What Happened
Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 26 shots as the Carolina Hurricanes shut out the Winnipeg Jets 7-0 on Sunday in Raleigh, N.C. The win was Kochetkov's 10th in as many starts this season, making him the third goalie in NHL history to begin a season 10-0. Sean Walker scored twice and five other Hurricanes found the net as Carolina won its fourth straight. Winnipeg's winless run extended to nine games (0-7-2).
Key Details
- Kochetkov tied Carey Price's 10-win season-opening streak with Montreal from 10 years ago for second-longest in NHL history.
- Only Jack Campbell's 11 straight wins to open 2020-21 with Toronto is longer.
- Kochetkov's second shutout of the season raised his career total to 13 in 135 games.
- Walker opened the scoring with a short-handed goal 5:16 into the game.
- Aho's power-play goal came during Carolina's four-goal outburst in the first 10 minutes of the second period.
- Jets goalie Stuart Skinner was pulled after allowing the fifth goal.
What It Means
Kochetkov's start places him among the best season-opening runs by a goalie in league history, behind only Campbell's 11 wins. Carolina's four-game win streak and balanced scoring support the surge, while Winnipeg's 0-7-2 slide leaves the Jets searching for answers. The goaltending contrast was stark: Skinner was pulled after five goals before Stevenson finished in relief.
What's Next
Kochetkov's next start would move him within one win of Campbell's record for the longest season-opening streak. The Jets continue to look for a first win since their skid began.