Hurricanes Turn the Wild to Mild in 4-3 Win
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in their first of two meetings this season. Coming off a win against the New York Rangers on Tuesday, the Hurricanes hosted the Wild, who arrived on a two-game winning streak. The Hurricanes aimed to stop that momentum early in November, and after a thrilling game, they emerged victorious.
Wild First Period Action
The first period was packed with excitement, featuring five goals in total—three by the Hurricanes and two by the Wild. Matt Boldy opened the scoring for Minnesota, but Jackson Blake quickly responded with a highlight-reel goal. Brock Faber then put the Wild ahead 2-1, only for Andrei Svechnikov to even the score at 2-2 just 21 seconds later. All three goals happened during an intense four-on-four play period.
Key Incidents
- Tyler Pitlick was ejected for an illegal check to the head on Jalen Chatfield, contributing to the extended four-on-four play.
- Jordan Staal, playing his 910th game to become the Hurricanes’ franchise leader, received multiple penalties: a 10-minute misconduct, 5 minutes for fighting, and 2 minutes for instigating a fight.
- Sean Walker added to the Hurricanes' lead later in the first period to make it 3-2.
“In a span of a minute, there were three goals, all at 4-on-4.”
The Hurricanes held off the Wild to secure the 4-3 win, showing resilience and maintaining control after an intense start.
Summary: The Hurricanes showcased energy and grit to snap the Wild’s winning streak with a dynamic 4-3 victory marked by fast-paced scoring and crucial penalties.