limited offensive production projected. Expected range of 9-10 points based on current usage patterns.
0.0%
Art Ross
Most Points
0.0%
Rocket
Most Goals
0.0%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
| 23-242023-24 | CAR | 79 | 12 | 15 | 27 | -4 | 128 | 9.4% |
| 22-232022-23 | CAR | 82 | 18 | 25 | 43 | +10 | 129 | 14.0% |
| 21-222021-22 | CAR | 66 | 12 | 17 | 29 | +3 | 81 | 14.8% |
| 20-212020-21 | MTL | 56 | 5 | 15 | 20 | -1 | 87 | 5.7% |
| 19-202019-20 | MTL | 36 | 6 | 2 | 8 | -11 | 55 | 10.9% |
| 18-192018-19 | MTL | 79 | 11 | 23 | 34 | +1 | 134 | 8.2% |
| Career | --- | 518 | 78 | 125 | 203 | +10 | 771 | 10.1% |
Logan Stankoven
C · 51 pts
