Hurricanes start Bussi in goal for Game 4 against Golden Knights
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 12:53 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes have named Brandon Bussi as their starting goalie for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights, following a loss in Game 3. Frederik Andersen has been scratched after being pulled during the previous game, where he allowed four goals and Bussi made his playoff debut, stopping 18 of 19 shots faced. This marks Bussi's first start since mid-April, having recorded 31 wins during the regular season. Pyotr Kochetkov will serve as the backup goalie.
- •Brandon Bussi replaces Frederik Andersen as starting goalie
- •Game 4 is currently in progress
- •Hurricanes lost Game 3 after trailing 4-0
- •Bussi stopped 18 of 19 shots in his playoff debut
- •Pyotr Kochetkov is the backup goalie for this game
- 1:09 AMESPN NHL — Hurricanes scratch Andersen, start Bussi in G4
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Brandon Bussi is Hurricanes' starting goalie for Game 4 vs. Golden Knights
"Trailing 2-1 in the series, Carolina started goaltender Brandon Bussi on Tuesday night in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final vs. the Vegas Golden Knights, after the Hurricanes pulled Frederik Andersen in Game 3, a double-overtime loss they once trailed 4-0.
"Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen is listed as a scratch, giving Brandon Bussi the Game 4 start vs. the Vegas Golden Knights.
Sources
External links- ESPN NHLJun 10, 2026, 1:09 AMHurricanes scratch Andersen, start Bussi in G4
Trailing 2-1 in the series, Carolina started goaltender Brandon Bussi on Tuesday night in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final vs. the Vegas Golden Knights, after the Hurricanes pulled Frederik Andersen in Game 3, a double-overtime loss they once trailed 4-0.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 12:01 AMBrandon Bussi is Hurricanes' starting goalie for Game 4 vs. Golden Knights
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen is listed as a scratch, giving Brandon Bussi the Game 4 start vs. the Vegas Golden Knights.
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