Game Recap: Hurricanes 4, Wild 3 | Minnesota Wild
Jackson Blake and Sean Walker each contributed a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-3 at Lenovo Center on Thursday. Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers also scored, with Frederik Andersen making 21 saves for the Hurricanes, now holding a 9-4-0 record and winners of two straight games and three of their last four.
“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 scored two goals for the Wild, who had won two games in a row before this match. Filip Gustavsson stopped 23 shots.
“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,” said Minnesota coach John Hynes. “We got some looks in different segments of the game.”
Boldy put the Wild ahead 1-0 at 5:34 of the first period. After Hurricanes forward Mark Jankowski accidentally slipped the puck under Andersen, Boldy tapped in the loose puck in the slot.
Key Moments
- Jackson Blake cut through the defense to score on a snap shot.
- The teams combined for three goals within 52 seconds during a fast 4-on-4 sequence.
- Boldy marked his 300th NHL game by starting the scoring.
The Hurricanes capitalized on opportunities and maintained pressure, securing their victory on home ice.
Summary: Carolina's strong team play and clutch performances by Blake and Svechnikov helped them edge Minnesota in an intense 4-3 game at Lenovo Center.
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