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Pyotr Anatolevich Kochetkov (Russian: Пётр Анато́льевич Кочетко́в; born 25 June 1999) is a Russian professional ice hockey player who is a goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was ranked as the top eligible international goaltender for the 2019 NHL entry draft,[1] and was drafted in the second round (36th overall) by the Hurricanes.[2] Kochetkov made his NHL debut in 2022 with the Hurricanes.
Key Information
Playing career
[edit]Kochetkov first played as a youth within hometown club Dizel Penza. While with the Dizel Sports Academy, Kochetkov helped the claim the Volga region championship in 2011. With the ambition to play in the MHL, Kochetkov joined Ak Bars Kazan under-18 junior program for the 2015–16 season, however received sparse playing time, resulting in his return to Dizel Penza of the Supreme Hockey League (VHL) prior to the 2016–17 season as a 17-year old.[3]
He played with junior affiliate, the Dizelist Penza of the National Junior Hockey League (NMHL), before making his professional debut with Penza, playing in relief and registering five saves in a 6–1 victory over Yermak Angarsk on 7 November 2016.[4] Kochetkov made 8 appearances over the course of the season, earning his first victory in his third and final start, in a 4–2 decision over Ariada Volzhsk on 11 January 2017.[5]
On 8 July 2017, Kochetkov agreed to his first KHL contract, signing a two-year deal with HC Sochi.[6] He was assigned for the duration of the 2017–18 season to play with junior farm club, Kapitan Stupino. With Kapitan lacking in depth, Kochetkov posted just six wins in 31 games, while still posting a .917 save percentage.
In the 2018–19 season, Kochetkov returned to the VHL, joining Sochi's affiliate HC Ryazan. He was elevated to practice with Sochi throughout the season, and made his KHL debut as a 19-year old for Sochi in a 4–2 defeat to Jokerit on 1 October 2018.[7] He made one other appearance with Sochi throughout the season, returning to the VHL to help lead Ryazan in the postseason.[8]
On 21 May 2019, Kochetkov was traded by Sochi to contending club, SKA Saint Petersburg, in exchange for fellow goaltender Nikita Bogdanov.[9] In the 2019–20 season, Kochetkov remained on the opening night roster and started in the opening 5 games. After an assignment to SKA-Neva in the VHL, Kochetkov returned to SKA and having collected 3 wins in 6 games was traded to his third KHL club, HC Vityaz, along with Alexei Byvaltsev in exchange for Alexander Samonov and Artyom Shvets-Rogovoy on 18 October 2019.[10] He made his debut with Vityaz in a 4–1 defeat to Sibir Novosibirsk on 22 October 2019.[11] In 8 games with Vityaz, as the club's third choice goaltender, Kochetkov collected 1 win while posting a .917 save percentage.
In the following 2020–21 season, Kochetkov made two starts in four winless appearances with Vityaz, before he was assigned to VHL affiliate club and former team, HC Ryazan. Registering one win through five games with Ryazan, Kochetkov was traded at the deadline by Vityaz to Torpdeo Nizhny Novgorod on 27 December 2020.[12]
On 2 May 2021, Kochetkov was signed by his draft club, the Carolina Hurricanes, to a two-year, entry-level contract.[13] He made his NHL debut on 23 April 2022, starting for the Hurricanes and earning two wins in two victories in a row over the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders.
On 4 May 2022, Kochetkov made his NHL playoff debut for the Hurricanes coming on in relief of an injured Antti Raanta in game two of the first round series between the Hurricanes and the Boston Bruins. Kochetkov had 30 saves and recorded a 5–2 win. On 25 June 2022, he won the Calder Cup with the Chicago Wolves.
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On 14 November 2022, Kochetkov recorded his first NHL shutout in 3–0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.[14] On 23 November, Kochetkov was signed to a four-year extension until 2026–27.[15] On 3 March 2023, playing for the AHL's Chicago Wolves, Kochetkov scored a long-distance goal against the Manitoba Moose in Winnipeg. Played from behind the net, the high-arching puck flew across the ice, sliding into the opposite goal.[16]
International play
[edit]| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Russia
| ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
 |
2019 Canada | |
Kochetkov first represented Russia at the junior level for the 2019 World Junior Championships in Vancouver, Canada.[17] Earning the starting goaltender role, he collected 4 wins in 5 games, helping Russia claim the Bronze medal against Switzerland on 6 January 2019.[18] As the standout goaltender of the Tournament, Kochetkov was recognized with the Best Goaltender award.[19]
Career statistics
[edit]Regular season and playoffs
[edit]| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | OTL | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
| 2016–17 | Dizelist Penza | NMHL | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 326 | 9 | 1 | 1.66 | .915 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 419 | 16 | 1 | 2.29 | .923 | ||
| 2016–17 | Dizel Penza | VHL | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 212 | 8 | 0 | 2.27 | .918 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Kapitan Stupino | MHL | 31 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 1830 | 100 | 0 | 3.28 | .917 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | HC Ryazan | VHL | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 985 | 35 | 2 | 2.13 | .930 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 187 | 5 | 0 | 1.61 | .955 | ||
| 2018–19 | HC Sochi | KHL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 117 | 5 | 0 | 2.57 | .911 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | SKA Saint Petersburg | KHL | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 344 | 15 | 0 | 2.62 | .887 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | SKA-Neva | VHL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 123 | 4 | 0 | 1.95 | .940 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | HC Vityaz | KHL | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 330 | 17 | 0 | 3.09 | .917 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Russkie Vityazi | MHL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 120 | 7 | 0 | 3.50 | .908 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | HC Vityaz | KHL | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 179 | 8 | 0 | 2.69 | .909 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | HC Ryazan | VHL | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 268 | 11 | 0 | 2.46 | .904 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod | KHL | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 342 | 15 | 1 | 2.63 | .961 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 97 | 4 | 0 | 2.48 | .932 | ||
| 2021–22 | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod | KHL | 23 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 1321 | 49 | 2 | 2.23 | .926 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Chicago Wolves | AHL | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 890 | 31 | 0 | 2.09 | .921 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 364 | 10 | 2 | 1.65 | .950 | ||
| 2021–22 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 149 | 6 | 0 | 2.42 | .902 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 170 | 11 | 0 | 3.89 | .869 | ||
| 2022–23 | Chicago Wolves | AHL | 26 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 1571 | 69 | 2 | 2.64 | .903 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 1404 | 57 | 4 | 2.44 | .909 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 6.14 | .818 | ||
| 2023–24 | Syracuse Crunch | AHL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 185 | 5 | 1 | 1.63 | .932 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 42 | 23 | 13 | 4 | 2371 | 92 | 4 | 2.33 | .911 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 61 | 3 | 0 | 2.96 | .880 | ||
| 2024–25 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 47 | 27 | 16 | 3 | 2791 | 121 | 2 | 2.60 | .897 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 12 | 0 | 3.60 | .855 | ||
| KHL totals | 49 | 16 | 25 | 3 | 2,632 | 109 | 3 | 2.48 | .920 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 97 | 4 | 0 | 2.48 | .932 | ||||
| NHL totals | 116 | 65 | 36 | 12 | 6,715 | 276 | 10 | 2.47 | .905 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 470 | 30 | 0 | 3.83 | .860 | ||||
International
[edit]| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Russia | WJC | 
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 291 | 7 | 0 | 1.45 | .953 | |
| Junior totals | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 291 | 7 | 0 | 1.45 | .953 | ||||
Awards and honors
[edit]| Award | Year | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| AHL | ||
| Rookie of the Month (March 2022) | 2022 | [20] |
| Calder Cup champion | 2022 | [21] |
| NHL | ||
| NHL All-Rookie Team | 2024 | [22] |
| International | ||
| WJC Best Goaltender (Directorate) | 2019 | [19] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Central Scouting International Goaltenders Midterm Rankings" (PDF). National Hockey League. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ "Hurricanes' Pyotr Kochetkov: Joins the 'Bunch of Jerks'". CBSSports.com. 22 June 2019. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- ^ "Pyotr Kochetkov: the story of his success". Kontinental Hockey League. 15 March 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ "Dizel 6 - Yermak 1 game summary" (in Russian). Supreme Hockey League. 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "Game Summary Penza - Ariada" (in Russian). Supreme Hockey League. 11 January 2017. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- ^ "Goaltender Petr Kochetkov will continue his career in Sochi" (in Russian). HC Sochi. 8 July 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
- ^ "Jokerit 4, Sochi 2". Kontinental Hockey League. 1 October 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
- ^ "Petr Kochetkov: Necessary to prove game in VHL" (in Russian). Supreme Hockey League. 7 March 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ "Pyotr Kochetkov is a SKA player!" (in Russian). SKA Saint Petersburg. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- ^ "KHL trade alert". Kontinental Hockey League. 18 October 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- ^ "Sibir 4, Vityaz 1". Kontinental Hockey League. 22 October 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ "Pyotr Kochetkov joins Torpedo goalie ranks" (in Russian). Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod. 27 December 2020. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- ^ "Canes sign Kochetkov and Makiniemi". Carolina Hurricanes. 2 May 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ^ "Recap: Kochetkov Records First NHL Shutout In Chicago". NHL.com. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ "Kochetkov signs four-year, $8 million contract with Hurricanes". NHL.com. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ "Kochetkov scores empty-netter, adds 39 saves in win". theahl.com. 3 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Russia announces team roster for 2019 World Junior Championships". tass.com. 25 December 2018. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ^ "Russia tops Swiss for Bronze". IIHF. 6 January 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Poehling earns MVP honours". International Ice Hockey Federation. 6 January 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ^ "Ruotsalainen, Kochetkov, Daccord named award winners for March". American Hockey League. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ "Chicago is Calder City again". American Hockey League. 25 June 2022. Archived from the original on 26 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ "NHL announces 2023-24 All-Rookie Team". NHL.com. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
External links
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
Pyotr Kochetkov
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Early life
Youth and family background
Pyotr Kochetkov was born on June 25, 1999, in Penza, Russia. His mother played a pivotal role in his early development.[6] As a child, Kochetkov frequently suffered from illnesses, prompting his mother to enroll him in sports at age four to strengthen his health and immunity.[6] “As a kid, I was always sick. My mom decided to enroll me in sports to improve my health,” Kochetkov later recalled.[6] His family offered unwavering support throughout his formative years, providing financial backing for equipment and fostering values of determination and resilience that shaped his approach to athletics.[6] This encouragement extended to key decisions, such as his family's support for pursuing advanced training opportunities.[6] Growing up in Penza, a city with a vibrant community sports environment, Kochetkov was initially drawn to various physical activities before focusing on hockey.[6]Introduction to hockey
Pyotr Kochetkov was introduced to ice hockey at the age of four through the youth system of Dizel Penza, his hometown club in Russia, as a means to address childhood health concerns.[6] This marked his entry into organized sports, where he quickly gravitated toward the goaltender position, beginning his foundational development within the club's structured program.[4] In Penza's local rinks, Kochetkov honed basic goaltending techniques under the guidance of Dizel Penza's youth coaches, focusing on fundamentals such as positioning, puck handling, and reaction drills tailored for young players.[6] He participated in regional youth tournaments, gaining competitive experience against teams from surrounding areas and building resilience through regular on-ice sessions that emphasized skill progression and team play.[6] A key early milestone came in 2011 when Kochetkov contributed to Dizel Penza's victory in the Volga region youth championship, a success that showcased his emerging talent as a reliable young goaltender and drew initial attention from scouts.[6] Seeking further advancement, he joined the under-18 program of Ak Bars Kazan for the 2015–16 season, experiencing a higher level of competition before returning to Dizel Penza to continue his development.[4]Junior and early professional career
Junior leagues
Kochetkov's junior career began with the Dizel Penza organization, where he primarily competed in the NMHL, Russia's third-level junior league, during the 2016–17 season. Appearing in six regular-season games for Dizelist Penza, he recorded a 4–2–0 mark with a 1.66 goals-against average (GAA) and .915 save percentage, while also playing eight playoff games with a 2.29 GAA and .923 save percentage.[7] These outings demonstrated his early poise and quick reflexes, helping him gain experience against older competition and laying the foundation for his rapid development as a goaltending prospect. During the same 2016–17 campaign, Kochetkov transitioned toward professional hockey by making his VHL debut with Dizel Penza's senior squad, appearing in eight games as a 17-year-old. He posted a 1–2–0 record, 2.27 GAA, and .918 save percentage over 212 minutes, showcasing strong positioning and athleticism that belied his youth. This brief stint served as a crucial bridge between junior and pro levels, exposing him to the physicality and pace of minor-professional play while allowing continued growth in the Dizel system.[8] In the 2017–18 season, Kochetkov advanced to the MHL, Russia's premier junior league, joining Kapitan Stupino and playing 31 games with a 6–21–3 record, 3.28 GAA, and .917 save percentage. Despite the team's struggles, his consistent performances, including solid rebound control and high-volume shot handling, attracted significant NHL scouting interest, positioning him as a top international goaltending prospect eligible for the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.KHL debut and development
Kochetkov signed his first Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) contract with HC Sochi on July 8, 2017, marking his entry into professional hockey at age 18.[9] Although primarily assigned to Sochi's junior and minor league affiliates during the 2017–18 and 2018–19 seasons, he made his KHL debut with the club in the latter year, appearing in two games and posting a .911 save percentage (SV%) with a 2.57 goals-against average (GAA).[4] His limited starts highlighted an adjustment period to the league's intensity, where he focused on building consistency as a backup goaltender.[9] On May 21, 2019, Kochetkov was traded to SKA Saint Petersburg, where he played six games in the 2019–20 season, recording a .887 SV% and 2.62 GAA while serving in a relief role.[4] Later that season, he was traded again to HC Vityaz, appearing in eight games with a .917 SV% and 3.09 GAA, followed by four games the next year (2020–21) at .909 SV% and 2.69 GAA, often as a backup amid team rotations.[10] These moves exposed him to varied playing styles and high-pressure environments, aiding his technical development, though injuries to starters occasionally forced him into extended relief duties.[9] Kochetkov's final KHL stints came with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod after a 2020 trade, where he split the 2020–21 season between six regular-season games (.931 SV%, 2.63 GAA) and two playoff appearances (.932 SV%, 2.48 GAA), earning his first postseason starts.[4] In 2021–22, he solidified his growth as a starter on loan to Torpedo, playing 23 games with a .926 SV% and 2.23 GAA, demonstrating improved rebound control and poise under pressure.[10] This period represented key maturation, as he adapted to the KHL's physicality and fast-paced decision-making, transitioning from limited roles to reliable contributions.[9] Selected 36th overall in the second round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft by the Carolina Hurricanes, Kochetkov's draft status heightened his motivation during these KHL years, pushing him to refine his game in Russia before pursuing North American opportunities.[1]Professional career in North America
AHL stint
Kochetkov was assigned to the Carolina Hurricanes' AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, for the 2021–22 season following his arrival in North America after two years in the KHL.[11] As the team's primary goaltender, he posted a 13–1–2 record with a 2.09 goals-against average and .921 save percentage over 15 regular-season games, helping the Wolves secure a playoff spot.[4] In the Calder Cup Playoffs, Kochetkov appeared in 6 games, going 5–1 with a 1.65 goals-against average and .950 save percentage, including two shutouts, to contribute to Chicago's seventh championship and his first professional title in the league.[4][12] Kochetkov remained with the Wolves for the 2022–23 season, serving in a backup and spot-start capacity while adjusting to the faster-paced North American professional style, which emphasized quicker puck movement and smaller rink dimensions compared to European play.[10] Over 26 appearances that year, he posted a 17–6–3 record with a 2.64 goals-against average and .903 save percentage.[4] On March 3, 2023, during a 4–1 regular-season victory over the Manitoba Moose, he recorded 39 saves for the win and then scored an empty-net goal from his crease with 1:18 remaining, becoming the 14th goaltender in AHL history to achieve the feat and the first for the Wolves.[13] With Carolina lacking an official AHL affiliate in 2023–24, Kochetkov was loaned to the Syracuse Crunch, Tampa Bay Lightning's affiliate, for three conditioning games in late October to manage recovery from minor injuries and maintain game sharpness.[14] He went 3–0–0 with a 1.63 goals-against average and .932 save percentage in those outings, aiding his transition back to NHL duties while honing his ability to handle high-volume shots typical of AHL competition.[4][11] In the 2025–26 season, after sustaining a lower-body injury that sidelined him for the first 10 NHL games, Kochetkov was activated from injured reserve and assigned to the Wolves—Carolina's renewed affiliate—for a conditioning stint on October 31, 2025.[12] He made his only appearance on November 1, stopping 22 of 23 shots in a 4–1 win over the Toronto Marlies, earning first star honors and demonstrating strong lateral quickness post-recovery.[15][16] Kochetkov was recalled to Carolina the following day, having used the brief AHL return to rebuild confidence and manage his injury through limited, high-intensity play. As of November 17, 2025, Kochetkov has appeared in four games during the 2025–26 season, recording a 3–0–0 mark with a 1.92 GAA, .906 SV%, and one shutout.[2]NHL entry and milestones
Pyotr Kochetkov made his NHL debut on April 23, 2022, with the Carolina Hurricanes, entering in relief during a 3-2 overtime win against the New Jersey Devils, where he stopped all three shots he faced.[17] He had signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Hurricanes on April 30, 2021, prior to his debut season.[18] On November 23, 2022, Kochetkov secured his long-term role with the organization by signing a four-year contract extension worth $8 million, carrying an average annual value of $2 million and running through the 2026-27 season.[1] That season, he earned his first NHL shutout on November 14, 2022, making 27 saves in a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.[1] In the 2023-24 season, Kochetkov established himself as a key contributor, appearing in 42 games with a 23-13-4 record, a 2.33 goals-against average, and a .911 save percentage, while tying for the most wins among NHL rookies.[19] He was selected to the NHL All-Rookie Team for his performance.[19] A highlight was his Hurricanes rookie-record shutout streak of 151:16, spanning three games in December.[1] Kochetkov's 2024-25 season saw him play 47 games, posting a 27-16-3 record, 2.60 goals-against average, and .898 save percentage, solidifying his position as a primary goaltender.[10] One notable moment came on January 22, 2025, when he delivered a significant body check on a Dallas Stars forward behind the net during a 4-1 win, showcasing his physical presence.[20] For the 2025-26 season, Kochetkov missed the early games due to a lower-body injury sustained in training camp but returned for his debut on November 4, 2025, against the New York Rangers, recording a 25-save shutout in a 3-0 victory.[21]International career
World Junior Championships
Pyotr Kochetkov earned selection to the Russian national under-20 team for the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship based on his strong performances in the VHL with HK Ryazan during the 2018-19 season, where he posted a 2.13 goals-against average and .930 save percentage in 18 games, following earlier experience in Russia's junior leagues.[22] As an undrafted 19-year-old at the time, Kochetkov was chosen over other candidates like Amir Miftakhov, reflecting Russia's emphasis on his size, athleticism, and recent breakout form from the junior ranks and minor professional play.[23] Pre-tournament preparations involved a training camp in Russia, where the team focused on integrating VHL and junior players to build cohesion ahead of the event in Vancouver and Victoria, Canada. Serving as the starting goaltender for Russia, Kochetkov appeared in all five games of the tournament, recording a 4-1-0 record with a 1.45 goals-against average and .953 save percentage while allowing just seven goals on 149 shots.[24] His standout performances included a 30-save effort in a 2-1 upset victory over host Canada during the group stage on December 31, 2018, where he stopped 30 of 31 shots to secure the win and help Russia top Group B. Against Czechia in the group stage, Kochetkov made 22 saves in a 3-2 shootout win, handling high-pressure situations effectively with 52 saves across those two key matches against top opponents.[25] Kochetkov continued his strong play in the medal round, stopping 32 of 35 shots in an 8-3 quarterfinal victory over Slovakia on January 3, 2019, advancing Russia to the semifinals.[26] Although Russia fell 3-0 to the United States in the semifinal, Kochetkov's tournament-long consistency earned him recognition as one of Russia's top three players.[4] In the bronze medal game against Switzerland on January 5, 2019, he made 34 saves during a 5-2 win, contributing to Russia's third-place finish with key stops in the third period to preserve the lead.[27] For his efforts, Kochetkov was named the tournament's Best Goaltender by the IIHF directorate, highlighting his pivotal role in Russia's medal achievement and boosting his profile ahead of the 2019 NHL Draft.[4] His development in Russian leagues, including limited exposure to KHL practices, had positioned him well for this international breakthrough.[28]Senior competitions
As of November 2025, Pyotr Kochetkov has not made any appearances for the Russian senior national team in IIHF-sanctioned competitions.[4] His professional commitments in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Carolina Hurricanes, where he has established himself as a key goaltender since his debut in 2022, have limited opportunities for international play even prior to broader restrictions.[1] Russia's ongoing suspension from IIHF events, initiated in February 2022 due to the country's invasion of Ukraine and extended through the 2025-26 season, has further precluded Kochetkov from participating in major tournaments such as the IIHF World Championship.[29] This geopolitical measure, upheld by the IIHF Council in decisions including the February 2025 extension, bars Russian athletes from competing under their national flag in these competitions, significantly impacting Kochetkov's international prospects despite his eligibility as a 26-year-old Russian citizen.[30] Looking ahead, discussions around Kochetkov's potential involvement in non-IIHF events, such as the 2026 Winter Olympics, have surfaced in projections, positioning him as a viable option for Russia's goaltending tandem if the International Olympic Committee (IOC) lifts or modifies restrictions separately from IIHF policies.[31] Pre-suspension considerations in the late 2010s and early 2020s occasionally viewed him as a developmental backup for senior squads, though his junior-level success and KHL emergence did not lead to call-ups before the 2022 ban. No records exist of his participation in exhibition games or non-IIHF senior internationals, underscoring the limited scope of his adult-level representation to date.[10]Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Kochetkov began his professional career in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), where he appeared in 49 regular season games across multiple teams from 2018 to 2022, posting 16 wins, a 2.48 goals-against average (GAA), a .920 save percentage (SV%), and 3 shutouts.[4] In the KHL playoffs, he played 2 games for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod in 2021, recording a 2.48 GAA and .932 SV%.[4] His KHL regular season statistics are detailed below:| Season | Team | GP | W | L | T/OTL | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | HK Sochi | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.57 | .911 | 0 |
| 2019–20 | Vityaz Podolsk | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3.09 | .917 | 0 |
| 2019–20 | SKA St. Petersburg | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2.62 | .887 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | Vityaz Podolsk | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2.69 | .909 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2.63 | .931 | 1 |
| 2021–22 | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod | 23 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2.23 | .926 | 2 |
| Total | 49 | 16 | 25 | 3 | 2.48 | .920 | 3 |
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | T/OTL | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.48 | .932 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.48 | .932 | 0 |
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | T/OTL | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Chicago Wolves | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2.09 | .921 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | Chicago Wolves | 26 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 2.64 | .903 | 2 |
| 2023–24 | Syracuse Crunch | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.63 | .932 | 1 |
| 2025–26 | Chicago Wolves | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | .957 | 0 |
| Total | 45 | 34 | 7 | 4 | 2.35 | .912 | 3 |
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | T/OTL | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Chicago Wolves | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1.65 | .950 | 2 |
| Total | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1.65 | .950 | 2 |
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | T/OTL | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Carolina Hurricanes | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.42 | .902 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | Carolina Hurricanes | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 2.44 | .909 | 4 |
| 2023–24 | Carolina Hurricanes | 42 | 23 | 13 | 4 | 2.33 | .911 | 4 |
| 2024–25 | Carolina Hurricanes | 47 | 27 | 16 | 3 | 2.58 | .898 | 2 |
| 2025–26 | Carolina Hurricanes | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.92 | .906 | 1 |
| Total | 120 | 68 | 36 | 12 | 2.44 | .905 | 11 |
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | T/OTL | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Carolina Hurricanes | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3.88 | .869 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | Carolina Hurricanes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.14 | .818 | 0 |
| 2023–24 | Carolina Hurricanes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.96 | .880 | 0 |
| 2024–25 | Carolina Hurricanes | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.60 | .855 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3.83 | .860 | 0 |
International
Kochetkov's international experience is limited to junior competitions. He represented Russia at the 2018 IIHF World U18 Championships, winning gold as part of the team, though he did not appear in games. His primary on-ice appearance was at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship (WJC) for Russia U20. He did not participate in any senior IIHF tournaments as of November 2025, owing to the ongoing suspension of Russian national teams from IIHF-sanctioned events, which was extended through the 2025-26 season for security reasons.[34] This ban, initially imposed in 2022, has prevented opportunities for senior-level international play.[35] At the 2019 WJC in Vancouver, Canada, Kochetkov served as the starting goaltender for Russia, appearing in 5 games and posting a 4-1-0 record. His strong performance, including a tournament-leading 1.45 goals-against average (GAA) and .953 save percentage (SV%), earned him recognition as the top goaltender and helped Russia secure a bronze medal with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in the bronze medal game.[8][36] Relative to team outcomes, Kochetkov's metrics were pivotal in Russia's three wins during the medal round qualification and semifinal stages, where he allowed just 4 goals across those contests.[4]| Tournament | Year | GP | W-L-OTL | MIN | GA | GAA | SA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIHF World U18 Championship | 2018 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| IIHF World Junior Championship | 2019 | 5 | 4-1-0 | 291 | 7 | 1.45 | 149 | .953 | 0 |