Walker and Blake Lead Hurricanes to Narrow Victory Over 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 night. Additional goals from Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers supported the win, with Frederik Andersen making 21 saves for Carolina (9-4-0), marking their second consecutive win and third in the last 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.”
Boldy Shines Despite Wild’s Loss
Matt Boldy scored two goals for Minnesota (5-7-3), who entered the game having won two straight. Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves in the contest.
“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,” Wild coach John Hynes commented. “We got some looks in different segments of the game.”
Game Highlights
- Boldy opened the scoring at 5:34 in the first period, tapping in a loose puck near the crease after Mark Jankowski lifted Kirill Kaprizov's stick during a rush.
- The teams combined for three goals in a hectic 52-second span during a 4-on-4 play.
Key Players' Impact
Blake’s performance stood out, with his goal coming from a solo effort and the assist showcasing his vision on the ice. Ehlers continued his scoring streak for Carolina, adding to the team’s offensive pressure.
Summary: Strong individual performances by Blake and Walker powered the Hurricanes past the Wild in an intense, closely contested game highlighted by quick scoring bursts and solid goaltending.
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