Filip Gustavsson Records Second Shutout Of The Season
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson bounced back from two consecutive defeats with a shutout performance on Wednesday versus Buffalo, stopping 39 pucks in a 1-0 road win. The Wild No. 1 became the 10th netminder in the league with multiple shutouts this campaign. Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck sits at the top of the pile with three. Only Hellebuyck and Dallas' Jake Oettinger boast more wins than Gustavsson. The 26-year-old Swede has gone 10-4-3 for the campaign, allowing 2.06 goals with a .929 save percentage. Gustavsson has developed into one of the best goalies in the league and should start for fantasy managers each night.
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson posted his first shutout of the season on Thursday versus Montreal, keeping the opposition off the scoreboard with 19 saves in a 3-0 win. Gustavsson has looked great in the net this campaign, and he finally got his first shutout of the year after coming close to it several times. The Wild No. 1 has allowed one goal in four starts. Thursday's victory took Gustavsson's record to 8-2-2, and he boasts a 2.08 goals-against average with a .924 save percentage. Gustavsson's hot form gets a major test next on Saturday, as the Wild host a Dallas team that has scored seven goals in back-to-back games.
Filip Gustavsson Scores First Goalie Goal In Franchise History
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson wrote himself into history books against St. Louis on Tuesday by scoring the first goalie goal in franchise history. He wrapped up a 4-1 win with an empty-net goal inside the final seconds of play. The tally went down as a power-play marker. Gustavsson is the 15th goaltender in NHL history to light the lamp. The Swedish netminder wasn't bad at his normal duties either on Tuesday, stopping 27 of 28 shots. It's still early in the season, but Gustavsson looks set for a very successful campaign. He has gone 2-0-1 through three starts with a 1.66 goals-against average and a .948 save percentage.
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will start the first half of the team's back-to-back games on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche. Gustavsson is coming off a four-appearance stretch where he is 2-0-1 and has allowed just three goals on 92 shots. The Wild are clinging onto their playoff lives right now and need every point they can get, so starting their hottest goaltender makes sense. It'll be a tough matchup for Gus, as the Avs have the second-highest goals for in the league. Fantasy managers will have to play it smart tonight and decide whether the potential for a win is worth the risk of Gustavsson getting blown up.
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will be between the pipes for Wednesday's road game against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 25-year-old has taken a sizeable step back this season and a monster 2.10 goals-against average and a .931 save percentage across 39 games (37 starts) last season, going 22-9-7 in that time. This season, he owns a 3.28 GAA and .896 Sv% across 29 outings (28 starts) alongside a 13-13-2 record. This is despite the Wild sitting first in the NHL in expected goals against per 60 minutes of five-on-five action, as per Natural Stat Trick. Gustavsson and his team will have a nice opportunity to get their second half started right against a Blackhawks team that sits dead last in the overall standings and in overall offense this season.
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Saturday's matchup against Arizona. He looks set to make his 23rd start of the season after Marc-Andre Fleury suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 overtime loss against Philadelphia Friday night. Gustavsson has failed to match his numbers from last season, but he gained some momentum before getting injured, going 5-2-0 across seven starts. The Swedish netminder is 10-9-2 for the season while boasting a 2.96 goals-against average with a .903 save percentage and two shutouts. The Coyotes are mediocre offensively, meaning Gustavsson is in a decent spot to make a winning return.
Filip Gustavsson Expected To Miss At Least A Couple Of Weeks
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday and is expected to be unavailable for at least a couple of weeks. Gustavsson was injured on Saturday in a 4-2 loss to Winnipeg. The 25-year-old has posted a 10-9-2 record this season, allowing 2.96 goals with a .903 save percentage and two shutouts. Marc-Andre Fleury is set to become the de facto starter until Gustavsson is ready to return. The veteran, who's just reached 1,000 career games, has mostly struggled in 2023-24 with a 6-6-2 record and is carrying a career-worst .893 save percentage with a 3.16 goals-against average. Zane McIntyre will be working as Fleury's backup.
