Minnesota Wild @ Carolina Hurricanes: Game Recap
Minnesota Wild 4-5(so) Carolina Hurricanes: Robbie Earl's 1st and 2nd NHL goal weren't enough as the Wild fell
| Final - 11.15.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | SO | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Wild | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | 2OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Carolina | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Carolina Goal - Jussi Jokinen (4), from Tuomo Ruutu and Matt Cullen at 2:45. 2, Carolina Power-Play Goal - Joseph Corvo (3), from Bryan Rodney and Ray Whitney at 17:49. Penalties - Scott Walker, Carolina (Cross checking), 9:21; Chad LaRose, Carolina (Hooking), 15:02; Mikko Koivu, Minnesota (Tripping), 16:42; Antti Miettinen, Minnesota (Hooking), 19:04. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, Carolina Power-Play Goal - Ray Whitney (6), from Brandon Sutter and Joseph Corvo at 4:59. 4, Minnesota Goal - Antti Miettinen (2), from Brent Burns and Andrew Brunette at 8:43. 5, Carolina Power-Play Goal - Brandon Sutter (4), from Ray Whitney at 10:08. 6, Minnesota Goal - Robert Earl, from Mikko Koivu at 13:46. 7, Minnesota Goal - John Scott, from Kim Johnsson and Owen Nolan at 14:06. Penalties - Derek Boogaard, Minnesota (Tripping), 4:48; Andrew Brunette, Minnesota (Holding), 5:39; Cal Clutterbuck, Minnesota (Roughing), 9:58; Antti Miettinen, Minnesota (Slashing), 10:29. |
| Third Period |
| - 8, Minnesota Goal - Robert Earl (2), unassisted at 2:21. Penalties - Tuomo Ruutu, Carolina (Interference), 6:56. |
| Overtime |
| - No scoring. |
| Shootout |
| : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () |
Shots on Goal:
Minnesota 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 0.
Carolina 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 0.
Power Play Conversion: Minnesota 0-3. Carolina 3-6.
Goaltenders: Minnesota, Niklas Backstrom 4-35-.886. Carolina, Michael Leighton 4-32-.875.
Referees: Francois StLaurent, Wes McCauley
Linesmen: Pierre Champoux, Scott Cherrey
Power Play Conversion: Minnesota 0-3. Carolina 3-6.
Goaltenders: Minnesota, Niklas Backstrom 4-35-.886. Carolina, Michael Leighton 4-32-.875.
Referees: Francois StLaurent, Wes McCauley
Linesmen: Pierre Champoux, Scott Cherrey
