Walker and Blake Lead Hurricanes Past Wild 4-3
RALEIGH, N.C. — Jackson Blake and Sean Walker each scored a goal and provided an assist, helping the Carolina Hurricanes secure a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Lenovo Center on Thursday.
Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers added goals, while Frederik Andersen made 21 saves for the Hurricanes (9-4-0), who have now won two consecutive 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 twice for the Wild (5-7-3), who came into the game on a two-game winning streak. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson stopped 23 shots in the loss.
“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.”
Game Summary
- Boldy opened the scoring at 5:34 of the first period, tapping in a loose puck near the crease after a scramble in front.
- The Hurricanes quickly responded during a fast-paced 4-on-4 stretch with three goals scored in under a minute.
Carolina’s balanced offense and tight defensive play secured their second straight win as they continue a strong start to the season.
Author’s Summary
Carolina edged Minnesota 4-3 in a high-paced matchup led by Blake and Walker, combining skillful offense with timely saves from Andersen.