Ehlers Scores Early in Second Period as Hurricanes Edge Wild 4-3
Nikolaj Ehlers scored just 46 seconds into the second period, helping the Carolina Hurricanes secure a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Goalie Frederik Andersen recovered from a slow start to stop the final 18 shots he faced, playing a key role in the win.
Game Highlights and Key Moments
- Carolina Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen displayed resilience after a rough start, ultimately shutting down the Wild's offense in the closing minutes.
- Logan Stankoven of the Hurricanes controlled the puck effectively in front of Minnesota's goalie Filip Gustavsson during the second period.
- Minnesota's Zeev Buium attempted a backhand shot around Carolina’s Joel Nystrom in the first period.
- Joel Eriksson Ek of the Wild also tried a backhand attempt against Andersen in the first period.
- Physical play was intense, with Jordan Staal of Carolina exchanging blows with Minnesota’s Tyler Pitlick early in the game.
"Nikolaj Ehlers scored 46 seconds into the second period and goalie Frederik Andersen overcame a poor start to stop the final 18 shots he faced as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3." – The Associated Press, 2025
Photo Captions
- Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen watches the puck with Minnesota Wild’s Marco Rossi nearby during the third period in Raleigh, N.C.
- Carolina Hurricanes’ Logan Stankoven controls the puck in front of Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson in the second period.
- Minnesota Wild’s Zeev Buium attempts a backhand shot around Carolina Hurricanes’ Joel Nystrom in the first period.
- Minnesota Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek tries a backhand on Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen in the first period.
- Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal exchanges blows with Minnesota Wild’s Tyler Pitlick during the first period.
Location
The game took place in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Author's Summary: Nikolaj Ehlers' early goal and Frederik Andersen's strong goalie performance secured a narrow 4-3 win for the Hurricanes against the Wild in an intense NHL matchup.
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