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.

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 San Jose Sharks were without two of their defenseman at Wednesday’s practice, and head coach Ryan Warsofsky provided an update on their status. Swedish

NHL: San Jose Sharks’ Dmitry Orlov needed a change of scenery after an up-and-down tenure with Carolina Hurricanes

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.

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks placed defensemen Jack Thompson and Lucas Carlsson on waivers on Sunday.

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)

The San Jose Sharks are aiming for improvement after finishing with the NHL's worst record in the past two seasons.

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.

With the NHL season officially underway, the league has teamed up with lululemon once again, expanding its collection to include all 32 teams.