Kochetkov (concussion) was put on injured reserve Friday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

The Hurricanes claimed Spencer Martin off waivers from Columbus earlier in the day and they needed to clear a roster spot for the netminder. For his part, Kochetkov is eligible to return at any time as he has been out of action since Jan. 11, when he was injured after giving up three goals on 13 shots versus Anaheim. Kochetkov was 11-7-3 with a 2.58 GAA and a .900 save percentage before his injury.

Per Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer, Kochetkov is in concussion protocol and is out indefinitely, coach Rod Brind'Amour said Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov was injured in the second period versus Anaheim on Thursday. The netminder gave up three goals on 13 shots and was not involved in the decision as the Hurricanes defeated the Ducks 6-3. Kochetkov is 11-7-3 with a 2.58 GAA and a .900 save percentage this season. Antti Raanta is expected to take over the No. 1 goaltending duties for Carolina, with Yaniv Perets as his backup in the short term.

Kochetkov (upper body) exited Thursday's game versus the Ducks in the second period, Luke DeCock of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov was run into after making a save, and there was head contact. Antti Raanta entered the game in relief and would likely take over the starting role if Kochetkov is forced to miss any time beyond Thursday. Prior to the injury, Kochetkov allowed three goals on 13 shots.

Kochetkov will guard the home goal versus the Ducks on Thursday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov will go for his fifth straight win. During his previous four outings, he's allowed just seven goals in total. He'll face a Ducks team that is missing Trevor Zegras (ankle) and Pavel Mintyukov (shoulder), depleting an already lackluster offense.

Kochetkov stopped 15 shots in Friday's 6-2 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Washington had a 2-0 lead after the first period, but Kochetkov and the Hurricanes dominated play over the final 40 minutes. The 24-year-old netminder has won four straight starts, allowing two goals or fewer in each outing. Since the beginning of December, he's posted an 8-3-2 record with a 2.22 GAA and .918 save percentage over 13 appearances. Even after Frederik Andersen (illness) returns to the ice, Kochetkov could remain atop the depth chart if he's still flashing his current form.

Kochetkov will get the starting nod in Washington on Friday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov is riding a three-game winning streak. During that stretch, he's allowed just five goals on 93 shots. Since the start of December, he's gone 7-3-2 with a strong .920 save percentage and 2.24 GAA through 12 appearances. The 24-year-old is 7-5-1 with a 2.23 GAA on the road this season.

Kochetkov turned aside 28 shots in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Chris Kreider spoiled Kochetkov's shutout bid early in the second period by tipping home a Jacob Trouba point shot, but Kochetkov was otherwise in control all night. The 24-year-old netminder picked up his third straight win, and he's taken only one regulation loss in his last nine starts, going 6-1-2 with a dazzling 1.86 GAA and .934 save percentage. Frederik Andersen (illness) is tentatively set to return later this month, but it's hard to see him displacing Kochetkov from the top of Carolina's depth chart given the younger goalie's current form.

Kochetkov was the first goalie off the ice the morning skate, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports, indicating he will guard the road goal Tuesday against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov has won his past two outings, stopping 60 of 64 shots during that span. In 20 games this season, he has registered a mark of 9-7-3 with one shutout, a 2.61 GAA and a .900 save percentage. The Rangers sit 10th in the league this campaign with 3.43 goals per contest.

Kochetkov stopped 25 of 27 shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov gave up both goals in the third period, including one in the final minute after the Hurricanes took a 3-1 lead on an empty-netter. The win was Kochetkov's third in his last five outings. He improved to 9-7-3 with a 2.61 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 20 appearances this season. The 24-year-old has seen a majority of the playing time in December and should continue to operate as a No. 1 goalie heading into January.

Per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal, Kochetkov will get the road start in Toronto on Saturday, according to coach Rod Brind'Amour.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov is 8-7-3 with a 2.65 GAA and an .898 save percentage after stopping 35 shots Wednesday in a 5-2 win over Nashville. Kochetkov has taken over as the No. 1 goaltender for the Hurricanes as Frederik Andersen has been out of action since Nov. 2 with a blood clotting issue. The Maple Leafs are tied for third in NHL scoring, averaging 3.53 goals per game.