Game Recap: Hurricanes 4, Wild 3
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes edged the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in an intense game at Lenovo Center on Thursday. Jackson Blake and Sean Walker each contributed a goal and an assist, while Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers also scored. Frederik Andersen made 21 saves, helping the Hurricanes (9-4-0) secure their second consecutive win and third victory in four games.
“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.”
For Minnesota, Matt Boldy scored twice in his 300th NHL game. Filip Gustavsson stopped 23 shots, but the Wild (5-7-3) couldn’t extend their two-game winning streak.
“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,” said Minnesota coach John Hynes. “We got some looks in different segments of the game.”
Boldy opened the scoring at 5:34 in the first period after Hurricanes forward Mark Jankowski accidentally slipped the puck under Andersen, allowing Boldy to tap in the loose puck in the slot. The teams then combined for three goals in just 52 seconds during a frantic 4-on-4 sequence.
Key Players and Highlights
- Jackson Blake: 1 goal, 1 assist, praised for his performance by the Hurricanes' coach.
- Sean Walker: 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers: each scored for Carolina.
- Frederik Andersen: 21 saves for the Hurricanes.
- Matt Boldy: 2 goals for Minnesota in his milestone 300th NHL game.
- Filip Gustavsson: 23 saves for Minnesota.
The Hurricanes demonstrated resilience and teamwork to outpace the Wild in a high-paced contest.
Summary: The Hurricanes won 4-3 over the Wild with strong performances from Blake and Andersen, while Boldy’s two goals highlighted Minnesota’s effort in a tightly contested game.
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