RALEIGH, NC. - Pyotr Kochetkov will make a third consecutive start on Thursday as the Carolina Hurricanes host the New York Islanders.
The 24-year-old has been solid in his last two starts, allowing just two goals in a win over Columbus, and only one in Tuesday's victory versus Philadelphia.
In four starts/five games played this month, Kochetkov is 3-1 with a .929 save percentage and a shutout of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
In front of Carolina's crease, Andrei Svechnikov appears ready to return to action after missing Tuesday's game due to an illness.
The 2023 All-Star skated alongside Jack Drury and Stefan Noesen to start the day, while Michael Bunting, who had a multi-point game next to Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis, remained in that spot to start the day.
However, Rod Brind'Amour suggested not reading too far into the combinations shown at morning skate.
"We may or may not keep those guys together, we'll see how everything pans out," the head coach said.
Svechnikov was back in his usual power play spot during special teams drills though.
PP1: Aho, Jarvis, Svechnikov, and Teravainen with Burns
PP2: Bunting, Kotkaniemi, Necas, and Noesen with Slavin
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Tonight's Projected Lineup...
Forwards
Bunting - Aho - Jarvis
Teravainen - Kotkaniemi - Necas
Martinook - Staal - Fast
Svechnikov - Drury - Noesen
Defense
Slavin - Burns
Skjei - Pesce
Orlov - Chatfield
Goaltenders
Kochetkov
Raanta
Injuries
Frederik Andersen (Blood Clotting Issue)
Healthy Scratches
Tony DeAngelo
Brendan Lemieux
