Game Recap: Hurricanes 4, Wild 3 | Minnesota Wild
Jackson Blake and Sean Walker each contributed a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes edged the Minnesota Wild 4-3 at the Lenovo Center on Thursday. Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers also scored, while Frederik Andersen stopped 21 shots for the Hurricanes (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.”
Matt Boldy netted two goals for the Wild (5-7-3), seeking a third straight victory. Filip Gustavsson recorded 23 saves in goal.
“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 commented. “We got some looks in different segments of the game.”
Key Moments
- 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 within a rapid 52-second span during a 4-on-4 sequence.
Player Highlights
- Jackson Blake’s performance was pivotal as he scored a goal and assisted another.
- Sean Walker also added a goal and assist to support Carolina’s win.
- Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers contributed important goals for the Hurricanes.
- Boldy’s two goals underscored his impact for Minnesota in his 300th NHL game.
Goaltending
- Frederik Andersen made 21 saves to secure the victory for Carolina.
- Filip Gustavsson faced 23 shots, keeping Minnesota competitive.
Summary: The Hurricanes defeated the Wild 4-3 behind standout efforts from Blake, Walker, and Andersen, with Boldy’s two goals keeping Minnesota close.