SAN JOSE – Most of those who follow the San Jose Sharks agree that the team might be some time away from regularly being able to beat the NHL’s best. Still, players and coaches have talked repeatedly about taking a step forward this season after spending the previous two years in last place.

SAN JOSE -- Brandon Bussi made 16 saves in his NHL debut, and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-1 at SAP Center on Tuesday. Sean Walker, William Carrier, Eric Robinson, Shayne Gostisbehere, and Jackson Blake all scored for the Hurricanes (3-0-0). Logan Stankoven had two assists.

The San Jose Sharks welcome the Carolina Hurricanes into SAP Center. It was Michael Misa’s NHL debut, and William Eklund scored, but the Sharks lost 5-1. Period 1 Extra Celebrini effort draws a penalty.

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On "Sharks Postgame Live," NBC Sports California's Alan Hoshida and Mark Smith discuss San Jose's loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night at SAP Center.Sharks' penalty-kill struggles doom San

William Carrier and Eric Robinson scored 4 1/2 minutes apart late in the second period, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1

The Carolina Hurricanes (2-0-0) head West, beginning the trip on Tuesday night when they face off with the San Jose Sharks (0-0-2)

Despite a winless start to the 2025-26 NHL season, how will the San Jose Sharks respond to their frustrating play?

The Carolina Hurricanes visit the San Jose Sharks after the Hurricanes knocked off the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in overtime.