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| HT/WT: 6-4, 218 lbs |
| Birthplace: Sound Beach, NY |
| Age: 28 |
| Experience: 1 |
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1:57Florida Panthers Seek Return to the Playoffs
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1:01Brandon Bussi Answers the Call for Carolina
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1:07Brandon Bussi's Rise Becoming Story of the Series
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1:01Bussi Makes History, Canes Take 3-2 Finals Lead
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1:20Brandon Bussi Gamble Pays Off For Hurricanes
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0:56What Should Carolina Do in Net for Stanley Cup Final?
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1:10Andersen or Bussi: Who's the Better Option in the Net?
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1:40Should Carolina Go To Brandon Bussi in Game 4?
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3:02Stanley Cup Final Game 3 Highlights: Hurricanes at Golden Knights
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0:42Highlights: Hurricanes at Kraken (11/12)
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1:02Red Wings Suspend Dylan Larkin Amid Standoff
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0:30Alexander Ovechkin and Capitals Open Season vs Defending Cup Champions
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1:21Panthers Top Rival Hurricanes In Season Opener
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1:11Panthers vs. Hurricanes: East's Top Two Teams?
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0:36Panthers Begin Season Without Marchand
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1:09Hurricanes Show Off the Bling as Title Defense Begins
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1:59Maple Leafs Sign Sergei Bobrovsky
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1:48Jets Sign Goalie Stuart Skinner to 2-Year Deal
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1:17Golden Knights Sign Rasmus Andersson to 7-Year Extension
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2026 Goaltending
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| Regular Season | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2.96 | .872 | 0 |
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Not busy in Global Series victory
Bussi made 12 saves in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.
He nearly recorded his first shutout of 2026-27 as the Hurricanes dominated the first game of this season's NHL Global Series, but Frederick Gaudreau snapped a puck past Bussi midway through the third period. The 28-year-old netminder has started two of the last three games as he tries to work his way back into a timeshare with Pyotr Kocketkov, and on the season Bussi has gone 4-2-2 in eight starts with a 2.96 GAA and .872 save percentage.
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Set to start Thursday
Bussi is slated to be between the pipes for Thursday's Global Series matchup with Seattle.
Bussi will make just his second appearance over the Canes' last eight contests, having secured a 24-save victory over the Islanders on Nov. 5. While the 28-year-old netminder entered the 2026-27 campaign as the presumptive No. 1 option, he's been outplayed and replaced as the starter by Pyotr Kochetkov. Still, if Bussi can put together some strong performances, he could force his way into the goalie mix with more regularity.
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Back in win column
Bussi stopped 24 of 27 shots on net in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.
Bussi struggled in Thursday's second period, as he allowed all three of the Islanders' goals in that span. However, he earned the win through solid play in the first and last stanza. The 28-year-old backstop now holds a 3-2-2 record, a 3.23 GAA and an .869 save percentage across seven appearances this season. While he's been outplayed by Pyotr Kochetkov across the first quarter of the 2026-27 campaign, Bussi still holds some fantasy value as a handcuff to Kochetkov or as a standalone third option in deep leagues. However, his appearances have been infrequent as of late, making him a difficult fantasy option to consider in standard formats.
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Starting against Islanders
Bussi will start Thursday's road game against the Islanders, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Bussi hasn't appeared in any of the Hurricanes' last five games, but he'll be back in the crease in a favorable matchup Thursday, as the Islanders have generated just 2.79 goals per game this year, which is the seventh-worst mark in the league. Across his six appearances to begin the regular season, Bussi has gone 2-2-2 with a 3.27 GAA and .865 save percentage.
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Falls short in shootout
Bussi allowed five goals on 21 shots in Thursday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Oilers.
Bussi wasn't able to step up against a top offense, as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl factored in all of the Oilers' five goals in regulation. Bussi also faltered in the shootout to take his second defeat in a row. The 28-year-old netminder is slipping in the battle for playing time, as he's started just two of the Hurricanes' last six games. Bussi is 2-2-2 with a 3.27 GAA and an .865 save percentage in six games this season. Expect Pyotr Kochetkov to draw the start Saturday in St. Louis to wrap up this road trip.
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Drawing start against Edmonton
Bussi will start Thursday's road game against the Oilers, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
Bussi has seen limited playing time over the past week and a half, but he'll be in the net Thursday for the second time in the last three games. Across his five starts to begin the regular season, he's gone 2-2-1 with a 2.98 GAA and .882 save percentage.
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Yields three goals in loss
Bussi stopped 31 of 34 shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Flames.
Bussi was able to put in a decent effort, but the Hurricanes are missing four regulars from their forward group. That left the scoring depth thinned out too much for them to keep pace in the second half of a back-to-back. Bussi is now 2-2-1 with a 2.98 GAA and an .882 save percentage over five games this season. Pyotr Kochetkov is undefeated between the pipes and looks to have gained an edge for starts over the last week, but Bussi represents a solid backup or 1B option. The Hurricanes' five-game road trip reaches its midpoint when they visit the Canucks on Tuesday.
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Slated to start in Calgary
Bussi is expected to patrol the road blue paint Sunday against the Flames, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Bussi seems to have lost the No. 1 gig in net to Pyotr Kochetkov, who is off to a perfect 5-0-0 record to being the 2026-27 campaign. Still, the 28-year-old Bussi has won his last two starts, and he should remain a solid option in fantasy on one of the NHL's top teams. Even with the Hurricanes on the second half of a back-to-back, Bussi has a favorable matchup Sunday against a Calgary squad that has generated just 2.00 goals per game this season, which is tied for 30th in the NHL. The Flames should be well rested, however, as they have been off since Thursday.
