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Sharks Down Carolina 5-2 - Match Report

Evander Kane sniped 3 goals in leading San Jose to a 5-2 win over Carolina on Wednesday at SAP Center at San Jose.

San Jose won as a -137 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

San Jose got goals from Evander Kane(3), Tomas Hertl, and Barclay Goodrow in the victory. Kane opened the scoring at 8:36 of the first period.

Martin Jones turned in a 36-save effort for the Sharks.

Erik Haula, and Dougie Hamilton scored for the Hurricanes, finding the net behind Martin Jones.

James Reimer stopped 17 of 21 shots for the Hurricanes, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

San Jose scored 2 times on 4 chances on the power play, while Carolina went 0-for-4 with the man advantage.

San Jose lost the shots on goal battle to Carolina by a margin of 38-22.

San Jose looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Sabres. The Hurricanes will aim to get back on the winning track at Anaheim.