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Injury Hip
Est. Return 4/11/2026
2025 Stats
W
6
L
2
SO
1
GAA
2.33
SV%
.899
ROS Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
The Hurricanes have allowed Kochetkov to slowly build up to being an NHL starter, but it doesn't look like he'll have to take on the No. 1 job alone in 2025-26. He has often alternated starts over the last two years, and he went 27-16-3 with a 2.60 GAA and a .897 save percentage over 47 regular-season contests. The oft-injured Frederik Andersen has been Kochetkov's tandem partner in goal in recent years, and that is set to continue. Still, Kochetkov is talented, and the Hurricanes' system is pretty goalie-friendly. Combined with Andersen's tendency to miss at least one extended chunk of the season, Kochetkov should be a good option in fantasy. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $8 million contract with the Hurricanes in November of 2022.
Might be back by playoffs
Kochetkov (hip) might be available in time for the playoffs, according to Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News.
ANALYSIS
Kochetkov hasn't played since Dec. 20 because of the injury. He was previously expected to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign, so if he ends up playing at all before the end of the regular season, that would be a bit of a surprise. Kochetkov has a 6-2-0 record, 2.33 GAA and .899 save percentage in nine outings this campaign. Brandon Bussi might maintain the starting gig for the rest of the regular season even if Kochetkov returns. However, Kochetkov would eat into Bussi and Frederik Andersen's playing time.
Kochetkov hasn't played since Dec. 20 because of the injury. He was previously expected to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign, so if he ends up playing at all before the end of the regular season, that would be a bit of a surprise. Kochetkov has a 6-2-0 record, 2.33 GAA and .899 save percentage in nine outings this campaign. Brandon Bussi might maintain the starting gig for the rest of the regular season even if Kochetkov returns. However, Kochetkov would eat into Bussi and Frederik Andersen's playing time.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Kochetkov played excellent hockey in 2023-24. He saw action in 42 games, delivering a 23-13-4 record, 2.33 GAA and .911 save percentage. He even started Game 3 of the Canes' first-round series against the Rangers instead of Frederik Andersen. Kochetkov's 23 wins set a team record for wins by a rookie, and his strong play earned him a nod on the 2023-24 NHL All-Rookie Team. So, what will 2024-25 hold? Starter Frederik Andersen is 34 and has played just one full season in his last four and he's seen action in only 50 of the Canes' possible 162 over the last two years. He's an injury waiting to happen, and Kochetkov's star is on the rise. Thirty wins are within reach and so is a career year.
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Expected to miss rest of 2025-26
Kochetkov (hip) will undergo surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the campaign, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports Monday.
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On injured reserve
Kochetkov (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Monday.
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Allows five goals in loss
Kochetkov made 23 saves in a 6-4 loss to the Lightning on Saturday.
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In goal versus Lightning
Kochetkov will protect the road goal versus the Lightning on Saturday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
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Steady in win
Kochetkov stopped 25 of 26 shots in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Predators.
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Occupying starter's crease
Kochetkov is in the starter's crease at morning skate, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports, an indication that he will be guarding the home net versus Vancouver on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Kochetkov was hampered by a lower-body injury at the start of the season and is in line to make only his third start of the campaign. Kochetkov is 2-0-0 in three appearances, turning aside a combined 45 of 48 shots in wins over the Rangers and Buffalo, as well as a relief appearance versus Washington.
Kochetkov was hampered by a lower-body injury at the start of the season and is in line to make only his third start of the campaign. Kochetkov is 2-0-0 in three appearances, turning aside a combined 45 of 48 shots in wins over the Rangers and Buffalo, as well as a relief appearance versus Washington.