Sat Jan 25 01:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Hurricanes’ Kotkaniemi Extends Hot Streak, Nets Goal in 7-4 Victory
RALEIGH, NC – Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi continued his recent offensive surge, scoring a goal in Thursday’s 7-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The goal marked Kotkaniemi’s fourth in his last three games, a significant turnaround after a 16-game stretch where he only managed one goal.
With 10 goals and 13 assists on the season, Kotkaniemi is on pace for approximately 40 points in 49 games played. However, fantasy hockey analysts caution that his value remains limited to deeper leagues that don’t heavily weigh center position scoring. His current scoring pace is considered insufficient for shallower formats or those that prioritize center production.
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