Ehlers Scores Early Winner 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 shaky start, goalie Frederik Andersen rebounded to stop the final 18 shots he faced.
Game Highlights
- Frederik Andersen, Carolina Hurricanes goaltender, recovered well after early difficulties.
- Logan Stankoven from the Hurricanes showed strong puck control in front of Minnesota's net.
- Minnesota Wild’s Zeev Buium and Joel Eriksson Ek attempted aggressive plays against the Hurricanes.
- Jordan Staal of Carolina and Tyler Pitlick of Minnesota exchanged physical confrontations during the first period.
Game Setting
The match took place in Raleigh, North Carolina, on a Thursday in November.
“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.”
“Minnesota Wild’s Zeev Buium tries to backhand a shot around Carolina Hurricanes’ Joel Nystrom during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh.”
Photos by Karl DeBlaker capture the intensity of the game between these competitive teams.
Author's summary: Ehlers’ early goal and Andersen’s critical saves led the Hurricanes to a narrow 4-3 victory over the Wild in a hard-fought NHL game in Raleigh.