| May 10, 2024 |
Kochetkov allowed three goals on 25 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3. - Making his first appearance of the postseason, Kochetkov held the Rangers off the board in the first period. However, New York would answer with goals in the second and third before Artemi Panarin tallied the game-winner in overtime. The 24-year-old Kochetkov served as Carolina's primary starting option while Frederik Andersen was unavailable for much of the regular season -- he went 23-13-4 with a .911 save percentage. Andersen will likely be back in net Saturday for Game 4. |
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| May 9, 2024 |
Kochetkov will get the starting nod at home versus the Rangers in Game 3 on Thursday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports. - Kochetkov will make his first appearance in goal for the Canes since April 14 against the Blackhawks, a stretch of eight games on the bench. While the team did split the workload between the 24-year-old backstop and Frederik Andersen down the stretch, if Kochetkov does secure a Game 3 win, he should probably be considered a lock to start Game 4 as well. |
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| April 14, 2024 |
Kochetkov will get the starting nod in Chicago on Sunday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov and Frederik Andersen continue to split reps evenly down the stretch as Carolina gears up for the postseason. During his three-game winning streak, Kochetkov has allowed just three goals on 65 shots. He's now 22-13-4 with a strong 2.34 GAA and .911 save percentage through 41 games. |
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| April 10, 2024 |
Kochetkov made 22 saves in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Bruins. - Charlie McAvoy spoiled his shutout bid late in the second period, but it was still an impressive effort from the 24-year-old netminder. He's thriving in a timeshare with Frederik Andersen -- Kochetkov has won three straight starts and has only one regulation loss in his last seven, going 5-1-1 with a 2.26 GAA and .912 save percentage as the Hurricanes try to catch the Rangers for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. |
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| April 9, 2024 |
Kochetkov will guard the road goal versus the Bruins on Tuesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov will take his turn in the goalie rotation after Frederik Andersen shut out the Blue Jackets on Sunday. The 24-year-old Kochetkov has won four of his last six outings, allowing 15 goals in that span. He'll have a tough matchup Tuesday, as the Bruins enter the contest on a four-game winning streak. |
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| April 6, 2024 |
Kochetkov made 14 saves in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals. - The 24-year-old netminder was beaten twice by Alex Ovechkin in the first period. Carolina carried the play throughout the game and outshot Washington by a 45-16 margin, giving Kochetkov a fairly easy night in the end. The timeshare with Frederik Andersen seems to be working for both goalies, and Kochetkov has gone 5-2-1 over his last eight starts with a 2.24 GAA and .913 save percentage. |
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| April 5, 2024 |
Kochetkov will get the starting nod at home against the Capitals on Friday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports. - Kochetkov will make his first appearance since posting a 26-save shutout against Montreal on March 30. The 24-year-old went 4-3-1 with a .910 save percentage in March as he continues to alternate starts with Frederik Andersen. Kochetkov is 20-13-4 with a 2.38 GAA through 39 games this season. |
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| March 30, 2024 |
Kochetkov will defend the road net Saturday against the Canadiens. - Kochetkov made 18 saves on 20 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Pittsburgh. In 38 appearances this season, he has a 19-13-4 record with a 2.45 GAA and a .908 save percentage. Montreal sits 27th in the league with 2.72 goals per contest this campaign. |
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| March 27, 2024 |
Kochetkov stopped 18 of 20 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Penguins, with Pittsburgh's final two goals getting scoring into an empty net. - Both goals Kochetkov allowed came in the second period, and while he gave Carolina a chance to rally, the visitors couldn't crack Alex Nedeljkovic in the final frame. Kochetkov has gone 3-3-1 through seven starts in March with a 2.86 GAA and .898 save percentage while working in a strict timeshare with Frederik Andersen. |
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| March 26, 2024 |
Kochetkov will guard the road goal versus the Penguins on Tuesday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports. - Kochetkov continues to alternate starts with Frederik Andersen. Over six appearances in March, Kochetkov has a 3-2-1 record with 18 goals allowed on 176 shots. The Penguins have been spiraling, losing four of their last five games. |
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| March 23, 2024 |
Kochetkov stopped 19 shots in regulation and overtime and four of five shootout attempts in Friday's 7-6 loss to the Capitals. - Neither team was able to pull ahead by more than a goal in a wild, back-and-forth contest, and three of the six goals Kochetkov gave up came on Washington power plays. It was the most goals the 24-year-old netminder had given up in an outing since Oct. 21. He's allowed at least four in three of his six starts in March, going 3-2-1 on the month with a 2.99 GAA and .898 save percentage. Kochetkov could be close to losing his grip on a timeshare with Frederik Andersen in the Carolina crease. |
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| March 22, 2024 |
Kochetkov will get the starting nod in Washington on Friday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov has won three of his last four starts, including a dominant 30-save performance during Tuesday's win over the Islanders. However, the 24-year-old has allowed four goals in two of his last five outings. His last appearance with at least four goals allowed before that came back in December. Kochetkov is 19-12-3 with a strong 2.36 GAA and .913 save percentage this season. |
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| March 19, 2024 |
Kochetkov will defend the road net Tuesday against the Islanders, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site. - Kochetkov is coming off a 36-save effort in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over Toronto. He has posted a record of 18-12-3 this campaign with a 2.40 GAA and a .911 save percentage through 35 appearances. The Islanders sit 20th in the league this season with 3.00 goals per contest. |
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| March 16, 2024 |
Kochetkov will be between the visiting pipes in Toronto on Saturday, according to Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun. - Kochetkov has given up only three goals on 49 shots in his last two starts. The 24-year-old netminder has been splitting the net of late with Frederik Andersen, settling into his role as a co-starter with the Danish goaltender. Kochetkov is 17-12-3 with a 2.35 GAA and a .911 save percentage this season. He is 1-0-0 against the Maple Leafs in 2023-24, giving up two goals on 27 shots in a 3-2 victory Dec. 30. |
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| March 13, 2024 |
Kochetkov made 23 saves in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Rangers. - Facing fellow Russian netminder Igor Shesterkin, Kochetkov rose to the occasion and was arguably the better goalie on the night. There was nothing he could do on the game-winner though, a wild shot from the side boards by Adam Fox late in the first period that deflected home off the skate of Brady Skjei. Kochetkov has moved into a timeshare with Frederik Andersen since the veteran's return, and he seems unlikely to relinquish that spot -- he's allowed two goals or less in five of his last six starts, going 3-3-0 with a 1.87 GAA and .936 save percentage. |
