Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈjesperi ˈkotkɑnie̯mi]; born 6 July 2000) is a Finnish professional ice hockey center for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected third overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

Jul 6, 2000 · Get all the latest stats, news, videos, and more on Jesperi Kotkaniemi.

Dec 13, 2024 · With Jack Drury out with injury, Finnish center Jesperi Kotkaniemi has been moved back to the second line center position where he started the season. Kotkaniemi, 24, …

9 hours ago · Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Eric Robinson scored for the Hurricanes, and Frederik Andersen finished with 22 saves. Carolina lost in regulation for the first time since Jan. 15 against Buffalo, going 6-0-1 since. Carolina took a 1-0 lead with 4:38 left in the first period when Kotkaniemi scored by redirecting a shot by Sean Walker.

Apr 12, 2024 · Jesperi Kotkaniemi looks the same as any other player on the ice during a Carolina Hurricanes practice. He's working hard, doing drills, but in between them he's laughing,...

7 hours ago · Kotkaniemi scored a goal in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Kings. Kotkaniemi bounced back after seeing his five-game point streak end Thursday in Chicago. The 24-year-old forward opened the scoring ...

Jan 22, 2025 · DALLAS - Two goals from Jesperi Kotkaniemi and 22 saves from Pyotr Kochetkov helped the Carolina Hurricanes take a 2-1 decision over the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Tuesday.

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Jan 24, 2025 · Seth Jarvis (x2), Eric Robinson, Jackson Blake, Sebastian Aho, Jordan Martinook and Jesperi Kotkaniemi all scored while Frederik Andersen stopped 18 shots in the win.

Oct 18, 2024 · Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi says offseason reset gives him proper mindset for a more productive NHL 2024-25 regular season.