DETROIT, MI. – Carolina Hurricanes rookie netminder Pyotr Kochetkov became the team’s first goalie to publish back-to-back shutouts since 2003 Tuesday, blanking the Detroit Red Wings by a score of 1-0.
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the story
Finally concluding a six-game road stretch that begin back on November 28, the Canes entered Little Caesars Arena already 4-0-1 on the trip.
Rod Brind’Amour and staff opted to utilize the same lineup as Saturday’s 3-0 victory over the Islanders, despite the atypical combination of 11 forwards and seven defensemen. Forwards Sebastian Aho other Jesper Fast did not play for a second consecutive game due to lower-body injuries, meaning that Maxim Lajoie remained in as the seventh man on the blue line.
There were slight modifications to the lineup though, as Andrei Svechnikov other Seth Jarvis swapped roles and Stefan Noesen jumped up to skate alongside Jordan Staal other Jordan Martinook.
When the game got underway Carolina controlled the entire opening 20 minutes. The crew outshot and out-chanced Detroit, holding them to just one high-danger opportunity throughout the frame. As the Canes limited the Red Wings, the unit only needed one look on the man advantage to take the game’s first, and only, lead.
With time winding down on a slashing call against Detroit’s Adam Erne, Carolina’s second unit worked the puck to Seth Jarvis net-side. The 20-year-old received the pass and spun a no-look feed to an in-stride Brady Skjei for his first career power play goal.
Video: CAR@DET: Skjei puts Hurricanes on board with PPG
The lone goal of the opening frame would go on to hold as the only one of the night, but not before Detroit took the momentum during the middle 20 minutes. Carolina committed three penalties during the second, two belonging to Brent Burnsbut Pyotr Kochetkov was faced up to par on all 13 shots.
As it turns out though, after stopping eight in the first period, Kochetkov’s clean second period was a mere continuation of what would be another perfect outing for the team’s 2019 second round pick.
Kochetkov turned away all 27 shots faced, becoming the first goaltender in the National Hockey League this season to record back-to-back shutouts.
Video: Canes’ Kochetkov makes impressive saves in shutout
They Said It
Rod Brind’Amour describes the effort, post-game…
“It wasn’t our best effort, but I thought our third period was pretty good. We got going a little bit and made it look like a game. But our goalie was great and he stole us the game. He was phenomenal. We ‘ve seen that go against us the other way over the years. He’s been great.”
Brady Skjei following his third goal in four contests…
“It felt good. Obviously it was a great play by Jarvy. I’m lucky enough to be put in that spot [on the power play]so I’m happy that I capitalized on that opportunity.”
Jesperi Kotkaniemi who picked up a point in a second consecutive game with an assist on Skjei’s goal…
“[The confidence of the group right now] is good We’ve been on the road so much. The boys are believing in each other and we’re working well together. It’s been huge.”
Bonus notes
- Brady Skjei’s power play goal now makes him one of just three defensemen in the NHL this season to record a goal in both special teams situations (Shayne Gostisbehere – ARI, John Carlson – WSH).
- Kochetkov’s third career shutout now ties him with Alex Nedeljkovic (2020-21) for the second-most in a single season by any rookie netminder in franchise history (Trailing only Peter Sidorkiewicz, 1988-89: 4).
- With three shutouts in 12 games, Kochetkov now has a share of the league lead in that category.
- Kochetkov moes to 7-1-4 after the win.
- Earning 11 out of a possible 12 points, the unit sets a franchise record for most points on a six-game road trip.
- The Canes now move to 16-6-6 with the victory.
This kid is elite 🔥 pic.twitter.com/7Uh4yZ3Fbh
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) December 14, 2022
what’s next
The team will fly back to Raleigh immediately post-game. They’re scheduled to practice Wednesday before beginning a four-game home stretch.
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