The Hurricanes are battling a tough stretch, losing four of their last five, and will roll with Kochetkov between the pipes for a fourth straight game. The 25-year-old Kochetkov has had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, posting a 2.68 GAA and .893 SV% through 16 appearances (11-4-0). He has allowed three or more goals in four straight outings (1-2-0), posting an ugly .854 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as enormous -500 home favorites against a San Jose Sharks club outscored 11-2 in their last two games (0-2-0).
