Minnesota Wild at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Carolina Hurricanes on Nov 07, 2025. Final score: Minnesota Wild 3, Carolina Hurricanes 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 07, 2025 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Minnesota Wild score | 3 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Matt Boldy | L | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19:37 | 0.32 | 1.60 |
| 2nd | Sean Walker | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:49 | 0.03 | 1.59 |
| 3rd | Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.24 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:34 | MIN | Matt Boldy | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 12:53 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Sean Walker | 4v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 13:24 | MIN | Brock Faber | Kirill Kaprizov, Marcus Johansson | 4v4 | 2–1 |
| 1st 13:45 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Alexander Nikishin, Sebastian Aho | 4v4 | 2–2 |
| 1st 16:51 | CAR | Sean Walker | Seth Jarvis, K'Andre Miller | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 00:37 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Vladimir Tarasenko, Jared Spurgeon | 4v5 | 3–3 |
| 2nd 00:46 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Jackson Blake | 5v5 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.88 | 4.70 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 37.9% | 62.1% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 47.1% | 52.9% |
| Hits | 35 | 19 |
| Blocks | 17 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 9 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:37 | 0.32 | 1.60 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:52 | 0.00 | 0.99 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:38 | 0.38 | 0.79 |
| Brock Faber | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26:17 | 0.10 | 0.75 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:23 | 0.13 | 0.74 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:52 | 0.20 | 0.49 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:56 | 0.08 | 0.40 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:22 | 0.05 | 0.30 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:35 | 0.24 | 0.20 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:07 | 0.30 | 0.15 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:46 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:51 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:14 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:10 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:30 | 0.19 | 0.00 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:35 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:32 | 0.21 | -0.05 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:31 | 0.00 | -1.50 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Walker | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24:49 | 0.03 | 1.59 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.24 | 1.39 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:32 | 0.33 | 0.80 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:42 | 0.05 | 0.79 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:13 | 0.31 | 0.74 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:33 | 0.28 | 0.74 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:52 | 0.60 | 0.70 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:58 | 0.52 | 0.69 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.18 | 0.35 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:12 | 0.21 | 0.05 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Bradly Nadeau | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:45 | 0.23 | 0.05 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:44 | 0.32 | 0.00 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:49 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:53 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:18 | 0.35 | -0.10 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:26 | 0.59 | -0.15 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:00 | 0.01 | -1.17 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 23 | 27 | 85.2% | -1.18 | L |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | -0.74 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Nov 07, 2025, a one-goal game.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.7 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 2.88 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Matt Boldy led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.6 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Frederik Andersen stopped 21 of 24, worth -0.74 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Nov 07, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, Minnesota Wild 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matt Boldy led all skaters at 1.6, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.7 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 2.88, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 24 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 27. High-danger chances went 8 to 16.