Pyotr Kochetkov makes 30 saves in Hurricanes' 4-2 victory over Flames
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov, left, stops a shot by Calgary Flames' Nazem Kadri, right, during first-period NHL hockey game action in Calgary, Alberta, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Credit: AP/Jeff McIntosh
CALGARY, Alberta — Pyotr Kochetkov made 30 saves and assisted on Eric Robinson’s empty-netter, helping the Carolina Hurricanes beat Calgary 4-2 on Thursday night for the Flames' first loss in regulation this season.
Martin Necas had a goal and an assist and Jack Roslovic and Seth Jarvis also scored for Carolina (4-2-0). Sebastian Aho had an assist to extend his points streak to five games.
Jake Bean scored his first goal for the Flames (5-1-1). Jonathan Huberdeau also scored and Dan Vladar made 39 saves.
Quick goals by Necas and Roslovic to start the second period gave Carolina a 3-0 lead by 1:59. Bean scored in the second for Calgary, and Huberdeau cut it to a goal with 6:55 left in the third.
Carolina opened the scoring midway through the first on Jarvis’ power-play goal.
Takeaways
Flames: Killing penalties in the first period, including a 4 on 3, had Calgary relying heavily on Vladar against one of the fastest teams in the NHL.
Hurricanes: Carolina had quicker puck movement and a better net-front presence than Calgary. The Hurricanes killed two penalties in the third period.
Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Robinson, left, celebrates after his team's third goal as Calgary Flames goalie Dan Vladar, right, looks on during second-period NHL hockey game action in Calgary, Alberta, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Credit: AP/Jeff McIntosh
Key moment
Carolina scored twice in a 1:18 span early in the second for a 3-0 lead.
Key stat
Carolina dominated offensive zone faceoffs, winning 70% over the first 40 minutes. The Hurricanes’ two quick goals to begin the second period started with Aho and Jesperi Kotkaniemi winning offensive-zone draws.
Up next
The Flames host Winnipeg on Saturday and the Hurricanes continue a six-game trip Saturday at Seattle.
