Center · Carolina Hurricanes
Jesperi Kotkaniemi
#82 · Center · Carolina Hurricanes · Age 26 · 6'3" · 212 lb · Shoots L · Drafted 2018, round 1, pick 3 (3rd overall), Montréal Canadiens
2026-27 so far
Jesperi Kotkaniemi has 6 points (3 goals, 3 assists) in 12 games for the Carolina Hurricanes so far in 2026-27. That is a pace of 42 points over 84 games. Jesperi Kotkaniemi is tied for 10th on the Carolina Hurricanes and tied for 173rd in the NHL in points. At even strength Jesperi Kotkaniemi has 6 points (3 goals, 3 assists), on the power play 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists) and shorthanded 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists). Jesperi Kotkaniemi averages 12:06 of ice time per game.
Scoring by situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even strength | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Power play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026-27 season stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG | S | S% | TOI/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | +5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 25.0% | 12:06 |
Career by season
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG | S | S% | TOI/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | Montréal Canadiens | 79 | 11 | 23 | 34 | +1 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 134 | 8.2% | 13:44 |
| 2019-20 | Montréal Canadiens | 36 | 6 | 2 | 8 | -11 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 10.9% | 13:00 |
| 2020-21 | Montréal Canadiens | 56 | 5 | 15 | 20 | -1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 87 | 5.7% | 14:48 |
| 2021-22 | Carolina Hurricanes | 66 | 12 | 17 | 29 | +3 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 81 | 14.8% | 12:01 |
| 2022-23 | Carolina Hurricanes | 82 | 18 | 25 | 43 | +10 | 50 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 129 | 14.0% | 14:44 |
| 2023-24 | Carolina Hurricanes | 79 | 12 | 15 | 27 | -4 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 128 | 9.4% | 12:59 |
| 2024-25 | Carolina Hurricanes | 78 | 12 | 21 | 33 | +9 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 115 | 10.4% | 14:04 |
| 2025-26 | Carolina Hurricanes | 42 | 2 | 7 | 9 | +3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 4.8% | 11:21 |
| 2026-27 | Carolina Hurricanes | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | +5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 25.0% | 12:06 |
| NHL career | 530 | 81 | 128 | 209 | +15 | 248 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 783 | 10.3% | 13:27 |
Frequently asked questions
How many points does Jesperi Kotkaniemi have in 2026-27?
Jesperi Kotkaniemi has 6 points (3 goals, 3 assists) in 12 games for the Carolina Hurricanes in 2026-27, a pace of 42 points over 84 games.
How many goals has Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored in 2026-27?
Jesperi Kotkaniemi has scored 3 goals in 12 games in 2026-27: 3 at even strength, 0 on the power play and 0 shorthanded.
What is Jesperi Kotkaniemi's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Jesperi Kotkaniemi has scored 3 goals on 12 shots in 2026-27, a shooting percentage of 25.0%.
When was Jesperi Kotkaniemi drafted?
Jesperi Kotkaniemi was drafted in 2018 by the Montréal Canadiens in round 1, pick 3, 3rd overall.
How does Jesperi Kotkaniemi score by situation in 2026-27?
Jesperi Kotkaniemi's 6 points in 2026-27 include 6 at even strength (3 goals, 3 assists), 0 on the power play (0 goals, 0 assists) and 0 shorthanded (0 goals, 0 assists).
Official NHL regular-season statistics for 2026-27, as of Oct 28, 2026, 3:27 PM ET.