Brandon Bussi Slated to Start on the Road Against Chicago

Brandon Bussi is expected to start on the road against Chicago on Saturday. Bussi enters the matchup with a 1-1-1 record, 3.24 GAA, and .851 save percentage across three regular-season appearances with Carolina in 2026-27. He has struggled recently, allowing nine goals on 47 shots over his last two games. Meanwhile, Chicago enters the contest with a 1-4-0 record while averaging just 2.00 goals per game this campaign, presenting a potential bounce-back opportunity.