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Brandon Bussi’s stellar debut gives Hurricanes hope for goaltending stability

After an excellent start against the Sharks on Tuesday, could the Canes finally have a solution in net?

Carolina Hurricanes v San Jose Sharks | Ezra Shaw/GettyImages

The Carolina Hurricanes have reached the playoffs for seven consecutive seasons, yet they have consistently fallen short of capturing hockey’s ultimate prize. Much of that frustration can be traced to instability between the pipes. However, following Brandon Bussi’s stellar NHL debut Tuesday night against the San Jose Sharks, Carolina may finally have found a long-awaited solution in goal.

The Hurricanes are exhibiting shades of the Colorado Avalanche

Before Darcy Kuemper arrived for the 2021–22 season, the Colorado Avalanche were among the NHL’s elite, yet they repeatedly stalled in the second round of the playoffs.