LOS ANGELES – Goaltender Brandon Bussi is set to make his second NHL start on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings. He impressed in his debut on Tuesday in San Jose, making crucial saves early on. By the end of the game, he had stopped 16 of 17 shots, sealing a win for the team.
The Carolina Hurricanes have made history, with five players—Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, Alexander Nikishin, Shayne Gostisbehere, and Jackson Blake—starting the season with a point streak of four games. This milestone speaks volumes about their offensive strength.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi is likely returning to the lineup after missing the first two games of the road trip, while Mark Jankowski is expected to sit out.
Tonight’s Projected Lineup:
Forwards
Ehlers – Aho – Jarvis
Hall – Stankoven – Blake
Martinook – Staal – Carrier
Robinson – Kotkaniemi – Svechnikov
Defense
Miller – Walker
Nikishin – Gostisbehere
Reilly – Chatfield
Goaltenders
Bussi
[Backup: Andersen]
Injuries
Pyotr Kochetkov (Lower Body | Out Until At Least Oct. 18)
Jaccob Slavin (Lower Body | No Timetable)
Scratches
Mark Jankowski
Charles Alexis Legault
The team’s power play has been effective, with Aho, Blake, Ehlers, and Jarvis supported by Gostisbehere. For the second unit, Blake, Stankoven, and Svechnikov have shown promise alongside Miller and Walker.
In recent NHL trends, goaltenders like Bussi are becoming more common in lineups. Teams have begun to prioritize young talent, especially after a study showed that rookie goalies often perform better than expected. As the league evolves, it will be exciting to see how Bussi and his peers shape the future of hockey.
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