The Carolina Hurricanes will face off against the Washington Capitals on May 10 in Game 3 of the second round. The Hurricanes' goal will be to bounce back after losing to the Capitals by a 3-1 final score in Game 2.
Unfortunately, the Hurricanes are expected to be without one of their key bottom-six forwards again. While speaking to reporters, including NHL.com's Walt Ruff, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour announced that forward Mark Jankowski is "doubtful" for the matchup
Jankowski, 30, was injured during the Hurricanes' Game 1 matchup against the Capitals and was sidelined in Game 2 because of it. Now, with this update from Brind'Amour, it's likely that Jankowski will also not be good to go for Game 3, which is less-than-ideal news for Carolina.
Since being acquired from the Nashville Predators at the trade deadline, Jankowski has become a solid part of the Hurricanes' roster. In 19 regular-season games with the Canes following the move, he posted eight goals and a plus-4 rating. In three playoff games thus far, he has one assist and a plus-1 rating.
Recent Hurricanes News
Former Hurricanes Forward Fined By NHL Player Safety
<a href="https://x.com/NHLPlayerSafety/status/1921006317767926227">NHL Player Safety has announced</a> that former <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes">Carolina Hurricanes</a> forward Nicolas Roy has been fined $7,812.50 for cross-checking Trent Frederic during the Vegas Golden Knights' Game 2 matchup against the Edmonton Oilers.
Former Hurricanes Winger Can't Stop Scoring Goals
Former <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes">Carolina Hurricanes</a> forward Mikko Rantanen was the main reason why the Dallas Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche in the first round. With the Stars down 2-0 in Game 7, Rantanen scored a hat trick and recorded an assist in the third period to secure them a 4-2 win over the Avalanche.
Former Hurricanes Forward Is Absolutely Thriving In Playoffs
Back in October, former <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes">Carolina Hurricanes </a>forward Max Pacioretty signed a one-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. This was after the veteran winger joined the club at training camp on a professional tryout (PTO).