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.

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.