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).

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.

Kochetkov has not played since November 23rd due to a concussion but will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 25-year-old Kochetkov has a 2.42 GAA and .904 SV% in 13 appearances this season (10-2-0). The Hurricanes have been outscored 12-3 in their last two games (0-2-0) but enter Tuesday's contest as -245 home favorites against a Kraken club averaging 2.84 goals per game.

Kochetkov has not played since November 23rd due to a concussion but will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 25-year-old Kochetkov has a 2.42 GAA and .904 SV% in 13 appearances this season (10-2-0). The Hurricanes have been outscored 12-3 in their last two games (0-2-0) but enter Tuesday's contest as -245 home favorites against a Kraken club averaging 2.84 goals per game.

Stankoven has missed the last two games due to a lower-body injury but will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 21-year-old Stankoven is in the mix for the Calder Trophy, with 15 points (4G / 11A) in 21 games but has been held off the scoresheet in five of his last six.

Kochetkov has not played since November 23rd due to a concussion but his presence at practice along with Yaniv Perets being reassigned to the Chicago Wolves (AHL) is an indication that he is likely on route to return to the crease. The 25-year-old Kochetkov has a 2.42 GAA and .904 SV% in 13 appearances this season (10-2-0).

Kochetkov has not played since November 23rd due to a concussion but his presence at practice along with Yaniv Perets being reassigned to the Chicago Wolves (AHL) is an indication that he is likely on route to return to the crease. The 25-year-old Kochetkov has a 2.42 GAA and .904 SV% in 13 appearances this season (10-2-0).

Perets was recalled last week after Pyotr Kochetkov suffered an upper-body injury. His reassignment to the AHL is likely an indication that Kochetkov is ready to return to the lineup. Perets is 1-2-0 with a 3.67 GAA and .825 SV% with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) this season.

Kochetkov left last Saturday's game in overtime following a collision with Zach Werenski and has not suited up since, leaving the Hurricanes goaltending duties to Spencer Martin, who got the nod against the Panthers on Friday. Assuming Kochetkov is unavailable, then the Hurricanes will have to choose between starting Martin on back-to-back days or handing Yaniv Perets the first start of his NHL career.