The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-1 Tuesday night for their first road win of the season.

Getting right back to work in the third period, Carolina quickly extended its advantage through Shayne Gostisbehere, who capitalized on a rush chance with Taylor Hall and Logan Stankoven, then iced the contest with a Jackson Blake blast from the blue line to seal a 5-1 win.

Former Maine Mariners ' goaltender Brandon Bussi became the 769th former ECHL player to reach the NHL when he debuted with the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday at San Jose against the Sharks.

But that was it for the Sharks, who were outshot 43-17 by the Hurricanes, three nights after they allowed 44 shots in their 7-6 overtime loss to the Ducks. The 27-year-old Bussi won his first career NHL start after three-plus years in the minor leagues.

The Carolina Hurricanes claimed Brandon Bussi off waivers from the Florida Panthers. What does he bring to the goalie depth for the Hurricanes?

The Carolina Hurricanes look to be in line to see an NHL debut tonight as goaltender Brandon Bussi is slated to make his first career start in San Jose after being the first to leave the ice at Tuesday's morning skate.

Signing as a free agent on July 1, the 32-year-old is thrust into the lineup as the group moves forward without Jaccob Slavin. The star defender is dealing with a lower-body injury and is not with the team as they begin their six-game road trip.