Already missing Frederik Andersen, the Carolina Hurricanes may be faced with more goalie woes after Pyotr Kochetkov suffered an injury on Saturday night.
The de facto starter for the Hurricanes was forced out of Saturday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in overtime after a collision with teammate Sean Walker.
The incident happened just over halfway through overtime as the Hurricanes defenceman clipped his goaltender in the head while trying to take position away from a breaking Zach Werenski. Kochetkov laid on the ice, unmoving, for several seconds before team personnel came to his aid.
He was able to skate off the ice with the help of trainers, though he looked woozy, and was replaced by Spencer Martin for the remainder of overtime and the ensuing shootout.
Head coach Rod Brind'Amour had no update on Kochetkov's condition while speaking to reporters after the game.
The 25-year-old netminder is in his fourth season in the NHL. His career-best season came in 2023-24 when he posted a .911 save percentage and 2.33 goals-against average with four shutouts in 42 appearances.
In 12 games so far this season, Kochetkov has 10 wins, with a .907 save percentage and 2.30 goals-against average.
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