A promising start to the season left a netminder falling short of expectations, despite strong early performance. After limited ice time, the goaltender posted a high save percentage and solid record in his appearances. The contrast between potential and actual output raises questions about consistency and deployment. Full details on the season’s highs and lows await in the full report.

The 2025-26 season was one of missed opportunities for Carolina Hurricanes netminder Pyotr Kochetkov. After playing nine games last season, finishing 6-2-0 with an .899 save percentage (SV%) and a…