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2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Guarding goal Thursday Kochetkov will tend the twine at home versus the Canucks on Thursday, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Kochetkov allowed two goals on 18 shots against the Flyers in his season debut on Saturday. Brandon Bussi struggled against the Canadiens in his last start, so Kochetkov will get a chance to bring some stability to the crease. While Kochetkov is nominally in the backup role to begin the year, this could become a timeshare if he continues to play well.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nabs win in season debut Kochetkov turned aside 16 shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.

Impact Making his 2026-27 debut, Kochetkov fell behind 2-1 on a Matvei Michkov tally midway through the second period, but the 27-year-old netminder shut the door the rest of the way as the Hurricanes mounted a comeback. Kochetkov appears to be firmly behind Brandon Bussi on the depth chart, but he should still see 25-30 starts on the season in that role if he can stay healthy.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pyotr Kochetkov Postgame Quotes | Carolina Hurricanes Pyotr Kochetkov speaks to the media following his win over the Philadephia Flyers.

5 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Hurricanes beat the Flyers 3-2 in OT for their first win as Aho scores 2

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5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Between pipes Saturday Kochetkov will guard the road goal against Philadelphia on Saturday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact Kochetkov will make his season debut after Brandon Bussi went 0-1-1 in the first two games. During that span, Bussi surrendered six goals on 47 shots. Kochetkov posted a 6-2-0 record with a 2.33 GAA and an .899 save percentage in nine appearances for Carolina during the 2025-26 regular season. Philadelphia (0-1-1) has two goals in two games this campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov to a 2-year extension through 2028-29

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SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Inks two-year contract extension Kochetkov signed a two-year, $7.9 million contract extension with the Hurricanes on Friday.

Impact Kochetkov was limited to nine regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 campaign due to a hip injury, but he was effective when on the ice, going 6-2-0 with a 2.33 GAA and .899 save percentage. He's back to full health ahead of the 2026-27 regular season and will remain under contract with the Hurricanes through the 2028-29 campaign, but he'll likely begin the upcoming season as Brandon Bussi's backup after Bussi went 31-6-2 with a 2.47 GAA and .894 save percentage across 39 regular-season appearances last year.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Starts slow, locks in late Kochetkov allowed five goals on 28 shots in Thursday's 6-5 preseason win over the Predators.

Impact All five goals against came over the first 28:24 of the contest. Kochetkov has given up 10 goals on 61 shots this preseason, offering little in the way of confidence that he'll be able to handle anything more than a backup role early in the season. Brandon Bussi will likely get the net for Saturday's preseason finale, as well as Opening Night against the Panthers on Tuesday, but Kochetkov could step into a platoon role as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

NSH@CAR: Edstrom scores goal against Pyotr Kochetkov | Nashville Predators Adam Edstrom (NSH) scores goal against Pyotr Kochetkov (CAR) to make it 1 - 4

SEPTEMBER 25 • NHL.COM

Slated to start Thursday Kochetkov is expected to start at home in Thursday's preseason game against Nashville, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Impact Kochetkov will look for a better result after allowing five goals on 33 shots in his previous exhibition outing Sunday. He's projected to enter the season as Carolina's No. 2 goaltender behind Brandon Bussi.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Blitzed in preseason opener Kochetkov conceded five goals on 33 shots in Sunday's 6-3 preseason loss to the Panthers. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact The Panthers rolled out a much more experienced roster than the Hurricanes in Sunday's exhibition opener, so it's not much of a surprise that Kochetkov was on the losing end of this game. The deparature of Frederik Andersen in the offseason has opened the door for Kochetkov to play more regularly this season, but Brandon Bussi is in the fold as well for the reigning Stanley Cup champions.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for long-awaited return Kochetkov is expected to start Sunday's preseason game against the Panthers, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact While Kochetkov was healthy during Carolina's Stanley Cup run, Sunday will mark his first official appearance since Dec. 20, 2025. The 27-year-old backstop was solid when healthy last season, posting a 6-2-0 record, a 2.33 GAA and an .899 save percentage across nine regular-season outings. He has been effective when he can avoid the IR and is expected to serve in a tandem with Brandon Bussi for the reigning cup champions. Kochetkov's return to action will be against Florida, who should pose for a solid opponent to ramp-up against given their organizational depth.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Ineligible to start Tuesday Due to a roster technicality, Kochetkov won't defend the road net against the Islanders on Tuesday.

Impact Carolina activated Kochetkov from injured reserve, and he will be available for the playoffs. Brandon Bussi will get the nod in Tuesday's regular-season finale versus the Islanders.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Defending crease Tuesday Kochetkov (hip) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his start in Tuesday's road matchup against the Islanders, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Kochetkov hasn't played in the NHL since Dec. 20 against Tampa Bay due to hip surgery. He appeared in parts of two games with AHL Chicago on Friday and Sunday during a conditioning loan before being called up by the Hurricanes on Monday. Kochetkov has a 6-2-0 record with a 2.33 GAA and an .899 save percentage in nine NHL outings this campaign.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NHL Kochetkov was recalled by the Hurricanes from AHL Chicago on Monday.

Impact After his conditioning stint in the AHL, Kochetkov is set to join the Hurricanes for the first time since sustaining his hip injury in late December. The 26-year-old netminder would have to be cleared from IR before returning to action, but his call-up is an indicator that he could return to action in the coming days. When healthy, he has played decently well with a 6-2-0 record, a 2.33 GAA and an .899 save percentage across nine appearances this season. If he's cleared off injured reserve by tomorrow, he'll have the chance to appear in the Canes' regular-season finale for a tune-up game before likely playing a sizable role in the team's goalie rotation for the playoffs.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Set for conditioning stint Kochetkov (hip) was assigned to AHL Chicago on Friday for a conditioning stint.

Impact Kochetkov has been sidelined since Dec. 20 due to a hip injury that required surgery, but the Hurricanes have been optimistic that the netminder would be an option for the playoffs. The 26-year-old will have an opportunity to work with the AHL club late in the NHL regular season, which signals that he's progressing in his recovery and could be cleared to rejoin the Hurricanes at some point during postseason play.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Might be back by playoffs Kochetkov (hip) might be available in time for the playoffs, according to Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News.

Impact Kochetkov hasn't played since Dec. 20 because of the injury. He was previously expected to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign, so if he ends up playing at all before the end of the regular season, that would be a bit of a surprise. Kochetkov has a 6-2-0 record, 2.33 GAA and .899 save percentage in nine outings this campaign. Brandon Bussi might maintain the starting gig for the rest of the regular season even if Kochetkov returns. However, Kochetkov would eat into Bussi and Frederik Andersen's playing time.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Blake's overtime goal lifts Hurricanes past Rangers 3-2

Jackson Blake’s power-play goal on a deflection 4:47 into overtime lifted the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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