NHL Goalie Tandems Ranked: Which Unexpected Duos Could Make or Break Their Teams This Season?
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22. Carolina Hurricanes
| Goalie | Record | Save % | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-6-2 | .878 | 0.65 | |
| 6-1-0 | .899 | 2.77 | |
| 4-0-0 | .926 | 0.84 |
We transition from some of the busiest goalies in the league to the tandem that faces the fewest shot attempts against per 60 minutes, thanks to Carolina’s possession-heavy style. The Hurricanes have been running the rare three-goalie rotation when at full strength.
The two with the most starts — Frederik Andersen and Brandon Bussi — both have save percentages south of .900. Bussi, who made his NHL debut this season, has looked the strongest of the group. He has an unorthodox style that could be throwing shooters off, using some throwback techniques like a half-butterfly on shots from in tight. It’s been fun watching him run with this opportunity, but it’s also fair to wonder if Carolina has the goaltending to finally get over the hump this spring.
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