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Bussi on Back-to-Back Stanley Cup Final Starts · Jun. 11, 2026
Brandon Bussi speaks to reporters following Carolina's 4-2 win over Vegas in Game 5, his second consecutive start in the Stanley Cup Final. The 27-year-old undrafted rookie — claimed off waivers from Florida in October — reflected on his performance and what it means to win consecutive playoff starts in the sport's biggest moment. Teammates praised his calm composure, with Nikolaj Ehlers calling his back-to-back showings incredible given he had gone nearly two months without playing before Game 4.