Wild Beat Flyers 4-2 for Sixth Straight Point Game
Matt Boldy scored and added an assist as Minnesota won its fifth straight road game at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Hockey
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 at Xfinity Mobile Arena, extending their point streak to six games. Matt Boldy scored a goal and recorded an assist, while Jesper Wallstedt made 23 saves for Minnesota.
Why it matters
The win extends Minnesota's recent run, as the Wild have gone 5-0-1 in their past six games and have now won five straight road contests. Philadelphia, meanwhile, has struggled to 1-3-1 in its past five outings.
Minnesota's 11-3-3 record now stands well ahead of Philadelphia's 4-9-4 mark, and Wallstedt's 23 saves anchored the road win. The source does not indicate how the result affects playoff positioning.
The players
Matt Boldy
Minnesota Wild forward who scored a goal and added an assist in the win.
Jesper Wallstedt
Minnesota Wild goaltender who made 23 saves in the victory.
Dan Vladar
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender who made 18 saves in the loss.
The details
Boldy opened the scoring at 4:06 of the first period with a shot from the high slot that beat Vladar past his blocker. Michael McCarron, Joel Eriksson Ek and Danila Yurov also scored for Minnesota, while Tyson Foerster and Denver Barkey answered for Philadelphia.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Minnesota defeats Philadelphia 4-2 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Season Trajectory
The Wild's 11-3-3 start and five straight road wins position them as one of the stronger teams early in the season. Philadelphia's 4-9-4 record leaves it in a far more difficult position in the standings.
Fantasy managers tracking Boldy and Wallstedt now have a fresh data point on a player in a six-game point streak. The win also gives Minnesota a clear edge in the standings over Philadelphia heading into upcoming matchups.
The takeaway
Minnesota's road consistency has become a defining feature of its early season. Tracking how the Wild handle upcoming road trips will show whether this run is sustainable.
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