In a pivotal moment for the Carolina Hurricanes, Brandon Bussi is set to make his first career Stanley Cup playoff start in Game 4 against the Vegas Golden Knights. This decision comes as Frederik Andersen is scratched from the lineup, following a head injury sustained in Game 3. Although Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour initially claimed Andersen was not affected by the injury that occurred during a controversial play involving Ivan Barbashev, he later indicated that Andersen's condition would influence the decision for Game 4. Bussi, who stepped in for Andersen during the third period of Game 3, showcased his skills by stopping 18 of 19 shots, although the Hurricanes ultimately lost in double overtime. As the game approaches, Brind’Amour has maintained an air of uncertainty regarding the lineup, stating that the final decision would be made at game time. He described the process of determining the starting goalie as complex yet enjoyable. Supporting Bussi in the net will be Pyotr Kochetkov, who will serve as the backup goalie for this crucial matchup in the Stanley Cup Final.