Kochetkov allowed six goals on 28 shots in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

The Hurricanes' pursuit of consistency between the pipes will have to wait for another game, as Kochetkov struggled here. He gave up four goals in a span of 7:14 during the second period, allowing the Avalanche to control the game. Kochetkov has surrendered eight tallies on 45 shots through two appearances, though Antti Raanta hasn't been much better while Frederik Andersen (upper body) remains unavailable. The Hurricanes wrap up their road trip Tuesday versus the Lightning.

Although Antti Raanta was initially expected to start Saturday, Kochetkov is now slated to guard the road crease versus Colorado, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

It will be Kochetkov's first start of the 2023-24 campaign, though he did stop 15 of 17 shots in a relief appearance during Thursday's 7-4 loss to Seattle. Raanta will serve as the backup goaltender. Frederik Andersen remains unavailable due to an upper-body injury. Colorado has a 4-0-0 record while averaging 3.50 goals per game.

Kochetkov allowed two goals on 17 shots in relief of Antti Raanta in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov ended up taking the loss, as he was responsible for giving up Jared McCann's game-winning goal. It wasn't a great outing for Kochetkov, but he was a bit sharper than Raanta, who has struggled in his first three appearances. If Frederik Andersen (upper body) is unavailable for Saturday's game in Colorado, Kochetkov may get a turn to start, though the Hurricanes haven't announced their goaltending plans yet.

Kochetkov was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

This is likely an insurance move with Frederik Andersen (upper body) leaving Tuesday's game against the Sharks. If Andersen misses time, Kochetkov will likely slot in as the backup to Antti Raanta.

Kochetkov was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Carolina doesn't have an AHL affiliate this season, so Kotchetkov will get some playing time with Tampa Bay's top minor-league team to begin the 2023-24 campaign. He posted a 12-7-5 record with a 2.44 GAA and a .909 save percentage in 24 games with the Hurricanes last season.

Kochetkov allowed four goals on 22 shots in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Kotchetkov entered in relief of Frederik Andersen with the Hurricanes down 4-0 less than a minute into the second period. The Hurricanes rallied for four goals over the final two frames, but Kotchetkov couldn't stop the bleeding on the defensive end, eventually taking an 8-4 loss. The 23-year-old Kotchetkov was called upon to back up Andersen prior to Sunday's contest with Antti Raanta (illness) unavailable. Kotchetkov went 12-7-5 with a .909 save percentage in the regular season. He'll likely be the Canes' third option again for Game 4 if Raanta is healthy.

Kochetkov was elevated from AHL Chicago on Monday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov figures to serve as the No. 3 emergency netminder for the Hurricanes heading into the playoffs. The youngster played in 24 games for the club this season, posting a 12-7-5 record with four shutouts and a .909 save percentage. Still, it would be quite the deviation for head coach Rod Brind'Amour to start Kochetkov in the playoffs ahead of Antti Raanta or Frederik Andersen.

Kochetkov was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Wednesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov's demotion all but guarantees that Antti Raanta (lower body) will be ready to serve as at least the backup against Detroit on Thursday. In 24 NHL appearances this year, the 23-year-old Kochetkov posted a 12-7-5 record with a .909 save percentage and four shutouts. Unless another injury pops up for Raanta or Frederik Andersen, Kochetkov figures to close out the year in the minors.

Kochetkov stopped 17 of 20 shots in the Hurricanes' 4-0 loss to the Lightning on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov did not have his best Tuesday, coughing up two goals in the second period and one goal in the third to ultimately drop a 4-0 contest. This start marks the fourth straight start in which the Russian goaltender has allowed at least three goals. He should continue to serve as the backup to Frederik Andersen for the time being.

Kochetkov will defend the home net Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov is coming off a 41-save performance in Saturday's 5-3 win over Toronto. He has a 12-6-5 record this season with a 2.41 GAA and a .911 save percentage. The Lightning sit 10th in the league this year with 3.38 goals per game.