With Slavin on the shelf and uncertain for the team's road trip, several defensemen now have a chance to determine how the early season rolls for the Canes.
In his NHL debut, Bussi stopped 16 shots through two periods before the defense shut it down, allowing nothing in the third to start the trip with a 5-1 win.
As the State Fair gets set up ahead of its Thursday start, the Canes hit the road for the first time this season, preparing for their first of six straight.
With Pyotr Kochetkov out for a week and Jaccob Slavin leaving Saturday's game early, the Canes face potential danger ahead of their six-game State Fair trip.
The Flyers' winner is wiped off the board by goalie interference, allowing Seth Jarvis to pot one in overtime as the Canes complete a perfect opening weekend.
Ten skaters find the scoresheet, including two-goal nights from K'Andre Miller and Seth Jarvis as the Canes take down the Devils to open the 2025-26 season.
The Canes welcome the Devils on Thursday night to begin the 2025-26 season, with great expectations being placed upon this team to perform beyond 82 games.