Staal scores twice, Bussi delivers as Hurricanes win Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final
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Key Points:
- Jordan Staal scored twice, including the game-winning goal, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, tying the series at 2-2.
- Goaltender Brandon Bussi made his first playoff start for Carolina, replacing Frederik Andersen, and made several crucial saves, helping the Hurricanes hold off Vegas despite surrendering leads of 2-0 and 3-1.
- The series has been high-scoring and competitive, with 33 goals total and multiple multi-goal comebacks, marking the most goals in a Stanley Cup Final since 1981.
- Staal has scored in all four games of the final, becoming the first player to do so since 1982, while Carolina has shown strength in third periods, outscoring Vegas 9-3 in that frame throughout the series.
- Andersen was benched after starting the first 16 playoff games due to declining performance, with Bussi stepping up as a reliable option, having earned a contract extension after a strong regular season.