Pyotr Kochetkov

Andersen blanks Senators, Stankoven leads way in Hurricanes’ Game 1 win

April 18, 2026 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes are part of Justin Williams’ legacy as Mr. Game 7. Logan Stankoven might be Mr. Game 1. Stankoven, who opened last postseason with two goals in the opener against the Devils, […]

Category 5: Hurricanes, Senators gear up for Game 1

April 18, 2026 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The grind is over. It’s also just beginning. The Hurricanes and Senators meet for Game 1 of their first round playoff series Saturday at 3 p.m. at Lenovo Center, a matchup of two […]

Series preview: Hurricanes face Senators in Round 1

April 17, 2026 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour was asked Thursday if the path to the Stanley Cup — with two-time defending champion Florida not in the playoffs and Carolina the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed — […]

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 […]