Hurricanes Turn the Wild to Mild in 4-3 Win
The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night in the first of two meetings this season, following a win against the New York Rangers on Tuesday, November 4. The Wild arrived riding a two-game winning streak, while the Hurricanes aimed to end that streak in early November.
Fast-Paced First Period
The opening 20 minutes were filled with action, producing five goals—three by the Hurricanes and two by the Wild. Matt Boldy opened the scoring, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead early in the period. Jackson Blake responded with a spectacular solo goal to equalize. Just 31 seconds later, Brock Faber put the Wild ahead again at 2-1.
Andrei Svechnikov tied the game at 2-2 only 21 seconds after that. Within one minute, three goals were scored, all during a 4-on-4 situation caused by Tyler Pitlick's ejection for an illegal check to the head on Jalen Chatfield.
Disciplinary Actions
Jordan Staal, playing his 910th game and becoming the Hurricanes’ all-time leader in games played, received a 10-minute misconduct, five minutes for fighting, and two minutes for instigating during a fight.
Late First Period Highlight
Sean Walker extended the Hurricanes’ lead to 3-2 later in the first period.
“In a span of a minute, there were three goals, all at 4-on-4.”
The Hurricanes ultimately held on for a 4-3 victory over the Wild.
Author's summary: The Hurricanes snapped the Wild’s winning streak with an intense 4-3 game marked by rapid scoring, key penalties, and Jordan Staal’s milestone in a thrilling showdown.