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Kochetkov makes 24 saves to help the Hurricanes beat the Blues 4-0
Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves as Carolina improved to 9-2-2 and the Blues were held scoreless for the first time this season.
On Saturday, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-0 in St. Louis, marking the first time this season the Blues were held scoreless.
Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves for his first shutout of the season and 12th in the NHL, remaining undefeated through seven starts.
Sean Walker, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Logan Stankoven, and Nikolaj Ehlers scored to power the offense, with Jackson Blake earning his 100th career point on a Walker assist.
St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer stopped 35 shots in the loss, but the Hurricanes' defense limited scoring opportunities throughout the game.
The Hurricanes improved to a 9-2-2 record following the shutout, solidifying their strong early-season standing in the NHL.