Brandon Bussi went from sitting on the bench for two months to nearly stealing a Stanley Cup Final game for the Carolina Hurricanes. The 27-year-old goaltender, claimed off waivers just over a year ago, has become one of the NHL’s best feel-good stories.
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Now, he’s making his first career playoff start in Tuesday night’s Game 4. Who is this guy?
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This story was originally published June 9, 2026 at 8:48 PM.