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CHI· Sat Nov 7Game preview →2026-27 season
- GP
- 7
- Record
- 3-2-2
- GAA
- 3.23
- SV%
- .869
- SO
- 0
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | Dec | SA | GA | SV | SV% | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | @NYI | W 5-3 | W | 27 | 3 | 24 | .889 | 60:00 |
| Oct 22 | @EDM | L 5-6 | OTL | 21 | 5 | 16 | .762 | 65:00 |
| Oct 18 | @CGY | L 2-3 | L | 34 | 3 | 31 | .912 | 58:12 |
| Oct 10 | @CHI | W 5-2 | W | 26 | 2 | 24 | .923 | 59:18 |
| Oct 6 | @MTL | W 6-4 | W | 20 | 4 | 16 | .800 | 60:00 |
| Oct 2 | vs WSH | L 2-5 | L | 27 | 5 | 22 | .815 | 60:00 |
| Sep 29 | vs FLA | L 0-1 | OTL | 20 | 1 | 19 | .950 | 64:54 |
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| Apr 14 | @NYI | W 2-1 | W | 30 | 1 | 29 | .967 | 60:00 |
| Apr 13 | @PHI | L 2-3 | OTL | 23 | 2 | 21 | .913 | 64:48 |
| Apr 7 | vs BOS | W 6-5 | W | 21 | 5 | 16 | .762 | 61:12 |
| Apr 4 | vs NYI | W 4-3 | W | 16 | 3 | 13 | .813 | 59:48 |
| Mar 31 | @CBJ | W 5-2 | W | 25 | 2 | 23 | .920 | 59:42 |
| Mar 28 | vs NJD | W 5-2 | W | 19 | 2 | 17 | .895 | 60:00 |
| Mar 20 | @TOR | W 4-3 | W | 26 | 3 | 23 | .885 | 60:42 |
| Mar 17 | @CBJ | L 1-5 | L | 30 | 5 | 25 | .833 | 60:00 |
| Mar 12 | vs STL | L 1-3 | L | 16 | 2 | 14 | .875 | 58:00 |
| Mar 7 | @CGY | L 4-5 | L | 25 | 5 | 20 | .800 | 58:24 |
| Mar 4 | @VAN | W 6-4 | W | 22 | 4 | 18 | .818 | 60:00 |
| Feb 26 | vs TBL | W 5-4 | W | 28 | 4 | 24 | .857 | 60:00 |
| Feb 5 | @NYR | W 2-0 | W | 16 | 0 | 16 | 1.000 | 60:00 |
| Feb 3 | vs OTT | W 4-3 | W | 27 | 3 | 24 | .889 | 60:00 |
| Feb 1 | vs LAK | W 3-2 | W | 13 | 2 | 11 | .846 | 61:24 |
| Jan 29 | vs UTA | W 5-4 | W | 25 | 4 | 21 | .840 | 59:00 |
| Jan 24 | @OTT | W 4-1 | W | 37 | 1 | 36 | .973 | 60:00 |
| Jan 19 | vs BUF | W 2-1 | W | 18 | 1 | 17 | .944 | 59:24 |
| Jan 16 | vs FLA | W 9-1 | W | 16 | 1 | 15 | .938 | 59:48 |
| Jan 13 | @STL | L 0-3 | L | 31 | 3 | 28 | .903 | 59:00 |
| Jan 10 | vs SEA | W 3-2 | W | 12 | 2 | 10 | .833 | 60:00 |
| Jan 6 | vs DAL | W 6-3 | W | 23 | 3 | 20 | .870 | 59:42 |
| Jan 4 | @NJD | W 3-1 | W | 29 | 1 | 28 | .966 | 60:00 |
| Jan 1 | vs MTL | L 5-7 | L | 22 | 6 | 16 | .727 | 58:18 |
| Dec 29 | vs NYR | W 3-2 | W | 20 | 2 | 18 | .900 | 64:00 |
| Dec 27 | vs DET | W 5-2 | W | 20 | 2 | 18 | .900 | 60:00 |
| Dec 19 | @FLA | L 3-4 | OTL | 41 | 3 | 38 | .927 | 65:00 |
| Dec 14 | vs PHI | W 3-2 | W | 26 | 2 | 24 | .923 | 65:00 |
| Dec 11 | @WSH | W 3-2 | W | 25 | 2 | 23 | .920 | 64:54 |
| Dec 9 | vs CBJ | W 4-1 | W | 24 | 1 | 23 | .958 | 60:00 |
| Dec 6 | vs NSH | W 6-3 | W | 22 | 3 | 19 | .864 | 59:54 |
| Nov 30 | vs CGY | W 1-0 | W | 16 | 0 | 16 | 1.000 | 62:54 |
| Nov 28 | vs WPG | W 5-1 | W | 13 | 1 | 12 | .923 | 60:00 |
| Nov 21 | @WPG | W 4-3 | W | 28 | 3 | 25 | .893 | 60:00 |
| Nov 9 | @TOR | W 5-4 | W | 20 | 4 | 16 | .800 | 60:00 |
| Oct 30 | vs NYI | W 6-2 | W | 28 | 2 | 26 | .929 | 60:00 |
| Oct 25 | @DAL | L 2-3 | L | 34 | 3 | 31 | .912 | 58:06 |
| Oct 18 | @LAK | W 4-3 | W | 28 | 3 | 25 | .893 | 61:48 |
| Oct 14 | @SJS | W 5-1 | W | 17 | 1 | 16 | .941 | 60:00 |
Latest news
