Deadspin: Pyotr Kochetkov, Hurricanes shut down struggling Blue Jackets in 3-2 win

Kochetkov sets Carolina record

Kochetkov has become Carolina’s top goalie and started his third consecutive game. He was pursuing his second shutout in three games before Columbus scored in the third period.

Carolina builds early lead

Jordan Martinook opened the scoring with 4:09 remaining in the first period. The Hurricanes led 16-8 in shots during the opening frame, then managed five shots on goal in the second.

Logan Stankoven and Mark Jankowski also scored for Carolina, while Seth Jarvis assisted on two goals. Jankowski scored 16 seconds into the third period in his second game back after missing more than a week with an injury. It was his seventh goal of the season and his seventh in eight games.

Blue Jackets rally late

Denton Mateychuk scored 6:56 into the third period with the teams playing four-on-four. Kent Johnson later converted on a power play, making it 3-2 with 10:10 left. Columbus recorded 11 shots in the third, and goalie Jet Greaves stopped 24 shots overall. The Blue Jackets have yet to win in regulation since their season opener.