Ehlers Scores Early in Second Period as Hurricanes Edge Wild 4-3
Nikolaj Ehlers scored just 46 seconds into the second period to help the Carolina Hurricanes secure a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Despite a challenging start, goalie Frederik Andersen rebounded strongly, stopping the final 18 shots he faced.
Key Moments and Players
- Carolina Hurricanes’ Frederik Andersen recovered after an early shaky performance to deliver a crucial save streak.
- Logan Stankoven controlled the puck aggressively in front of Minnesota Wild’s goalie Filip Gustavsson during the second period.
- Several intense exchanges occurred, including Minnesota’s Joel Eriksson Ek attempting a backhand shot against Andersen and a clash between Jordan Staal and Tyler Pitlick.
Photos from the Game
Photographs captured during the game show:
- Andersen and Minnesota’s Marco Rossi closely tracking the puck in the third period.
- Zeev Buium attempting a backhand shot against Carolina’s Joel Nystrom in the first period.
“Nikolaj Ehlers scored 46 seconds into the second period and goalie Frederik Andersen overcame a poor start to stop the final 18 shots he faced as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3.” — The Associated Press, 2025
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Author's summary: Ehlers' quick second-period goal combined with Andersen's late-game saves were key in the Hurricanes' narrow 4-3 win over the Wild in Raleigh.