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 | Sean Walker | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:49 | 0.03 | 2.25 |
| 2nd | Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:33 | 0.32 | 1.69 |
| 3rd | Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.24 | 1.68 |
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 | 0.35 | 1.48 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:38 | 0.38 | 0.87 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:52 | 0.00 | 0.68 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:23 | 0.13 | 0.39 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:30 | 0.19 | 0.14 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:35 | 0.30 | 0.13 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:52 | 0.20 | 0.11 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:07 | 0.30 | 0.06 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:31 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:10 | 0.07 | -0.04 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:22 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:56 | 0.08 | -0.10 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:46 | 0.04 | -0.11 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:32 | 0.21 | -0.33 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:51 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:35 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Brock Faber | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26:17 | 0.10 | -0.59 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:14 | 0.01 | -1.09 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Walker | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24:49 | 0.03 | 2.25 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:33 | 0.32 | 1.69 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.24 | 1.68 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:32 | 0.33 | 1.59 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:13 | 0.31 | 1.50 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:53 | 0.05 | 1.12 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:12 | 0.21 | 1.02 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:52 | 0.69 | 0.97 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:42 | 0.05 | 0.97 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:58 | 0.52 | 0.89 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:44 | 0.32 | 0.50 |
| Bradly Nadeau | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:45 | 0.23 | 0.38 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:26 | 0.71 | 0.21 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.24 | 0.21 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.18 | 0.17 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:00 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:49 | 0.15 | -0.11 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:18 | 0.35 | -0.12 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 23 | 27 | 85.2% | 0.61 | L |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | -0.66 | 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.
Sean Walker led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.25 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Filip Gustavsson stopped 23 of 27, worth 0.61 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 — Sean Walker led all skaters at 2.25, on 1G, 1A and 1 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.