Kochetkov will get the nod for Carolina in Tuesday's road exhibition match versus Buffalo, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

It has not been determined yet if Kochetkov will play the full game. This will be his first game action of the preseason schedule. Kochetkov is currently the third goalie on Carolina's depth chart, so he will likely start the year in the minors.

Kochetkov was assigned to AHL Chicago on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov will join Chicago for the AHL's Western Conference finals. The 22-year-old netminder went 13-1-2 while posting an admirable 2.09 GAA and .921 save percentage through 15 minor-league appearances during the regular season.

Kochetkov allowed three goals on 12 shots in relief of Antti Raanta (lower body) in a 6-2 loss to the Rangers in Game 7 on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov entered the game in the latter half of the second period and quickly gave up a goal to Ryan Strome. The Rangers tallied twice more against the 22-year-old Kochetkov, who ended up taking the loss after the Hurricanes covered the two goals Raanta allowed. In four playoff outings, Kochetkov allowed 11 goals on 84 shots. He's under contract with the Hurricanes for next season, so he should have a chance to compete for the backup role behind Frederik Andersen (lower body) in training camp.

Kochetkov stopped 10 of 12 shots after replacing Antti Raanta in the second period of Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov allowed a pair of goals after Antti Raanta was pulled in the loss. The rookie goaltender has a .889 save percentage in three postseason appearances (the first two coming Carolina's opening round matchup against the Bruins). Kochetkov should continue to serve as Raanta's backup while Frederik Andersen (lower body) remains sidelined.

Kochetkov made 24 saves in Friday's 4-2 loss to Boston in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

The young netminder can't be faulted on any of the goals. They were either exceptional shots or backdoor tap-ins. Kochetkov made 30 saves on 32 shots in relief of the injured Antti Raanta in Game 2 on Wednesday. That was his playoff debut. He had won his first four NHL games prior to Friday, including three in a string of games from April 23-26. The crease appears to be his, given the injuries to Raanta and Frederik Andersen.

Kochetkov will guard the road goal during Friday's road game versus the Bruins, Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News and Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov was called into action after Antti Raanta suffered an upper-body injury in the first period of Wednesday's Game 2 against Boston, and he played well, turning aside 30 of 32 shots en route to a 5-2 victory. The 22-year-old rookie will try to secure a second straight win over the same Bruins squad on the road Friday.

Kochetkov stopped 30 of 32 shots after replacing Antti Raanta (upper body) in Wednesday's 5-2 Game 2 win over Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov was called into action in the first period after Raanta took what basically amounted to a punch to the face from David Pastrnak. Patrice Bergeron scored both of the goals against Kochetkov, but the Russian netminder stood tall otherwise as Carolina doubled its series lead. If neither Raanta nor Frederik Andersen (undisclosed) suits up for Friday's Game 3 in Boston, Kochetkov would get the start.

Kochetkov made 31 saves in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

It was a comfortable night for Kochetkov most of the way, but the Rangers made him sweat late, scoring twice in the final 6:48 but failing to find the tying goal. The 22-year-old Russian appeared in all three games during Carolina's road trip through the Tri-state area and won all three to help the Hurricanes clinch the top seed in the Metropolitan Division. Antti Raanta (lower body) was available as the backup for this one and will likely start Game 1 once the playoffs begin next week, but Kochetkov has proven himself NHL-ready during Frederik Andersen's (undisclosed) absence.

Kochetkov will guard the road cage during Tuesday's matchup with the Rangers, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov didn't have to do much in his NHL debut Saturday against the Devils, stopping 17 of just 19 shots en route to a 3-2 overtime victory. He'll try to secure a third straight win in a tough road matchup with a Rangers team that's 26-8-4 at home this year.

Kochetkov turned aside 17 shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old was making his NHL debut after posting excellent numbers for KHL Nizhny Novgorod and AHL Chicago this season, and while the Hurricanes defense gave him a fairly easy afternoon, Kochetkov made the stops he needed to collect his first win at the top level. It's not yet clear when Frederik Andersen (undisclosed) will be back on the ice, so Kochetkov could see additional action over Carolina's final three regular-season games.