Kochetkov Shuts Down Golden Knights, Hurricanes Secure First Home Loss

Canes Goalie Stuns Vegas with 30 Saves

The Carolina Hurricanes put an end to the Vegas Golden Knights' perfect home record on Tuesday night, with a 4-1 victory at T-Mobile Arena. Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov was the star of the show, making 30 saves to earn his third win of the season.

Golden Knights Dominate Early, But Kochetkov Stands Tall

The Golden Knights came out strong in the first period, outshooting the Hurricanes 15-6. However, Kochetkov was equal to the task, making several key saves to keep the game scoreless.

The Hurricanes took the lead in the second period when Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored a power-play goal. The Golden Knights tied it up shortly after, but the Hurricanes regained the lead late in the period on a goal by Andrei Svechnikov.

Hurricanes Pull Away in Third Period

The Hurricanes extended their lead to 3-1 in the third period on a goal by Martin Necas. The Golden Knights pulled their goalie with over two minutes remaining, but the Hurricanes added an empty-net goal to seal the victory.

With the win, the Hurricanes improved to 5-3-1 on the season. The Golden Knights fell to 4-2-0, with their perfect home record now a thing of the past.