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Pyotr Kochetkov News / The Hockey Writers / November 1
Kochetkov’s Record Setting Game Helps Hurricanes Secure 7-0 Win
The Carolina Hurricanes Sunday afternoon began the month of November like they ended October, winning another hockey game. They defeated the Winnipeg Jets 7-0 on Kids Day in Raleigh to claim their 12th win of the season.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / November 1
Pyotr Kochetkov improves to 10-0 as Canes blank Jets
Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 26 shots to earn his 10th consecutive victory as the Carolina Hurricanes earned a 7-0 romp over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C.
Pyotr Kochetkov News / The Hockey Writers / October 30
Hurricanes’ Pyotr Kochetkov Is Becoming the Elite Goalie They Envisioned
Fifteen games into the 2026-27 season, the Carolina Hurricanes are 11-2-2, have won 11 of their last 13 games, and are on a five-game winning streak. The defending Stanley Cup champions are showing no signs of slowing down.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
Pyotr Kochetkov News / Field Level Media / October 29
Pyotr Kochetkov, Hurricanes shut down struggling Blue Jackets
Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves and set the Carolina Hurricanes franchise record for goaltender victories to begin a season by winning for the ninth time this season in Thursday night's 3-2 triumph against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Raleigh, N.C.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 28
League-leading Hurricanes welcome warming Blue Jackets
The Carolina Hurricanes are keeping goalies fresh and relatively protected in terms of shot volume. It's a formula that has translated well for the reigning Stanley Cup champions in recent seasons and it's appearing again a month into the season.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 28
Hurricanes’ Brind’Amour, Kochetkov, & Slavin Share Thoughts After 2-1 Win Over Bruins
The Carolina Hurricanes picked up their 10th win of the season on Tuesday night (Oct. 27) after defeating the Boston Bruins 2-1. After giving up an early goal less than two minutes into the game, the Hurricanes battled back, thanks to goals from Jackson Blake and Sebastian Aho.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 24
Kochetkov & Hurricanes Close Out Road Trip with 4-0 Shutout Win Over Blues
After a gut-punching shootout loss Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers, the Carolina Hurricanes claimed the full two points Saturday night, defeating the St.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / October 24
Pyotr Kochetkov, Hurricanes blank Blues to finish road trip
Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves to lead the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-0 road victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 22
Pyotr Kochetkov Is Finding Success Behind Challenging Hurricanes System
Pyotr Kochetkov has started the season red hot. The netminder’s 6-0-0 record has helped the Carolina Hurricanes stay near the top of the standings despite the chaos happening elsewhere on the roster.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 9
Hurricanes’ Kochetkov Showing Signs of Reaching the Next Level
The 2025-26 season was one of missed opportunities for Carolina Hurricanes netminder Pyotr Kochetkov. After playing nine games last season, finishing 6-2-0 with an .899 save percentage (SV%) and a 2.33 goals-against average, he missed the rest of the season and most of the playoffs with hip surgery.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / September 27
Hurricanes sign Pyotr Kochetkov to two-year extension
The Carolina Hurricanes announced Friday the team signed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov to a two-year contract extension that will carry an average annual value of $3.95 million.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 27
Hurricanes Have Reason for Concern After Pyotr Kochetkov’s Preseason Struggles
Through the first three preseason games, the Carolina Hurricanes have one lingering worry: Pyotr Kochetkov. In his two games, he’s given up 11 goals. He allowed six on 34 shots against the Florida Panthers and five on 28 shots against the Nashville Predators in Greensboro.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 26
Hurricanes News & Rumors: Kochetkov Extension, Roster Cuts, & More Nikishin Rumors
The wait for the regular season is almost over as we’re three days away from the start of the 2026-27 NHL season. More importantly, the Carolina Hurricanes begin their Stanley Cup title defense.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 25
Hurricanes Extend Pyotr Kocehtkov Through the 2028-29 Season
After an electric night in Greensboro, seeing the Carolina Hurricanes storm back from a four-goal deficit to win, they keep making news as we head into the last weekend without regular-season hockey.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / September 25
Canes sign G Pyotr Kochetkov to 2-year extension
The Carolina Hurricanes announced a two-year contract extension with goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov on Friday. The deal will pay Kochetkov $2.4 million with a $1.5 million signing bonus in 2027-28 and $3 million with a $1 million signing bonus in 2028-29.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 25
Hurricanes Sign Pyotr Kochetkov To Two-Year Extension
The Carolina Hurricanes announced that goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov has signed a two-year, $3.95MM AAV contract extension. According to the team, Kochetkov will be paid a $2.4MM salary and $1.5MM signing bonus for 2027-28, and a $3MM salary with a $1MM signing bonus for 2028-29.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / September 18
Struggling with his health last season, Pyotr Kochetkov is primed for major comeback
It has been a whirlwind NHL career for Pyotr Kochetkov. Entering his sixth season with the Carolina Hurricanes, long gone are the days of Kochetkov winning in his first three appearances in four days to help the team win the division in 2022, or the time he got in Brady Tkachuk's face after a diving poke check on a penalty shot.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 17
Three chaotic Metropolitan Division storylines for 2026-27 season
The Washington Capitals catching the Carolina Hurricanes might be the least chaotic outcome in the NHL's Metropolitan Division next season.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 14
Hurricanes' Pyotr Kochetkov to make first start in 46 games
He’s back. Ahead of the team’s final game of the 2025-26 regular season on Tuesday night, Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour revealed that goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will be between the pipes against the New York Islanders.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / January 1
Will Pyotr Kochetkov's injury impact the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup chances?
The Carolina Hurricanes are likely going to be without goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov for the season.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11, 2025
Hurricanes goaltender suffers lower-body injury, will miss more time than team was 'hoping for'
Carolina is one of the rare teams choosing to carry three goaltenders this season, and that depth is going to come in handy early on.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 1, 2024
NHL betting: Are the Hurricanes a good bet to top the Eastern Conference?
Right when it matters the most, the Carolina Hurricanes are becoming popular at sportsbooks to make a run at the Stanley Cup. So should you consider them when you place your next wager?
Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19, 2024
Hurricanes place young goaltender on IR
The 24-year-old Kochetkov has appeared in 23 games this season — more than any other Hurricanes goaltender.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 12, 2024
Hurricanes lose another goaltender to injury
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov has entered the concussion protocol. With Frederik Andersen already out of action, the team has become precariously thin at netminder.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / January 11, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov leaves Thursday’s game due to injury
Another day, another injury to a Carolina Hurricanes goaltender. On Thursday night, during a game against the Anaheim Ducks, Pyotr Kochetkov had to leave after a collision with Ducks’ forward Isac Lundestrom.
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