Pyotr Kochetkov - NHL News & Rumors

Slated to start Thursday Kochetkov is expected to start Thursday's home game against the Blue Jackets, Peter Dewar of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Kochetkov has had a stellar start to the 2026-27 campaign, and he's set to start a third consecutive game Thursday. Across his eight starts to begin the regular season, he's gone 8-0-0 with a 1.61 GAA and .918 save percentage.

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Remains unbeaten Kochetkov made 14 saves in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact The 27-year-old netminder's perfect record looked as though it might be in jeopardy when Pavel Zacha scored on a power play just 91 seconds into the contest, but Carolina's defense stayed stingy, Kochetkov handled everything else fired his way, and Sebastian Aho eventually banged home the game-winner midway through the third period. Kochetkov has seized the No. 1 job in the 'Canes crease by going 8-0-0 to begin the season with a dazzling 1.61 GAA and .918 save percentage.

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Zacha Scores PPG | Boston Bruins Pavel Zacha (BOS) scores power-play goal against Pyotr Kochetkov (CAR) to make it 0 - 1

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Tending twine Tuesday Kochetkov will protect the home goal versus the Bruins on Tuesday, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Kochetkov is still undefeated (7-0-0) this season, and he's coming off his first shutout of the year. He stopped all 24 shots the Blues sent his way Saturday. Tuesday's game could be a tight battle, as the Bruins and Hurricanes are both in the league's top four for both goals for and goals against.

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Blanks Blues Saturday Kochetkov saved all 24 shots on net he saw in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Blues.

Impact Kochetkov earned his first shutout of the 2026-27 campaign Saturday. He's been phenomenal to begin the regular season, as he's undefeated with a 7-0-0 record, a 1.70 GAA and a .916 save percentage across seven games. His hot start to the season has helped him work his way back to being the No. 1 option between the pipes over Brandon Bussi, who has struggled across his six appearances. With a projected majority of the workload likely to go Kochetkov's way, he's entered the fantasy conversation in all formats, making him an excellent waiver-wire addition in leagues where he's still available.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kochetkov makes 24 saves to help the Hurricanes beat the Blues 4-0

Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves for his first shutout of the season and 12th in the NHL in the Carolina Hurricanes’ 4-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night

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Tending twine in St. Louis Kochetkov will guard the road goal versus the Blues on Saturday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kochetkov will take his turn in the Hurricanes' goalie rotation. He has won all six starts this season, though he allowed a season-high three goals on just 17 shots against the Canucks in his last outing. The Blues have scored 21 goals over their last five games, though 13 of them have come in two games, so consistency isn't a common part of St. Louis' offense.

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Slightly shaky in win Kochetkov stopped 14 of 17 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact The Hurricanes' offense made sure that Kochetkov's poor outing wasn't punished. He gave up a pair of goals in the first period but was able to settle down after that. This was the first time Kochetkov has allowed more than two goals in a game this season. He's 6-0-0 with a 1.98 GAA and an .899 save percentage over six games so far. The 27-year-old has started four of the last five Carolina contests, giving him an edge for the No. 1 job. He'll have his hands full if he gets the start in Edmonton on Thursday.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Poised to start Tuesday Kochetkov is expected to guard the road goal against Vancouver on Tuesday, according to Walt Ruff and Peter Dewar of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact Kochetkov has stopped 93 of 102 shots during his five-game winning streak to begin the 2026-27 campaign. Vancouver (2-7-1) is tied for 17th in the league with 3.00 goals per game this season.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Stays sharp in Saturday's win Kochetkov made 21 saves in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Jets.

Impact Twice Carolina had to rally from one-goal deficits in the second period, but Kochetkov slammed the door on Winnipeg in the third, giving Nikolaj Ehlers a chance to pot a revenge goal for the game-winner. Kochetkov has started three straight games for the Hurricanes and appears to have moved ahead of the Brandon Bussi on the depth chart for the moment, going 5-0-0 to begin the season with a stellar 1.78 GAA and .912 save percentage.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

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CAR@WPG: Iafallo scores goal against Pyotr Kochetkov | Winnipeg Jets Alex Iafallo (WPG) scores goal against Pyotr Kochetkov (CAR) to make it 2 - 1

OCTOBER 17 • NHL.COM

CAR@WPG: Scheifele scores goal against Pyotr Kochetkov | Winnipeg Jets Mark Scheifele (WPG) scores goal against Pyotr Kochetkov (CAR) to make it 1 - 0

OCTOBER 17 • NHL.COM

In net Saturday Kochetkov will start Saturday's road matchup against Winnipeg.

Impact Kochetkov has stopped 72 of 79 shots during his four-game winning streak to begin the 2026-27 campaign. Winnipeg (4-1-2) is tied for 17th in the league this season with 3.00 goals per game.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Undefeated this season Kochetkov made 20 saves in a 4-2 win over Washington on Tuesday.

Impact Kochetkov is on a four-game winning streak with a 1.72 GAA and .911 save percentage. He is undefeated this season. Kochetkov and Brandon Bussi are in a straight platoon, with each man earning four starts so far this season. Kochetkov's numbers are significantly better than Bussi's (2-1-1, 2.95 GAA and .871 save percentage), but Bussi was really sharp in his last start. Expect the platoon to continue as-is unless one of the two men truly falters.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

WSH@CAR: Holl scores goal against Pyotr Kochetkov | Washington Capitals Justin Holl (WSH) scores goal against Pyotr Kochetkov (CAR) to make it 1 - 2

OCTOBER 14 • NHL.COM

WSH@CAR: Jenner scores goal against Pyotr Kochetkov | Washington Capitals Boone Jenner (WSH) scores goal against Pyotr Kochetkov (CAR) to make it 0 - 1

OCTOBER 13 • NHL.COM

Slated to start Tuesday Kochetkov is expected to patrol the home crease against Washington on Tuesday, per Walt Ruff and Peter Dewar of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact Kochetkov has won his first three starts of the 2026-27 campaign, allowing only five goals on 57 shots. He has gone 3-1-2 in seven previous regular-season outings against the Capitals, stopping 106 of 122 shots. Washington (3-2-0) has registered 17 goals in five games this season.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in win Kochetkov stopped 18 of 19 shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.

Impact Kochetkov has won all three of his outings this season. He's allowed just five goals on 57 shots in those contests as the Hurricanes' defense continues to make life easy on the team's goaltenders. Brandon Bussi started the first two games of the year, but the two netminders have alternated starts since. With Kochetkov playing well, it wouldn't be surprising if he continues to command a decent share of starts. Both goalies are quality fantasy options for managers in search of wins.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Flyers Kochetkov will guard the road goal against Philadelphia on Sunday, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact Kochetkov has won his previous two outings this season, stopping 34 of 38 shots. Philadelphia (0-4-2) has scored only seven goals during a six-game winless skid to begin the 2026-27 campaign.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to second win Kochetkov made 18 saves in Thursday's 7-2 rout of the Canucks.

Impact Jake DeBrusk was all that stood between Kochetkov and a shutout, as the winger snapped home rebounds in the second and third periods. The 27-year-old netminder has won both his starts to begin the season, allowing four goals on 38 shots, and while Kochetkov remains behind Brandon Bussi on the Carolina depth chart, the duo may work in closer to a 50-50 timeshare than a clear starter/backup arrangement.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 9 • 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.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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