Kotchtkov allowed three goals on 26 shots (.885 SV%) in a surprise loss to Arizona his previous time out. He takes the crease for Carolina's fourth straight game and has done admirably filling in for Frederik Andersen, posting a 2-1-2 record with a 2.22 GAA and .908 SV%. He draws the tough task of the Boston Bruins who rank first in the NHL with 4.05 goals per game.
