Overview
- The 27-year-old rookie stopped 16 shots in his first NHL start after being claimed on waivers earlier this month, securing Carolina’s 5-1 win in San Jose.
- Carolina outshot San Jose 43-17, held the Sharks without a shot in the third period, and went 5-for-5 on the penalty kill.
- Five different Hurricanes scored — Sean Walker, William Carrier, Eric Robinson, Shayne Gostisbehere, and Jackson Blake — with Logan Stankoven adding two assists.
- Pyotr Kochetkov remains on injured reserve and Jaccob Slavin did not travel, prompting lineup changes including Mike Reilly and Mark Jankowski drawing in and a defensive recall.
- Sharks rookie Michael Misa debuted as San Jose fell to 0-1-2, while Carolina continues its six-game road trip Thursday in Anaheim.