Missed opportunity for Wild as Hurricanes storm back

Missed Opportunity for Wild as Hurricanes Storm Back

Seeking a third straight win, the Minnesota Wild twice led by a goal and fought back to tie the game 3-3. However, the Carolina Hurricanes responded to every challenge and ultimately secured a 4-3 victory.

Game Summary

After a strong start in a difficult setting, the Hurricanes adapted well to Minnesota’s efforts. Matt Boldy ended a scoring drought with two goals, while Brock Faber contributed his second goal of the season. Despite Minnesota’s special teams performing well, Carolina surged ahead in the final stages.

Coach's Perspective

"Unfortunately, we didn’t find a way to win the hockey game, but it was a hard-fought battle by both teams. They had pushes and surges, and we had pushes and surges. But, unfortunately, we weren’t the team to win it tonight." — John Hynes, Wild coach

Goalie Performance

Filip Gustavsson, in his 12th start, had a rough beginning with Carolina scoring four goals on their first eight shots. He then stabilized and finished with 23 saves.

“This is a really good team we’re playing against, and we’re matching up against them pretty good today,” Gustavsson said, adding that he didn’t adjust his approach to improve later in the game.

Team Status

Minnesota’s record dropped to 5-7-3 after the loss.
The Wild are now 0-6-1 when trailing after the first period.
They had the first power play but failed to generate any shots on goal.

Summary: Despite strong efforts and early leads, the Wild couldn’t overcome the Hurricanes’ resilience, highlighting the need for greater consistency and finishing ability.

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Pioneer Press — 2025-11-07