Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Yields four goals in loss
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Gustavsson stopped 33 of 37 shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
Gustavsson has not risen to the occasion in his last two starts, allowing a total of 10 goals on 64 shots to the Avalanche and Golden Knights. The 26-year-old netminder has seen a starter's workload when healthy this season, so it's possible he may just need a little extra rest to get on track, and that could happen with Marc-Andre Fleury playing well lately. Gustavsson is down to 18-8-3 with a 2.50 GAA and a .917 save percentage through 30 starts. The Wild have another tough matchup next on the schedule, as they host the Oilers on Wednesday.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Slated to start against Vegas
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Gustavsson is expected to start Sunday's road matchup against the Golden Knights, Wild radio broadcaster Joe O'Donnell reports.
Gustavsson got the night off Saturday against San Jose, but he'll unsurprisingly return to the net for the second half of the back-to-back set. The 26-year-old has been inconsistent over three appearances this month, going 1-1-0 with a 4.16 GAA and .848 save percentage, and he could have some difficulty against the Golden Knights, who are tied for fourth in the NHL with 3.40 goals per game.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Struggles against Avalanche
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Gustavsson stopped 21 of 27 shots in Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Avalanche.
Gustavsson had to take this one on the chin -- Marc-Andre Fleury dressed as backup despite battling an illness because the Wild also have two injured goalies at AHL Iowa and couldn't make a recall work with limited cap space. This was a second poor outing in a row for Gustavsson, who has allowed 10 goals on the last 45 shots he's faced. He dropped to 18-7-3 with a 2.44 GAA and a .918 save percentage over 29 appearances, but he's also started seven of the last eight games since returning from a lower-body injury. The Wild have a back-to-back up next with road games in San Jose on Saturday and in Vegas on Sunday.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Starting Thursday
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Gustavsson will defend the home crease versus Colorado on Thursday, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.
Gustavsson struggled Tuesday, allowing four goals on 18 shots before he was pulled early in the second period against the Blues. It was a rare bad game for the Swedish netminder, who is 18-6-3 with three shutouts, a 2.31 GAA and a .922 save percentage in 28 outings this season. He will face the Avalanche, who are converting 3.33 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Gets pulled Tuesday
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Gustavsson stopped 14 of 18 shots before getting pulled in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Blues.
From a statistical perspective, Gustavsson had one of his worst games of the season Tuesday, but Minnesota turned things around right after he was pulled. This outing also snapped a productive stretch for the 26-year-old Swede, who was coming off a shutout Saturday against the Hurricanes, and he had posted a .939 save percentage across his five starts ahead of Tuesday's matchup.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: In goal Tuesday
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Gustavsson will defend the home crease versus the Blues on Tuesday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
Gustavsson recorded his third shutout of the campaign in Saturday's 4-0 convincing road win over the Hurricanes. The Blues have scored 2.76 goals per game, which ranks 24th in the league. The Swedish netminder has been spectacular in five career games against St. Louis with a 4-1-0 record, 1.82 GAA and .935 save percentage.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Posts 21-save shutout
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Gustavsson recorded a 21-save shutout in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Hurricanes.
Gustavsson won for the fourth time in his last five starts, a span in which he's allowed just 10 goals. The 26-year-old improved to 18-6-3 with a 2.20 GAA and a .926 save percentage over 27 outings. He also matched his career high for shutouts in a season with three, a mark he's reached in three straight campaigns. Gustavsson's got plenty of time to surpass that mark in 2024-25, and the Swede should remain among the best goalies in the league in the second half.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Between pipes in Carolina
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Gustavsson will guard the road goal versus Carolina on Saturday, according to Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Gustavsson is 3-1-0 in his last four appearances, allowing 10 goals on 142 shots (.930 save percentage). The 26-year-old netminder is 17-6-3 with a pair of shutouts, a 2.28 GAA and a .924 save percentage across 26 starts this season. Carolina has registered 3.46 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Among NHL's best in net so far
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Gustavsson made 43 saves in a 5-3 win over the Predators on Tuesday.
Gustavsson also picked up a power-play assist on Mats Zuccarello's second-period snipe after wiring a stretch pass from his goal line all the way to Joel Eriksson Ek at the Nashville blue line. Those 43 saves were the third-highest total of his career. Gustavsson now ranks third in the NHL with a .924 save percentage, fourth with a 2.28 GAA and is tied for third with 17 wins. He's a mid-season Vezina contender.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Between pipes against Nashville
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Gustavsson will serve as the starting goaltender against the Predators on Tuesday, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Gustavsson snapped a two-game winning streak Sunday against the Senators, but he was relatively effective in that matchup, turning aside 34 of 36 shots (.927 save percentage). Over his three starts since returning from a lower-body injury, he's gone 2-1-0 with a 2.34 GAA and a .927 save percentage. Although the Wild will be without Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) for a third consecutive game, Gustavsson will have a favorable opportunity to return to the win column, as the Predators' mark of 2.38 goals per game this season ranks last in the NHL.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Solid outing despite defeat
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Gustavsson stopped 34 of 36 shots in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Senators. The third goal was an empty-netter in the final stages of the third period.
