Hurricanes Make Potential Goaltending Decision Ahead of Blackhawks Game

The Carolina Hurricanes are projected to start goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov for Saturday night's matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. Kochetkov enters the contest with a strong 10-1-0 record, alongside a 1.64 goals-against average, two shutouts, and a .922 save percentage this season. Notably, he holds an undefeated 3-0-0 career record against the Blackhawks, having allowed just four total goals across those three meetings.

The game also features potential lineup adjustments, including the projected season debut of defenseman Alexander Nikishin alongside Shayne Gostisbehere. Following this Saturday contest, the Hurricanes will travel overseas to Helsinki, Finland, where they are scheduled to play the Seattle Kraken in a two-game series on November 12 and November 14.