Kochetkov Still Undefeated: Hurricanes 3, Blue Jackets 2

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Thursday night at Lenovo Center, pushing their league-best record to 11-2-2. Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 24 shots to improve to 9-0-0 on the season, setting a new franchise record for the best start by a goalie.

Carolina built a 3-0 lead through goals from Jordan Martinook, Logan Stankoven, and Mark Jankowski. Columbus responded with two goals in the third period after Carolina took multiple penalties, but the Hurricanes held on to secure the victory ahead of their upcoming home game against Winnipeg.