Jankowski Sidelined with Lower-Body Injury as Hurricanes Fall to Flames
Mark Jankowski was a late scratch for Carolina due to a lower-body injury. The Hurricanes lost 3-2 to Calgary, ending their seven-game winning streak. Jankowski had scored in six consecutive games before the injury.
Jankowski was scratched just before puck drop in Calgary with a lower-body injury. It halted a six-game goal streak; he had six goals in nine games after scoring 11 in 68 contests last season.
Nicolas Deslauriers replaced him and assisted on the opening goal. Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored first; Matvei Gridin tied it; Morgan Frost converted on the power play in his 400th NHL game; Jalen Chatfield answered 17 seconds later; Yegor Sharangovich won it late. Calgary’s Devin Cooley made 34 saves, while Carolina’s Brandon Bussi stopped 31. Carolina was also missing Jordan Staal (calf tear, one to two months), and no Jankowski timeline was given.
Jankowski’s absence may matter most to Carolina’s immediate lineup and fans following the team’s streak. With Staal already out, the Hurricanes could lean on deeper forwards and altered lines, potentially affecting chemistry and results. For Calgary, ending a long win streak may boost local confidence. Supporters, teammates, and coaches may feel the uncertainty, while Jankowski’s recovery could shape his season and future opportunities.