Brandon Bussi to Start Preseason Game, Expected as Hurricanes' Top Goalie

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi will make his preseason debut Tuesday against the Panthers. The 28-year-old was a surprise standout in the 2025-26 NHL season, achieving a 31-6-2 record with a 2.47 GAA and .894 save percentage across 39 games. He also anchored the Hurricanes in the final four games of the Stanley Cup postseason. Bussi is projected to be the team's primary starting option between the pipes for the 2026-27 campaign.