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| March 12, 2024 |
Kochetkov will patrol the home crease Tuesday against the Rangers, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal. - Kochetkov is coming off a 23-save performance in Saturday's 4-2 win over New Jersey. In 33 appearances this season, he has supplied a 17-11-3 record with a 2.39 GAA and a .910 save percentage. The Rangers sit ninth in the league with 3.31 goals per contest this campaign. |
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| March 9, 2024 |
Kochetkov will be between the visiting pipes in New Jersey on Saturday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov has been outstanding in his last eight games, as he is 5-3-0 with a 1.84 GAA and a sizzling .938 save percentage. Overall, the netminder is 16-11-3 on the season. He will face a Devils team averaging 3.32 goals per game, which ranks eighth in the NHL. |
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| March 2, 2024 |
Kochetkov will defend the home crease versus Winnipeg on Saturday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov has been outstanding in his last 13 appearances, going 9-3-0 with a 1.89 GAA and a .932 save percentage. He has not allowed more than three goals since Dec. 23. Kochetkov is 16-10-3 with three shutouts this season. Winnipeg has 3.05 goals per game this campaign, which ranks 19th in the NHL. |
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| Feb. 28, 2024 |
Kochetkov kicked out 28 of 30 shots in a 3-2 road win over the Wild on Tuesday. - After allowing two goals on only seven shots in the first period, Kochetkov turned aside the remaining 23 shots fired at him to stymie the Wild and to capture the win for the Hurricanes. He was especially strong on the penalty kill, stopping all six power-play shots and finishing the game with a .933 save percentage. With a recent shutout under his belt, Kochetkov is trending upwards and should continue to see the lion's share of starts for Carolina. |
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| Feb. 27, 2024 |
Kochetkov was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com, indicating he will defend the road net Tuesday against Minnesota. - Kochetkov is coming off a 14-save effort in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Dallas. He has won four of his past six outings, permitting just eight goals on 166 shots during that stretch. In 30 appearances this campaign, he has provided a 15-10-3 record with three shutouts, a 2.36 GAA and a .910 save percentage. The Wild sit 14th in the league this season with 3.16 goals per contest. |
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| Feb. 25, 2024 |
Kochetkov allowed two goals on 16 shots in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Stars. - It wasn't the busiest outing for Kochetkov, but a Jason Robertson goal late in the first period and Wyatt Johnston's tally midway through the second would prove to be enough to stick the 24-year-old netminder with the loss. Kochetkov had been sharp coming into Saturday's contests, going 3-1-0 with a pair of shutouts and a .970 save percentage in his previous four outings. He's now 15-10-3 on the season with a .910 save percentage and 2.36 GAA. |
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| Feb. 24, 2024 |
Kochetkov will patrol the home crease Saturday against Dallas, per Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer. - Kochetkov is coming off a 44-save shutout victory against Florida on Thursday. He has won four of his past five outings, earning two shutouts and a .960 save percentage during that span. In 29 appearances this campaign, he has a 15-9-3 record with a 2.37 GAA and a .911 save percentage. Dallas is tied for second in the league this season with 3.64 goals per contest. |
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| Feb. 23, 2024 |
Kochetkov stopped 44 shots in Thursday's 1-0 win over the Panthers. - The 24-year-old netminder put on a dazzling display between the pipes in a goaltending duel with Sergei Bobrovsky, and Kochetkov got rewarded for his efforts when Sebastian Aho scored with just 19 seconds left in the third period. It's Kochetkov's second shutout in his last four starts and third of the season, and since rejoining Carolina after the All-Star break, he's gone 4-2-0 with a 1.60 GAA and .946 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 22, 2024 |
Kochetkov will defend the blue paint during Thursday's home game versus Florida, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports. - Kochetkov was excellent in his last appearance Friday against Arizona, stopping 30 of 31 shots en route to a 5-1 road victory. He'll try to pick up a second straight win in a brutal home matchup with a scorching-hot Panthers team that's won nine of its last 10 games and six straight. |
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| Feb. 16, 2024 |
Kochetkov will be stationed between the pipes in Arizona on Friday. - Kochetkov coughed up three goals on just 22 shots in Tuesday's loss to Dallas. The 24-year-old has gone 2-2-0 while allowing eight goals over his last four appearances. On the year, he owns a .902 save percentage and a 2.52 GAA through 27 games this season. |
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| Feb. 13, 2024 |
Kochetkov was the first goaltender off the ice at the morning skate, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site, indicating he will defend the road goal Tuesday versus Dallas. - Kochetkov has won his past two outings, including a 34-save shutout victory over New Jersey on Saturday. In 26 appearances this season, he has provided a 13-8-3 record with a 2.50 GAA and a .903 save percentage. The Stars sit third in the league this campaign with 3.65 goals per contest. |
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| Feb. 10, 2024 |
Kochetkov was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate, indicating he will get the home start versus New Jersey on Saturday, according to Devils play-by-play announcer Matt Loughlin. - Kochetkov had a surprisingly easy game Thursday, as he needed to stop only 16 shots in a 5-2 win over Colorado. Kochetkov is 12-8-3 with a 2.61 GAA and an .898 save percentage this season. He should have his hands full versus the Devils, who are tied for 10th in scoring with 169 goals. |
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| Feb. 9, 2024 |
Kochetkov stopped 16 of 18 shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche. - The 24-year-old netminder made his second straight start following his return from a concussion, but after Kochetkov gave up two goals in five seconds right before the first intermission, coach Rob Brind'Amour elected to turn to Antti Raanta to begin the second period. Raanta suffered a lower-body injury and wasn't able to return for the final frame, however, putting Kochetkov back between the pipes. To his credit he did play better upon his return, turning aside all 10 shots he saw in the final 20 minutes. Kochetkov was already the Hurricanes' first choice in net, but if Raanta's injury proves to be serious, he could be poised for a very heavy workload. |
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| Feb. 8, 2024 |
Kochetkov will defend the cage at home versus the Avalanche on Thursday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports. - Kochetkov will look to bounce back after stopping just 16 of 19 shots in a 3-2 loss to Vancouver on Tuesday, which was his first start since being recalled from the minors Sunday. If he continues to struggle, the netminder could find himself watching Antti Raanta from the bench, or even back in the AHL if Frederik Andersen is cleared to return this season. |
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| Feb. 7, 2024 |
