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Hurricanes’ Pyotr Kochetkov Chooses Surgery, Likely Out for Season

Carolina turns to Brandon Bussi to stabilize the crease during a stretch atop the Metro.

Dec 17, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (52) stops the puck against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Carolina placed Pyotr Kochetkov on injured reserve on Dec. 29 after he elected surgery, with coach Rod Brind’Amour saying the goalie is probably out for the year.
  • Kochetkov has dealt with a lingering lower-body issue since the preseason, missing October and late November, and finishing at 6-2-0 with a 2.33 GAA and .899 save percentage in nine games.
  • Brandon Bussi has emerged as the primary option in net, going 12-1-1 with a 2.10 goals-against average and .912 save percentage in 14 appearances.
  • Veteran Frederik Andersen has struggled to a 5-8-2 record with a .869 save percentage across 15 games.
  • The Hurricanes recalled defenseman Gavin Bayreuther from AHL Chicago and, despite multiple injuries including Seth Jarvis being out, entered Monday at 23-11-3 leading the Metropolitan Division.