Jesperi Kotkaniemi is projected to be Carolina's second-line center going into the 2022-23 season. 

Jesperi Kotkaniemi registered an assist in a 2-1 overtime win against the Rangers.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored one goal and two assists during Thursday's 6-3 win over the New Jersey Devils.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday against New Jersey.