Kochetkov stood tall with a shutout, while Ehlers ignited the offense. Hear from the Hurricanes on their critical victory over the Rangers.

While Kochetkov and Gostisbehere were back in action, the defense corps remains without Jaccob Slavin (lower-body) and K'Andre Miller (lower-body). But while Slavin is still "a little ways away," Miller's return is "around the corner," according to Brind'Amour.

The Rangers had a three-game winning streak snapped. They are winless at home with just six goals in six games.

Kochetkov silences MSG in his season debut, stonewalling the Rangers as the Hurricanes secure a dominant road victory.

NEW YORK - Led by a 25-save shutout from Pyotr Kochetkov in his season debut, the Carolina Hurricanes stayed perfect against Metropolitan Division opponents with a 3-0 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday.

Moving to 4-0 in Metropolitian Division play, the Canes shutout the Rangers 3-0 in Madison Square Garden. Pyotr Kochetkov made his season debut in net after coming off an injury, tallying 25 saves.

Never before in their 100-year history had the New York Rangers lost their first six home games. That is until

The Carolina Hurricanes have to make a decision. Pyotr Kochetkov was activated from injured reserve at the end of October, but the two goaltenders who started the season on the roster have performed spectacularly.