Walker, Blake Each Scores 2 Points as Hurricanes Edge Wild
Jackson Blake and Sean Walker each recorded a goal and an assist, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. on Thursday. Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers also contributed goals, while Frederik Andersen made 21 saves for the Hurricanes (9-4-0), who have now won two consecutive games and three of their last four.
“Blake is probably the one who needs the most credit for tonight. The one goal was all him, and the other was just a great pass.” — Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour
Boldy's Two Goals Not Enough for Wild
Matt Boldy scored twice for the Wild (5-7-3), halting their two-game winning streak. Filip Gustavsson stopped 23 shots in the contest.
“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. We got some looks in different segments of the game.” — Minnesota coach John Hynes
Boldy opened the scoring at 5:34 of the first period. During a rush, Hurricanes forward Mark Jankowski lifted Kirill Kaprizov’s stick near the net, resulting in a loose puck that Boldy tapped in right at the crease. This marked Boldy's milestone 300th NHL game.
Fast-Paced Scoring Spree
The teams combined for three goals in just 52 seconds during an intense 4-on-4 sequence, showcasing a frantic and exciting phase of the game.
Game Summary
- Carolina Hurricanes scored four goals: Blake, Walker, Svechnikov, and Ehlers.
- Frederik Andersen made 21 saves for Carolina.
- Minnesota Wild scored three goals, including two by Boldy.
- Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves for Minnesota.
- Wild had won their previous two games before this loss.
Author’s summary: Blake and Walker’s strong performances powered the Hurricanes to a tight 4-3 victory over Boldy’s two-goal effort for the Wild, in a high-energy game marked by fast scoring and solid goaltending.
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