Kochetkov turned aside 16 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Vancouver. - Out since Jan. 11 due to a concussion, Kochetkov wasn't too busy in his return but also had little chance on any of the pucks that beat him -- two were tipped home by Elias Lindholm on power plays, while J.T. Miller's game-winner was set up when the puck took a bad bounce off a stanchion behind the Carolina net and caught the goalie out of position. Kochetkov had been looking good prior to getting hurt, and since the beginning of December he sports a 2.41 GAA and .909 save percentage over 15 outings with an 8-4-2 record. Antti Raanta also looked much improved in January however (2.06 GAA and .903 save percentage in eight appearances), and the duo could operate in a timeshare until Kochetkov shows he's fully shaken off any rust. |
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| Feb. 6, 2024 |
Kochetkov will protect the home net Tuesday versus Vancouver, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov had a 7-1-2 record with a .931 save percentage in 10 outings prior to suffering a concussion against Anaheim on Jan. 11. In 23 NHL appearances this season, he has provided a mark of 11-7-3 with one shutout, a 2.58 GAA and a .900 save percentage. The Canucks sit first in the league this campaign with 3.80 goals per contest. |
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| Feb. 4, 2024 |
Kochetkov was recalled from AHL Chicago on Sunday. - As expected, Kochetkov will rejoin the Hurricanes prior to their next game Tuesday against Vancouver. The 24-year-old netminder is 11-7-3 with a .900 save percentage and 2.58 GAA. Kochetkov should continue to hold down the starting job in Carolina with Antti Raanta struggling and Frederik Andersen (illness) still without a timetable for return. |
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| Jan. 28, 2024 |
Kochetkov was loaned to AHL Chicago on Sunday. - With the Hurricanes out of action through the All-Star break, Kochetkov will look to stay fresh in the AHL, as he hasn't played since suffering a concussion Jan. 11. The 24-year-old netminder has recovered and figures to be back in Carolina before the team's next game, Feb. 6 against Vancouver. Kochetkov is 11-7-3 with a .900 save percentage and 2.58 GAA this season. |
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| Jan. 26, 2024 |
Kochetkov (concussion) was removed from injured reserve Friday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov has missed the last six games but will be available Saturday against Arizona, though it's unclear if he'll start or not. The 24-year-old is 11-7-3 with a 2.58 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 23 appearances this season. Over his last five appearances, he's 4-0-0 with a 2.19 GAA. |
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| Jan. 23, 2024 |
Kochetkov (concussion) stayed on the ice for the entirety of Tuesday's practice, but he still has at least one more test to clear in the league's concussion protocol, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - There's still no concrete timetable for Kochetkov's return, but it sounds like he could be given the green light sooner rather than later as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks. The 24-year-old goaltender has gone 11-7-3 while posting a 2.58 GAA and .900 save percentage through 23 appearances this year. |
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| Jan. 19, 2024 |
Kochetkov (concussion) was put on injured reserve Friday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site. - The Hurricanes claimed Spencer Martin off waivers from Columbus earlier in the day and they needed to clear a roster spot for the netminder. For his part, Kochetkov is eligible to return at any time as he has been out of action since Jan. 11, when he was injured after giving up three goals on 13 shots versus Anaheim. Kochetkov was 11-7-3 with a 2.58 GAA and a .900 save percentage before his injury. |
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| Jan. 12, 2024 |
Per Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer, Kochetkov is in concussion protocol and is out indefinitely, coach Rod Brind'Amour said Friday. - Kochetkov was injured in the second period versus Anaheim on Thursday. The netminder gave up three goals on 13 shots and was not involved in the decision as the Hurricanes defeated the Ducks 6-3. Kochetkov is 11-7-3 with a 2.58 GAA and a .900 save percentage this season. Antti Raanta is expected to take over the No. 1 goaltending duties for Carolina, with Yaniv Perets as his backup in the short term. |
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| Jan. 11, 2024 |
Kochetkov will guard the home goal versus the Ducks on Thursday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports. - Kochetkov will go for his fifth straight win. During his previous four outings, he's allowed just seven goals in total. He'll face a Ducks team that is missing Trevor Zegras (ankle) and Pavel Mintyukov (shoulder), depleting an already lackluster offense. |
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| Jan. 6, 2024 |
Kochetkov stopped 15 shots in Friday's 6-2 win over the Capitals. - Washington actually grabbed a 2-0 lead as Carolina gave their opponents a one-period head start, but Kochetkov and the Hurricanes dominated play over the final 40 minutes. The 24-year-old netminder has won four straight starts, allowing two goals or less in each, and since the beginning of December he's posted an 8-3-2 record over 13 outings with a 2.22 GAA and .918 save percentage. Even after Frederik Andersen (illness) returns to the ice, Kochetkov could remain atop the depth chart if he's still flashing his current form. |
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| Jan. 5, 2024 |
Kochetkov will get the starting nod in Washington on Friday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports. - Kochetkov is riding a three-game winning streak. During that stretch, he's allowed just five goals on 93 shots. Since the start of December, he's gone 7-3-2 with a strong .920 save percentage and 2.24 GAA through 12 appearances. The 24-year-old is 7-5-1 with a 2.23 GAA on the road this season. |
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| Jan. 3, 2024 |
Kochetkov turned aside 28 shots in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Rangers. - Chris Kreider spoiled his shutout bid early in the second period by tipping home a Jacob Trouba point shot, but Kochetkov was otherwise in control all night. The 24-year-old netminder picked up his third straight win, and he's taken only one regulation loss in his last nine starts, going 6-1-2 with a dazzling 1.86 GAA and .934 save percentage. Frederik Andersen (illness) is tentatively set to return later this month, but it's hard to see him displacing Kochetkov from the top of Carolina's depth chart given the younger goalie's current form. |
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| Jan. 2, 2024 |
Kochetkov was the first goalie off the ice the morning skate, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports, indicating he will guard the road goal Tuesday against the Rangers. - Kochetkov has won his past two outings, stopping 60 of 64 shots during that span. In 20 games this season, he has registered a mark of 9-7-3 with one shutout, a 2.61 GAA and a .900 save percentage. The Rangers sit 10th in the league this campaign with 3.43 goals per contest. |
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| Dec. 30, 2023 |
Kochetkov stopped 25 of 27 shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs. - Kochetkov gave up both goals in the third period, including one in the final minute after the Hurricanes took a 3-1 lead on an empty-netter. The win was Kochetkov's third in his last five outings. He improved to 9-7-3 with a 2.61 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 20 appearances this season. The 24-year-old has seen a majority of the playing time in December and should continue to operate as a No. 1 goalie heading into January. |
