Game Recap: Hurricanes 4, Wild 3
Key Players and Highlights
Jackson Blake and Sean Walker each contributed a goal and an assist, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Lenovo Center on Thursday. Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers also scored for Carolina, while Frederik Andersen made 21 saves.
“Blake is probably the one who needs the most credit for tonight,” Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour said. “The one goal was all him, and the other was just a great pass.”
Minnesota Wild Performance
Matt Boldy scored two goals for the Wild, who had been on a two-game winning streak. Filip Gustavsson saved 23 shots. Minnesota coach John Hynes commented on the challenging game.
“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.”
Game Moments
- Boldy opened the scoring at 5:34 of the first period, tapping in a loose puck after Hurricanes forward Mark Jankowski accidentally slipped it under Andersen.
- The teams combined for three goals in 52 seconds during an intense 4-on-4 sequence.
The Hurricanes improve to 9-4-0, winning two straight and three of their last four games. The Wild fall to 5-7-3.
Author’s summary: The Hurricanes edged out the Wild 4-3 through strong performances by Blake and Svechnikov, showcasing a tight, fast-paced game with notable pressure from both sides.