Hurricanes Aim for Win Against Jets with Bussi in Goal

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes will host the Winnipeg Jets on Friday at 5 p.m. ET, as they look to halt a two-game losing streak at the Lenovo Center. Carolina, currently sitting at 14-7-2, is coming off a 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers, while Winnipeg, with a record of 12-10, has dropped their last three games, including a recent 4-3 defeat against the Washington Capitals.

Brandon Bussi, 27, will be in goal for the Hurricanes, seeking his sixth win in seven starts. In his last outing, he made 25 saves on 28 shots to secure a victory over the Jets in Winnipeg a week prior. If Bussi wins again, he will be the first goaltender in Hurricanes’ history to achieve six wins in his first seven games.

Meanwhile, the Hurricanes will be without captain Jordan Staal, who is day-to-day with an illness. Justin Robidas will step in for Staal, marking his fourth career NHL game. The Hurricanes’ lineup will feature stars such as Andrei Svechnikov, Sebastian Aho, and Seth Jarvis at the forward positions, as they look to capitalize on scoring opportunities against Winnipeg’s struggling defense.

The Jets face challenges of their own, missing starting goaltender Connor Hellebuyck due to a knee injury. They may rely on a rookie goaltender tonight as they attempt to break out of their losing streak. Key players for Winnipeg include Mark Scheifele and Gabriel Vilardi, who aim to provide offensive firepower.

Despite recent setbacks, Carolina hopes that their home advantage and Bussi’s impressive momentum will help them bounce back effectively against the Jets.