Kochetkov Cleared, Ready to Steal Starts

Pyotr Kochetkov shakes off the injury bug just in time for the playoff push, with Carolina's medical staff giving him the green light after weeks of watching from the press box. Coaches have kept the tandem fresh by rotating Frederik Andersen, but Kochetkov's .925 save percentage in limited action screams starter potential down the stretch. Front offices around the league know a hot goalie like him can flip a series, and the Hurricanes need every edge in this brutal Metropolitan race.