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Projected Lineup: SCF, Game 5 vs. Vegas

Hurricanes eye series‑clinch in Game 6 as backup goalie Brandon Bussi steals the spotlight

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📍 How it ended

The Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi started Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final and led Carolina to a 4-2 victory over Vegas, tying the series and putting the team one win away from the championship. The story shifted focus to the Hurricanes’ push for the Cup, with no further updates on the projected lineup changes.

Epilogue added 132d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

The Carolina Hurricanes lead the Stanley Cup Final 3‑2 over the Vegas Golden Knights after a 4‑2 victory in Game 5. Media outlets report the team is set to start backup goaltender Brandon Bussi for the next contest.

Coverage highlights Bussi’s unexpected rise, with The New York Times and NHL.com noting his historic first‑start and top‑performer status, while Fox News and CBS Sports focus on betting lines for Game 6. Projected lineups for both Game 5 and Game 6 appear on NHL.com and Sportsnet.ca.

The next story will be the confirmed lineup for Game 6 and whether Bussi retains the start, as odds and predictions continue to be updated by CBS Sports and Fox News.

Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 131d ago.

Quick answers

Who is projected to start in goal for the Hurricanes in Game 5 and possibly Game 6?

Media reports list Brandon Bussi as the starter for Game 5, with projections indicating he may also start in Game 6.

What is the current series score and recent result?

The Hurricanes lead the series 3‑2 after a 4‑2 win in Game 5.

Which outlets are providing betting odds and predictions for Game 6?

Fox News and CBS Sports publish odds and picks for Game 6.

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Carolina Hurricanes Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Final Brandon Bussi NHL

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