Bussi stopped 23 of 25 shots in the Hurricanes' 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 5. Since entering the series in Game 3, Bussi has turned aside 59 of the 65 shots that he's faced (.908 SV%), stopping 2.48 goals above expected. He's been great, and has positioned the Hurricanes to win the Stanley Cup in Vegas on Sunday. Bussi and the Hurricanes enter Game 6 as -114 road favourites.
Bussi stopped 23 of 25 shots in the Hurricanes' 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 5. Since entering the series in Game 3, Bussi has turned aside 59 of the 65 shots that he's faced (.908 SV%), stopping 2.48 goals above expected. He's been great, and has positioned the Hurricanes to win the Stanley Cup in Vegas on Sunday. Bussi and the Hurricanes enter Game 6 as -114 road favourites.
Frederik Andersen was near-perfect in the opening three rounds of the postseason, but has struggled in the Stanley Cup Finals, leading to Brandon Bussi relieving him in Game Three for his first postseason appearance in an eventual 5-4 overtime loss. The 27-year-old went on to make his first postseason start in Game Four, helping his team even the series at 2-2 with a 5-3 victory. Bussi has saved 36 of 40 shots (.900 SV%) in his two appearances and will likely return to the crease in a pivotal Game Five. The Hurricanes enter Thursday's contest as -151 home favourites against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Frederik Andersen was near-perfect in the opening three rounds of the postseason, but has struggled in the Stanley Cup Finals, leading to Brandon Bussi relieving him in Game Three for his first postseason appearance in an eventual 5-4 overtime loss. The 27-year-old went on to make his first postseason start in Game Four, helping his team even the series at 2-2 with a 5-3 victory. Bussi has saved 36 of 40 shots (.900 SV%) in his two appearances and will likely return to the crease in a pivotal Game Five. The Hurricanes enter Thursday's contest as -151 home favourites against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Kochetkov will dress for the first time in these Stanley Cup Playoffs as Frederik Andersen is listed as a scratch. Kochetkov himself missed most of the regular season due to injury, appearing in just nine games.
Andersen was relieved in Game 3 at the start of the third period in favour of Brandon Bussi. It appeared to be due to the 4-0 deficit the Canes faced at the time, though it now appears it could have been related to an undisclosed injury. Bussi will start Game 4 and Pyotr Kochetkov will serve as his backup.
Bussi will make his first start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday after relieving Frederik Andersen at the start of the third period in Game 3. Bussi stopped the first 18 shots he faced in that game before a bad-bounce in the second period of overtime resulted in a game-winning goal for Shea Theodore and the Golden Knights. The Hurricanes enter action in Game 4 at -110 on the money line.
Despite splitting starts all regular season with Brandon Bussi, Frederik Andersen will make his 16th straight postseason appearance in Carolina's crease for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final Saturday. The 36-year-old Danish goalie has been sensational all offseason despite struggling in the first two games of this series vs/ Vegas, posting a 13-2-0 record, 1.72 GAA and .917 SV%. He will hope to propel Carolina to a 2-1 series lead on the road Saturday as the Hurricanes heads to Vegas for a primetime matchup.
Similar to the Montreal series, Andersen struggled in Game 1, allowing five goals on 23 shots and 2.35 goals scored above expected. He settled in in the Games 2 through 5 of the Conference Finals, posting a 1.17 GAA and .925 SV% in those games. Through 14 playoff games, Andersen is 12-2-0 with a 1.65 GAA, .920 SV% and three shutouts. Carolina enters Game 2 as -152 home favourites.
Similar to the Montreal series, Andersen struggled in Game 1, allowing five goals on 23 shots and 2.35 goals scored above expected. He settled in in the Games 2 through 5 of the Conference Finals, posting a 1.17 GAA and .925 SV% in those games. Through 14 playoff games, Andersen is 12-2-0 with a 1.65 GAA, .920 SV% and three shutouts. Carolina enters Game 2 as -152 home favourites.
