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 in Raleigh, N.C. Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers also scored, while Frederik Andersen stopped 21 shots for the Hurricanes (9-4-0), who have now won two consecutive games and three of their last four.
“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
Wild's Efforts
Matt Boldy scored twice for the Wild (5-7-3), extending their streak to two wins before this game. Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves in goal.
“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
- Boldy opened the scoring at 5:34 of the first period. After Hurricanes forward Mark Jankowski accidentally slipped the puck under Andersen, Boldy quickly tapped in the loose puck in front of the net.
- The teams combined for three goals within 52 seconds during an intense 4-on-4 sequence.
The Hurricanes' win marks their growing momentum this season, while the Wild showcased resilience despite the loss.
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