Kochetkov will guard the home goal versus the Islanders on Tuesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov has lost three of his last five games, giving up 15 goals in that span. The 25-year-old will catch a bit of a break Tuesday, as the Islanders are averaging just 2.63 goals per game this season.

Kochetkov allowed two goals on 21 shots in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Senators. The third goal was an empty-netter.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov didn't get any help in this game, taking his third loss in five starts. The 25-year-old has allowed just two goals in each of the last two games, so he appears to be turning a corner in his performance, though the Hurricanes' offense hasn't been all that helpful lately with 13 goals scored over the last five contests. Kochetkov dropped to 12-5-0 with a 2.61 GAA and an .895 save percentage over 18 appearances. The Hurricanes' next game is Sunday versus the Blue Jackets.

Kochetkov will guard the home goal versus the Senators on Friday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov will look to win consecutive games for the first time since Nov. 17 and 20. The 25-year-old has gone 2-2-0 with 13 goals allowed on 95 shots over his last four outings. The Senators have scored 21 goals over their last seven games, going 4-2-1 in that span.

Kochetkov stopped 21 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

He gave up tallies to Luke Kunin in the first and second periods, but Kochetkov shut the door in the third as Carolina rallied from a one-goal deficit. The 25-year-old netminder has alternated wins and losses over four starts since returning from a concussion, and on the season he's 12-4-0 over 17 appearances with a 2.64 GAA and .894 save percentage. With Frederik Andersen (knee) not expected back until some time in February, Kochetkov should continue to see a heavy workload.

Kochetkov will guard the home goal versus the Sharks on Tuesday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov will get a favorable matchup after dropping two of his previous three outings. He allowed 11 goals on 72 shots in that span. The Sharks are averaging 2.73 goals per game this season.

Kochetkov stopped 21 shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Three goals in the back half of the second period gave New York a 4-2 lead, and while the Hurricanes absolutely dominated the third by out-shooting the Isles 19-2, Carolina couldn't find an equalizer. Kochetkov has lost two of three starts since returning from a concussion, giving up 11 goals on just 72 shots over that stretch, but with Frederik Andersen (knee) sidelined until late January at the earliest, the younger netminder has little competition for the top spot in the Carolina crease.

Kochetkov is expected to start on the road against the Islanders on Saturday, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov has an 11-3-0 record, 2.58 GAA and .897 save percentage across 15 appearances in 2024-25. He stopped just 16 of 19 shots in his last start Thursday, but the Hurricanes helped him out, leading to a 5-3 victory over Colorado. The Islanders rank 29th in goals per game with 2.48.

Kochetkov made 16 saves in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Artturi Lehkonen opened the scoring midway through the first period, but the Hurricanes took control of the game in the middle frame, and Kochetkov never relinquished the lead. It was the 25-year-old netminder's first win since Nov. 20, and in two starts since returning from a concussion, Kochetkov has given up seven goals on only 47 shots (.851 save percentage). With Frederik Andersen on the shelf after knee surgery and lacking a clear return date, Carolina may have to give the recently signed Dustin Tokarski more work than the team intended if Kochetkov doesn't regain his form quickly.

Kochetkov is expected to start at home against Colorado on Thursday, per Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov has a 10-3-0 record, 2.55 GAA and .900 save percentage across 14 outings in 2024-25. He missed four straight games due to a concussion but returned Tuesday, stopping 24 of 28 shots en route to a 4-2 loss to Seattle. The Avalanche are a difficult adversary, ranking 10th in goals per game with 3.27.

Kochetkov stopped 24 of 28 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov was beaten just a few seconds into the first period, and he also gave up goals in the second and third frames, including two in a five-minute span when the game was tied 2-2 in the final stretch. This was the 25-year-old's first start since Nov. 20, when he secured a win over the Flyers, and his first loss since Nov. 13, when he gave up four goals against Utah in a 4-1 defeat. Kochetkov has made 14 appearances this season and owns a 10-3-0 record while posting a 2.55 GAA and a .900 save percentage.