Kochetkov will defend the home crease versus Winnipeg on Saturday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.