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Hurricanes' Kochetkov to Undergo Surgery, Season in Jeopardy

12/31/2025

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Kochetkov's Season Ends

Pyotr Kochetkov of the Carolina Hurricanes will undergo surgery for a persistent lower-body injury, likely sidelining him for the rest of the season.
Coach Rod Brind'Amour confirmed Kochetkov's decision to have surgery after he struggled with the injury throughout the year.
The Hurricanes, leading the Metropolitan Division at 23-11-3, will rely on rookie Brandon Bussi and Frederik Andersen in his absence.
Seth Jarvis and Jaccob Slavin are also sidelined due to injuries.

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Kochetkov's Season Ends

Pyotr Kochetkov of the Carolina Hurricanes will undergo surgery for a persistent lower-body injury, likely sidelining him for the rest of the season.
Coach Rod Brind'Amour confirmed Kochetkov's decision to have surgery after he struggled with the injury throughout the year.
The Hurricanes, leading the Metropolitan Division at 23-11-3, will rely on rookie Brandon Bussi and Frederik Andersen in his absence.
Seth Jarvis and Jaccob Slavin are also sidelined due to injuries.