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CHI· Sat Nov 7Game preview →2026-27 season
- GP
- 8
- G
- 2
- A
- 1
- PTS
- 3
- +/-
- +7
- PPP
- 0
- SOG
- 8
- TOI/G
- 14:21
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | HIT | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | @NYI | W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 12:42 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 3 | @NSH | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:00 | 2 | 2 |
| Nov 1 | vs WPG | W 7-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 2 | 15:42 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 29 | vs CBJ | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 12:48 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 27 | vs BOS | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 13:42 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 24 | @STL | W 4-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:12 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 22 | @EDM | L 5-6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 1 | 14:12 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 20 | @VAN | W 6-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 11:30 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024-25 season | ||||||||||
| Jan 26 | @OTT | L 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:48 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 24 | @WPG | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:42 | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 23 | @MIN | W 4-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | 17:00 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 20 | vs WPG | W 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 14:42 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 18 | vs STL | W 4-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:18 | 0 | 3 |
| Jan 16 | vs NYR | L 3-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 11:06 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 14 | vs MTL | L 3-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 17:12 | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 11 | vs NYI | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:54 | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 10 | vs SJS | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 16:54 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 8 | vs FLA | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 15:30 | 1 | 2 |
| Jan 4 | @DAL | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:00 | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 2 | @CGY | W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:54 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 31 | @EDM | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 15:48 | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 30 | @SEA | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 | 18:48 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 27 | vs COL | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:00 | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 23 | vs DAL | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 16:48 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 22 | vs ANA | L 4-5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15:12 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 20 | @MIN | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:48 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 18 | vs VAN | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 21:06 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 14 | @SJS | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | 16:36 | 0 | 4 |
| Dec 12 | @COL | W 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:48 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 10 | vs MIN | L 4-5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16:48 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec 8 | @PHI | W 4-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 14:12 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec 7 | @BUF | W 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 21:00 | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 2 | vs DAL | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:42 | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 30 | @VGK | W 6-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 17:24 | 0 | 2 |
| Nov 29 | vs EDM | L 3-4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 2 | 13:06 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 18 | vs WSH | L 2-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:18 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 15 | vs VGK | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:00 | 0 | 2 |
| Nov 13 | vs CAR | W 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:00 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 9 | @NSH | L 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:30 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 7 | @STL | W 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 16:00 | 0 | 3 |
| Nov 5 | @WPG | L 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:06 | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 2 | @VGK | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | 15:24 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 30 | vs CGY | W 5-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:36 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 24 | vs COL | L 1-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 0 | 17:42 | 1 | 2 |
| Oct 22 | vs OTT | L 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 | 19:48 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 19 | vs BOS | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 21:18 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 16 | @ANA | L 4-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 22:30 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 14 | @NJD | L 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:12 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct 12 | @NYR | W 6-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:42 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct 10 | @NYI | W 5-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 17:42 | 1 | 2 |
| Oct 8 | vs CHI | W 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 18:12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-24 season | ||||||||||
| Apr 17 | vs EDM | W 5-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22:12 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr 14 | @CGY | L 5-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 23:24 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr 12 | @EDM | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 22:54 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr 10 | @VAN | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:06 | 0 | 3 |
| Apr 9 | @SEA | L 0-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 23:24 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr 7 | @SJS | W 5-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 2 | 25:06 | 0 | 3 |
| Apr 5 | vs VGK | W 7-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 0 | 21:00 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 3 | vs VAN | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:00 | 2 | 1 |
