So it has been for Carolina Hurricanes coach ... Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Kochetkov was the loser Friday against the Caps after a brilliant 32-save shutout at home against the New York Islanders..

While the Carolina Hurricanes have been an up-and-down team since Nov. 13 when they lost to the Utah HC, the one consistent part of their game has been goaltending, especially Pyotr Kochetkov.