Pyotr Kochetkov Set to Make Season Debut in Goal Against Philadelphia

Pyotr Kochetkov will guard the road goal against Philadelphia on Saturday for his season debut, per Walt Ruff. Brandon Bussi started the first two games for Carolina, going 0-1-1 while surrendering six goals on 47 shots. Kochetkov posted a 6-2-0 record with a 2.33 GAA and an .899 save percentage across nine appearances during the 2025-26 regular season. The Philadelphia squad enters the matchup having scored just two goals through their first two games of the campaign.