Game Recap: Hurricanes 4, Wild 3

Game Recap: Hurricanes 4, Wild 3 | Minnesota Wild

Jackson Blake and Sean Walker each recorded 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, while Frederik Andersen made 21 saves for the Hurricanes (9-4-0), who have won two games in a row 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 had won two straight before this game. Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves for Minnesota.

“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.”

Key Moments

Boldy opened the scoring at 5:34 of 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 just 52 seconds during an intense 4-on-4 stretch, highlighting the fast pace of the game.

Player Highlights

Jackson Blake's strong performance included a goal created entirely by his own effort and a well-executed assist.
Sean Walker contributed both offensively and defensively with a goal and an assist.

Game Impact

The Hurricanes' win improves their record to 9-4-0 and continues their strong recent form, while the Wild fall to 5-7-3 despite Boldy's two goals.

Author's Summary: The Hurricanes surged past the Wild 4-3 with standout performances from Jackson Blake and Sean Walker, while Boldy kept Minnesota competitive with two goals.

National Hockey League — 2025-11-07