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.

Kochetkov will protect the road goal Wednesday versus the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov has won three of his last four outings, allowing 10 goals over that span. He didn't play in a 2-1 loss to the Jets on Monday, with Antti Raanta between the pipes for that contest. Kochetkov will attempt to slow down the Oilers, who have won their last four games and should be well rested after a five-day break.

Kochetkov made 22 saves in a 6-2 win over the Sabres on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov and the Canes never trailed in the game, so it was a nice rebound from his middling effort Thursday against the Isles. The Sabres didn't hit the scoreboard until the 4:08 mark of the third when Casey Mittelstadt made it 5-1 when he scored from the far side of the right circle. Tyson Jost beat him at the mid-point of the third frame when Kochetkov came out to try for a poke check on Peyton Krebs and couldn't get back into the net in time.

Kochetkov will start in Saturday's home game against Buffalo, Rod Brind'Amour told Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov will make his fourth straight start because Antti Raanta is not feeling quite 100 percent. Still, Raanta is projected to serve as the backup. Kochetkov has a 3-4-1 record, 2.93 GAA and .878 save percentage in nine contests this season. He struggled Thursday, allowing five goals on 16 shots in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Islanders. Buffalo is tied for 22nd offensively this year with 2.96 goals per game.