Brandon Bussi is the central figure as the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, taking a 3-2 series lead. In the win, Bussi makes 23 saves for Carolina, helping the Hurricanes secure the victory in Thursday’s game. Earlier in the postseason, Bussi was claimed off waivers in October, and this appearance marks his first playoff start in the Stanley Cup Final. Multiple reports also note that he is expected to start Game 5 in Raleigh after winning Game 4, with the series level at 2-2 heading into the matchup. With Carolina winning Game 5, the series shifts in their favor as they move one win away from the championship. The available accounts focus on Bussi’s goaltending impact and his role in Game 5, including the circumstances of his path to the Final and his expected start prior to the game.