Hurricanes Forward To Be Game-Time Decision For Game 2
Carolina Hurricanes center Mark Jankowski will be a game-time decision for Game 2 according to coach Rod Brind'Amour.
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Mark Jankowski has been active as a professional hockey forward in the NHL with the Carolina Hurricanes, with multiple game-time availability notes and injury updates surrounding late-season play and playoff preparation. Public sources have noted game-time decisions and undisclosed injuries at various points in 2025 and 2026, reflecting his role as a depth forward and occasional lineup absence.[1][2][3]
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In the 2025 season, he was mentioned as a mid-season trade deadline acquisition for the Hurricanes, moving from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a fifth-round pick, and quickly contributing as a depth forward for the Canes.[5]
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Throughout 2026, coverage has highlighted him as day-to-day at times and unavailable for certain games, often tied to rest or undisclosed injuries ahead of playoffs, with several game-time decision notes and occasional goals in stretches for the Hurricanes.[3][4][6]
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