Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is not one who is known for keeping a tight grip on his stick. The 25-year-old Russian is unorthodox in his approach to protecting the net to say the ...

The puck glanced off Pageau and back to Tsyplakov, who beat Kochetkov stick side. Later in the second period, Pageau and Horvat exchanged the puck in the neutral zone before Pageau sent a pass ...

RALEIGH, N.C. --Pyotr Kochetkov made 32 saves for the Carolina ... That sometimes happens when you get an early lead; it’s hard to stick with it. He was great all night. Looked like he was ...

Kochetkov, always a bit unpredictable, launched his stick in the air toward the puck as if trying to knock down a drone buzzing the net. “I no see the puck so I try and reaction save,” he said ...

Kochetkov will protect the home net versus Anaheim on Sunday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports. Kochetkov is coming off a 30-save effort in Thursday's 6-3 win over Toronto.

Carolina Hurricanes dig out of early two-goal hole to double up the Maple Leafs behind a hat trick from captain Jordan Staal.

On Pytor Kochetkov: He was honestly the best player tonight. We gave up probably more than I'd like to see and we were a little loosey, but that sometimes what happens when you get an early lead.

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is not one who is known for keeping a tight grip on his stick. The 25-year-old Russian is unorthodox in his approach to protecting the net to say the ...