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Hurricanes Handed Blunt Brandon Bussi Assessment: ‘He Was the Reason’

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 5-3 this Thursday, Nov. 5, at UBS Arena in Elmont, but that did not exempt them from criticism.To be honest, the Canes had stretches where they simply didn’t do things well, but…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 4:11 PM
Hurricanes Handed Blunt Brandon Bussi Assessment: ‘He Was the Reason’
Key Things to Know
  • Analyst Adam Gold argued goaltender Brandon Bussi was the primary reason the Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 5-3.
  • Carolina defeated the New York Islanders 5-3 on November 5 at UBS Arena.
  • Gold stated that Carolina struggled defensively for 40 minutes, conceding multiple breakaways and slot shots.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Analyst Adam Gold praised goaltender Brandon Bussi as the sole reason the Carolina Hurricanes secured a 5-3 win over the New York Islanders on November 5 at UBS Arena. Speaking on the Canes Corner podcast, Gold argued that Carolina struggled defensively for large stretches, allowing multiple breakaways and odd-man rushes, but Bussi's stellar performance kept the team afloat.

Gold noted that Bussi's strong outing provides crucial relief for head coach Rod Brind'Amour, reducing the need to overburden primary goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov. Gold also suggested that Bussi proved his ability to handle adversity and anticipated he could start during the team's upcoming games in Finland.

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