Carolina Hurricanes' goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov has entered the concussion protocol following a collision with teammate Sean Walker during a recent game against Columbus.

Coach Rod Brind’Amour expressed uncertainty about Kochetkov's recovery timeline, noting the variability in recovery among players. Kochetkov boasts a strong record this season, but the Hurricanes are already facing challenges with injuries, particularly with Frederik Andersen needing surgery.