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| Dec. 29, 2023 |
Per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal, Kochetkov will get the road start in Toronto on Saturday, according to coach Rod Brind'Amour. - Kochetkov is 8-7-3 with a 2.65 GAA and an .898 save percentage after stopping 35 shots Wednesday in a 5-2 win over Nashville. Kochetkov has taken over as the No. 1 goaltender with the Hurricanes as Frederik Andersen has been out of action since Nov. 2 with a blood clotting issue. The Maple Leafs are tied for third in NHL scoring, averaging 3.53 goals per game. |
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| Dec. 27, 2023 |
Kochetkov will defend the cage against the Predators on the road Wednesday, Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now reports. - Kochetkov has lost three of his last four contests, posting a 1-1-2 record despite recording a solid 2.43 GAA over that stretch. While Antti Raanta has been recalled from the minors, the 24-year-old Kochetkov figures to continue to see the majority of the starts, at least until Frederik Andersen (illness) is cleared to return. |
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| Dec. 23, 2023 |
Kochetkov is expected to start in Saturday's home game against the Islanders, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site. - Kochetkov has allowed just seven goals on 137 shots (.949 save percentage) over his last five appearances. He has a 7-6-3 record, 2.53 GAA and .899 save percentage in 17 outings this campaign, though his poor save percentage is largely due to his rough start -- Kochetkov stopped just 56 of 67 shots (.836) over his first three contests. The Islanders are a tough team to contain, having averaged an incredible 3.92 goals per game over their last 12 outings. |
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| Dec. 21, 2023 |
Kochetkov will patrol the road crease during Thursday's matchup with the Penguins, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov was pretty solid in his last start Tuesday versus Vegas, turning aside 30 of 33 shots en route to a 6-3 victory. He'll try to secure his fifth win of the month of December in a favorable road matchup with a Pittsburgh squad that's averaging only 2.86 goals per game at home this year, 25th in the NHL. |
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| Dec. 20, 2023 |
Kochetkov made 30 saves in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Golden Knights. - The 24-year-old netminder was in control most of the game, but his final line was marred by two goals inside the final two minutes by Vegas. Kochetkov is 3-0-1 over his last four starts and hasn't allowed more than three goals in any of his last seven outings, posting a sharp 2.28 GAA and .916 save percentage over that stretch. |
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| Dec. 19, 2023 |
Kochetkov will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Vegas, according to Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer. - Kochetkov is coming off a 20-save effort in Sunday's 2-1 shootout loss to Washington. He has earned a 6-6-2 record with a 2.62 GAA and an .894 save percentage over 15 appearances this season. Vegas ranks ninth in the league this campaign with 3.41 goals per contest. |
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| Dec. 17, 2023 |
Kochetkov will get the starting nod at home against the Capitals on Sunday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports. - After a brief rough patch, Kochetkov has won two straight games, stopping a combined 56 of 58 shots during that span. The 24-year-old is now 6-6-1 with a 2.78 GAA and an .890 save percentage through 14 appearances this season. With Antti Raanta being waived and sent to AHL Chicago, Kochetkov will see a bulk of the work in Carolina, at least until Frederik Andersen (illness) returns. |
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| Dec. 15, 2023 |
Kochetkov made 25 saves in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Red Wings. - A Michael Rasmussen snapshot from the faceoff dot in the second period spoiled his shutout bid, but Kochetkov otherwise was very impressive as he collected his second straight win and fifth in his last eight starts, a stretch in which he's gone 5-2-1 with a 2.54 GAA and .901 save percentage. Antti Raanta has made only three appearances in that time, allowing nine goals on 74 shots (.878 save percentage), so Kochetkov's spot at the top of the depth chart for Carolina seems fairly secure at the moment. |
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| Dec. 14, 2023 |
Kochetkov will start on the road versus the Red Wings on Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov stopped 31 of 32 shots versus the Senators in his last outing, earning a win in a 4-1 game. The 24-year-old goalie is 4-2-1 over his last seven appearances, allowing 17 goals on 155 shots in that span, good for an .890 save percentage. The Red Wings have scored 25 goals over their last six games, so they could be a difficult matchup. |
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| Dec. 13, 2023 |
Kochetkov turned aside 31 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Senators. - Josh Norris opened the scoring in the game midway through the first period, but Kochetkov slammed the door shut the rest of the way. The win ended a brief two-start losing streak for the 24-year-old netminder, and since he rejoined the Hurricanes' roster in mid-November, Kochetkov has gone 5-3-1 over 10 appearances with a 2.53 GAA and .898 save percentage. |
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| Dec. 12, 2023 |
Kochetkov was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site, indicating he will tend to the road net Tuesday versus Ottawa. - Kochetkov is coming off a 24-save effort in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Calgary. He has provided a 4-6-1 record this season with a 3.12 GAA and an .873 save percentage in 12 appearances. The Senators rank sixth in the league with 3.50 goals per contest this campaign. |
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| Dec. 7, 2023 |
Kochetkov will guard the road goal versus the Flames on Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov had a nightmarish start versus the Oilers on Tuesday, giving up three goals on six shots over 5:46 of game time. The 24-year-old will get a quick chance to redeem himself against the Flames, who have scored 19 goals over their last six games, going 3-3-0 in that span. |
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| Dec. 6, 2023 |
Kochetkov will protect the road goal Wednesday versus the Oilers. - Kochetkov has won three of his last four outings, allowing a decent 10 goals over that span. He didn't play in a 2-1 loss to the Jets on Monday, with Antti Raanta between the pipes for that contest. Kochetkov will attempt to slow down the Oilers, who have won their last four games and should be well-rested after a five-day break. |
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| Dec. 2, 2023 |
Kochetkov will start in Saturday's home game against Buffalo, Rod Brind'Amour told Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site. - Kochetkov will make his fourth straight start because Antti Raanta is not feeling quite 100 percent. Still, Raanta is projected to serve as the backup. Kochetkov has a 3-4-1 record, 2.93 GAA and .878 save percentage in nine contests this season. He struggled Thursday, allowing five goals on 16 shots in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Islanders. Buffalo is tied for 22nd offensively this year with 2.96 goals per game. |
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| Nov. 30, 2023 |
