Hurricanes turn to G Pyotr Kochetkov for Game 3 vs. Rangers

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Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will get the start on Thursday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the visiting New York Rangers, coach Rod Brind'Amour announced.

Brind'Amour also told reporters that he wants Frederik Andersen to get rest. The Hurricanes trail 2-0 in the best-of-seven series heading into Game 3 in Raleigh, N.C.

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