Game Recap: Hurricanes 4, Wild 3

Key Players and Highlights

Jackson Blake and Sean Walker each recorded a goal and an assist to help the Carolina Hurricanes secure a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Lenovo Center on Thursday. Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers also scored, with Frederik Andersen making 21 saves for the Hurricanes (9-4-0), who have won their last two games and three of the past 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.”

Wild's Performance

Matt Boldy netted two goals for the Wild (5-7-3), who came into the game having won two straight. Filip Gustavsson stopped 23 shots in goal.

“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.”

Scoring Breakdown

Boldy opened the scoring at 5:34 in the first period, tapping in a loose puck after Hurricanes forward Mark Jankowski accidentally slipped it under Andersen.
The teams combined for three goals in a rapid 52-second span during a 4-on-4 play.

This game marked Boldy's 300th NHL appearance, highlighted by his opening goal.

Summary

The Hurricanes edged out the Wild in a fast-paced match, driven by Blake's pivotal plays and Boldy's efforts despite Minnesota's strong defensive moments.

Author's summary: The Hurricanes won 4-3, with Blake leading Carolina's offense and Boldy contributing two goals for Minnesota in a thrilling, high-pressure game.

National Hockey League — 2025-11-07