Mark Jankowski
C CAR
Thu 5/22/25 11:40 AM

Jankowski (undisclosed) will be available for Game 2 versus Florida on Thursday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jankowski missed the last five games with the injury, as he was hurt in Game 1 versus Washington in the second round of the playoffs. Jankowski has one assist, two hits and three blocked shots across three playoff games. Jesperi Kotkaniemi could be the odd man out of the lineup upon Jankowski's return.

Mark Jankowski
C CAR
Tue 5/20/25 12:53 PM

Jankowski (undisclosed) is not expected to be available for Game 1 against Florida on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Jankowski will miss his fifth consecutive postseason contest after getting injured in Game 1 against the Capitals in the second round. Jack Roslovic will continue to fill a role at center while Jankowski is sidelined. The 30-year-old Jankowski's next chance to suit up will be Thursday in Game 2.

Mark Jankowski
C CAR
Thu 5/15/25 6:42 PM

Jankowski (undisclosed) is unavailable for Game 5 against the Capitals on Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
It will be Jankowski's fourth straight game on the shelf. He has an assist, two hits and three blocks across three playoff appearances this year. Jankowski might serve in a bottom-six capacity once he's ready to return, but it's also possible he'll shift to being a healthy scratch.

Mark Jankowski
C CAR
Mon 5/12/25 1:14 PM

Jankowski (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Game 4 versus Washington on Monday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
EDGE Analysis
Jankowski didn't participate in line rushes during Monday's morning skate, indicating he will miss his third straight game. He has earned one assist, four shots on goal, two hits and three blocked shots in three appearances this postseason. Jack Roslovic has performed well in the last two games, and he could remain in the lineup once Jankowski receives the green light to return.

Mark Jankowski
C CAR
Sat 5/10/25 10:46 AM

Jankowski (undisclosed) is doubtful for Game 3 versus Washington on Saturday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jankowski skated at practice Saturday, and while it looked like he would be an option to return after practice Friday, coach Rod Brind'Amour all but ruled the 30-year-old forward out of Game 3. Look for Jack Roslovic to remain in the lineup due to Jankowski's likely absence.

Mark Jankowski
C CAR
Fri 5/9/25 12:38 PM

Jankowski is trending in the right direction and could be an option for Game 3 versus Washington on Saturday after head coach Rod Brind'Amour told reporters, "I know he's close, that's for sure," Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jankowski has appeared in three postseason contests in which he's notched one assist, four shots and three blocks while averaging 11:21 of ice time. In his 19 regular-season contests for the Canes, the 30-year-old center registered eight goals on 21 shots, zero assists and 18 PIM. If Jankowski gets back in the lineup, it figures to be in a bottom-six role with Jack Roslovic relegated to the press box.

Mark Jankowski
C CAR
Thu 5/8/25 6:38 PM

Jankowski (undisclosed) isn't in the lineup versus Washington for Game 2 on Thursday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.
EDGE Analysis
Jankowski was a game-time decision after exiting Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over Washington. He has an assist in three playoff outings this year while averaging 11:21 of ice time. Jack Roslovic is expected to draw into the lineup due to Jankowski's absence.

Mark Jankowski
C CAR
Wed 5/7/25 1:04 PM

Jankowski (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Game 2 versus Washington on Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jankowski has played in three postseason contests in which he generated one assist, four shots and three blocks while averaging 11:21 of ice time in a fourth-line role. If Jankowski is unable to play Thursday, Jack Roslovic or Tyson Jost figures to step into the lineup in his stead.

Mark Jankowski
C CAR
Tue 5/6/25 9:17 PM

Jankowski (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Capitals.
EDGE Analysis
Jankowski was initially injured in the second period and was unable to return for the third. The 30-year-old had one assist over two appearances during the first round. If Jankowski is unavailable for Thursday's Game 2, Jack Roslovic or Tyson Jost are the top options to enter the lineup.

Mark Jankowski
C CAR
Wed 4/30/25 12:26 PM

Jankowski notched an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-4 double-overtime win over the Devils in Game 5.
EDGE Analysis
Jankowski set up a Jackson Blake goal in the second period. The 30-year-old Jankowski played in the last two games of the first round, earning two shots on goal, three blocked shots, a hit and a plus-1 rating. The bottom-six forward has been in competition with Jack Roslovic for ice time to begin the postseason, and it's not yet clear which of them will have the upper hand for Game 1 of the second round.