Missed opportunity for Wild as Hurricanes storm back

Missed Opportunity for Wild as Hurricanes Storm Back

The Minnesota Wild were aiming for their third consecutive victory but could not hold off the Carolina Hurricanes, who rallied for a 4–3 win after a tightly contested match. Despite leading twice and managing a 3–3 tie, the Wild ultimately fell short.

Key Game Highlights

Matt Boldy scored twice, ending his scoring drought and boosting Minnesota’s offense.
Brock Faber netted his second goal of the season, adding depth to the Wild’s scoring effort.
Filip Gustavsson started in goal for the twelfth time, stopping 23 shots after conceding four goals on Carolina’s first eight attempts.

Coach and Player Reactions

“Unfortunately, we didn’t find a way to win the hockey game, but it was a hard-fought battle by both teams,” said Wild coach John Hynes. “They had pushes and surges, and we had pushes and surges. But, unfortunately, we weren’t the team to win it tonight.”

“This is a really good team we’re playing against, and we’re matching up against them pretty good today,” said Gustavsson, who noted that he didn’t change anything to regain rhythm as the game went on.

Team Performance Summary

Minnesota’s special teams performed well despite the loss, maintaining recent consistency. With this defeat, the Wild dropped to a 5–7–3 record and remain winless (0–6–1) when trailing after the first period. The team also failed to produce a shot during its only power play opportunity.

Author’s Summary

The Wild showed effort and resilience but couldn’t contain the Hurricanes’ momentum, missing another chance to build a winning streak.

Pioneer Press — 2025-11-07