Ehlers Scores Early as Hurricanes Edge Wild 4-3
RALEIGH, N.C. — Nikolaj Ehlers struck just 46 seconds into the second period, setting the tone for the Carolina Hurricanes’ 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Goaltender Frederik Andersen recovered from a shaky start to turn aside the last 18 shots he faced, securing the win.
Key Moments
- Frederik Andersen regrouped after conceding early goals and steadied Carolina’s defense in the final two periods.
- Nikolaj Ehlers’ quick goal gave the Hurricanes momentum they carried through the rest of the game.
- The matchup featured intense exchanges, including a brief scuffle between Jordan Staal and Tyler Pitlick in the first period.
Game Highlights
Carolina’s Logan Stankoven showed skill controlling the puck near Minnesota’s goaltender Filip Gustavsson. Minnesota’s Zeev Buium and Joel Eriksson Ek both pressed offensively but were denied by Andersen’s steady play. The game remained close throughout, with both squads trading chances.
“We battled through a tough start and found a way to win,” Andersen said after the game.
Photography
Photographs captured key moments, including Andersen guarding the crease with Marco Rossi nearby and Buium attempting a backhand shot past Carolina defenders.
Author’s summary: Ehlers’ quick strike and Andersen’s resilience powered Carolina past Minnesota 4-3 in a tight, physical contest in Raleigh.
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