Gustavsson couldn't extend his winning streak to three games, but there's no question he's been playing at a high level since returning from a lower-body injury that sidelined him for five games between Dec. 14 and Dec. 21. Gustavsson has gone 2-1-0 with a 2.34 GAA and a .927 save percentage in his three outings since returning to action, which is right in line with what he's done all season.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Starting Sunday
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Gustavsson will guard the home net Sunday versus Ottawa, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
This will be Gustavsson's third straight start since returning from a lower-body injury -- he's won his previous two, stopping 55 of 60 shots in that span. Overall, Gustavsson is 16-5-3 with a .922 save percentage and 2.26 GAA this season.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Grabs overtime win
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Gustavsson stopped 27 of 29 shots in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Stars.
Gustavsson has won both of his starts since he returned from a lower-body injury. The 26-year-old didn't get much help early in Friday's contest, but the Wild scored twice in 57 seconds in the third period to tie the game before Brock Faber won it in the extra session. Gustavsson improved to 16-5-3 with a 2.26 GAA and a .922 save percentage over 24 appearances. The Wild's next game is at home Sunday versus the Senators.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Facing Stars
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Gustavsson will patrol the visiting blue paint in Dallas on Friday, according to Joe Smith of The Athletic.
Gustavsson gave up nine goals on 51 shots in two games, before rebounding Monday, as he turned aside 28 shots in a 4-3 win over Chicago. Gustavsson is 15-5-3 with a pair of shutouts, a 2.28 GAA and a .921 save percentage this season. He will face the Stars, who are averaging 3.15 goals per game this season.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Starting against Chicago
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Gustavsson was the first goalie off Monday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports, signaling that he'll start at home against Chicago.
Gustavsson had already been cleared to suit up after missing the last four games due to a lower-body injury, but the team wasn't sure whether the 26-year-old would start over Marc-Andre Fleury. Gustavsson will ultimately return to the net Monday for the Wild's final game before the Christmas break, and he'll have a favorable matchup in his first appearance following his absence, as the Blackhawks are averaging just 2.56 goals per game this season, which is the fourth-worst mark in the NHL.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Wins in return
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Gustavsson stopped 28 of 31 shots in Monday's 4-3 win over the Blackhawks.
Gustavsson was out of action for four games due to a lower-body injury. He wasn't quite at his best Monday, but he got the job done against the Blackhawks despite allowing a goal in each period. Gustavsson has won six of his last seven games and sports a 15-5-3 record with a 2.28 GAA and a .921 save percentage through 23 appearances. Barring any injury setbacks, he should resume his status as the Wild's No. 1 goalie, with the team's next game being Friday in Dallas.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Ready to return
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Gustavsson (lower body) will return to the lineup in Monday's game against Chicago, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
Minnesota hasn't decided if Gustavsson or Marc-Andre Fleury will start in Monday's matchup. Still, it's encouraging that the 26-year-old Gustavsson is healthy again after missing the last four games due to injury. He has posted a 14-5-3 record with two shutouts, a 2.24 GAA and a .922 save percentage across 22 appearances this season.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Ruled out next two games
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Gustavsson (lower body) will not be in the crease for either of the Wild's next two contests, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports Friday.
Since Marc-Andre Fleury is getting the nod versus Utah at home Friday, Gustavsson's continued absence will likely see Jesper Wallstedt between the pipes on the road against Winnipeg on Saturday. Prior to getting hurt, Gustavsson was putting up solid numbers, posting a 5-1-0 record with a 2.40 GAA and one shutout in his last six outings. At this point, Minnesota may opt to hold Gustavsson out until after the Christmas break.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Won't play Wednesday
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Gustavsson (lower body) is still being evaluated and won't play Wednesday versus the Panthers, according to Joe Smith of The Athletic.
While Gustavsson won't be an option for Wednesday's matchup with Florida, head coach John Hynes said that he thinks the Swedish netminder's absence will be short term. Gustavsson has been stellar in 2024-25, posting a 14-5-3 record, .922 save percentage and 2.24 GAA through 22 appearances.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Unavailable Sunday
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Gustavsson (undisclosed) won't start Sunday's home game against Vegas, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Gustavsson will be evaluated further for what is believed to be a minor injury, making him unavailable to make his scheduled start. He has a 14-5-3 record with a 2.24 GAA and a .922 save percentage in 22 appearances this season. Jesper Wallstedt will get the nod after Marc-Andre Fleury played in Saturday's 4-1 win over Philadelphia.
