Pyotr Kochetkov

Bussi, Hall earn Hurricanes awards

April 8, 2026 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Brandon Bussi was a mostly unknown entity when the Hurricanes claimed him off waivers four days before the start of the NHL season. Just over six months later, the undrafted goalie who had […]

Hurricanes sign Bussi to 3-year extension

February 16, 2026 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — “It’s been kind of a long process to get here.” Brandon Bussi was just discussing the signing of his three-year , $5.7 million extension with the Hurricanes on Monday, but he might as […]

Tulsky talks contracts, trades, Hurricanes’ goaltending

January 26, 2026 Cory Lavalette

In Part 1 of his interview with North State Journal, Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky discussed his team seasons, and the integration of new and young players into Carolina’s lineup. In the latter half of the […]

Hurricanes rally, beat Rangers on Blake’s OT winner

December 29, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — If the universe is truly seeking balance, Monday’s Hurricanes-Rangers game provided it. Each team scored an early power play goal. Carolina forward Jordan Martinook took the blame for New York’s go-ahead goal in […]

Hurricanes goalie Kochetkov to have surgery, likely out for season

December 29, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes’ injury bug has taken another bite. Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov, who has been in and out of the lineup all season with a lingering lower-body injury, will have surgery and likely miss […]

Hurricanes flat in 4-1 loss to Sharks

December 7, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes looked like a team playing for the third time in four nights. The Sharks’ young legs took advantage. San Jose scored twice in the second period to break a tie, and […]

Andersen’s winless streak hits 6 in Hurricanes’ loss to Leafs

December 4, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes outshot, outchanced and generally outplayed the visiting Maple Leafs on Thursday at Lenovo Center. They still trailed for all but 53 seconds in a 5-1 loss. Bobby McMann scored twice for […]

Hurricanes by the numbers through 25 games

December 4, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes hit the 25-game mark of the 2025-26 season atop the Metropolitan Division and tied with Tampa Bay for the best record in the Eastern Conference at 16-7-2. The start has Carolina […]

Category 5: Hurricanes start key home stand

November 26, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes kick off a seven-game home stand Wednesday against the New York Rangers. The string of games at home gives Carolina an opportunity to widen its one-point lead over the Devils in […]

Hurricanes salvage point in OT loss to Oilers

November 15, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes nearly outplayed their mistakes again Saturday, but Edmonton’s tremendous trio connected in overtime to give the visiting Oilers a 4-3 win at Lenovo Center. Leon Draisaitl won the opening faceoff of […]