The Minnesota Wild showcased an impressive performance, defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 in a dominant display at Lenovo Center. Mats Zuccarello led the charge with two goals and an assist, while Marco Rossi contributed a career-high four assists. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson recorded a shutout with only 20 saves, thanks to a strong defensive effort from his teammates.

Despite the Hurricanes' reputation for high shot counts, they struggled to test Gustavsson effectively. The Wild took control early, capitalizing on a power play opportunity with Zuccarello's one-timer, followed by Joel Eriksson Ek's tip-in goal. The penalty kill was flawless, going 4-for-4, and the Wild's defensive strategy kept the Hurricanes at bay.