Hurricanes Defeat Wild 4-3 in Exciting Matchup
The Carolina Hurricanes continued their strong November, securing a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night. This game marked their first of two encounters this season. The Wild entered the contest on a two-game winning streak, but the Hurricanes aimed to end that run.
Fast-Paced First Period Sets the Tone
The opening 20 minutes were electrifying, featuring five goals in total. The period was dominated by intense action and quick scoring:
- Matt Boldy scored first to give the Wild a 1-0 lead.
- Jackson Blake responded with an impressive solo goal against Filip Gustavsson.
- Brock Faber pushed the Wild ahead 2-1 just 31 seconds later.
- Andrei Svechnikov quickly tied the game at 2-2, 21 seconds after Faber’s goal.
All three goals were scored during a lengthy 4-on-4 situation caused by Tyler Pitlick’s ejection for an illegal check to the head on Jalen Chatfield.
Discipline and Milestones Highlight Chaos
During the chaos, Jordan Staal, playing his 910th game and becoming the Hurricanes’ all-time leader in games played, was penalized:
- 10-minute misconduct for fighting
- 5 minutes for fighting
- 2 minutes for instigating the fight
Hurricanes Take the Lead
Sean Walker added to Carolina’s total later in the first period, making it 3-2 in favor of the Hurricanes. The intense pace continued throughout, but the Hurricanes managed to hold on for the narrow win.
"In a span of a minute, there were three goals, all at 4-on-4."
The Hurricanes’ victory showcases their resilience against a hot Wild squad, continuing their momentum in the early season.
Summary: Carolina’s fast start and key performances helped them edge Minnesota 4-3, halting the Wild’s winning streak during a thrilling and highly physical game.