Pyotr Kochetkov posts 24-save shutout in Hurricanes' 4-0 win over Blues

Fantasy hockey: Kochetkov's shutout Saturday could earn him more starts after splitting time roughly evenly with his partner in his recent sample.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 25, 2026

Pyotr Kochetkov stopped all 24 shots he faced Saturday, October 24 as Carolina blanked St. Louis 4-0. The 59:50 shutout gives him the win and strengthens his case for more time in net.

With a 51% start share in his recent sample, Kochetkov has been splitting the crease almost down the middle. A dominant performance like this one could push him ahead in the rotation, making him worth tracking for managers who need goaltending help.

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Pyotr Kochetkov

Kochetkov's 24-save shutout Saturday, October 24 against the Blues was a statement performance. He turned away every shot over 59:50 of ice time in the 4-0 win, earning the decision. With a 51% start share in his recent sample, he has been working in a near-even split, and this kind of outing is exactly how a backup climbs the depth chart.

His recent averages of a 2.55 goals-against average and .900 save percentage paint a picture of a serviceable but not elite netminder, though his save quality grades 19 out of 100 among goalies in goals saved above expected and high-danger saves. Carolina has three games left this week, including Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday, giving him multiple chances to build on this momentum if he draws another start.

What to do

• Stream Kochetkov if you need a goalie this week and he draws another start among Carolina's three remaining games.

• Monitor Carolina's crease over the next few days to see if this shutout earns him consecutive starts.

• Do not expect elite ratios long term given his save quality grades 19th percentile among goalies.

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