Hurricanes Rookie Goalie Brandon Bussi Extends Historic Winning Streak

Bussi becomes second NHL rookie to record multiple 9-game winning streaks in a season.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Carolina Hurricanes rookie goaltender Brandon Bussi continued his breakout season, extending his latest winning streak to 9 games in a 6-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Bussi's 25 wins this season are the most by any rookie goalie in NHL history through the same number of games played. Despite allowing 4 goals in the latest win, Bussi's overall numbers remain strong with a 2.29 goals-against average and .903 save percentage.

Why it matters

Bussi's historic run has been a major factor in the Hurricanes' strong season, as they continue to battle for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. The 27-year-old rookie's success has put him in rare company, joining Hall of Famer Bill Durnan as the only goalies to record multiple 9-game winning streaks in their debut NHL campaign.

The details

Bussi stopped 18 of 22 shots to improve his record to 25-3-1 on the season. The Hurricanes jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, but the Canucks scored twice late in the first period to take a 2-1 advantage. Carolina then responded with four unanswered goals in the second period, including a pair from Nikolaj Ehlers, to build a 5-2 lead. Vancouver cut the deficit to one late, but Ehlers' empty-net goal sealed the victory for the Hurricanes.

  • Bussi's latest 9-game winning streak began on February 20, 2026.
  • Earlier this season, Bussi recorded another 9-game winning streak from October 30 to December 14, 2025.

The players

Brandon Bussi

A 27-year-old rookie goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes who has emerged as one of the NHL's top young netminders this season.

Bill Durnan

A Hall of Fame goaltender who is the only other NHL rookie to record multiple 9-game winning streaks in a single season, a feat Bussi has now matched.

Nikolaj Ehlers

A forward for the Carolina Hurricanes who scored a hat trick in the win over the Canucks, his second since joining the team.

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What they’re saying

“Brandon Bussi has been a revelation for us this season. To see him accomplish something that only one other rookie goalie has done is a true testament to his talent and work ethic.”

— Rod Brind'Amour, Head Coach, Carolina Hurricanes (Hurricanes team statement)

What’s next

The Hurricanes will continue their road trip with games against the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames, where Bussi is expected to share starts with veteran goaltender Frederik Andersen.

The takeaway

Bussi's historic rookie campaign has been a driving force behind the Hurricanes' success this season. His ability to string together multiple lengthy winning streaks has put him in elite company and showcased his potential as a future star in the NHL.