At age 36, Frederik Andersen enters the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in his career and will look to build on what has been an extraordinary postseason run thus far. The Danish goalie has been used sparingly in recent seasons, typically splitting time with his counterpart, but he has played every game this postseason, posting a tremendous 1.41 GAA, .931 SV%, and three shutouts in 13 games (12-1). The Hurricanes enter Game One on Tuesday as -151 home favourites against the Vegas Golden Knights.
At age 36, Frederik Andersen enters the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in his career and will look to build on what has been an extraordinary postseason run thus far. The Danish goalie has been used sparingly in recent seasons, typically splitting time with his counterpart, but he has played every game this postseason, posting a tremendous 1.41 GAA, .931 SV%, and three shutouts in 13 games (12-1). The Hurricanes enter Game One on Tuesday as -151 home favourites against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Andersen saved all 18 shots he faced in Tuesday's 4-0 Game Four win over the Montreal Canadiens, setting a franchise record for three shutouts in a single postseason, and more importantly, helping his team take a commanding 3-1 series lead. The 36-year-old goalie has battled occasional inconsistencies in previous playoff runs, but has been terrific this year, posting a stellar 1.44 GAA and .928 SV% in 12 games (11-1). The Hurricanes hope to advance to the Stanley Cup finals with a victory, entering Game Five as sizeable -239 home favourites.
Andersen saved all 18 shots he faced in Tuesday's 4-0 Game Four win over the Montreal Canadiens, setting a franchise record for three shutouts in a single postseason, and more importantly, helping his team take a commanding 3-1 series lead. The 36-year-old goalie has battled occasional inconsistencies in previous playoff runs, but has been terrific this year, posting a stellar 1.44 GAA and .928 SV% in 12 games (11-1). The Hurricanes hope to advance to the Stanley Cup finals with a victory, entering Game Five as sizeable -239 home favourites.
Andersen has not had the same dominance he had through the first two rounds of the playoffs, posting a 1.12 GAA and .950 SV% in eight games (8-0), but has remained a steady option between the pipes for the Hurricanes. The 36-year-old Andersen has faced only 46 shots through three games against the Montreal Canadiens, allowing nine goals (.804 SV%), but has made some timely saves to help ensure a 2-1 series lead. The Hurricanes enter a pivotal Game Four as -147 road favourites.
Andersen has not had the same dominance he had through the first two rounds of the playoffs, posting a 1.12 GAA and .950 SV% in eight games (8-0), but has remained a steady option between the pipes for the Hurricanes. The 36-year-old Andersen has faced only 46 shots through three games against the Montreal Canadiens, allowing nine goals (.804 SV%), but has made some timely saves to help ensure a 2-1 series lead. The Hurricanes enter a pivotal Game Four as -147 road favourites.
Andersen was hardly tested in Game 2 on Saturday, seeing just 12 shots across 63 minutes of game-time, but the Hurricanes still needed overtime to secure the 3-2 victory. The 36-year-old netminder hasn't looked his sharpest through the opening two games of the Eastern Conference Finals, but he still leads the NHL Playoffs with a .927 SV%. Andersen and the Hurricanes enter action in Game 3 as road favourites at -140 on the money line.
Andersen will be looking to bounce back in Game 2 after his eight game playoff winning streak was snapped in Game 1 after allowing five goals on 21 shots (.762 SV%) in the opener. The 36-year-old veteran net-minder has been nearly unbeatable in the playoffs thus far, with his eye-opening 8-1-0 record, 1.51 GAA and .932 SV%. He hosts the surging Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, who have won the last five contests between the two teams.
Andersen will be looking to bounce back in Game 2 after his eight game playoff winning streak was snapped in Game 1 after allowing five goals on 21 shots (.762 SV%) in the opener. The 36-year-old veteran net-minder has been nearly unbeatable in the playoffs thus far, with his eye-opening 8-1-0 record, 1.51 GAA and .932 SV%. He hosts the surging Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, who have won the last five contests between the two teams.