Jesperi Kotkaniemi played his 400th career game Tuesday ... Kotkaniemi said the Canes were “too cute” much of the opener Friday and did not play their style of game. Nothing much worked ...

Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) reacts after taking a stick to his face from New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer (91) in the second overtime, to set up the game winning power ...

On the season, Kotkaniemi has made 76 appearances with the Hurricanes in which he has collected 11 goals and 20 assists for 31 points coupled with 50 penalty minutes and a plus-nine rating.