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Carolina Hurricanes goaltending developments

Overview

In September 2026, the Carolina Hurricanes signed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov to a two-year contract extension. The deal, valued at an average of $3.95 million annually, is set to begin with the 2027-28 season. General manager Eric Tulsky noted that Kochetkov’s “aggressive style fits our team very well.”

By October 2026, Kochetkov demonstrated significant on-ice performance, recording a 4-0 shutout victory against the St. Louis Blues. This performance marked his first shutout of the season and his seventh consecutive win, which at the time was the NHL’s longest active winning streak. The victory contributed to the Hurricanes holding the top position in the league standings with a 9-2-2 record.

Entities

Carolina Hurricanes · Pyotr Kochetkov · Sebastian Aho · Enterprise Center · Eric Tulsky

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 14 sources
    Carolina Hurricanes defeat St. Louis Blues 4-0

    Pyotr Kochetkov recorded 24 saves for a shutout as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-0, extending his season-opening winning streak to seven games.

  2. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Carolina Hurricanes sign goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov to extension

    The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov to a two-year extension worth an average annual value of $3.95 million, starting in the 2027-28 season.

Sources

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