Kochetkov stopped 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) for his fourth straight win in his last start as he beat the Pittsburgh Penguins. The rookie netminder has been a revelation for the Hurricanes in his first season, with his 9-1-4 record, 2.01 GAA and .923 SV%. He will face the New Jersey Devils, who are on a bit of a slide, having lost their last five games.
Smith had been playing in Grand Rapids (AHL) prior to being dealt Monday, where he had two goals, three assists, 45 PIMs and a -21 plus/minus through 19 games. He was part of a trade which saw Detroit acquire Danny O'Regan, and Anaheim, Michael Del Zotto.
Kotchetkov stopped all 27 shots for his second straight shutout in a win over Detroit in his previous start. The 23-year-old has been incredible in replacing the injured Frederick Andersen, with his 7-1-4 record, 2.01 GAA, two shutouts and a .926 SV%. He will look to keep his shutout streak alive as he takes on Seattle, who have lost four of their last five games after a 6-2 loss to Tampa Bay in their last game.
Kotchetkov stopped all 27 shots for his second straight shutout in a win over Detroit in his previous start. The 23-year-old has been incredible in replacing the injured Frederick Andersen, with his 7-1-4 record, 2.01 GAA, two shutouts and a .926 SV%. He will look to keep his shutout streak alive as he takes on Seattle, who have lost four of their last five games after a 6-2 loss to Tampa Bay in their last game.
Fast was questionable to return Tuesday but is still day-to-day with a lower-body injury that will keep him out of the lineup. The 31-year-old has two goals, six assists, 23 SOG and is +3 plus/minus across 26 games prior to the injury.
Kochetkov stopped 16 of 16 shots for his 2nd shutout of the season in a win over the New York Islanders his last time out. Carolina's unexpected starter has been phenomenal this season, with a 6-1-4 record, .918 SV% and 2.21 GAA. He takes on the Detroit Red Wings, who have lost two straight and are 17th in the NHL in goals per game (3.07).
Aho remains day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will not be available for a second straight game. His next chance to return is Thursday vs. the Kraken on home-ice. Look for Paul Stastny to remain in the top-6 while Aho is out.
Valimaki will head to the press box as a healthy scratch Friday after getting a goal, five assists and 12 PIMs through 20 games this season.
Kochetkov stopped 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) as he picked up his third straight win in a victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Kochetkov has been sensational in filling in for the injured Frederick Andersen, posting a 5-1-3 record with his 2.27 GAA and .919 SV%. He takes on the Anaheim Ducks who are in the midst of a six-game losing streak after dropping their last contest 5-2 to Winnipeg.
Kochetkov stopped 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) as he picked up his third straight win in a victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Kochetkov has been sensational in filling in for the injured Frederick Andersen, posting a 5-1-3 record with his 2.27 GAA and .919 SV%. He takes on the Anaheim Ducks who are in the midst of a six-game losing streak after dropping their last contest 5-2 to Winnipeg.
Kochetkov allowed three goals on 41 shots but was the unlucky overtime loser for his fourth straight defeat as he took on Boston in his previous start. The 23-year-old rookie has played well in limited starts despite what his 2-1-3 record may show, posting a .913 SV% and 2.33 GAA. He takes on the Pittsburgh Penguins, who are ninth in the NHL in both goals per game (3.45) and shots per game (33.0).
Kochetkov allowed three goals on 41 shots but was the unlucky overtime loser for his fourth straight defeat as he took on Boston in his previous start. The 23-year-old rookie has played well in limited starts despite what his 2-1-3 record may show, posting a .913 SV% and 2.33 GAA. He takes on the Pittsburgh Penguins who are ninth in the NHL in both goals per game (3.45) and shots per game (33.0).
