A goaltender has delivered a crucial shutout performance, putting him just one victory away from matching the Hurricanes’ franchise record for most consecutive starts to begin a season. The win underscores his strong start, building momentum as the team seeks to extend its early-season dominance. With key performances like this, the goalie’s form could play a decisive role in shaping the campaign ahead. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if he can break the mark.

Kochetkov is one win shy of tying Frederik Andersen in 2021-22 for the Hurricanes record for most consecutive wins to begin a season. It was his first shutout of the season. “We ...