Hurricanes Turn the Wild to Mild in 4-3 Win
The Carolina Hurricanes continued their strong November start by defeating the Minnesota Wild 4-3. This game took place on Thursday night and was the first of two meetings between the teams this season. The Wild arrived with a two-game winning streak, while the Hurricanes aimed to end that run.
First Period Frenzy
The opening 20 minutes were intense, with five goals scored—three by the Hurricanes and two by the Wild. Early in the period, Matt Boldy put the Wild ahead 1-0. Soon after, Jackson Blake scored a highlight-reel goal, tying the game for Carolina. Just 31 seconds later, Brock Faber restored the Wild’s lead at 2-1, but Andrei Svechnikov quickly leveled it back to 2-2 within 21 seconds.
"In a span of a minute, there were three goals, all at 4-on-4."
The extended 4-on-4 play was due to Tyler Pitlick being ejected for an illegal check to the head on Jalen Chatfield.
Discipline and Highlights
- Jordan Staal played his 910th game, becoming the Hurricanes' all-time leader in games played. During the game, he received a 10-minute misconduct, five minutes for fighting, and two minutes for instigating a fight.
- Sean Walker contributed later in the first period by scoring to give the Hurricanes a 3-2 lead.
"Jordan Staal, in his 910th game with the Hurricanes, received significant penalties during a fight."
Game Outcome
Despite the Wild's effort, the Hurricanes held on to their lead and won the game 4-3, snapping the Wild’s winning streak.
Author’s summary: The Hurricanes overcame a fast-paced and physical game to edge the Wild 4-3, showcasing resilience and key performances in a thrilling first matchup this season.