Kochetkov will defend the home crease versus the Islanders on Thursday, per Andrew Gross of Newsday. - Kochetkov will pick up his third straight start as he attempts to wrestle the No. 1 spot from Antti Raanta. Raanta was awful in his last start Friday, allowing eight goals on only 14 shots against the Lightning. Kochetkov has won his previous two starts, giving him a 3-4-0 record with a 2.65 GAA and .894 save percentage on the year. The Islanders are 30th in NHL scoring, averaging 2.62 goals per contest, which sets Kochetkov up well for a third consecutive victory. |
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| Nov. 29, 2023 |
Kochetkov made 28 saves in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Flyers. - Travis Konecny spoiled his shutout bid in the second period, but otherwise Kochetkov stifled Philly's attack as he won his second straight start. The 24-year-old has looked much better since rejoining the NHL roster in November, going 3-1-0 over five appearances with a 1.73 GAA and .929 save percentage, and Antti Raanta may need to step up his performance level (3.73 GAA, .846 save percentage on the month) if he wants to remain in the top spot on Carolina's depth chart. |
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| Nov. 28, 2023 |
Kochetkov will defend the road net Tuesday against Philadelphia, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov is coming off a 21-save performance in Sunday's 3-2 win over Columbus. He has a 2-4-0 record this season with a 2.91 GAA and an .881 save percentage over seven appearances. Philadelphia is tied for 19th in the league with 3.00 goals per game this campaign. |
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| Nov. 26, 2023 |
Kochetkov will patrol the home crease Sunday against Columbus, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov has posted a 1-4-0 record this season with a 3.09 GAA and an .875 save percentage in six appearances. The Blue Jackets sit 24th in the league this campaign with 2.86 goals per game. |
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| Nov. 23, 2023 |
Kochetkov turned aside 13 of 15 shots after replacing Antti Raanta (lower body) to begin the second period of Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Oilers. - Raanta got the win thanks to a four-goal first period by the Hurricanes, but Kochetkov made sure the lead was never in real jeopardy. It's not yet clear how serious Raanta's injury might be, but the team called his removal "precautionary" after the game so he may not miss much time. With Carolina back in action Friday at home against the Lightning, it wouldn't be surprising if Kochetkov got the nod between the pipes. On the season, the 24-year-old sports a 1-4-0 record with a 3.09 GAA and .875 save percentage through six appearances. |
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| Nov. 16, 2023 |
Kochetkov stopped 21 shots in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Flyers. - Philadelphia grabbed a 3-0 lead inside the first minute of the second period, and while Kochetkov shut the door the rest of the way, his offense couldn't put together a comeback against a suffocating Flyers defense that blocked 30 shots on the night. The 24-year-old netminder is just 1-4-0 through his first five starts this season with a 3.10 GAA and .876 save percentage, but with Frederik Andersen (illness) sidelined indefinitely, his spot on the NHL roster as Antti Raanta's backup appears to be secure -- at least until Jaroslav Halak, who signed a PTO with the Hurricanes earlier this month, shows he's ready for game action. |
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| Nov. 15, 2023 |
Kochetkov is expected to guard the home crease Wednesday versus Philadelphia. - Kochetkov will look to build off his 22-save shutout victory over Tampa Bay on Saturday. Although he has struggled overall this season -- a 3.11 GAA and an .876 save percentage in four contests -- Antti Raanta's own struggles coupled with Frederik Andersen (blood clotting issue) being unavailable has created an opportunity for Kochetkov to get considerable playing time if he goes on a run. The Flyers rank 19th offensively this season with 3.20 goals per game. |
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| Nov. 11, 2023 |
Kochetkov is expected to start on the road against Tampa Bay on Saturday. - Kochetkov has posted a mark of 0-3-0 with a 4.31 GAA and an .836 save percentage in three outings with Carolina this season. Nevertheless, with Frederik Andersen (blood clotting) unavailable and Antti Raanta struggling -- he has a 3.02 GAA and an .877 save percentage in seven contests this season -- there's an opportunity for Kochetkov to earn some playing time if he rebounds. The Lightning rank fourth offensively with 3.79 goals per game though, so this contest will be a difficult challenge for the 24-year-old goaltender. |
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| Nov. 6, 2023 |
Kochetkov was summoned from AHL Syracuse on Monday. - In a corresponding move, Frederik Andersen (blood clotting) was placed on injured reserve. Kochetkov has a 3-0-0 record with one shutout, a 1.63 GAA and a .932 save percentage in three AHL outings this season. In three appearances with the Hurricanes this campaign, he has posted a mark of 0-3-0 with a 4.33 GAA and an .836 save percentage. With Andersen out of action indefinitely, Kochetkov will get a chance to improve upon those numbers while battling with Antti Raanta for playing time. Jaroslav Halak, who is with the Hurricanes on a tryout basis, may also get a chance to compete for starts if he is eventually signed to a full contract. |
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| Oct. 26, 2023 |
Kochetkov was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Thursday. - Kochetkov has a 0-3-0 record, 4.31 GAA and .838 save percentage in three contests with Carolina this year. Frederik Andersen was dealing with an upper-body injury, but he was healthy enough to serve as the backup goaltender for Tuesday's 3-0 loss to Tampa Bay, and Kochetkov's demotion further indicates that Andersen is over his injury. |
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| Oct. 24, 2023 |
Kochetkov will defend the road net Tuesday versus Tampa Bay, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov will surprisingly make a second straight start despite allowing six goals on 28 shots in a 6-4 loss to Colorado on Saturday. Kochetkov will be backed up by Frederik Andersen (upper body), who may not be quite ready to start yet. |
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| Oct. 23, 2023 |
Kochetkov was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Monday, per CapFriendly. - Kotchetkov was sent down in what was apparently a paper move Sunday after he allowed six goals on 28 shots in a loss to Seattle on Friday. The 24-year-old Kotchetkov will rejoin the Hurricanes prior to Tuesday's matchup with the Lightning, where he'll likely back up Antti Raanta if Frederik Andersen (upper body) can't suit up. |
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| Oct. 22, 2023 |
Kochetkov was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday, per CapFriendly. - Kochetkov allowed six goals on 28 shots in his first start of the season Saturday versus the Avalanche. The end of his emergency recall suggests Frederik Andersen (upper body) may be ready to suit up Tuesday versus the Lightning. |
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| Oct. 21, 2023 |
Although Antti Raanta was initially expected to start Saturday, Kochetkov is now slated to guard the road crease versus Colorado, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site. - It will be Kochetkov's first start of the 2023-24 campaign, though he did stop 15 of 17 shots in a relief appearance during Thursday's 7-4 loss to Seattle. Raanta will serve as the backup goaltender. Frederik Andersen remains unavailable due to an upper-body injury. Colorado has a 4-0-0 record while averaging 3.50 goals per game. |
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| Oct. 19, 2023 |