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Impressive showing Saturday
Bussi turned aside 24 of 26 shots on net in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Bussi posted his strongest statistical game of the 2026-27 campaign thus far in Saturday's big win. He turned away every shot he saw in the first period and surrendered just a goal per stanza the rest of the way. With Saturday's victory, the 28-year-old netminder now has a 2-1-1 record, a 2.95 GAA and an .871 save percentage across four appearances. After a rocky start to the new season, the second-year goalie appears to be settling in one game at a time. He remains a solid No. 2 option between the pipes in fantasy, and while Pyotr Kochetkov will likely appear Sunday in the second half of Carolina's back-to-back, Bussi has a strong chance to return to action in Tuesday's clash against the Capitals.
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Slated to face Chicago
Bussi is expected to start on the road against Chicago on Saturday, per Jack Bushman of Chicago Hockey Now.
Bussi has a 1-1-1 record, 3.24 GAA and .851 save percentage in three regular-season appearances with Carolina in 2026-27. He has allowed nine goals on 47 shots across his last two games. Chicago is 1-4-0 while averaging just 2.00 goals per game this campaign.
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Collects first win of season
Bussi made 16 saves in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Canadiens.
Montreal built a 3-2 lead in a wild first period, but Bussi settled down the rest of the way while Carolina's offense kept rolling. It was the first win in three starts this season for the 28-year-old netminder, who has a somewhat shaky 3.24 GAA in the early going while giving up 10 goals on 67 shots. Bussi is still the clear No. 1 between the pipes for the defending Stanley Cup champs, but Pyotr Kochetkov could get the nod at home Thursday against the Canucks.
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Starting in ECF rematch
Bussi will defend the road crease in Tuesday's clash with the Canadiens, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
While he didn't make an appearance in the 2025-26 Eastern Conference Finals, Bussi will look to help the Hurricanes stay one step ahead of the Canadiens in Tuesday's matchup. The 28-year-old netminder is off to an up-and-down start to the 2026-27 campaign, where he has a 0-1-1 record, a 2.88 GAA and an .872 save percentage across two appearances. While his opponent for Tuesday isn't set to make his outlook any easier, he's still a solid start in fantasy for the time being.
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Yields five goals Friday
Bussi stopped 22 of 27 shots on net in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals.
After Bussi had a solid start to the campaign in Carolina's 1-0 Opening Night loss, Friday told a different tale. The 28-year-old netminder struggled in the early portion of the contest, as he allowed four goals in the first 22 minutes of action. With Friday's loss, he now holds a 0-1-1 record, a 2.88 GAA and an .872 save percentage across 47 save attempts in two games this season. With the Hurricanes playing Saturday on the second half of a back-to-back, Bussi will likely be able to rest if Pyotr Kochetkov is called upon to make his season debut. Backed by one of the league's strongest defensive cores, Bussi still holds plenty of fantasy value as a solid No.2 goalie option for the time being.
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Defending home crease Friday
Bussi will start Friday's home game against the Capitals, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports.
The 28-year-old was in the starter's crease during Friday's morning skate, and head coach Rod Brind'Amour confirmed that Bussi will draw a second consecutive start to begin the regular season. During Tuesday's Opening Night matchup at home against the Panthers, Bussi turned aside 19 of 20 shots in an overtime loss. The Hurricanes also play on the road against Philadelphia on Saturday, which will likely give Pyotr Kochetkov an opportunity to make his regular-season debut.
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Gut-punch loss to begin Cup defense
Bussi stopped 19 of 20 shots in Tuesday's 1-0 overtime loss to the Panthers.
The 28-year-old began the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup defense by getting locked in a goaltending duel with Jacob Markstrom, but Gustav Forsling spoiled Bussi's shutout bid with less than five seconds left in OT by blasting a one-timer through a partial screen from the blue line. Bussi still came up with a number of big saves just to earn Carolina a point in the standings, and he'll be back between the pipes either Friday at home against Washington, or Saturday on the road in Philadelphia.
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Gets nod for Opening Night start
Bussi will defend the home goal in Tuesday's Opening Night matchup against the Panthers, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Bussi was exceptional for the Hurricanes in the 2025-26 season, which has paved the way for him to earn his first career Opening Night start. The 28-year-old netminder posted a 31-6-2 record, a 2.47 GAA and an .894 save percentage across 39 regular-season outings before he closed the door on Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final, where he had a 3-1-0 record, a 1.60 GAA and a .931 save percentage in four appearances. He'll face off against the Florida Panthers, who added Brady Tkachuk in the offseason, adding to their offensive potential. Bussi is a strong No. 2 goalie option in fantasy hockey to open the 2026-27 season.
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Blanks Preds in preseason finale
Bussi stopped all 22 shots he faced in Saturday's 6-0 preseason win over Nashville.
Last season's breakout star in the crease for the Hurricanes wrapped up his preseason with an impressive three-period performance. He will split starts with Pyotr Kochetkov in 2026-27, but Bussi is the early favorite to handle the No. 1 role. Bussi posted a 2.47 GAA and won 31 games, including two via shutouts, in the 2025-26 regular season.
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Facing Nashville
Bussi will defend the road net in Saturday's preseason matchup against Nashville, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
Bussi posted a 31-6-2 record with two shutouts, a 2.47 GAA and an .894 save percentage in 39 regular-season appearances for Carolina in 2025-26. He will likely compete with Pyotr Kochetkov for playing time in the 2026-27 campaign.
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