Game Recap: Hurricanes 4, Wild 3

Game Recap: Hurricanes 4, Wild 3 | Minnesota Wild

Jackson Blake and Sean Walker each contributed a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes edged the Minnesota Wild 4-3 at Lenovo Center on Thursday. Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers also scored, while Frederik Andersen stopped 21 shots. The Hurricanes improved to 9-4-0 with their second consecutive win and three victories in four games.

“Blake is probably the one who needs the most credit for tonight,” said Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour. “The one goal was all him, and the other was just a great pass.”

Matt Boldy netted two goals for Minnesota, who had been on a two-game winning streak but fell to 5-7-3. Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves for the Wild.

“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,” Minnesota coach John Hynes remarked. “We got some looks in different segments of the game.”

Key Moments

Boldy opened the scoring at 5:34 of the first period, giving Minnesota a 1-0 lead. After Hurricanes forward Mark Jankowski accidentally slid the puck beneath Andersen, Boldy tapped in the loose puck in the slot.
During a fast-paced 4-on-4 sequence, both teams combined for three goals in just 52 seconds, intensifying the game's momentum.

Player Highlights

Jackson Blake: Scored one goal and assisted another, drawing praise from the Carolina coach.
Sean Walker: Added a goal and an assist to the Hurricanes' efforts.
Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers: Each scored a goal, contributing to the Hurricanes' victory.
Frederik Andersen: Recorded 21 saves, key to the Hurricanes' defensive success.
Matt Boldy: Scored twice for the Wild, including an early lead on his 300th NHL game.
Filip Gustavsson: Made 23 saves while facing strong pressure from the Hurricanes.

The game showcased strong performances and moments of rapid scoring that kept fans on edge throughout the contest.

Author's summary: Carolina Hurricanes claimed a tight 4-3 win over Minnesota Wild, powered by Blake’s dynamic play and Boldy’s two goals amid fast-paced, high-pressure action.

National Hockey League — 2025-11-07