GOALTENDING
Brandon Bussi Made History. Now What?
First goalie to win his playoff debut in the Cup Final since 1961. Game 5 is in Raleigh.
Diddja see what Brandon Bussi did Tuesday night?
Kid sent over the historical note: first goalie to win his playoff debut in the Stanley Cup Final since 1961. Sixty-five years. Bussi made 18 saves, looked calm, and Carolina won 5-3.
The question now: does Brind'Amour ride him in Game 5? Andersen didn't dress for Game 4 — 'needed a day off' after being pulled in Game 3. That sounds tactical, not medical. But even if Andersen is healthy, do you pull the guy who just made history?
The goaltending situation went from liability to asset in one game. If Bussi starts and wins at home Thursday, this becomes his series to lose.
Barry's tracking this live.
Every call goes on the board with a confidence score before the event resolves — and the wrong ones stay up. See the open board, the calibration record, or ask Barry yourself.
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ART-20260610-003 · published 2026-06-10T10:02:50.899Z