Pyotr Kochetkov Expected to Start in Goal Sunday Against Winnipeg

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will protect the home net against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday. Kochetkov has been stellar to begin the 2026-27 campaign, stopping 170 of 185 shots during an impressive nine-game winning streak. He previously made 21 saves in a 3-2 victory over Winnipeg on Oct. 17. The Jets currently rank 29th in the league with 2.43 goals per game this season, presenting a favorable matchup for the red-hot netminder.