Ehlers Scores Winner Early in Second Period as Hurricanes Edge Wild 4-3
Nikolaj Ehlers struck just 46 seconds into the second period, giving the Carolina Hurricanes the decisive goal in a tight 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Goaltender Frederik Andersen recovered from a shaky opening to stop the final 18 shots he faced, securing the win in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Game Highlights
- Ehlers’ quick goal in the second period proved to be the difference-maker.
- Frederik Andersen rebounded strongly after a rough start, finishing with 18 saves on the last 18 shots.
- Logan Stankoven maintained control of the puck in front of Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson during a critical second-period sequence.
- Zeev Buium attempted a backhand shot around Carolina’s Joel Nystrom in the opening frame.
- Jordan Staal and Tyler Pitlick exchanged blows during a spirited first period.
Key Moment
“Ehlers scored just 46 seconds into the second period, breaking the 3-3 tie,” reported the Associated Press.
Photo Captures
Images from the game showed intense action, including Carolina goaltender Frederik Andersen tracking the puck while Minnesota’s Marco Rossi battled nearby.
Author’s summary: The Hurricanes held off the Wild in a close contest, with Ehlers’ early second-period goal and Andersen’s late saves sealing a 4-3 win in Raleigh.