Game Recap: Hurricanes 4, Wild 3
Key Performances
Jackson Blake and Sean Walker each contributed a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes edged out the Minnesota Wild 4-3 at the Lenovo Center on Thursday. Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers also scored for the Hurricanes, while Frederik Andersen made 21 saves.
Team Records and Streaks
The Hurricanes improved to 9-4-0, with this marking their second consecutive win and third victory in four games. The Wild fell to 5-7-3 after having won two games in a row prior to this match.
Coach Comments
“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.” – Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour
“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.” – Minnesota coach John Hynes
Game Highlights
- Matt Boldy scored two goals for Minnesota, including the opening goal at 5:34 of the first period, giving the Wild a 1-0 lead.
- Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves for the Wild.
- A notable moment occurred when Hurricanes forward Mark Jankowski accidentally slipped the puck under Andersen, allowing Boldy to tap in the loose puck in the slot.
- The teams combined for three goals in a frantic 4-on-4 sequence lasting 52 seconds.
Milestones
Matt Boldy started the scoring during his 300th NHL game.
Summary
The Hurricanes secured a narrow victory over the Wild thanks to standout plays by Blake and strong goaltending by Andersen, overcoming Minnesota’s early lead and Boldy’s two goals.
Author's summary: Carolina's tactical edge and Blake's crucial contributions led the Hurricanes to a tight 4-3 win over Minnesota, despite Boldy's double goal effort.