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- calendar_today November 2, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes Dominate Winnipeg Jets
The Carolina Hurricanes delivered a commanding 7-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, further extending the Jets' losing streak to nine games. Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov's 26-save shutout set the tone, helping Carolina secure its fourth consecutive win.
Kochetkov's Historic Start to the NHL Season
Pyotr Kochetkov notched his tenth straight win to begin the season, becoming only the third goaltender in NHL history to achieve such a feat. His performance included his second shutout of the season, bringing his career total to 13 in just 135 games. Kochetkov's season-opening streak ties Carey Price's mark from a decade ago with the Montreal Canadiens for the second-longest, only bested by Jack Campbell's 11 consecutive wins with the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2020-21 season.
Offensive Surge by Hurricanes
Sean Walker led the Hurricanes' offense with two goals, marking his first two-goal performance in two seasons with Carolina. Additional goals came from Sebastian Aho, Juuso Valimaki, Logan Stankoven, Mark Jankowski, and Jesperi Kotkaniemi. The Hurricanes' scoring outburst was highlighted by Aho's power-play goal during a four-goal surge early in the second period. Stankoven’s goal extended Carolina's lead to 5-0, at a point when Winnipeg had managed only five shots on goal.
Jets' Struggles Continue
The defeat marked the Winnipeg Jets’ ninth consecutive loss, giving them an 0-7-2 record in their last nine outings. Defensive woes have plagued the Jets, who have allowed 23 goals while scoring only seven over their past four games. Goaltender Stuart Skinner started the game for Winnipeg but was pulled after allowing five goals on 17 shots. Clay Stevenson came in as relief, making 13 saves the rest of the way.
Players Making an Impact
In addition to their goals, several Hurricanes players contributed with multiple assists, including Logan Stankoven, Seth Jarvis, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Shayne Gostisbehere, each registering two assists. Kochetkov was congratulated post-game by backup goaltender Brandon Bussi, underlining his exceptional early-season form for Carolina.
Looking Ahead
The Carolina Hurricanes maintain a strong position with their ongoing winning streak and standout performances from both goaltenders and skaters. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets will be searching for answers as they seek to end their extended losing run and shore up their defense in coming games.
Source: cbc.ca.
