Carolina Hurricanes News

Kochetkov is coming off his first shutout of the season, a spectacular 32-save performance in a 4-0 win over the New York Islanders. He returns to the crease on Friday against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old Kochetkov has a 2.47 GAA and .902 SV% in 19 appearances this season (13-5-0). The Hurricanes have outscored their opposition 8-1 in their last two games (2-0-0) and enter Friday's contest as -151 road favorites against a Capitals club riding a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).

The Hurricanes gave Kochetkov the night off in their previous outing, a 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, but will revert to him on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 25-year-old Kochetkov has a 2.61 GAA and .895 SV% in 18 appearances (12-5-0) this season. The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as -217 home favorites against an Islanders club coming off a disappointing 5-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.

Drury has been out of the lineup since suffering an injury last Tuesday. The 24-year-old Drury is averaging 13:09 time-on-ice and has nine points (3G / 6A) in 28 games this season. Jesperi Kotkaniemi has seen his deployment increase since Drury has been sidelined.

The Hurricanes gave Kochetkov the night off in their previous outing, a 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, but will likely revert to him on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 25-year-old Kochetkov has a 2.61 GAA and .895 SV% in 18 appearances (12-5-0) this season. The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as -217 home favorites against an Islanders club coming off a disappointing 5-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Hurricanes will roll with Kochetkov for a fifth straight game on Friday when they host the Ottawa Senators. Kochetkov was solid in his previous outing, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks, but has battled some adversity lately, allowing three or more goals in four of his last five, posting a .865 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Friday's contest as sizeable -210 home favorites against a Senators club with points in four of their previous five games (3-1-1).

The Hurricanes will likely roll with Kochetkov for a fifth straight game on Friday when they host the Ottawa Senators. Kochetkov was solid in his previous outing, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks, but has battled some adversity lately, allowing three or more goals in four of his last five, posting a .865 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Friday's contest as sizeable -210 home favorites against a Senators club with points in four of their previous five games (3-1-1).

Drury suffered the injury in the first period of Tuesday's game and was unable to return. Jesperi Kotkaniemi stepped up in Drury's absence and will likely be the benefactor of increased playing time with Drury out of the lineup.

Stillman was signed by the Hurricanes in the offseason but has yet to play a game in the 2024-25 season. His last NHL game was in the 2022-23 season as a member of the Buffalo Sabres when he had three points (1G / 2A) in 18 games. He has two point (0G / 2A) in seven games with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) this season.

Drury suffered the injury in the first period of Tuesday's game and was unable to return. Jesperi Kotkaniemi stepped up in Drury's absence and will likely be the benefactor of increased playing time if Drury's injury keeps him out of the lineup.

After playing exclusively in the NHL for seven consecutive season, Jost has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, scoring nine points (4G / 5A) in 14 games with the Chicago Wolves. The 26-year-old Jost has 141 points (58G / 83A) in 463 career NHL games.

Drury suffered the injury in the first period of Tuesday's game and was unable to return. We should get an update on his status ahead of Carolina's game against the Senators on Friday.

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).

Smith was the 17th overall pick of the New Jersey Devils in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft but has had trouble establishing himself at the NHL level. The 24-year-old puck-moving defenseman has not played an NHL game since a nine-game stint with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2022-23 season.

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).

Lemieux was the 31st overall pick of the Buffalo Sabres in the 2014 NHL Draft but has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, scoring two points (2G / 0A) in 12 games with the Chicago Wolves. The 28-year-old has played 307 career NHL games, scoring 74 points (36G / 38A) and racking up 548 penalty minutes.

Kochetkov had a rough return in his first game back from a concussion on Tuesday as he allowed four goals on 28 shots (.857 SV%) in a loss to Seattle but will have a chance at redemption vs. Colorado as he takes the crease Thursday. The 25-year-old has had an up-and-down season despite his 10-3-0 record, with a 2.55 GAA and .900 SV%. He will host the Avalanche on Thursday, who have lost three of their last five games but had an inspiring 5-4 comeback win over Buffalo their last time out.

With recent injuries to Frederik Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov, Martin was thrust into the crease in Carolina and struggled when called upon, posting a 3.89 GAA and .846 SV% in nine appearances (3-4-1). The Hurricanes recalled Dustin Tokarski in a corresponding move.