Hurricanes Edge Wild with 4-3 Victory
Jackson Blake and Sean Walker each recorded a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-3 at Lenovo Center on Thursday. Nikolaj Ehlers and Andrei Svechnikov also scored for Carolina, while Frederik Andersen stopped 21 shots.
Key Performances
- Jackson Blake: “Blake is probably the one who needs the most credit for tonight,” said Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour. “The one goal was all him, and the other was just a great pass.”
- Matt Boldy: Boldy scored twice for Minnesota, who had won two consecutive games before this matchup. Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves for the Wild.
Game Highlights
Matt Boldy opened the scoring at 5:34 of the first period, giving the Wild a 1-0 lead. On a rush, Hurricanes forward Mark Jankowski disrupted Kirill Kaprizov's play, causing the puck to drop near the crease where Boldy tapped it in.
“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.”
The teams combined for three goals within 52 seconds during an intense 4-on-4 sequence, contributing to the game's fast pace and high scoring.
Standings Impact
The Hurricanes improved to 9-4-0 with their second consecutive win and third victory in the last four games. Minnesota fell to 5-7-3.
Author's summary: Blake's dynamic performance led the Hurricanes to a narrow 4-3 win over the Wild, highlighting strong individual efforts and a thrilling fast-paced game.
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