Kochetkov makes franchise history as the Hurricanes hold on for another close victory

Pyotr Kochetkov made franchise history by earning his ninth consecutive victory to open the season as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Thursday night at Lenovo Center. Kochetkov stopped 24 of 26 shots, passing Frederik Andersen for the longest season-opening winning streak in Hurricanes franchise history.

Carolina built a 3-0 lead with goals from Jordan Martinook, Logan Stankoven, and Mark Jankowski, supported by two assists from Seth Jarvis. Columbus responded in the third period with goals from Denton Mateychuk and Kent Johnson against Kochetkov, but the Hurricanes held on to secure the win.