Ehlers Scores Early in Second Period as Hurricanes Defeat Wild 4-3
Nikolaj Ehlers scored just 46 seconds into the second period, helping the Carolina Hurricanes secure a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Despite a rough start, goalie Frederik Andersen rebounded to stop the last 18 shots he faced.
Key Moments and Player Performances
- Andersen's strong finish was crucial for the Hurricanes' win.
- Logan Stankoven showed skill controlling the puck in front of Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson.
- Zeev Buium attempted a backhand shot against Carolina defenseman Joel Nystrom in the first period.
- Joel Eriksson Ek also tried a backhand shot on Andersen early in the game.
- Tensions ran high as Jordan Staal and Tyler Pitlick exchanged blows during the first period.
"Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen watches the puck with Minnesota Wild’s Marco Rossi nearby during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C." — AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker
"Minnesota Wild’s Zeev Buium tries to backhand a shot around Carolina Hurricanes’ Joel Nystrom during the first period in Raleigh, N.C." — AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker
Game Context
The game took place in Raleigh, North Carolina, showcasing an intense matchup between the Hurricanes and the Wild on a Thursday in November.
Author's summary: Ehlers' early goal and Andersen's resilient goaltending helped the Hurricanes edge out the Wild 4-3 in a tightly contested NHL game.