Kochetkov allowed two goals on 33 shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov and the Hurricanes gave the Kings nothing through two periods. The hosts battled back a bit in the third, but never enough to endanger Carolina's lead. Kochetkov has now won his last three outings, and he's up to 5-1-3 with a 2.27 GAA and a .919 save percentage in nine appearances overall. The 23-year-old has alternated starts with Antti Raanta lately, but Kochetkov has largely had the better performances and could command more time if he stays hot. The Hurricanes' road trip continues Tuesday in Anaheim.

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

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov has won his last two outings, allowing three goals on 43 shots in one start and one relief appearance. The Kings have been boom-or-bust on offense lately, but Kochetkov's been solid for much of the year, so he should remain a solid fantasy option.

Kochetkov stopped 10-of-11 shots in relief after he came into Thursday's 6-4 win over the Blues. He earned the win.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov has been outplaying Antti Raanta lately, who had allowed three goals on 15 shots Thursday before getting pulled to start the third. We don't know if the Canes are going to ride the hot hand, which is certainly Kochetkov, during Frederik Andersen's injury absence (lower-body). Or pushing the rookie becomes a necessity should Raanta be hurting, which may be possible given his slow reactions to plays, especially in frame two. Monitor this situation very closely.

Kochetkov stopped 30 of 32 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov allowed a goal early in the first period to Sidney Crosby and one late in the third to Jake Guentzel but was perfect in between as the Hurricanes beat the Penguins in overtime. Kochetkov snapped a four-game winless skid, improving to 3-1-3 with a .917 save percentage this season. The 23-year-old netminder has started five of Carolina's last six games over Antti Raanta while Frederik Andersen (lower body) remains sidelined.

Kochetkov will guard the road goal verses the Penguins on Tuesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov was solid in his last outing, turning away 38 of 41 shots against the Bruins on Friday, but he ultimately took a loss due to insufficient goal support. He'll try to rebound with a win against a Pittsburgh team that's averaging 3.45 goals per game this campaign, ninth in the NHL.

Kochetkov stopped 38 shots in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

The young netminder did well just to earn a point for the Hurricanes given the volume of rubber he faced, but Kochetkov did squander a 2-0 lead Carolina built in the first period, and he got caught just a bit too deep in his crease on David Pastrnak's power-play winner in OT -- although even perfect positioning might not have been enough to deny Pastrnak's rocket shot. Kochetkov has started four straight games for the 'Canes, going 0-1-3, but Antti Raanta should be back between the pipes for Saturday's clash with the Flames.

Kochetkov will defend the home crease against Boston on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov picked up his first career regulation NHL loss Wednesday, giving up three goals on 26 shots to the Coyotes. Kochetkov is 2-1-2 with a 2.22 GAA and a .908 save percentage. He will have a tough matchup against the Bruins, who are leading the NHL with an average of 4.05 goals per contest.

Kochetkov made 23 saves in a 4-0 loss to the Coyotes on Wednesday. He allowed three goals.

EDGE Analysis

Nick Schmaltz beat him on the Coyotes' first shot of the game and only shot of the first frame, scoring off the rush with a wrister from the left circle. Kochetkov made several saves that kept his team in the game, but he couldn't get in front of a Lawson Crouse shot in the third that hit a player in front and dropped onto the big forward's stick. Nick Bjugstad put in Arizona's third goal on a rebound in tight. Kochetkov lost in regulation for the first time in eight NHL games (seven starts).

Kochetkov will start at home against Arizona on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov stopped 19 of 23 shots in a 4-3 loss to Winnipeg on Monday. Antti Raanta was originally expected to start Wednesday, but he tweaked something, according to Cory Lavalette of North State Journal. Raanta will still serve as the backup goaltender. Kochetkov has an opportunity here to have a strong start given that the Coyotes rank 29th offensively with 2.59 goals per game.

Kochetkov signed a four-year contract extension with Carolina on Wednesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov's new deal will carry an average annual value of $2 million. He has appeared in seven career games with the Hurricanes, posting a 5-0-2 record with a 2.16 GAA and a .909 save percentage. Kochetkov has made NHL four starts this season due to the absence of Frederik Andersen (lower body).