Missed Opportunity for Wild as Hurricanes Storm Back
The Minnesota Wild aimed for a third straight victory, holding one-goal leads twice and rallying to tie the game 3-3. However, the Carolina Hurricanes answered every challenge the Wild presented, ultimately winning 4-3.
Game Summary
After a strong start in a difficult setting, Minnesota’s Matt Boldy broke his scoring drought with two goals. Brock Faber also scored his second goal of the season. Despite Minnesota's resilient play and effective special teams, Carolina pushed back hard in each phase of the game.
“Unfortunately, we didn’t find a way to win the hockey game, but it was a hard-fought battle by both teams. They had pushes and surges, and we had pushes and surges. But, unfortunately, we weren’t the team to win it tonight.” – Wild coach John Hynes
Goaltending and Performance
Filip Gustavsson made his 12th start for the Wild and had a rough beginning, allowing four goals on Carolina’s first eight shots. He recovered, finishing with 23 saves. Gustavsson acknowledged the quality of the opponent and felt the team matched up well.
“This is a really good team we’re playing against, and we’re matching up against them pretty good today.” – Filip Gustavsson
Team Statistics and Notes
- Minnesota’s record fell to 5-7-3.
- The Wild have yet to win when trailing after the first period, now standing at 0-6-1.
- On their first power play opportunity, Minnesota failed to register a shot on goal.
Summary: Despite showing resilience and scoring bursts, the Wild couldn't overcome the Hurricanes’ relentless comeback, highlighting missed chances and a tough competitive battle.