Hurricanes' Kochetkov Undergoes Season-Ending Lower-Body Surgery

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov has undergone surgery for a lower-body injury and is confirmed out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, as stated by coach Rod Brind'Amour. Kochetkov had previously missed time with the same issue. He concludes his season with a 6-2-0 record, a 2.33 GAA, and a .899 save percentage in six appearances. Brandon Bussi and Frederik Andersen are now expected to compete for starts in his absence.