Kochetkov will get his first NHL start of the season Thursday after posting a 2-2-1 record, along with a 3.00 GAA and .911 SV% with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL. He draws the tough start of the Edmonton Oilers, who rank third in the NHL in goals per game (3.79) fueled in part by their 2nd ranked Powerplay which converts at a 32.7% rate.
