Kochetkov has been battling an undisclosed injury since the beginning of October and has yet to suit up this season. That said, he is nearing a return and could be between the pipes as soon as Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 26-year-old Kochetkov posted a 2.60 GAA and .897 SV% in 47 appearances last season (27-16-3).
Kochetkov was absent from practice the past few days and will not suit up for Thursday's season opener against the New Jersey Devils. The 26-year-old Kochetkov posted a 2.60 GAA and .897 SV% in 47 appearances last season (27-16-3). Hurricanes' head coach Rod Brind'Amour stated that Kochetkov aggravated something in practice and "hasn't been getting better." If Kochetkov is unable to play, expect Frederik Andersen to be between the pipes.
Kochetkov was absent from practice on Wednesday and is questionable for Thursday's season opener against the New Jersey Devils. The 26-year-old Kochetkov posted a 2.60 GAA and .897 SV% in 47 appearances last season (27-16-3). If Kochetkov is unable to play, expect Frederik Andersen to be between the pipes.
Frederik Andersen exited Game 4 due to an undisclosed injury and will be sidelined for Game 5, allowing Kochetkov to tend the twine. Kochetkov was solid in relief in Game 4, saving 14 of 15 shots (.933 SV%) in the 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils. His last start was on April 16th when he allowed three goals on 21 shots (.857 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. The 25-year-old goalie has seven career playoff appearances (1-4), posting a 3.73 GAA and .870 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Game 5 on Tuesday as sizeable -262 home favorites against the Devils.
Frederik Andersen exited Game 4 due to an undisclosed injury and will be sidelined for Game 5, allowing Kochetkov to tend the twine. Kochetkov was solid in relief in Game 4, saving 14 of 15 shots (.933 SV%) in the 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils. His last start was on April 16th when he allowed three goals on 21 shots (.857 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. The 25-year-old goalie has seven career playoff appearances (1-4), posting a 3.73 GAA and .870 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Game 5 on Tuesday as sizeable -262 home favorites against the Devils.
The Hurricanes are 1-4-1 in their last six games and enter their final game of the regular season attempting to enter the postseason with momentum. Kochetkov was solid in his most recent game, saving 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 7-3 win over the New York Rangers. The 25-year-old netminder has a 2.59 GAA and .897 SV% in 46 games this season (27-15-3). The Hurricanes enter Wednesday's contest as +107 road underdogs against a Montreal Canadiens team that can clinch a playoff berth with a single point.
The Hurricanes are 1-4-1 in their last six games and enter their final game of the regular season attempting to enter the postseason with momentum. Kochetkov was solid in his most recent game, saving 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 7-3 win over the New York Rangers. The 25-year-old netminder has a 2.59 GAA and .897 SV% in 46 games this season (27-15-3). The Hurricanes enter Wednesday's contest as +107 road underdogs against a Montreal Canadiens team that can clinch a playoff berth with a single point.
The Hurricanes have lost two straight and will turn to Kochetkov between the pipes on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Kochetkov has struggled lately, his worst run of the season, posting an ugly 4.61 GAA and .804 SV% in his last four games (1-3-0). The 25-year-old goalie has a 2.57 GAA and .898 SV% in 44 appearances this season (26-14-3). Still, the Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -204 road favorites against a Sabres team riding a four-game winning streak.
The Hurricanes have lost two straight and will turn to Kochetkov between the pipes on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Kochetkov has struggled lately, his worst run of the season, posting an ugly 4.61 GAA and .804 SV% in his last four games (1-3-0). The 25-year-old goalie has a 2.57 GAA and .898 SV% in 44 appearances this season (26-14-3). Still, the Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -204 road favorites against a Sabres team riding a four-game winning streak.
The Hurricanes have won three straight and will have Kochetkov tending the twine on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings. Kochetkov struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%), but received ample goal support in a 6-4 win over the New York Islanders. The 25-year-old goalie has an ugly 4.75 GAA and .806 SV% in his last three games (1-2-0). Still, the Hurricanes enter Friday's contest as -186 road favorites against a Red Wings team desperately trying to stay within reach of the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.
The Hurricanes have won three straight and will likely have Kochetkov tending the twine on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings. Kochetkov struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%), but received ample goal support in a 6-4 win over the New York Islanders. The 25-year-old goalie has an ugly 4.75 GAA and .806 SV% in his last three games (1-2-0). Still, the Hurricanes enter Friday's contest as -186 road favorites against a Red Wings team desperately trying to stay within reach of the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.
The Hurricanes have won nine of their last 10 (9-1-0) and will turn to Kochetkov between the pipes on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. Kochetkov struggled in his previous outing, allowing seven goals on 25 shots (.720 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The 25-year-old goalie has a 2.49 GAA and .902 SV% in 41 appearances this season (25-12-3). The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -272 home favorites against a Predators squad that has scored fewer than two goals in five of their last six games (1-4-1).
The Hurricanes have won nine of their last 10 (9-1-0) and will likely turn to Kochetkov between the pipes on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. Kochetkov struggled in his previous outing, allowing seven goals on 25 shots (.720 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The 25-year-old goalie has a 2.49 GAA and .902 SV% in 41 appearances this season (25-12-3). The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -272 home favorites against a Predators squad that has scored fewer than two goals in five of their last six games (1-4-1).
