Kochetkov stopped 35 of 37 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

It was an impressive effort from Kochetkov, who held the Predators to a pair of second-period goals while turning aside 35 shots en route to a win. The 24-year-old netminder is now 4-1-2 with a .931 save percentage over his last seven outings. Overall, Kochetkov improved to 8-7-3 with an .898 save percentage and 2.65 GAA. He'll continue to see the bulk of starts in Carolina until Frederik Andersen (illness) is able to return.

Kochetkov will defend the cage against the Predators on the road Wednesday, Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov has lost three of his last four contests, posting a 1-1-2 record despite recording a solid 2.43 GAA over that stretch. While Antti Raanta has been recalled from the minors, the 24-year-old Kochetkov figures to continue to see the majority of the starts, at least until Frederik Andersen (illness) is cleared to return.

Kochetkov made 23 saves in a 5-4 loss to the Islanders on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The Canes came out of the gate slow and were down for good by 14:43 of the first period. Kochetkov wasn't to blame, but the harsh reality is that the Canes have been awful of late. They have just three wins in their past 11 games (3-5-3). Use caution when sticking any Carolina twinetender in the blue paint until the team turns this around.

Kochetkov is expected to start in Saturday's home game against the Islanders, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov has allowed just seven goals on 137 shots (.949 save percentage) over his last five appearances. He has a 7-6-3 record, 2.53 GAA and .899 save percentage in 17 outings this campaign, though his poor save percentage is largely due to his rough start -- Kochetkov stopped just 56 of 67 shots (.836) over his first three contests. The Islanders are a tough team to contain, having averaged an incredible 3.92 goals per game over their last 12 outings.

Kochetkov made 24 saves in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Penguins on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Sidney Crosby scored his 19th of the season and the lone goal in the shootout to secure the win. Kochetkov made some huge saves to force the shootout and that stretched the Canes point streak to six games. He has started 11 of the Canes last 14 games and is 3-0-2, including two shootout losses, in his last five starts. Kochetkov may be the man to stabilize a queasy net for the team from Raleigh. The talent is there.

Kochetkov will patrol the road crease during Thursday's matchup with the Penguins, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov was pretty solid in his last start Tuesday versus Vegas, turning aside 30 of 33 shots en route to a 6-3 victory. He'll try to secure his fifth win of the month of December in a favorable road matchup with a Pittsburgh squad that's averaging only 2.86 goals per game at home this year, 25th in the NHL.

Kochetkov made 30 saves in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old netminder was in control most of the game, but his final line was marred by two goals inside the final two minutes by Vegas. Kochetkov is 3-0-1 over his last four starts and hasn't allowed more than three goals in any of his last seven outings, posting a sharp 2.28 GAA and .916 save percentage over that stretch.

Kochetkov will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Vegas, according to Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov is coming off a 20-save effort in Sunday's 2-1 shootout loss to Washington. He has earned a 6-6-2 record with a 2.62 GAA and an .894 save percentage over 15 appearances this season. Vegas ranks ninth in the league this campaign with 3.41 goals per contest.

Kochetkov stopped 20 of 21 shots in Sunday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov's now held opponents to just one goal in each of his last three starts, though his margin for error was slim Sunday as the Hurricanes could only muster one goal themselves in an eventual shootout loss. The 22-year-old netminder fell to 6-6-2 with an .894 save percentage and 2.62 GAA this season. With Antti Raanta now in the AHL, Kochetkov is the undisputed top goaltender in Carolina until Frederik Andersen (illness) is able to return. The Hurricanes will host Vegas in their next game Tuesday.

Kochetkov will get the starting nod at home against the Capitals on Sunday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

After a brief rough patch, Kochetkov has won two straight games, stopping a combined 56 of 58 shots during that span. The 24-year-old is now 6-6-1 with a 2.78 GAA and an .890 save percentage through 14 appearances this season. With Antti Raanta being waived and sent to AHL Chicago, Kochetkov should see most of the work in Carolina's net, at least until Frederik Andersen (illness) returns.