Andersen Out, Bussi Brings Hurricanes Even

The Hurricanes had to adjust on the fly when Frederik Andersen was scratched, and that kind of late change can throw a bench into chaos if the backup is not ready. Brandon Bussi stepped in and gave Carolina the response it needed to even the series, which is why this one feels bigger than a simple lineup note. Playoff hockey has a way of turning depth charts into the main plot, and the Canes just found out why.