Bussi’s Rise and Staal’s Surge

Carolina’s playoff surge hinges on two unexpected heroes: rookie goalie Brandon Bussi, who’s tied for the league lead in high-danger saves and pulled off a historic first playoff start in the Final, and veteran captain Jordan Staal, now 37 and scoring in every game while dominating face-offs and special teams. Bussi’s clutch third-period saves and Staal’s multi-goal performances have turned the tide, while Carolina’s offense has found rhythm through smarter zone pressure and effective power play execution — turning a surprise move into a championship run. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c66cbd7e038ca48e