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Kochetkov made 23 saves in his season debut in a 4-2 win over New Jersey on Tuesday.
He was sharp. Jack Hughes beat Kochetkov with a perfect low wrist shot off the rush early in the second period. And Nico Hischier roofed the puck at 15:16 of the third on a five-on-three power power play. Don't be surprised to see Kochetkov move into the starter's seat this season and perhaps never relinquish it. Frederik Andersen is talented, but so injury prone. And Kochetkov proved he was more than capable to start last season.
