Hurricanes' Kochetkov in concussion protocol after on-ice collision

November 25, 2024 - 3:17pm

Watch as Carolina Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov is forced out of the game in overtime against the Columbus Blue Jackets with an apparent injury after colliding with teammate Sean Walker on a fast break attempt.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is in the concussion protocol, coach Rod Brind’Amour said Monday.

Kochetkov was knocked from Saturday's game against Columbus after a collision with teammate Sean Walker. Brind'Amour didn't have an exact timeline for Kochetkov's return for a team already dealing with injury concerns at the position.

“You see some guys bounce back really quick, some guys it takes longer,” Brind'Amour said. “Hopefully it's the bounce-back variety.”

The 25-year-old Kochetkov is 10-2-0 this year with a 2.42 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage.

The Hurricanes said last week that netminder Frederik Andersen would need knee surgery with a projected recovery time of 8 to 12 weeks.

Carolina hosts Dallas on Monday night.

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