Hurricanes Turn the Wild to Mild in 4-3 Win

The Carolina Hurricanes edged out the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Thursday night, marking a dramatic and fast-paced contest in Raleigh. The win came just two days after the Hurricanes defeated the New York Rangers and handed Minnesota its first loss after a two-game winning streak.

First Period: Pure Chaos

The opening 20 minutes were nothing short of wild, featuring five goals in total. Matt Boldy opened the scoring for Minnesota, but Jackson Blake quickly equalized with a brilliant solo effort. Moments later, Brock Faber restored the Wild’s lead at 2-1, only for Andrei Svechnikov to tie it again just 21 seconds later. In less than a minute, fans witnessed three goals — all at 4-on-4 play.

The extended 4-on-4 situation occurred after Tyler Pitlick was ejected for an illegal check to the head on Jalen Chatfield. During the ensuing altercation, Jordan Staal, skating in his 910th game with Carolina and setting a franchise record, was penalized with a 10-minute misconduct, a five-minute major for fighting, and a two-minute instigating penalty.

Momentum for the Hurricanes

Later in the first period, Sean Walker put the Hurricanes ahead 3-2, a lead they would defend until the final buzzer. The tightly contested match highlighted the Hurricanes’ resilience and depth as they continued their push early in the season.

“The first period in one word: WILD.”

Related: Hurricanes’ Alexander Nikishin’s early-season production continues to go unnoticed.

Author’s Summary

The Hurricanes held firm through a chaotic opening to secure a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Wild, showcasing their grit and early-season form.

The Hockey Writers — 2025-11-07