Bussi makes 16 saves and Svechnikov scores early goal to lift Hurricanes over Rangers 2-0

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Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi (32) celebrates during a "Storm Surge" celebration following an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov (37) controls the puck against the Florida Panthers during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker) — Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi (32) celebrates during a "Storm Surge" celebration following an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

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8:56 PM on Thursday, February 5

The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie Brandon Bussi made 16 saves for his second shutout, Andrei Svechnikov gave Carolina an early lead in the first period and the Hurricanes topped the New York Rangers 2-0 on Thursday night to extend their points streak to 10 games.

Jordan Staal scored into an empty net with 54 seconds left to seal it for the Hurricanes in the final game for both teams before the Olympic break.

The Eastern Conference-leading Hurricanes are 8-0-2 since Jan. 16 and 12-1-3 since Jan. 4.

Jonathan Quick made a season-high 41 saves for the Rangers, who were shut out for the ninth time this season and the seventh at home. New York has lost four in a row.

Svechnikov made it 1-0 game 6:26 into the first period on a wrist shot off an assist from Mark Jankowski. And Bussi, who has won his last seven starts, made that goal hold up.

Bussi’s first career shutout came on Nov. 30, 2025, when he stopped 15 shots against Calgary.

Up next

Hurricanes: Host Tampa Bay on Feb. 26.

Rangers: Host Philadelphia on Feb. 26.

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