A backup goaltender stepped into the spotlight during the Stanley Cup Final, taking on an expanded role after a key starter went down with an injury. With nearly two months of inactivity before the series, the netminder logged over 225 minutes of ice time across the final four games, facing the Vegas Golden Knights. The unexpected workload tested his endurance and performance as the high-stakes playoff push reached its climax. His performance in those critical games could prove pivotal in determining the championship outcome.

After Andersen was injured in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, Bussi, idle for nearly two months, played 225:26 across the final four games of the series against the Vegas Golden Knights. He allowed ...