Kochetkov becomes third NHL goalie to start 10-0 as Carolina blanks Jets

November 2, 2026

Pyotr Kochetkov cemented his place in NHL history with a 26-save shutout, extending his season-opening goalie streak to 10-0—a mark now shared only with Carey Price’s 2013 record. The Carolina Hurricanes dominated the Winnipeg Jets 5-0, with Sean Walker leading the scoring with two goals and Logan Stankoven, Seth Jarvis, and Nikolaj Ehlers each contributing two assists.

Kochetkov’s performance tied the second-longest start in league history, just one win behind Jack Campbell’s 11-game opening run in 2020-21, while the Jets suffered their ninth consecutive loss (0-7-2) as Stuart Skinner was pulled after allowing five goals. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid continued his record-setting season with a goal and assist, extending his NHL-leading streak to 15 assists in 15 games and surpassing franchise marks for career goals and first-minute scoring.

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the New York Rangers 4-1, with Evan Bouchard becoming the fourth defenseman in NHL history to reach 25 points in his first 15 games, while Matt Tomkins made his NHL debut in net for Edmonton. Minnesota’s Central Division-leading Wild ended Washington’s three-game win streak with a 5-1 victory, as Kirill Kaprizov hit his 15th goal of the season and 500th career point, and Quinn Hughes scored twice in the opening period.