Hurricanes Pull Pyotr Kochetkov After An Embarrassing First Period

The Hurricanes were leading 3-0 in the final minute of the 1st period when newcomer Zach Parise scored for the Avalanche, cutting Carolina's lead to two.

That goal was decent enough, but what happened next was a real shocker. Avalanche defenseman Sam Girard attempted to chip the puck in from the neutral zone, catching Kochetkov off guard as the puck sailed into the net.

With just seconds left in the 1st period, Kochetkov remained in goal. However, he was replaced by Antti Raanta at the start of the 2nd period. Adding insult to injury, the Avalanche managed just 8 shots on goal in the entire period, including Girard's unexpected chip shot.

It's a tough lesson for the young goalie, but one he won't soon forget.

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