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.

Kochetkov made 25 saves in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

A Michael Rasmussen snapshot from the faceoff dot in the second period spoiled his shutout bid, but Kochetkov otherwise was very impressive as he collected his second straight win and fifth in his last eight starts, a stretch in which he's gone 5-2-1 with a 2.54 GAA and .901 save percentage. Antti Raanta has made only three appearances in that time, allowing nine goals on 74 shots (.878 save percentage), so Kochetkov's spot at the top of the depth chart for Carolina seems fairly secure at the moment.

Kochetkov will start on the road versus the Red Wings on Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov stopped 31 of 32 shots versus the Senators in his last outing, earning a win in a 4-1 game. The 24-year-old goalie is 4-2-1 over his last seven appearances, allowing 17 goals on 155 shots in that span, good for an .890 save percentage. The Red Wings have scored 25 goals over their last six games, so they could be a difficult matchup.

Kochetkov turned aside 31 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Josh Norris opened the scoring in the game midway through the first period, but Kochetkov slammed the door shut the rest of the way. The win ended a brief two-start losing streak for the 24-year-old netminder, and since he rejoined the Hurricanes' roster in mid-November, Kochetkov has gone 5-3-1 over 10 appearances with a 2.53 GAA and .898 save percentage.

Kochetkov was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site, indicating he will tend to the road net Tuesday versus Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov is coming off a 24-save effort in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Calgary. He has provided a 4-6-1 record this season with a 3.12 GAA and an .873 save percentage in 12 appearances. The Senators rank sixth in the league with 3.50 goals per contest this campaign.

Kochetkov stopped 24 of 27 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov wasn't chased from this game, instead blanking the Flames over the first two periods. Things got out of hand for the 24-year-old in the third -- Calgary scored three goals over a span of 6:02, and the Hurricanes couldn't pull even again. Kochetkov has taken consecutive losses for the first time since a three-game skid from Oct. 19-24. He's at a 4-6-1 record with a 3.12 GAA and an .873 save percentage over 12 contests. The Hurricanes' road trip continues Saturday with a tough game in Vancouver.

Kochetkov will guard the road goal versus the Flames on Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov had a nightmarish start versus the Oilers on Tuesday, giving up three goals on six shots over 5:46 of game time. The 24-year-old will get a quick chance to redeem himself against the Flames, who have scored 19 goals over their last six games, going 3-3-0 in that span.

Kochetkov allowed three goals on six shots in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov was sent to the showers early, getting chased 5:46 into the game. Antti Raanta allowed three goals on 28 shots the rest of the way, but the loss stayed with Kochetkov since the Hurricanes couldn't cover his damage. The 24-year-old goalie has had a consistency issue throughout his time in the NHL this year. He's now at a 4-5-1 record with a 3.12 GAA and an .871 save percentage over 11 outings. Given Raanta's heavy workload in the relief outing, it's unclear which goalie will get the nod for Thursday's game in Calgary.