The Minnesota Wild broke a two-game scoreless streak by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 at the Xcel Energy Center. Filip Gustavsson was outstanding in goal, stopping 37 of 38 shots, while Yakov Trenin and Vinnie Hinostroza scored for the Wild. After being shut out in their last two games, Minnesota showed renewed intensity and an improved defensive effort against a Hurricanes team eager to end their own losing streak.

The Wild took an early lead thanks to Trenin's slick backhand finish following a setup from Marat Khusnutdinov. The Hurricanes were unable to capitalize on a penalty shot in the second period, which could have leveled the game. Minnesota doubled their lead early in the third period with Hinostroza scoring after a review overturned an initial no-goal ruling. Carolina made a late push, with Sebastian Aho scoring, but the Wild held on for the victory.