RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) 鈥� The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Mark Jankowski to a two-year extension worth an average annual value of $1.85 million through the 2027-28 season.
The Hurricanes announced the deal Monday, two days after they became the first two rounds of the since the league went to best-of-seven series in all four rounds in 1987. The Hurricanes are awaiting the winner of the Montreal-Buffalo series in the Eastern Conference final, the team’s third appearance in four seasons.
“Mark has been an excellent fit for our organization throughout his time here,鈥� general manager Eric Tulsky said in a statement. 鈥淗e鈥檚 proven he can contribute in different ways, and we are glad he鈥檚 chosen to remain with the organization.鈥�
The 31-year-old Jankowski has been a reliable presence on Carolina’s fourth line, tallying an assist in eight playoff games. He also has had two goals waved off on video review in this postseason, in Game 2 of the first-round series against Ottawa on an offsides review and then one in for a goaltender interference call on teammate William Carrier.
Jankowski had 11 goals and 10 assists in 68 regular-season games.
The Hurricanes acquired the 6-foot-4, 200-pound forward in a March 2025 trade with Nashville.
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