Bussi stopped 24 of 27 shots on net in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.
Bussi struggled in Thursday's second period, as he allowed all three of the Islanders' goals in that span. However, he earned the win through solid play in the first and last stanza. The 28-year-old backstop now holds a 3-2-2 record, a 3.23 GAA and an .869 save percentage across seven appearances this season. While he's been outplayed by Pyotr Kochetkov across the first quarter of the 2026-27 campaign, Bussi still holds some fantasy value as a handcuff to Kochetkov or as a standalone third option in deep leagues. However, his appearances have been infrequent as of late, making him a difficult fantasy option to consider in standard formats.
RotoWire via ESPN · 22h ago
Bussi will start Thursday's road game against the Islanders, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Bussi hasn't appeared in any of the Hurricanes' last five games, but he'll be back in the crease in a favorable matchup Thursday, as the Islanders have generated just 2.79 goals per game this year, which is the seventh-worst mark in the league. Across his six appearances to begin the regular season, Bussi has gone 2-2-2 with a 3.27 GAA and .865 save percentage.
RotoWire via ESPN · 1d ago
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ESPN · Oct 23
Bussi allowed five goals on 21 shots in Thursday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Oilers.
Bussi wasn't able to step up against a top offense, as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl factored in all of the Oilers' five goals in regulation. Bussi also faltered in the shootout to take his second defeat in a row. The 28-year-old netminder is slipping in the battle for playing time, as he's started just two of the Hurricanes' last six games. Bussi is 2-2-2 with a 3.27 GAA and an .865 save percentage in six games this season. Expect Pyotr Kochetkov to draw the start Saturday in St. Louis to wrap up this road trip.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 23
Bussi will start Thursday's road game against the Oilers, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
Bussi has seen limited playing time over the past week and a half, but he'll be in the net Thursday for the second time in the last three games. Across his five starts to begin the regular season, he's gone 2-2-1 with a 2.98 GAA and .882 save percentage.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 22
Bussi stopped 31 of 34 shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Flames.
Bussi was able to put in a decent effort, but the Hurricanes are missing four regulars from their forward group. That left the scoring depth thinned out too much for them to keep pace in the second half of a back-to-back. Bussi is now 2-2-1 with a 2.98 GAA and an .882 save percentage over five games this season. Pyotr Kochetkov is undefeated between the pipes and looks to have gained an edge for starts over the last week, but Bussi represents a solid backup or 1B option. The Hurricanes' five-game road trip reaches its midpoint when they visit the Canucks on Tuesday.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 19