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The Carolina Hurricanes aim to extend their eight-game winning streak against the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Coach Rod Brind'Amour confirmed Brandon Bussi will start in goal, replacing Pyotr Kochetkov. The team is managing injuries to Taylor Hall and Jordan Staal, while Seth Jarvis remains out but is nearing a return. Newcomers Bradly Nadeau and Felix Unger Sörum debuted successfully in the previous game.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-4 at Bell Centre on October 6, 2026, securing their second win of the season. Sebastian Aho scored twice, including the game-winner, while Brandon Bussi started in net. The match marked the first rematch of the 2026 Eastern Conference Final, with both teams trading goals in a high-scoring affair.
The Carolina Hurricanes clinched their first Stanley Cup in two decades with a 3-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5, finishing the playoffs in 19 games—the fewest by a champion since 1988. The win validated Rod Brind'Amour's tight-checking system, showcased rookie goalie Brandon Bussi after Frederik Andersen's injury, and crowned Jordan Staal as the oldest Conn Smythe Trophy winner while underscoring a veteran core (Staal, Slavin, Aho, Martinook, Svechnikov) with an average top-20 age of 29.
Undrafted goalie Brandon Bussi stepped in for a worn Frederik Andersen and led the Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup by winning the final three games, including a clinching shutout in Game 6, capping a season built on smart moves and late surges.
Carolina finished 16-3 in the playoffs, beating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to win the Stanley Cup; captain Jordan Staal earned the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, while Brandon Bussi delivered standout relief later in the Final, including a 22-save shutout in the clincher, with Nikolaj Ehlers contributing the final goal to seal the title 20 years after the franchise’s first.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to win the 2026 Stanley Cup, highlighted by Brandon Bussi’s historic 22-save shutout. Jordan Staal became the oldest Conn Smythe Trophy winner, while Rod Brind’Amour capped a remarkable run by winning the Cup as a coach after lifting it as a player. The title ends a long Cup drought for Carolina and showcases their depth and strong defense across a 16-3 playoff run.
Brandon Bussi became the first goalie to win his first two playoff starts in the Stanley Cup Final as the Hurricanes defeated the Golden Knights 4-2 to take a 3-2 series lead. Jordan Staal extended his five-game goal streak, while Svechnikov and Aho supplied crucial second-period scoring to steady Carolina, and Vegas’s Carter Hart continued to struggle by allowing 4+ goals for a fifth straight Final game, setting up a must-win Game 6 back in Las Vegas.
Jordan Staal scored twice, including a third-period winner, as the Hurricanes beat the Golden Knights 5-3 in Game 4 to knot the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at 2-2; Brandon Bussi earned a win in his first-ever playoff start with 18 saves, while Staal joined a short list by scoring in four straight Final games as captain; Stankoven and Blake opened the scoring, Vegas tied it in the second, and Nikolaj Ehlers sealed the win with a late empty-net tally after Vegas pressed.
Hours before Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, Carolina hasn’t named a starting goalie between Frederik Andersen and Brandon Bussi after Game 3; Andersen started 16 playoff games but was pulled in the third period, with Bussi excelling in relief. Williams Staal is set to center Ehlers and Jarvis, while Aho centers Svechnikov and Martinook. Carrier could return from injury, and defense features Slavin-Chatfield, Miller-Walker, and Gostisbehere-Nikishin. Starting net and some scratches remain in question, with PP units outlined and a 8:00 p.m. ET puck drop on ABC.
The Carolina Hurricanes signed goaltender Brandon Bussi to a three-year extension worth an average of $1.9 million per season through 2028-29, with the Hurricanes Foundation donating $10,000 to the Autism Society of North Carolina in honor of Bussi’s autistic brother. Acquired on waivers from the Florida Panthers in 2025, Bussi has thrived this season (27 games: 23-3-1, 2.16 GAA, .908 SV) and has become the fastest NHL goalie to reach 10, 15 and 20 wins, establishing himself as a key piece in Raleigh.
Carolina Hurricanes aim to extend their season-best point streak to 10 games against the New York Rangers, with Brandon Bussi likely starting in goal. Sebastian Aho looks to score for the fourth straight game before Olympic duty, while Jordan Staal seeks a five-game point streak; the projected lineup features Svechnikov, Aho, and Jarvis up front with Slavin, Chatfield on defense, and notes include Kochetkov out after hip surgery and Eric Robinson sidelined, with Mike Reilly scratched.
Brandon Bussi is projected to start in goal for the Hurricanes against the Ottawa Senators, aiming for a sixth straight win; the forward lines and defensive pairings are expected to remain unchanged from the previous game, with Aho, Gostisbehere, and Staal riding hot streaks. Pyotr Kochetkov and Eric Robinson are out with injuries, Mike Reilly is a healthy scratch, and the team has defined the Power Play units, including Jordan Staal handling first-unit faceoffs when he wins the draw.
Brandon Bussi will start in goal for the Hurricanes against the Ottawa Senators in Ottawa, with Carolina keeping the same lineup that has earned a point in four straight games and aims to sustain its scoring run. The forward lines feature Svechnikov-Aho-Jarvis, while Slavin-Chatfield and Miller-Walker pace the defense, and Jordan Staal handles first-unit faceoffs. The Canes face a Senators club allowing a high number of goals, and Carolina is dealing with several injuries (Gostisbehere day-to-day; Kochetkov out for the year; Legault, Philp, Robinson sidelined) with Mike Reilly scratched.
Carolina Hurricanes expect William Carrier to miss tonight’s game against the Florida Panthers due to a lower-body injury, while Shayne Gostisbehere is doubtful on defense; Brind’Amour also indicated Jaccob Slavin should be ready for back-to-back action. Brandon Bussi will start in goal, and Carolina recalled Joel Nystrom from Chicago earlier in the day as they unveiled a projected lineup for the game.
The Boston Bruins have recalled goaltender Brandon Bussi from Providence on an emergency basis following an injury to Linus Ullmark. Ullmark suffered muscle tightening in the team's win over the Washington Capitals and was kept on the bench as a precautionary measure. Bussi might get the nod in the final game of the regular season against the Montreal Canadiens if the Bruins want to give Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman some rest before the postseason.