Predators Halt Kochetkov’s Record-Breaking Winning Streak with 4-1 Victory
The Nashville Predators ended Pyotr Kochetkov’s NHL-record 10-game winning streak by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1. Juuse Saros made 29 saves, while Roman Josi and Ross Colton each contributed a goal and an assist. The loss snapped Carolina’s four-game win streak and marked the end of a franchise-best start for Kochetkov, who had been dominant early in the season.
The Nashville Predators defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on November 4, 2026, at Bridgestone Arena, ending Pyotr Kochetkov’s NHL-record 10-game winning streak to start the season—the longest in franchise history for the Hurricanes. Juuse Saros made 29 saves for Nashville, whose offense was led by Roman Josi and Ross Colton, each recording a goal and an assist. Filip Forsberg extended his multipoint streak to five games with two assists, matching the longest such run in Predators history. Nick Perbix opened the scoring in the first period, followed by Josi’s second-period tally, while Adam Edstrom and Colton added goals in the third. Kochetkov, who had previously matched Frederik Andersen’s 8-0 start, made 16 saves but was on the losing end for the first time this season. The loss snapped Carolina’s four-game win streak and ended their 12-3-2 record, which included a strong 14-game stretch with 12 wins. Prior to this game, Kochetkov had been highlighted by the NHL on social media as achieving a franchise milestone.
The Hurricanes’ coaching staff, led by Rod Brind’Amour, acknowledged that Nashville’s goaltending was decisive, noting Saros made “a lot of big saves.” Defenseman Jaccob Slavin cited poor puck management and overcomplication in transitions as key issues, especially when Carolina tried to play east-west instead of their usual north-south style. The Predators, meanwhile, honored former goaltender Pekka Rinne before the game ahead of his upcoming Hockey Hall of
The end of Kochetkov’s 10-game winning streak could influence how teams approach goaltender evaluation and contract negotiations, particularly for young, high-performing netminders. It may also affect Carolina’s confidence as they navigate a tight playoff race, especially if the loss leads to internal adjustments in strategy or personnel. The broader NHL landscape may see increased scrutiny on early-season dominance, with fans and analysts questioning whether such streaks are sustainable or indicative of deeper team strengths. A comparable case is Martin Brodeur’s 2007–08 season, where a long winning streak was followed by a more challenging stretch, highlighting the pressure that can build around elite performers. The outcome may also impact how media and analytics firms frame “hot streaks” versus sustainable performance. What remains to be seen is whether Kochetkov’s first loss will lead to a rebound or a longer-term shift in his play, and how Nashville’s defensive structure might ev