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Hurricanes’ Kochetkov Showing Signs of Reaching the Next Level

The 2025-26 season was one of missed opportunities for Carolina Hurricanes netminder Pyotr Kochetkov. After playing nine games last season, finishing 6-2-0 with an .899 save percentage (SV%) and a 2.33 goals-against average, he missed the rest of the season…

By The Hockey Writers · Yardbarker

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 7:20 PM

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The Hockey Writers highlights Pyotr Kochetkov's early-season progression toward becoming an elite NHL goaltender.
Kochetkov opened the 2026-27 season with a 2-0-0 record, a 1.95 GAA, and a .940 save percentage.
Goalie coach Paul Schonfelder stated Kochetkov has the ability to reach an elite level in the league.

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The Hockey Writers argues that Carolina Hurricanes netminder Pyotr Kochetkov is showing early signs of reaching an elite level this season. Following hip surgery that limited his previous campaign, the goaltender has started the 2026-27 season with a 2-0-0 record, a 1.95 goals-against average, and a .940 save percentage, including an 18-save performance in a 7-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.

With Frederik Andersen departing, Carolina is relying on a tandem of Kochetkov and Brandon Bussi. Hurricanes goalie coach Paul Schonfelder and general manager Eric Tulsky expressed strong confidence in the duo as the franchise looks to defend its Stanley Cup title.

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