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The Minnesota Wild have restructured their forward and defensive lines by recalling Rieger Lorenz and Matt Kiersted, while placing goaltender Filip Gustavsson on long-term injured reserve to manage salary cap space. Nick Foligno was also placed on the injured list, with Tyler Pitlick returning from the AHL.
The Minnesota Wild signed goaltender Filip Gustavsson to a five-year, $34 million extension starting in the 2026-27 season, after a standout performance last season where he played all 58 games, setting franchise records and earning multiple NHL weekly honors.
The Minnesota Wild's coach, John Hynes, made timely line changes that sparked a 4-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks, but may need to adjust further due to Jonas Brodin's injury. The team's playoff chances have improved, with Filip Gustavsson delivering a shutout and Kirill Kaprizov continuing to excel. Marat Khusnutdinov earned his first NHL point, and the Wild's line switches proved effective in the victory.
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 2-1 in overtime, with Valeri Nichushkin scoring the game-winning goal. Both teams showcased stellar goaltending from Alexandar Georgiev and Filip Gustavsson, with Brock Faber scoring the tying goal for the Wild. Despite the Wild's strong effort, they were unable to secure the win. The game also featured Brandon Duhaime's debut for the Avalanche after being traded from the Wild.
The Minnesota Wild secured a crucial 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, with Filip Gustavsson making a strong 41-save rebound and Matt Boldy scoring two goals. Despite special teams struggles, the Wild's performance, including Declan Chisholm's impressive play, propelled them to within 2 points of the second wild-card spot in the West.
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Seattle Kraken 3-0, with Matt Boldy continuing his impressive performance with a goal and Filip Gustavsson making 24 saves for his fifth career shutout. The Wild's penalty kill was perfect, going 3 for 3, and the defense held strong despite missing Jonas Brodin. The Kraken, who played the previous night, have now lost eight consecutive games. The Wild will have a few days off before their next game against the Calgary Flames.
The Minnesota Wild and Ottawa Senators played a cautious game, resulting in a 2-1 shootout win for the Senators. Filip Gustavsson had a solid performance for the Wild, while Marco Rossi scored the lone goal for Minnesota. The Wild's penalty kill showed improvement, going 4 for 4 in the game. The Wild have lost four in a row and 10 of their past 13 games.
The Minnesota Wild started their season with a 2-0 win against the Florida Panthers, thanks to a brilliant goaltending performance by Filip Gustavsson, who made 41 saves for a shutout. Brock Faber scored his first NHL goal, which turned out to be the game-winner, while Joel Eriksson Ek contributed a power-play goal and an assist. Despite being outplayed in the first period, the Wild managed to secure the victory.
The Minnesota Wild have reached a three-year, $11.25 million deal with goaltender Filip Gustavsson, avoiding an arbitration hearing. Gustavsson had an impressive season, going 22-9-7 with a 2.10 GAA and .931 SV%. The contract tightens the Wild's cap space, leaving little room for additional signings. Gustavsson's performance next season will be closely watched as he takes on a larger role alongside Marc-Andre Fleury. The deal also provides security for Gustavsson and potentially sets up a valuable trade asset in the future.
Minnesota Wild's decision to start Marc-Andre Fleury over Filip Gustavsson in Game 2 of the NHL playoffs was a bizarre move that went against conventional wisdom, data, and logic. Gustavsson had been the biggest difference-maker for Minnesota all year, and his stellar performance in Game 1 made it even more compelling to give him the net in Game 2. The Wild failed to maximize their potential to take two games from the Dallas Stars, and the decision to start Fleury may cost them the series.