Kochetkov (concussion) is expected to be in goal for Tuesday's home matchup against the Kraken, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov has missed four consecutive games. He conceded four goals on 31 shots in a 5-4 loss to Columbus in his last start. The 25-year-old will face the Kraken, who have generated 70 goals through 25 contests.

Kochetkov (concussion) returned to practice Monday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov sustained a concussion against the Blue Jackets in overtime during a Nov. 23 matchup, and he's been sidelined since then. However, he appears to have cleared the league's concussion protocol and should be close to returning to game action. The Hurricanes will likely wait to see how he feels ahead of Tuesday's home game against the Kraken before determining his status, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him dress for that matchup, especially after Yaniv Perets was sent down Monday. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour said after Monday's practice session that Kochetkov is a possibility for Tuesday, but he has one more test to pass before he's given the green light, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Kochetkov (concussion) is considered doubtful to play Saturday versus the Panthers, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Rod Brind'Amour said he'd like Kochetkov to get a practice in before returning. Brind'Amour did not declare a starter for Saturday -- his options are Spencer Martin, who took a 6-3 loss Friday versus the Panthers, or Yaniv Perets if Kochetkov doesn't play.

Kochetkov (concussion) isn't expected to play Friday, but he's feeling good and might return for Saturday's road game against the Panthers, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov has a 10-2-0 record, 2.43 GAA and .904 save percentage in 13 outings in 2024-25. Spencer Martin is set to start Friday while Yaniv Perets is expected to serve as the understudy. When Kochetkov is healthy, he will likely act as the Hurricanes' No. 1 goaltender, which will push Martin into the backup role and probably result in Perets heading back to AHL Chicago.

Kochetkov (concussion) is considered day-to-day but won't be in the lineup versus the Rangers on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Frederik Andersen (knee) also sidelined, the Canes will likely turn the crease over to Spencer Martin for Wednesday's matchup. Still, the fact that Kochetkov has been upgraded to day-to-day is a positive step forward and could be an indication he'll be ready to play in one end of the Canes' upcoming back-to-back against the Panthers on Friday and Saturday.

Kochetkov is out indefinitely after entering the NHL's concussion protocol, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports Monday.

EDGE Analysis

With Frederik Andersen (knee) already on the shelf, Kochetkov's concussion will force the Hurricanes to continue utilizing Spencer Martin between the pipes. With a back-to-back upcoming, Carolina may even have to deploy Yaniv Perets versus the Panthers either Friday or Saturday. The 25-year-Kochetkov was putting together a strong campaign prior to getting hurt, posting a 10-2-0 record, 2.43 GAA and .904 save percentage over 13 appearances.

Kochetkov (upper body) sustained an injury during overtime versus the Blue Jackets on Saturday, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov looked to take a blow to the head, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports. Prior to the injury, Kochetkov allowed four goals on 31 shots. With the Hurricanes already missing Frederik Andersen (knee) into late January in a best-case scenario, this could develop into a crease crisis for the team. Spencer Martin is likely to take over as the starter during Kochetkov's absence, and Yaniv Perets would be in line for a call-up, but it wouldn't be surprising for Carolina to attempt to make a trade if there's bad news about Kochetkov's recovery timeline.

Kochetkov was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports, indicating he will guard the road goal Saturday versus Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov has won his last two starts, stopping 47 of 49 shots. He has a 10-2-0 record with a 2.30 GAA and a .907 save percentage across 12 appearances this campaign. Columbus ranks 10th in the league with 3.42 goals per game in 2024-25.

Kochetkov turned aside 18 shots in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

A goal by Ryan Poehling through a partial screen early in the second period scuttled any thoughts of a shutout, but Kochetkov otherwise had no trouble shutting down the Philly offense. The 25-year-old netminder has gone 8-1-0 in nine starts since Frederik Andersen (lower body) landed on the shelf with a 2.16 GAA and .911 save percentage. Andersen still has no timeline for his return, so Kochetkov should maintain a firm hold on the No. 1 job for the Hurricanes.

Kochetkov is expected to start on the road against Philadelphia on Wednesday, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Kochetkov stopped 29 of 30 shots en route to a 4-1 win over St. Louis in his last start Sunday. He's 9-2-0 with a 2.42 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 11 outings this season. The Flyers rank 20th offensively with 2.79 goals per game.