Kochetkov stopped 30 of 31 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov played with the lead for most of the contest and kicked aside the first 24 shots of the game until he was finally beaten in the third period. It was his only blemish on a strong game in which he finished with a .968 save percentage. Since March 7, Kochetkov has been alternating games with Frederik Andersen and both goalies have seen success as the Hurricanes have won seven of their last eight. While Kochetkov's role isn't solidified yet, his recent performance might force managers to consider using him for a roster spot.

Kochetkov will defend the road net Tuesday against the Islanders, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov is coming off a 36-save effort in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over Toronto. He has posted a record of 18-12-3 this campaign with a 2.40 GAA and a .911 save percentage through 35 appearances. The Islanders sit 20th in the league this season with 3.00 goals per contest.

Kochetkov made 36 saves in a 5-4 shootout win over Toronto on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The game was scoreless heading into the second frame and then the Leafs racked up three unanswered goals by the 12:03 mark. Kochetkov buckled down and waited for his mates to respond, and they did. The Leafs did drain one early in the third, but the Canes remained patient and forced with seven seconds left. Kochetkov is 18-12-3 with a 2.40 GAA and .911 save percentage overall, and 6-4-0 with two shutouts in his last 10.

Kochetkov will be between the visiting pipes in Toronto on Saturday, according to Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov has given up only three goals on 49 shots in his last two starts. The 24-year-old netminder has been splitting the net of late with Frederik Andersen, settling into his role as a co-starter with the Danish goaltender. Kochetkov is 17-12-3 with a 2.35 GAA and a .911 save percentage this season. He is 1-0-0 against the Maple Leafs in 2023-24, giving up two goals on 27 shots in a 3-2 victory Dec. 30.

Kochetkov made 23 saves in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Facing fellow Russian netminder Igor Shesterkin, Kochetkov rose to the occasion and was arguably the better goalie on the night. There was nothing he could do on the game-winner though, which came off a wild shot from the side boards by Adam Fox late in the first period that deflected home off the skate of Brady Skjei. Kochetkov has moved into a timeshare with Frederik Andersen since the veteran's return, and Kochetkov seems unlikely to relinquish that spot -- he's allowed two goals or less in five of his last six starts, going 3-3-0 with a 1.87 GAA and .936 save percentage.

Kochetkov will patrol the home crease Tuesday against the Rangers, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov is coming off a 23-save performance in Saturday's 4-2 win over New Jersey. In 33 appearances this season, he has supplied a 17-11-3 record with a 2.39 GAA and a .910 save percentage. The Rangers sit ninth in the league with 3.31 goals per contest this campaign.

Kochetkov made 23 saves in Saturday's 4-2 win over New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old goalie needed a good response after Frederik Andersen made his return to the Carolina crease Thursday, and Kochetkov came through with an impressive performance. Over 10 outings since the All-Star break he's gone 6-4-0 with a .930 save percentage, but despite his strong play during that time, Kochetkov may have to settle for a timeshare with Andersen down the stretch.

Kochetkov will be between the visiting pipes in New Jersey on Saturday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov has been outstanding in his last eight games, as he is 5-3-0 with a 1.84 GAA and a sizzling .938 save percentage. Overall, the netminder is 16-11-3 on the season. He will face a Devils team averaging 3.32 goals per game, which ranks eighth in the NHL.

Kochetkov stopped 27 of 31 shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Jets, with Winnipeg's final goal coming into an empty net.

EDGE Analysis

The Hurricanes grabbed a 3-0 lead in the second period, but Kochetkov had the wheels come off in the third, beginning with a Kyle Connor shot from the blue line 96 seconds into the final frame. The 24-year-old netminder hadn't allowed more than three goals in an outing since Dec. 23, but with Frederik Andersen (illness) nearing his return to action, Kochetkov can't afford many slips if he wants to retain a significant role in the Carolina crease. On the season, he sports a 16-11-3 record with a 2.41 GAA and a .910 save percentage.

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.