Mark Jankowski (© James Guillory-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/e9a97502-0006-46f8-858a-eec9a1d37ea5.jpeg] Mark Jankowski (© James Guillory-Imagn Images) The Carolina Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/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 [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqLQgKIidDQklTRndnTWFoTUtFWFJvWldodlkydGxlVzVsZDNNdVkyOXRLQUFQAQ/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwmeDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA:en] are expected to be without one of their key bottom-six forwards again. While speaking to reporters, including NHL.com's Walt Ruff [https://x.com/WaltRuff/status/1921213275728937468], 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 [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/207f55c3-d82d-4954-959d-e8bd11f66347.jpeg] 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. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/former-hurricanes-forward-fined-by-nhl-player-safety] Former Hurricanes Winger Can't Stop Scoring Goals [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/2b8dfc5e-9a87-46ae-92b3-36ee4e3a4237.jpeg] 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. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/former-hurricanes-winger-cant-stop-scoring-goals] Former Hurricanes Forward Is Absolutely Thriving In Playoffs [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/006f1a8f-58ec-40a3-bcce-138aaa08c18a.jpeg] 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). [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/former-hurricanes-forward-is-absolutely-thriving-in-playoffs]
