Game Recap: Hurricanes 4, Wild 3

Overview

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-3 at Lenovo Center on Thursday, marking their second consecutive win and third in four games.

Key Players and Plays

Jackson Blake contributed a goal and an assist. Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour noted,
“Blake is probably the one who needs the most credit for tonight. The one goal was all him, and the other was just a great pass.”
Sean Walker also earned a goal and an assist for the Hurricanes.
Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers added one goal each for Carolina.
Frederik Andersen made 21 saves to secure the win for the Hurricanes (9-4-0).
Matt Boldy scored two goals for Minnesota, who had been on a two-game winning streak.
Filip Gustavsson stopped 23 shots for the Wild (5-7-3).

Game Highlights

Boldy opened the scoring at 5:34 in the first period during his 300th NHL game, tapping in a loose puck after a slip by Hurricanes forward Mark Jankowski.

The teams combined for three goals in a span of 52 seconds during a fast-paced 4-on-4 stretch.

Coaches' Comments

Minnesota coach John Hynes said,

“They’re a high-pressure team. There were times I thought we handled it well, and there were times when there was another good team on the ice too. We got some looks in different segments of the game.”

Summary

The Hurricanes edged the Wild in a tightly contested matchup, powered by Blake's pivotal performance and Andersen’s solid goaltending.

Author’s Note

This game showcased intense pressure and quick exchanges, highlighting key individual efforts that tipped the balance in Carolina’s favor.

National Hockey League — 2025-11-07