Carolina Hurricanes defeat St. Louis Blues 4-0

The Carolina Hurricanes secured a 4-0 shutout victory against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night at the Enterprise Center, concluding a five-game Western Conference road trip with a 3-1-1 record. Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov recorded 24 saves, earning his first shutout of the season and his 12th career NHL shutout. Kochetkov has now won all seven of his starts this season, marking the NHL’s longest active winning streak.

After a scoreless first period, the Hurricanes scored three goals in the second. Sean Walker opened the scoring during a delayed penalty, followed shortly by Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Logan Stankoven then extended the lead on a breakaway. Nikolaj Ehlers sealed the win with a power-play goal in the third period. Jackson Blake earned his 100th career NHL point with an assist on Walker’s goal.

The win moves the Hurricanes to a 9-2-2 record, placing them at the top of the league standings. St. Louis goaltender Joel Hofer made 35 saves in the loss, marking the first time the Blues have been held scoreless this season.