PYOTR KOCHETKOV NEWS

Pyotr Kochetkov will get his chances in Hurricanes' net — but will he take advantage? The Hurricanes are hoping Kochetkov can be the goalie who went on an 8-0-2 run last November and December.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Recalled from AHL Kochetkov was summoned from AHL Syracuse on Monday.

Impact 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 get a chance to compete for starts as well.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Kochetkov was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Thursday.

Impact Kochetkov has an 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 supports the notion that Andersen is over his injury.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good night, bad outcome Kochetkov made 20 saves in a 3-0 loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

Impact Kochetkov has started two straight and lost both, surrendering nine goals on 51 shots. He actually had a decent night in the net, but his teammates couldn't solve Jonas Johansson in the Bolts' net. It's the first time the high-scoring Canes have been shut out this season. Frederik Andersen (upper body) backed Kochetkov up Tuesday night and appears poised to take over the blue paint, which could force Kochetkov back to the AHL soon.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Tampa Bay Kochetkov will defend the road net Tuesday versus Tampa Bay, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Canes Kochetkov was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Monday, per CapFriendly.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drops back to AHL Kochetkov was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged for six goals Kochetkov allowed six goals on 28 shots in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact The Hurricanes' pursuit of consistency between the pipes will have to wait for another game, as Kochetkov struggled here. He gave up four goals in a span of 7:14 during the second period, allowing the Avalanche to control the game. Kochetkov has surrendered eight tallies on 45 shots through two appearances, though Antti Raanta hasn't been much better while Frederik Andersen (upper body) remains unavailable. The Hurricanes wrap up their road trip Tuesday versus the Lightning.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise starter Saturday 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...

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in relief Kochetkov allowed two goals on 17 shots in relief of Antti Raanta in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Kraken.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Wednesday Kochetkov was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact 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 backup to Antti Raanta.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to AHL Kochetkov was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Monday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in postseason debut Kochetkov allowed four goals on 22 shots in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Devils.

Impact 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.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Kochetkov was elevated from AHL Chicago on Monday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Kochetkov figures to serve as the No. 3 emergency netminder for the Canes heading into the playoffs. The youngster did log 24 games for the club this season in which he went 12-7-5 with four shutouts and a .909 save percentage. Still, it would be quite the deviation for coach Rod Brind'Amour to start Kochetkov in the playoffs ahead of Antti Raanta or Frederik Andersen.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three in loss Kochetkov stopped 17 of 20 shots in the Hurricanes' 4-0 loss to the Lightning on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped down to minors Kochetkov was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Wednesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Kochetkov's demotion all but guarantees that Antti Raanta (lower body) will be ready to serve as at least the backup against Detroit on Thursday. In 24 NHL appearances this year, the 23-year-old Kochetkov posted a 12-7-5 record with a .909 save percentage and four shutouts. Unless another injury pops up for Raanta or Frederik Andersen, Kochetkov figures to close out the year in the minors.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding cage Tuesday Kochetkov will defend the home net Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Kochetkov is coming off a 41-save performance in Saturday's 5-3 win over Toronto. He has a 12-6-5 record this season with a 2.41 GAA and a .911 save percentage. The Lightning sit 10th in the league this year with 3.38 goals per game.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in victory Kochetkov stopped 41 of 44 shots, leading the Hurricanes to a 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Impact Kochetkov was up to the task Saturday, turning away 41 of the 44 shots that he faced. This win was Kochetkov's second in the month of March in four starts. The Russian goaltender should be expected to remain the Hurricanes' backup netminder for as long as Antti Raanta is sidelined with a lower-body injury.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Kochetkov will defend the home crease versus Toronto on Saturday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Leafs Kochetkov stopped 19 shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact 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.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders three goals in loss Kochetkov turned aside 20 of 23 shots in a 3-0 loss to New Jersey on Sunday.

Impact Kochetkov allowed two goals on nine shots in the first period and another marker in the second frame. He's 11-5-5 with a 2.25 GAA and a .915 save percentage in 21 contests this season. Kochetkov earned a 19-save shutout over Philadelphia on Thursday.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Philly in return to NHL Kochetkov made 19 saves in Thursday's 1-0 win over the Flyers.

Impact 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.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

G Pyotr Kochetkov, Hurricanes shut out Flyers Pyotr Kochetkov returned from the minor leagues and made 19 saves as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0 on Thursda...

MARCH 10, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

G Pyotr Kochetkov, Hurricanes shut out Flyers Pyotr Kochetkov returned from the minor leagues and made 19 saves as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0 on Thursda...

MARCH 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kochetkov returns for Hurricanes, blanks Flyers 1-0

Pyotr Kochetkov returned from the minor leagues and made 19 saves as the Carolina Hurricanes blanked the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS