Pyotr
Kochetkov
G · CAR · Very poor
- PAL
- 9
- WAR
- -0.1
- Value
- 11
- SV%
- .899
2025-26№ 56 / 98
Pyotr Kochetkov (Carolina Hurricanes) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Pyotr Kochetkov
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 89 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : June 24, 1999 · Penza, Russia
Drafted : 2019 · CAR · round 2, pick #36
Contract : $2,000,000 · 2023-24 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $500,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Carolina Hurricanes | 12 | 11 | 1 | 1.67 | .920 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | Carolina Hurricanes | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2.33 | .899 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | Carolina Hurricanes | 47 | 27 | 16 | 2.60 | .898 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | Carolina Hurricanes | 42 | 23 | 13 | 2.33 | .911 | 4 |
| 2022-23 | Carolina Hurricanes | 24 | 12 | 7 | 2.44 | .909 | 4 |
| 2021-22 | Carolina Hurricanes | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2.42 | .902 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 137 | 82 | 39 | 2.38 | .906 | 13 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Carolina Hurricanes | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3.60 | .855 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Carolina Hurricanes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.96 | .880 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | Carolina Hurricanes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6.14 | .818 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Carolina Hurricanes | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3.89 | .869 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3.83 | .860 | 0 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cuponce · 2025-26
Pyotr Kochetkov: our analysis
2025-26 season: 9 GP, 6 W, 2 L, .899 SV%, 2.33 GAA, 1 SO. WAR -0.1 (56th of 98) · PAL 9, very poor.
In 2025-26, Pyotr Kochetkov, 27, posts a PAL Rating of 9 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -0.1 ranks 56th among 98 regulars, in the bottom half.
On the other hand, workload (0, among the weakest in the league) and high danger (9, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
GSAx: -1.6 (goals saved above expected).
A marked decline: his PAL was 59 in 2024-25, against 9 now; his WAR went from 1.2 to -0.1.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 11 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Pyotr Kochetkov's story
Growing up in Penza, Pyotr Kochetkov came through the Dizel Penza system and was part of the academy’s Volga region championship in 2011. He moved to Ak Bars Kazan’s under-18 program for the 2015–16 season but returned to Penza when playing time proved limited, beginning to split his early years between junior ranks and the VHL.
Kochetkov made his professional bow in 2016–17: he entered in relief on 7 November 2016 and stopped five shots in a 6–1 win, and picked up his first victory as a starter on 11 January 2017. On 8 July 2017 he signed a two-year KHL contract with HC Sochi and spent the 2017–18 campaign with their junior affiliate Kapitan Stupino, appearing regularly though wins were hard to come by.
The following seasons saw him shuttle between the VHL and the KHL. He returned to Ryazan in 2018–19 and made his KHL debut for Sochi on 1 October 2018 against Jokerit. Traded to SKA Saint Petersburg on 21 May 2019, he later moved to HC Vityaz on 18 October 2019 as part of a multi-player deal. Across these stints he collected experience in starting roles and as a depth option, spending time both with KHL clubs and their VHL affiliates.
Drafted 36th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2019 — having been ranked the top eligible international goaltender that year — Kochetkov signed a two-year entry-level deal on 2 May 2021. He made his NHL debut on 23 April 2022, winning back-to-back starts against New Jersey and New York, and later made a playoff relief appearance on 4 May 2022 with 30 saves in a 5–2 win over Boston. He lifted the Calder Cup with the Chicago Wolves on 25 June 2022, recorded his first NHL shutout on 14 November 2022, signed a four-year extension on 23 November 2022, and scored a long-distance AHL goal on 3 March 2023.
Internationally, Kochetkov was Russia’s starting netminder at the 2019 World Junior Championship: he posted four wins in five games, helped Russia to bronze against Switzerland on 6 January 2019, and was named the tournament’s Best Goaltender. His career is defined by steady development through varied roles across KHL, VHL and AHL levels, seizing opportunities when injuries or trades opened the door.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 12
- Shots against
- 250
- Saves
- 230
- %ARR / SV%
- 92.0 %
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Trend
Trend
Slight decline
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: +0.64 in 22-23, -0.07 in 24-25
- PAL Rating: 59 → 9
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 27: prime years
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
-0.1
wins above replacement
56 of 98
PAL Rating
9/ 100
Performance · Very poor
65 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
11/ 100
Very poor return
2.00 M$ · expected PAL 51
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- Efficiency
- 40
- Impact
- 50
- High danger
- 9
- Consistency
- 23
- Workload
- 0
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CAR | -0.1 | 9 | 11 | 2.00 M$ |
| 2024-25 | CAR | 1.2 | 59 | 53 | 2.00 M$ |
| 2023-24 | CAR | 1.8 | 78 | 79 | 2.00 M$ |
| 2022-23 | CAR | 1.7 | 73 | 74 | 0.84 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.1
wins above replacement
-1.3 to 1.0 — 90% interval
56 of 98 goalies
-0.4 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -1.6
- Average → replacement
- +1.2
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CAR | 9 | -0.1 | -1.3 to 1.0 | 56/98 |
| 2024-25 | CAR | 45 | 1.2 | -1.0 to 4.5 | 32/99 |
| 2023-24 | CAR | 42 | 1.8 | -1.3 to 4.1 | 29/98 |
| 2022-23 | CAR | 24 | 1.7 | 0.1 to 3.7 | 23/107 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .92290th percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .83671st percentileleague avg. .806
- Games above .900
- 63.6 %88th percentileleague avg. 46.6 %
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- Goal support per game
- 3.9192nd percentileleague avg. 3.06
- Goal differential per 60
- 2.27100th percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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PHIPyotr Kochetkov: frequently asked questions
What is Pyotr Kochetkov's record in 2026-27?
Pyotr Kochetkov has 11 wins in 12 games in 2026-27, with a .920 save percentage and a 1.67 goals-against average.
How old is Pyotr Kochetkov?
Pyotr Kochetkov is 27 years old: he was born on June 25, 1999.
How tall is Pyotr Kochetkov, and how much does he weigh?
Pyotr Kochetkov is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 196 lb (89 kg).
Where is Pyotr Kochetkov from?
Russia: Pyotr Kochetkov was born in Penza, Russia.
What team does Pyotr Kochetkov play for?
Pyotr Kochetkov plays for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL, at G, wearing number 52.
Is Pyotr Kochetkov injured?
No: Pyotr Kochetkov is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Pyotr Kochetkov?
Pyotr Kochetkov produced -0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 56th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 9 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Pyotr Kochetkov make?
Pyotr Kochetkov earns $2.0M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 11 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Pyotr Kochetkov's contract end?
Pyotr Kochetkov's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Pyotr Kochetkov overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 11 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Pyotr Kochetkov a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 56th of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Pyotr Kochetkov getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 59 in 2024-25 to 9 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Pyotr Kochetkov's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Pyotr Kochetkov has 137 games, 82 wins and 13 shutouts. His best season: 2024-25, with 27 wins.
Where was Pyotr Kochetkov drafted?
Pyotr Kochetkov was drafted 36th overall (round 2) by Carolina Hurricanes in 2019.
How does Pyotr Kochetkov perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Pyotr Kochetkov has 10 games and 2 wins in his career.
What is Pyotr Kochetkov's nationality?
Pyotr Kochetkov is Russian. Internationally: Russia — 2019 World Junior Championships: bronze medal (starting goaltender, 4 wins in 5 games); Best Goaltender of the tournament (2019).
What awards has Pyotr Kochetkov won?
Best Goaltender, 2019 World Junior Championships.
How many championships has Pyotr Kochetkov won?
3: Calder Cup 2022 with the Chicago Wolves; Stanley Cup 2026 with the Carolina Hurricanes; Volga region championship 2011 with the Dizel Sports Academy.
Where did Pyotr Kochetkov play before turning pro?
Dizel Sports Academy (youth) — helped claim the Volga region championship in 2011; Ak Bars Kazan under-18 program for the 2015–16 season; returned to Dizel Penza prior to 2016–17.
See also: his Carolina Hurricanes teammates
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