| Mar 30 | vs NYR | L 5-8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 1 | 19:42 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar 28 | vs NSH | W 8-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 2 | 16:54 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 26 | vs CBJ | W 6-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 0 | 19:36 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar 24 | vs DAL | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:24 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar 22 | vs SEA | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:18 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 20 | @DAL | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:12 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 16 | vs NJD | W 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:54 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar 14 | @DET | W 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 20:24 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar 12 | @MIN | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 19:00 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar 10 | @CHI | L 4-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 | 22:42 | 0 | 2 |
| Mar 8 | vs DET | W 4-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 3 | 19:54 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 7 | vs MIN | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 20:12 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 5 | vs CHI | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:42 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar 3 | @WSH | W 5-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 15:18 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 1 | @OTT | W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:24 | 2 | 1 |
| Feb 29 | @TOR | L 2-4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 18:06 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 27 | @MTL | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 14:18 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 25 | @WPG | L 3-4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 17:12 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 21 | vs TOR | L 3-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 20:18 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb 19 | vs EDM | L 3-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:18 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 18 | @COL | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 10:42 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 16 | vs CAR | L 1-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 18:36 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 14 | vs MIN | L 1-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 17:48 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 12 | @PHI | L 3-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:36 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 10 | @NSH | L 4-5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15:06 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb 8 | vs VGK | L 2-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18:00 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 27 | @CAR | L 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 15:36 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 25 | @TBL | L 3-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:18 | 4 | 1 |
| Jan 24 | @FLA | L 2-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 19:06 | 3 | 1 |
| Jan 22 | vs PIT | W 5-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 16:54 | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 7 | vs WPG | L 2-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 19:36 | 3 | 1 |
| Jan 4 | vs NYI | L 1-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 17:36 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 2 | vs FLA | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 19:30 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 29 | @ANA | W 2-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 20:24 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 27 | vs COL | W 5-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:54 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec 19 | vs OTT | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 2 | 20:54 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 16 | vs BUF | W 2-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 1 | 19:18 | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 15 | vs SJS | W 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:12 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec 12 | @PIT | L 2-4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19:00 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 11 | @BUF | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 19:30 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 9 | @BOS | L 3-5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22:06 | 0 | 1 |
Latest news
Valimaki scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 7-0 win over the Jets.
Valimaki continues to maintain the advantage in a playing-time battle with Mike Reilly. Through six appearances since entering the lineup Oct. 20 versus the Canucks, Valimaki has contributed two goals, one assist, seven shots on net and a plus-8 rating. He's seeing a slice of power-play time as well, though his third-pairing usage at even strength will make it tough to count on consistent offense in fantasy.
RotoWire via ESPN · 4d ago
Valimaki scored a goal, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Thursday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Oilers.
Valimaki has a goal and an assist, as well as two shots on net, two blocked shots and a plus-4 rating, over two games since he entered the Hurricanes' lineup. With that kind of offense, he's poised to maintain a third-pairing spot over Mike Reilly for a while. Prior to his recent performance, Valimaki hadn't scored in the NHL since the 2024-25 campaign with Utah.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 23
Valimaki notched an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.
Valimaki made his season debut Tuesday and picked up his first NHL point since Jan. 18, 2025, when he was with Utah. The 28-year-old blueliner has since recovered from ACL surgery and worked his way back to the NHL after a strong showing in the AHL in the latter half of 2025-26. Valimaki is set to compete with Mike Reilly for playing time when the Hurricanes are fully healthy on the blue line.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 21
Valimaki was recalled from AHL Chicago on Monday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.
Valimaki is set to serve as the Hurricanes' seventh defenseman while he's up from the minors. The 27-year-old hasn't played in the NHL since 2024-25 with Utah, so it's unlikely he gets into the lineup unless there is an injury. Valimaki has accounted for two PIM and a minus-4 rating over two games to start the year with the Wolves.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 5
Valimaki was placed on waivers by the Hurricanes on Sunday.
Valimaki almost left the United States to play in the SHL, but the Canes were able to retain him on a one-year deal. The 27-year-old blueliner was acquired by Carolina from Utah midway through last season, and he ended up playing in 24 regular-season games with AHL Chicago. Valimaki will likely start the year with the Wolves, where he'll look to improve on an impressive 2025-26 campaign of 20 points across 24 regular-season appearances.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 27
Valimaki signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with the Hurricanes on Wednesday.
Valimaki signed a two-year deal in the SHL on Tuesday, but it appears the Hurricanes were able to lure him back to North America. He had 23 points in 27 AHL regular-season games as well as 14 points in 21 playoff outings. Valimaki could be some experienced insurance on the blue line after reports emerged Wednesday that the Hurricanes might dangle Alexander Nikishin on the trade market. That said, Valimaki would likely spend at least part of 2026-27 in the AHL again, which would require him to pass through waivers.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 24