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Bussi will start vs. Los Angeles on Sunday.

Bussi struggled in his previous game, allowing four goals on 25 shots (.840 SV%), but salvaged a 5-4 victory over the Utah Mammoth and set NHL history, becoming the fastest goalie to reach 20 wins in an NHL career (20-3-1). The 27-year-old Bussi has been a wonderful surprise for the Hurricanes this season, winning seven of his last eight outings (7-1-0) and posting terrific numbers of 2.01 GAA and .916 SV%. The Hurricanes enter the action on Sunday as -173 home favourites against the Los Angeles Kings, who have won four of their last five games (4-1-0).

Brandon Bussi
Bussi is expected to start vs. Los Angeles on Sunday.

Bussi struggled in his previous game, allowing four goals on 25 shots (.840 SV%), but salvaged a 5-4 victory over the Utah Mammoth and set NHL history, becoming the fastest goalie to reach 20 wins in an NHL career (20-3-1). The 27-year-old Bussi has been a wonderful surprise for the Hurricanes this season, winning seven of his last eight outings (7-1-0) and posting terrific numbers of 2.01 GAA and .916 SV%. The Hurricanes enter the action on Sunday as -173 home favourites against the Los Angeles Kings, who have won four of their last five games (4-1-0).

Brandon Bussi
Bussi will start against the Mammoth on Thursday.

Bussi has been exquisite in recent games, riding a three-game winning streak while posting a sensational 1.02 GAA and .957 SV%. The 27-year-old first-year NHLer has been a revelation in Carolina's crease this season and has won eight of his last 10 games (8-2-0). The Hurricanes enter the action on Tuesday as -162 home favourites against a Montreal Canadiens team that defeated them 7-5 earlier this month.

Brandon Bussi
Philp has cleared waivers and been assigned to Chicago (AHL).

Philp is an undrafted 27-year-old who made his NHL debut last season after some success at the AHL level. He scored three points (2G / 1A) in 15 games with the Oilers this season before being placed on waivers and ultimately claimed by the Carolina Hurricanes. He has zero point in two games with Carolina and has not played since suffering a concussion on January 6th.

Noah Philp
Gostisbehere (lower-body) will play vs. Utah on Thursday.

Gostisbehere has missed several multi-week stints this season, most recently being sidelined since January 13th because of a lower-body injury. That said, when healthy, the 32-year-old Gostisbehere has been one of the most productive blueliners this season, scoring 32 points (6G / 26A) in 35 games. He will return to action and resume his role as the quarterback on Carolina's top powerplay unit on Thursday against the Utah Mammoth.

Shayne Gostisbehere
Bussi is in the starter's crease at Carolina's morning skate.

Bussi has been exquisite in recent games, riding a three-game winning streak while posting a sensational 1.02 GAA and .957 SV%. The 27-year-old first-year NHLer has been a revelation in Carolina's crease this season and has won eight of his last 10 games (8-2-0). The Hurricanes enter the action on Tuesday as -162 home favourites against a Montreal Canadiens team that defeated them 7-5 earlier this month.

Brandon Bussi
Jaaska has been activated from the injured non-roster and been assigned to Chicago (AHL).

After a successful first campaign in North America in 2024-25 with both Chicago (AHL) and Carolina, Juha Jaaska earned himself a two-year, $1.55 million contract extension ($755,000 AAV) to remain with the Hurricanes. That said, the 27-year-old Finnish forward has yet to play this season due to injuries, but should make his debut soon in the AHL.

Juha Jaaska
Gostisbehere (lower-body) is hopeful to return vs. Utah on Thursday.

Gostisbehere has missed several multi-week stints this season, most recently being sidelined since January 13th because of a lower-body injury. That said, when healthy, the 32-year-old Gostisbehere has been one of the most productive blueliners this season, scoring 32 points (6G / 26A) in 35 games. He hopes to return to lineup when Carolina returns to action on Thursday against the Utah Mammoth.

Shayne Gostisbehere
Philp (concussion) returned to practice on Wednesday.

Philp is an undrafted 27-year-old who made his NHL debut last season after some success at the AHL level. He scored three points (2G / 1A) in 15 games with the Oilers this season before being placed on waivers and ultimately claimed by the Carolina Hurricanes. He has zero point in two games with Carolina and has not played since suffering a concussion on January 6th.

Noah Philp
Gostisbehere (lower body) was a full participant at practice on Wednesday.

Gostisbehere has missed several multi-week stints this season, most recently being sidelined since January 13th because of a lower-body injury. That said, when healthy, the 32-year-old Gostisbehere has been one of the most productive blueliners this season, scoring 32 points (6G / 26A) in 35 games. He hopes to return to lineup when Carolina returns to action on Thursday against the Utah Mammoth.

Shayne Gostisbehere
Bussi is expected to start Saturday in Ottawa.

Bussi has remained the more reliable option between the pipes for the Hurricanes, and will likely return there on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators. The 27-year-old Bussi continues to impress in his first NHL season and is coming off a terrific effort in Monday's 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%). He has a 1.01 GAA and .941 SV% in his last two games (2-0-0).

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Andersen will start vs. Chicago on Thursday.

Andersen has had a woeful time in Carolina's net this season, but is coming off of his best performance in weeks, saving 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. Prior to that, he had a disappointing 3.64 GAA and .840 SV% in his previous 12 games (2-7-3). The Hurricanes enter Thursday's contest as significant -295 home favorites against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Frederik Andersen
Robinson (upper-body) is expected to miss an extended period of time.

Robinson exited Monday's game in the first period because of an upper-body injury. Following the game, Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour stated that Robinson needs further evaluation, but the outlook was concerning, as confirmed by the announcement that he will be out indefinitely. The 30-year-old forward has 15 points (10G / 5A) in 43 games this season.

Eric Robinson
Robinson (upper-body) will be evaluated on Tuesday and is expected to be out for a while.

Robinson exited Monday's game in the first period because of an upper-body injury. Folloing the game, Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour stated that Robinson needs to be evaluated further but the outlook was concerning. The 30-year-old forward has 15 points (10G / 5A) in 43 games this season.

Eric Robinson