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Hurricanes' Kochetkov Out for Season Opener with Injury

10/10/2025

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The Carolina Hurricanes will miss goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov for the season opener against the New Jersey Devils in Raleigh, North Carolina, due to an undisclosed injury.
Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said Kochetkov was "nicked up" and missed practice Wednesday and Thursday.
Rookie Brandon Bussi will serve as the backup to starter Frederik Andersen.
Kochetkov posted a 27-16-3 record last season and will be reevaluated Friday with no timetable for return.

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The Carolina Hurricanes will miss goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov for the season opener against the New Jersey Devils in Raleigh, North Carolina, due to an undisclosed injury.
Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said Kochetkov was "nicked up" and missed practice Wednesday and Thursday.
Rookie Brandon Bussi will serve as the backup to starter Frederik Andersen.
Kochetkov posted a 27-16-3 record last season and will be reevaluated Friday with no timetable for return.