Kochetkov allowed two goals on 17 shots in relief of Antti Raanta in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Kraken. - Kochetkov ended up taking the loss, as he was responsible for giving up Jared McCann's game-winning goal. It wasn't a great outing for Kochetkov, but he was a bit sharper than Raanta, who has struggled in his first three appearances. If Frederik Andersen (upper body) is unavailable for Saturday's game in Colorado, Kochetkov may get a turn to start, though the Hurricanes haven't announced their goaltending plans yet. |
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| Oct. 18, 2023 |
Kochetkov was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday. - This is likely an insurance move with Frederik Andersen (upper body) leaving Tuesday's game against the Sharks. If Andersen misses time, Kochetkov will likely slot in as the backup to Antti Raanta. |
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| Oct. 9, 2023 |
Kochetkov was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Monday. - Carolina doesn't have an AHL affiliate this season, so Kotchetkov will get some playing time with Tampa Bay's top minor-league team to begin the 2023-24 campaign. He posted a 12-7-5 record with a 2.44 GAA and a .909 save percentage in 24 games with the Hurricanes last season. |
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| May 8, 2023 |
Kochetkov allowed four goals on 22 shots in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Devils. - Kotchetkov entered in relief of Frederik Andersen with the Hurricanes down 4-0 less than a minute into the second period. The Hurricanes rallied for four goals over the final two frames, but Kotchetkov couldn't stop the bleeding on the defensive end, eventually taking an 8-4 loss. The 23-year-old Kotchetkov was called upon to back up Andersen prior to Sunday's contest with Antti Raanta (illness) unavailable. Kotchetkov went 12-7-5 with a .909 save percentage in the regular season. He'll likely be the Canes' third option again for Game 4 if Raanta is healthy. |
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| April 17, 2023 |
Kochetkov was elevated from AHL Chicago on Monday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov figures to serve as the No. 3 emergency netminder for the Hurricanes heading into the playoffs. The youngster played in 24 games for the club this season, posting a 12-7-5 record with four shutouts and a .909 save percentage. Still, it would be quite the deviation for head coach Rod Brind'Amour to start Kochetkov in the playoffs ahead of Antti Raanta or Frederik Andersen. |
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| March 29, 2023 |
Kochetkov stopped 17 of 20 shots in the Hurricanes' 4-0 loss to the Lightning on Tuesday. - Kochetkov did not have his best Tuesday, coughing up two goals in the second period and one goal in the third to ultimately drop a 4-0 contest. This start marks the fourth straight start in which the Russian goaltender has allowed at least three goals. He should continue to serve as the backup to Frederik Andersen for the time being. |
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| March 25, 2023 |
Kochetkov will defend the home crease versus Toronto on Saturday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. - Kochetkov will get a chance to redeem himself, as he gave up five goals on 24 shots in a loss to the Maple Leafs on March 17. He is 11-6-5 with four shutouts, a 2.38 GAA and .909 save percentage this season. |
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| March 18, 2023 |
Kochetkov stopped 19 shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs. - It was a tough night for the young netminder, as two of the three pucks that got past Kochetkov in the first period came on deflections, and the 'Canes never recovered. The new year has not been kind to the 23-year-old in general, and in seven NHL starts since the beginning of January, he's gone 1-5-1 with a 3.27 GAA and .868 save percentage. Expect Kochetkov to head back to AHL Chicago as soon as Antti Raanta (lower body) is ready to return. |
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| March 17, 2023 |
Kochetkov is expected to guard the road crease against Toronto on Friday, per Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun. - Kochetkov has been great this season with an 11-5-5 record, 2.25 GAA and .915 save percentage in 21 appearances, but he's been less effective recently. Over his last six contests, Kochetkov has posted a 2.99 GAA and an .880 save percentage. The Maple Leafs are far from an ideal team to face while cold, given that they are tied for the eighth-ranked offense with 3.39 goals per game in 2022-23. |
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| March 12, 2023 |
Kochetkov will get the starting nod in New Jersey on Sunday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports. - Kochetkov faced the Flyers on Thursday in his first start at the NHL level in nearly two months and was dominant with a 19-save shutout. The 23-year-old improved to 11-4-5 with four shutouts and a 2.21 GAA through 20 games with Carolina this season. He's split two games with the Devils this season while stopping a combined 55 of 60 shots. |
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| March 10, 2023 |
Kochetkov made 19 saves in Thursday's 1-0 win over the Flyers. - Seeing his first NHL action since Jan. 15, Kochetkov wasn't particularly busy but had an answer for whatever bursts of offense Philly could muster. The 23-year-old appears to have rediscovered his early-season form while down with AHL Chicago, but his return to the Hurricanes could be brief with Antti Raanta (undisclosed) not expected to be out for long. |
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| March 9, 2023 |
Kochetkov will guard the home goal versus Philadelphia on Thursday. - Kochetkov hasn't appeared in an NHL contest since Jan. 15 versus Vancouver. The 23-year-old rookie allowed three goals on 32 shots en route to a 4-3 overtime loss in that contest. He'll try to secure his 11th top-level win of the year in a home matchup with a Flyers squad that's 12-14-7 on the road this year. |
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| March 8, 2023 |
Kochetkov was called up Wednesday by Carolina on an emergency basis. - Kochetkov has a 10-4-5 record, 2.33 GAA and .913 save percentage in 19 games with Carolina this season. He also has a 2.39 GAA and a .916 save percentage in 20 AHL contests with Chicago in 2022-23. Antti Raanta (undisclosed) couldn't complete Tuesday's contest against Montreal, so Kochetkov might be needed Thursday versus Philadelphia. |
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| Jan. 16, 2023 |
Kochetkov was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Monday. - Kochetkov has a 10-4-5 record, 2.33 GAA and .913 save percentage in 19 games this season. Carolina has had three healthy goaltenders on its roster since Frederik Andersen (lower body) was activated off the injured reserve list Wednesday. It seems Antti Raanta will serve as the Hurricanes' No. 2 goaltender for now while Kochetkov will get some work in the minors. |
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| Jan. 15, 2023 |
Kochetkov will guard the home goal Sunday versus Vancouver, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports. - Kochetkov has lost his past three outings, surrendering 12 goals on 76 shots. He has a 10-4-4 record this season with a 2.30 GAA and a .914 save percentage. Kochetkov will get the second half of Carolina's back-to-back situation after Frederik Andersen played in Saturday's win over Pittsburgh. The Canucks rank eighth in the league this year with 3.40 goals per game. |
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| Jan. 10, 2023 |
Kochetkov will start Tuesday's home game versus New Jersey, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports. - Kochetkov has allowed eight goals on 54 shots during his recent two-game losing skid. He has a 10-3-4 record this season with a 2.20 GAA and a .919 save percentage. The Devils rank eighth in the league this campaign with 3.40 goals per game. |
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| Jan. 5, 2023 |
