Ehlers Scores Early Winner, Hurricanes Defeat Wild 4-3
Nikolaj Ehlers scored just 46 seconds into the second period, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Goalie Frederik Andersen recovered from a shaky start to stop the final 18 shots he faced.
Game Highlights
- Andersen, the Hurricanes' goaltender, remained composed despite initial struggles, effectively shutting down Minnesota's offense in the later stages.
- Logan Stankoven of the Hurricanes skillfully controlled the puck in front of Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson during the second period.
- Minnesota’s Zeev Buium attempted a backhand shot around Carolina’s Joel Nystrom in the first period.
- Joel Eriksson Ek of the Wild tried a backhand shot on Andersen in the first period as well.
- Physical play was evident when Jordan Staal of the Hurricanes exchanged blows with Wild’s Tyler Pitlick early in the game.
Game Setting and Date
The NHL hockey game took place in Raleigh, North Carolina, on a Thursday in November 2025.
"Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen watches the puck with Minnesota Wild’s Marco Rossi nearby during the third period."
"Carolina Hurricanes’ Logan Stankoven controls the puck in front of Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson during the second period."
Author's Summary
The Hurricanes edged out the Wild 4-3 in a tightly contested game, powered by Ehlers' timely goal and Andersen’s strong goaltending despite an early challenge.