Game Recap: Hurricanes 4, Wild 3
Key Players and Highlights
Jackson Blake and Sean Walker each recorded a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes edged out the Minnesota Wild 4-3 at Lenovo Center on Thursday. Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers also scored for the Hurricanes, while Frederik Andersen stopped 21 shots. The Hurricanes (9-4-0) have now won two games in a row and three of their last four.
“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 led Minnesota with two goals in the game. Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves for the Wild, who had won their previous two games.
“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,” Minnesota coach John Hynes said. “We got some looks in different segments of the game.”
Game Details
- Boldy opened the scoring at 5:34 of the first period by tapping in a loose puck after Hurricanes forward Mark Jankowski accidentally slipped it under Andersen.
- The teams combined for three goals in just 52 seconds during a fast-paced 4-on-4 sequence.
Summary
The Hurricanes secured a close win through balanced scoring and strong goaltending, overcoming a solid effort by Boldy and the Wild’s offense.
Author’s Summary
The Carolina Hurricanes rallied past the Minnesota Wild 4-3, with key contributions from Blake and strong goaltending delivering yet another tight victory.