The Carolina Hurricanes are gearing up to face the New York Islanders on October 30. The team is set to lean on Brandon Bussi as their starting goaltender for this pivotal matchup. Bussi boasts a record of 2-1-0, with a .911 save percentage and a 2.33 goals-against average, having performed impressively during a recent road trip that included victories over the San Jose Sharks and the Los Angeles Kings.
Head coach Rod Brind’Amour expressed confidence in Bussi’s abilities, stating, “He’s had three solid starts. We’d love to see him get another one. He deserved it.” Bussi’s demeanor on the ice has been commendable, exhibiting a sense of calm and belonging in the role.
Projected Lineup for October 30 Showdown
As the Hurricanes prepare to take on the Islanders, here’s a look at the projected lineup:
Forwards
- Ehlers – Aho – Jarvis
- Hall – Stankoven – Blake
- Svechnikov – Staal – Martinook
- Kotkaniemi – Jankowski – Nadeau
Defense
- Nikishin – Walker
- Chatfield – Nystrom
- Reilly – Legault
Starting Goaltender
- Brandon Bussi
Injury Report
The Hurricanes are facing several injury challenges. Key players are currently sidelined:
- William Carrier (Lower-Body Injury | Out for an Extended Period)
- Shayne Gostisbehere (Midsection Injury | No Timetable for Return)
- Pyotr Kochetkov (Lower-Body Injury | Day-To-Day)
- K’Andre Miller (Lower-Body Injury | Return “Around the Corner” as of October 27)
- Eric Robinson (Upper-Body Injury | Out for an Extended Period)
- Jaccob Slavin (Lower-Body Injury | Out for a While as of October 14)
Special Teams
The power-play units for tonight’s game include:
Power Play 1
- Aho, Ehlers, Jarvis, and Svechnikov with Walker
Power Play 2
- Blake, Hall, Nadeau, and Stankoven with Nikishin
With this lineup and the confidence in their goaltender, the Carolina Hurricanes aim to secure a crucial victory against the New York Islanders on October 30. Fans are eager to see how the team performs amidst these challenges.
