Pyotr Kochetkov Expected to Start Home Crease Against Washington Capitals

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is expected to patrol the home crease Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. Kochetkov has opened the 2026-27 campaign with three consecutive victories, surrendering only five goals on 57 total shots. Historically, he holds a 3-1-2 record in seven career regular-season appearances against Washington, stopping 106 of 122 shots. The Capitals enter the matchup having registered 17 goals across their first five games of the season.