In 2021, after joining the Hurricanes as a free agent, Andersen went on an incredible run to begin the season, and he now has a friend joining him at the top.
Pyotr Kochetkov tied Frederik Andersen for the best start to a season in Carolina Hurricanes history by winning his first eight starts of the 2026-27 campaign. Kochetkov matched the milestone following a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins, where he stopped 14 of 15 shots. Cardiac Cane reflected on Andersen's original 8-0-0 run to begin the 2021-22 season after joining the team as a free agent.
Cardiac Cane notes that while both goalies started 8-0-0, Andersen faced higher shot volumes, averaging nearly 30 shots per game with a 1.50 goals against average. Andersen's run ended with a loss to the Florida Panthers in his ninth start. Kochetkov can break the franchise record in upcoming games against Columbus or Winnipeg.
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