Kochetkov is expected to start at home against Nashville on Thursday, according to Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal. - Kochetkov will try to bounce back after surrendering four goals on 30 shots in a 5-3 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday. He's 10-2-4 with a 2.08 GAA and .924 save percentage in 16 games this season. Nashville is the 27th-ranked offense with 2.72 goals per game in 2022-23. |
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| Jan. 4, 2023 |
Kochetkov stopped 26 of 30 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers. - New York's final goal was scored into an empty net. Carolina gave Kochetkov a 3-2 lead heading into the second intermission, but the rookie netminder couldn't make it stick for long, getting beaten on a screened shot from the point by Artemi Panarin just 36 seconds into the third period before K'Andre Miller tipped home the winner midway through the frame. It's Kochetkov's first regulation loss since Nov. 23, snapping a 10-start stretch in which he went 8-0-2 with a 1.80 GAA and .937 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 3, 2023 |
Per NHL.com, Kochetkov was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he'll guard the road goal versus the Rangers on Tuesday. - Kochetkov was excellent in his last appearance Dec. 20 versus New Jersey, stopping 37 of 38 shots en route to a 4-1 victory. He'll try to extend his personal winning streak to six games in a road matchup with a Rangers team that's 8-7-4 at home this year. |
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| Jan. 1, 2023 |
Kochetkov was named the NHL's Rookie of the Month for December. - Kochetkov posted a 7-0-1 record with a 1.63 GAA and a .939 save percentage in eight appearances. He also registered two shutouts during that stretch. Kochetkov concluded December with five straight wins, having allowed two goals or fewer in each contest. |
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| Dec. 20, 2022 |
Kochetkov surrendered one goal on 38 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win versus New Jersey. - Kochetkov's shutout bid ended when the Devils' Jack Hughes bested him at 15:24 of the third period. He's earned five straight victories and has allowed just five goals over that span. The 23-year-old is 10-1-4 with a 1.94 GAA and .928 save percentage in 15 contests. |
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| Dec. 18, 2022 |
Kochetkov will defend the home net Sunday against Pittsburgh, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov has won his past three starts, having allowed just two goals on 60 shots. He has posted two shutouts during that span. Kochetkov has a record of 8-1-4 this season with a 2.01 GAA and a .923 save percentage. He will get the second half of Carolina's back-to-back after Antti Raanta played in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over Dallas. |
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
Kochetkov stopped 15 of 17 shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over Seattle. - Kochetkov never had to face more than seven shots in a single period. He has an 8-1-4 record, 2.01 GAA and .923 save percentage in 13 games this season. The 23-year-old has won three straight contests, though this did end Kochetkov's shutout streak after he silenced the Islanders on Saturday, and Detroit on Tuesday. |
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| Dec. 14, 2022 |
Kochetkov turned aside all 27 shots he faced during Tuesday's 1-0 victory over the host Red Wings. - Kochetkov, who blanked the Islanders during his previous start Saturday, continued his dominance in Detroit, denying 13 second-period shots en route to earning consecutive shutouts. Kochetkov (7-1-4) went 5-0-1 during the Hurricanes' six-game road trip, which concluded Tuesday. The Hurricanes have recorded at least one standings point in 10 of Kochetkov's 11 starts this season. |
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| Dec. 13, 2022 |
Kochetkov will tend to the road net Tuesday against Detroit, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov is coming off a 16-save shutout victory over the Islanders on Saturday. He has a 6-1-4 record this season with a 2.21 GAA and a .918 save percentage. Kochetkov has gone 5-0-4 on the road this year, having permitted just 18 goals on 234 shots. |
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| Dec. 10, 2022 |
Kochetkov will guard the road goal Saturday against the Islanders, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov allowed four goals on 30 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to Anaheim on Tuesday in his last appearance. He has a 5-1-4 record this season with a 2.44 GAA and a .914 save percentage. Kochetkov has posted four wins on the road this year, allowing just 18 goals on 218 shots. |
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| Dec. 6, 2022 |
Kochetkov was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports, indicating he will start Tuesday on the road versus Anaheim. - Kotchetkov has won his past three outings, including a 31-save performance in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Los Angeles. He has a 5-1-3 record this season with a 2.27 GAA and a .919 save percentage in nine appearances. The Ducks rank 32nd in the league with 2.42 goals per game. |
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| Dec. 3, 2022 |
Kochetkov will guard the road goal versus the Kings on Saturday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov has won his last two outings, allowing three goals on 43 shots in one start and one relief appearance. The Kings have been boom-or-bust on offense lately, but Kochetkov's been solid for much of the year, so he should be a solid option in fantasy. |
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| Dec. 1, 2022 |
Kochetkov stopped 10 of 11 shots in relief after he came into Thursday's 6-4 win over the Blues. He earned the win. - Kochetkov has been outplaying Antti Raanta lately, as the latter had allowed three goals on 15 shots Thursday before getting pulled to start the third. We don't know if the Canes are going to ride the hot hand, which is certainly Kochetkov, during Frederik Andersen's injury absence (lower body), or if pushing the rookie becomes a necessity should Raanta be hurting, which may be possible given his slow reactions to plays, especially in the second frame. Monitor this situation very closely. |
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| Nov. 29, 2022 |
Kochetkov will guard the road goal verses the Penguins on Tuesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov was solid in his last outing, turning away 38 of 41 shots against the Bruins on Friday, but he ultimately took a loss due to insufficient goal support. He'll try to rebound with a win against a Pittsburgh team that's averaging 3.45 goals per game this campaign, ninth in the NHL. |
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| Nov. 25, 2022 |
Kochetkov will defend the home crease against Boston on Friday. - Kochetkov picked up his first career regulation NHL loss Wednesday, giving up three goals on 26 shots to the Coyotes. Kochetkov is 2-1-2 with a 2.22 GAA and a .908 save percentage. He will have a tough matchup against the Bruins, who are leading the NHL with an average of 4.05 goals per contest. |
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| Nov. 23, 2022 |
Kochetkov signed a four-year contract extension with Carolina on Wednesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov's new deal will carry an average annual value of $2 million. He has appeared in seven career games with the Hurricanes, posting a 5-0-2 record with a 2.16 GAA and a .909 save percentage. Kochetkov has made NHL four starts this season due to the absence of Frederik Andersen (lower body). |
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| Nov. 21, 2022 |
