The story

The Hurricanes created more, 3.8 expected goals to 1.8, and lost 4-3 in a shootout to the Wild. Sean Walker had 13 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Jesper Wallstedt made 42 saves on 45 shots. The Hurricanes outshot the Wild 45-19.

• Sean WalkerVolume

  Sean Walker had 13 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Four got through to the goalie, and none went in. He came in averaging 6.1 attempts a game. The Hurricanes lost 4-3 to the Wild in a shootout.

• Jesper WallstedtBusy night

  Jesper Wallstedt made 42 saves on 45 shots. That was 0.8 goals better than an average goalie would do against the same chances. The Wild beat the Hurricanes 4-3 in a shootout.

• Jackson BlakeTwo goals

  Jackson Blake scored twice. That was his sixth goal of the season. He played 19:43 and had four shots on goal. The Hurricanes lost 4-3 to the Wild in a shootout.

• Matt BoldyStreak

  Matt Boldy has a point in 5 straight games. That was his 11th goal of the season. The Wild beat the Hurricanes 4-3 in a shootout.

• Shayne GostisbehereIce time

  Shayne Gostisbehere played 23:53, about 6 minutes more than his average this season. He also had 9 shot attempts against an average of 3.9. The Hurricanes lost 4-3 to the Wild in a shootout.