Kochetkov stopped 41 of 44 shots, leading the Hurricanes to a 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov was up to the task Saturday, turning away 41 of the 44 shots that he faced. This win was Kochetkov's second in the month of March in four starts. The Russian goaltender should be expected to remain the Hurricanes' backup netminder for as long as Antti Raanta is sidelined with a lower-body injury.

Kochetkov will defend the home crease versus Toronto on Saturday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov will get a chance to redeem himself, as he gave up five goals on 24 shots in a loss to the Maple Leafs on March 17. He is 11-6-5 with four shutouts, a 2.38 GAA and .909 save percentage this season.

Kochetkov stopped 19 shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

It was a tough night for the young netminder, as two of the three pucks that got past Kochetkov in the first period came on deflections, and the 'Canes never recovered. The new year has not been kind to the 23-year-old in general, and in seven NHL starts since the beginning of January, he's gone 1-5-1 with a 3.27 GAA and .868 save percentage. Expect Kochetkov to head back to AHL Chicago as soon as Antti Raanta (lower body) is ready to return.

Kochetkov is expected to guard the road crease against Toronto on Friday, per Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov has been great this season with an 11-5-5 record, 2.25 GAA and .915 save percentage in 21 appearances, but he's been less effective recently. Over his last six contests, Kochetkov has posted a 2.99 GAA and an .880 save percentage. The Maple Leafs are far from an ideal team to face while cold, given that they are tied for the eighth-ranked offense with 3.39 goals per game in 2022-23.

Kochetkov turned aside 20 of 23 shots in a 3-0 loss to New Jersey on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov allowed two goals on nine shots in the first period and another marker in the second frame. He's 11-5-5 with a 2.25 GAA and a .915 save percentage in 21 contests this season. Kochetkov earned a 19-save shutout over Philadelphia on Thursday.

Kochetkov will get the starting nod in New Jersey on Sunday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov faced the Flyers on Thursday in his first start at the NHL level in nearly two months and was dominant with a 19-save shutout. The 23-year-old improved to 11-4-5 with four shutouts and a 2.21 GAA through 20 games with Carolina this season. He's split two games with the Devils this season while stopping a combined 55 of 60 shots.

Kochetkov made 19 saves in Thursday's 1-0 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Seeing his first NHL action since Jan. 15, Kochetkov wasn't particularly busy but had an answer for whatever bursts of offense Philly could muster. The 23-year-old appears to have rediscovered his early-season form while down with AHL Chicago, but his return to the Hurricanes could be brief with Antti Raanta (undisclosed) not expected to be out for long.

Kochetkov will guard the home goal versus Philadelphia on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov hasn't appeared in an NHL contest since Jan. 15 versus Vancouver. The 23-year-old rookie allowed three goals on 32 shots en route to a 4-3 overtime loss in that contest. He'll try to secure his 11th top-level win of the year in a home matchup with a Flyers squad that's 12-14-7 on the road this year.

Kochetkov was called up Wednesday by Carolina on an emergency basis.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov has a 10-4-5 record, 2.33 GAA and .913 save percentage in 19 games with Carolina this season. He also has a 2.39 GAA and a .916 save percentage in 20 AHL contests with Chicago in 2022-23. Antti Raanta (undisclosed) couldn't complete Tuesday's contest against Montreal, so Kochetkov might be needed Thursday versus Philadelphia.

Kochetkov was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov has a 10-4-5 record, 2.33 GAA and .913 save percentage in 19 games this season. Carolina has had three healthy goaltenders on its roster since Frederik Andersen (lower body) was activated off the injured reserve list Wednesday. It seems Antti Raanta will serve as the Hurricanes' No. 2 goaltender for now while Kochetkov will get some work in the minors.