Kochetkov will get the starting nod in Winnipeg on Monday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Kochetkov has been impressive in his limited NHL action this season. The rookie netminder has allowed just four goals on 70 shots through three starts, giving him a .943 save percentage alongside a 2-1-0 record. Monday will be his third consecutive road outing as he looks to bounce back from his first career loss. |
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| Nov. 19, 2022 |
Kocketkov will defend the road crease against Minnesota on Saturday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. - Kochetkov has been outstanding in replacing the injured Frederik Andersen (lower body) on the Carolina roster, as he is 2-0-0 while giving up only two goals in 49 shots. He is coming off a 3-0 shutout win over Chicago on Monday and faces the Wild, who have lost two in a row and are scoring a modest 2.76 goals per game this season. |
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| Nov. 14, 2022 |
Kochetkov posted a 27-save shutout in Monday's 3-0 win over the Blackhawks. - Kochetkov was playing just his fifth career regular-season game. He had an excellent outing and rode an early lead to his first shutout. The 23-year-old's only losses came in last year's postseason -- he's a perfect 5-0-0 to begin his regular-season career, including two wins this season. A tougher test awaits Thursday versus the Avalanche, though Kochetkov and Antti Raanta have been splitting starts evenly with Frederik Andersen (undisclosed) on the shelf. |
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| Nov. 10, 2022 |
Kochetkov is expected to guard the home net against Edmonton on Thursday. - Kochetkov was called up by Carolina because Frederik Andersen (undisclosed) is unavailable. Antti Raanta started in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Florida, so Kochetkov will get an opportunity to make his NHL season debut. He drew a tough assignment given that the Oilers have averaged 3.79 goals per game this season. Edmonton is missing one of their top forwards in Evander Kane (wrist), but they still have Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Kochetkov has a 3.00 GAA and .911 save percentage in five AHL games this season. |
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| Nov. 8, 2022 |
Kochetkov was called up from AHL Chicago on Tuesday. - Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports Frederik Andersen may have gotten injured at practice Tuesday, so Kochetkov was recalled as an insurance option. Ondrej Kase (concussion) was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Kochetkov could play during this stint with the big club if Andersen is unable to suit up Wednesday versus the Panthers or Thursday versus the Oilers. |
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| Oct. 4, 2022 |
Kochetkov will get the nod for Carolina in Tuesday's road exhibition match versus Buffalo, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - It has not been determined yet if Kochetkov will play the full game. This will be his first game action of the preseason schedule. Kochetkov is currently the third goalie on Carolina's depth chart, so he will likely start the year in the minors. |
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| May 31, 2022 |
Kochetkov was assigned to AHL Chicago on Tuesday. - Kochetkov will join Chicago for the AHL's Western Conference finals. The 22-year-old netminder went 13-1-2 while posting an admirable 2.09 GAA and .921 save percentage through 15 minor-league appearances during the regular season. |
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| May 30, 2022 |
Kochetkov allowed three goals on 12 shots in relief of Antti Raanta (lower body) in a 6-2 loss to the Rangers in Game 7 on Monday. - Kochetkov entered the game in the latter half of the second period and quickly gave up a goal to Ryan Strome. The Rangers tallied twice more against the 22-year-old Kochetkov, who ended up taking the loss after the Hurricanes covered the two goals Raanta allowed. In four playoff outings, Kochetkov allowed 11 goals on 84 shots. He's under contract with the Hurricanes for next season, so he should have a chance to compete for the backup role behind Frederik Andersen (lower body) in training camp. |
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| May 28, 2022 |
Kochetkov stopped 10 of 12 shots after replacing Antti Raanta in the second period of Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers. - Kochetkov allowed a pair of goals after Antti Raanta was pulled in the loss. The rookie goaltender has a .889 save percentage in three postseason appearances (the first two coming Carolina's opening round matchup against the Bruins). Kochetkov should continue to serve as Raanta's backup while Frederik Andersen (lower body) remains sidelined. |
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| May 6, 2022 |
Kochetkov will guard the road goal during Friday's road game versus the Bruins, Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News and Observer reports. - Kochetkov was called into action after Antti Raanta suffered an upper-body injury in the first period of Wednesday's Game 2 against Boston, and he played well, turning aside 30 of 32 shots en route to a 5-2 victory. The 22-year-old rookie will try to secure a second straight win over the same Bruins squad on the road Friday. |
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| May 5, 2022 |
Kochetkov stopped 30 of 32 shots after replacing Antti Raanta (upper body) in Wednesday's 5-2 Game 2 win over Boston. - Kochetkov was called into action in the first period after Raanta took what basically amounted to a punch to the face from David Pastrnak. Patrice Bergeron scored both of the goals against Kochetkov, but the Russian netminder stood tall otherwise as Carolina doubled its series lead. If neither Raanta nor Frederik Andersen (undisclosed) suits up for Friday's Game 3 in Boston, Kochetkov would get the start. |
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| April 26, 2022 |
Kochetkov will guard the road cage during Tuesday's matchup with the Rangers, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. - Kochetkov didn't have to do much in his NHL debut Saturday against the Devils, stopping 17 of just 19 shots en route to a 3-2 overtime victory. He'll try to secure a third straight win in a tough road matchup with a Rangers team that's 26-8-4 at home this year. |
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| April 23, 2022 |
Kochetkov will guard the road cage during Saturday's matchup with the Devils. - Kochetkov will be making his NHL debut Saturday. The 22-year-old netminder was excellent for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod of the KHL this season before joining the Huricanes' AHL affiliate in February, going 10-10-2 while posting an admirable 2.23 GAA and .926 save percentage. He'll try to secure his first career NHL victory in a road matchup with a New Jersey team that's 16-18-4 at home this year. |
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| April 17, 2022 |
Kochetkov was recalled from AHL Chicago on an emergency basis Sunday. - Carolina's top goaltender, Frederik Andersen, left Saturday's game with an undisclosed injury, so the Hurricanes brought up Kochetkov to add another netminder to the mix. Kochetkov will presumably back up Antti Raanta if Andersen misses any time, but he was just named the AHL Rookie of the Month for March and went 13-1-1 with Chicago, so the 22-year-old could get his first chance to show what he can do at the top level. |
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| Feb. 15, 2022 |
Kochetkov was assigned to AHL Charlotte on Tuesday. - Kochetkov has been excellent with the Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod this year, going 10-10-2 while posting an impressive 2.23 GAA and .926 save percentage through 23 appearances. The KHL has cut its season short, so Kochetkov will likely stick with AHL Charlotte for the rest of the campaign. |
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