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.

Kochetkov kicked out 28 of 30 shots in a 3-2 road win over the Wild on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

After allowing two goals on only seven shots in the first period, Kochetkov turned aside the remaining 23 shots fired at him to stymie the Wild and to capture the win for the Hurricanes. He was especially strong on the penalty kill, stopping all six power-play shots and finishing the game with a .933 save percentage. With a recent shutout under his belt, Kochetkov is trending upwards and should continue to see the lion's share of starts for Carolina.

Kochetkov was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com, indicating he will defend the road net Tuesday against Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov is coming off a 14-save effort in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Dallas. He has won four of his past six outings, permitting just eight goals on 166 shots during that stretch. In 30 appearances this campaign, he has provided a 15-10-3 record with three shutouts, a 2.36 GAA and a .910 save percentage. The Wild sit 14th in the league this season with 3.16 goals per contest.

Kochetkov allowed two goals on 16 shots in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

It wasn't the busiest outing for Kochetkov, but a Jason Robertson goal late in the first period and Wyatt Johnston's tally midway through the second were enough to stick the 24-year-old netminder with the loss. Kochetkov had been sharp coming into Saturday's contest, going 3-1-0 with a pair of shutouts and a .970 save percentage in his previous four outings. He's now 15-10-3 on the season with a .910 save percentage and 2.36 GAA.

Kochetkov will patrol the home crease Saturday against Dallas, per Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov is coming off a 44-save shutout victory against Florida on Thursday. He has won four of his past five outings, earning two shutouts and a .960 save percentage during that span. In 29 appearances this campaign, he has a 15-9-3 record with a 2.37 GAA and a .911 save percentage. Dallas is tied for second in the league this season with 3.64 goals per contest.

Kochetkov stopped 44 shots in Thursday's 1-0 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old netminder put on a dazzling display between the pipes in a goaltending duel with Sergei Bobrovsky, and Kochetkov got rewarded for his efforts when Sebastian Aho scored with just 19 seconds left in the third period. It's Kochetkov's second shutout in his last four starts and his third of the season, and since rejoining Carolina after the All-Star break, he's gone 4-2-0 with a 1.60 GAA and .946 save percentage.

Kochetkov will defend the blue paint during Thursday's home game versus Florida, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov was excellent in his last appearance Friday against Arizona, stopping 30 of 31 shots en route to a 5-1 road victory. He'll try to pick up a second straight win in a brutal home matchup with a scorching-hot Panthers team that's won nine of its last 10 games and six straight.

Kochetkov stopped 30 of 31 shots in Friday's 5-1 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov had little trouble collecting the win Friday, as the Hurricanes gave him all the supported he needed in the opening five minutes. He's played in all five games since the All-Star break, allowing nine goals while going 3-2-0 with a shutout in that span. The 24-year-old is up to 14-9-3 with a 2.46 GAA and a .905 save percentage through 28 appearances this season. It's unclear if Kochetkov will start back-to-back days or if Spencer Martin will get the nod in Vegas on Saturday.