Ehlers Scores Early in Second Period
Nikolaj Ehlers scored just 46 seconds into the second period, helping the Carolina Hurricanes secure a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Despite a shaky start, goalie Frederik Andersen made crucial saves, stopping the final 18 shots he faced.
Key Moments from the Game
- Frederik Andersen, Carolina Hurricanes’ goaltender, recovered well after early struggles to maintain the lead.
- Logan Stankoven from the Hurricanes controlled the puck in front of Minnesota Wild’s goalie Filip Gustavsson in the second period.
- Minnesota’s Zeev Buium attempted a backhand shot around Carolina’s Joel Nystrom during the first period.
- Joel Eriksson Ek of the Wild tried to score on Andersen in the first period but was unsuccessful.
- Jordan Staal of Carolina exchanged physical plays with Minnesota’s Tyler Pitlick early in the game.
“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
Game Location
The match took place in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Photographer Credit
Photos by Karl DeBlaker/AP capturing moments between players and goalies of both teams during the game.
Summary: Nikolaj Ehlers' early goal and Frederik Andersen's strong rebound in net led the Hurricanes to a 4-3 win over the Wild in Raleigh.