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Florida Panthers edge Carolina Hurricanes in overtime matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 4:39 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Florida Panthers edge Carolina Hurricanes in overtime matchup

Summary

The Carolina Hurricanes raised their 2026 Stanley Cup banner before facing the Florida Panthers on September 29, 2026. In a tightly contested game, Gustav Forsling scored with seconds remaining in overtime, giving the Panthers a 1-0 victory. Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi delivered a strong performance with 19 saves, though head coach Rod Brind’Amour noted he would want Forsling’s decisive shot back. Bussi's efforts earned Carolina a point in the standings despite the loss. The Hurricanes aim to bounce back in their next matchup.

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Key Details

•Hurricanes raised 2026 Stanley Cup banner before the game.
•Forsling scored the only goal in overtime.
•Brandon Bussi made 19 saves for Carolina.
•Rod Brind’Amour praised Bussi's performance despite the loss.
•Hurricanes earned a point in the standings.

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4:39 AMYahoo Sports — Hurricanes news: Rod Brind'Amour gets real about Brandon Bussi after tough loss to Panthers

What they're saying

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The Carolina Hurricanes raised their 2026 Stanley Cup banner to the rafters of Lenovo Center on Tuesday evening before their first regular-season matchup of the new season against the Florida Panthers, who had won back-to-back championships in 2024 and 2025. While it wasn’t a championship game, the Panthers got the last laugh at Carolina’s expense. […] The post Hurricanes news: Rod Brind'Amour gets real about Brandon Bussi after tough loss to Panthers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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