Teravainen Scores Hat Trick as Carolina Hurricanes Defeat Struggling San Jose Sharks 3-0
Sharks on brink of franchise record for worst start to season, Teravainen marks third career hat trick, and Hurricanes' Raanta celebrates 20th career shutout.
- Carolina Hurricanes' Teuvo Teravainen recorded his third career hat trick, scoring twice in the opening period and closing with a third-period goal.
- San Jose Sharks' goalie, Kaapo Kahkonen, was a bright spot on the struggling team, making 37 saves despite the 3-0 loss to the Hurricanes.
- Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov made his season debut after recovering from an ACL injury in March, recording four shots on goal.
- Poor early-season performance for the San Jose Sharks continues, marking an 0-7-1 start which threatens to tie a club record for the worst start to a season.
- The Carolina Hurricanes' Antti Raanta celebrated his 20th shutout, having blocked all 20 shots from the San Jose Sharks during the game.