Game Recap: Hurricanes 4, Wild 3

Key Performances and Scoring Summary

Jackson Blake and Sean Walker each recorded a goal and an assist to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Lenovo Center on Thursday. Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers also scored, while Frederik Andersen made 21 saves for the Hurricanes, who improved to 9-4-0 with their second consecutive win and third in 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.”

For Minnesota, Matt Boldy scored twice in the contest, marking his impact in his 300th NHL game. Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves for the Wild, who lost after winning two straight 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 commented. “We got some looks in different segments of the game.”

Game Highlights

Boldy gave the Wild an early lead 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 52 seconds during a fast-paced 4-on-4 sequence.

Final Notes

The win strengthens Carolina’s momentum, while Minnesota faces a setback despite strong individual efforts.

Author's summary: The Hurricanes edged out the Wild 4-3 with key contributions from Blake and Walker, showcasing resilience and skill in a tightly contested match.

National Hockey League — 2025-11-07