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson suffered a lower-body injury against Winnipeg on Saturday and was unavailable for Sunday's rematch. The Swedish netminder left after two periods on Saturday. He allowed three goals on 22 shots. Marc-Andre Fleury finished the contest in the Wild crease, allowing one more goal in an eventual 4-2 loss. Fleury could be in for a busy time if Gustavsson's injury is deemed to be serious. Zane McIntyre was brought up for the AHL to work as Fleury's backup on Sunday.
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson posted his second shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over Seattle on Sunday. It also marks his fourth win in five starts. Gustavsson, who pushed away 24 pucks on Sunday, has hit form lately, moving to a 6-7-2 record after struggling at the beginning of the season. Following a run of five straight games with two or fewer goals allowed, his goals-against average has improved to 3.05, and he boasts a .900 save percentage for the year. The Swedish netminder appears to be back to his best and should continue to improve his numbers for the rest of the way.
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson looked like a brick wall in the team's season opener against Florida on Thursday, pushing aside 41 shots in a 2-0 win. Gustavsson needed to be sharp right from the off and had 13 stops in the first period alone. He's the fourth Wild goalie to register a shutout in a season-opening game. The Swedish netminder made a major breakthrough last season and got the new campaign off to a perfect start as well. However, there's now time to rest on his laurels, as the Wild take a trip to Toronto on Saturday.
Filip Gustavsson Extends Contract With Minnesota Monday
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson signed a three-year contract extension worth $11.25 million and $3,750,000 annually to remain in St. Paul on Monday. Gustavsson had a remarkable first season with the Wild in 2022-23, posting an impressive 22-9-7 record while ranking second best in goals-against-average at 2.10. The 25-year-old netminder brings a 32-22-10 record, a .920 save percentage and a 2.51 goals-against-average in his career going into the 2023-2024 NHL regular season.
Filip Gustavsson The Confirmed Starter For Game 6 Friday
Minnesota Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson will start in Game 6 against the Dallas Stars Friday. In Game 5, Gustavsson faced 24 shots and allowed three goals, resulting in his second consecutive loss. Unfortunately, this loss gave Dallas a 3-2 series lead. Despite the Wild trailing in the series, Gustavsson's excellent play during the regular season has carried over into the playoffs. He holds a 2-2-0 record, a 2.01 goals-against-average, and a .928 save percentage.
Filip Gustavsson The Confirmed Starter Against Dallas
Minnesota Wild netminder Filip Gustavsson will start Game 5 against the Dallas Stars. The 24-year-old suffered his first playoff loss, conceding three goals on 24 shots, which led to Dallas tying the series at two with a 3-2 victory. Nonetheless, the young netminder has been having an outstanding post-season, building on his impressive debut regular season in Minnesota. He has a solid 2-1-0 record, a 1.72 goals-against-average, and a .941 save percentage going into Game 5.
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson stopped 51-of-53 shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 double overtime victory against the Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference first-round series. Gustavsson was terrific in his first career Stanley Cup playoff start for the Wild, as the 24-year-old goaltender stepped up in the clutch moments to make 17 saves in the first overtime and nine more in the second additional frame. Gustavsson was perfect at even-strength as he stopped 42-of-42 shots on goal, and the team will need him to play at his best once again as they remain on the road for Game 2 on Wednesday.
Filip Gustavsson of the Minnesota Wild pulled off a remarkable win on March 29th, stopping 42 of 44 shots to claim his third straight win in a crucial game against the Colorado Avalanche. At 24 years old, Gustavsson has firmly established himself as one of the league's premier netminders this season, compiling a remarkable record of 20-9-5, a 2.01 goals-against-average, and a save percentage of .933. Gustavsson and the Wild will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, who have won five of their last seven contests. Vegas will have Laurent Brossoit in goal.
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will be the starter for the team's clash with the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday. The 24-year-old will be out to improve a 19-9-5 record and will also want to get revenge for a 6-3 suffered against the Avalanche at the start of the season. Gustavsson struggled badly at the beginning of the campaign, but he's been outstanding since overcoming the poor start and has an 8-1-4 record in his last 13 decisions. Gustavsson boasts three shutouts for the season and is second in the league with his .932 save percentage and 2.01 goals-against average. The Wild will definitely need to see the best version of Gustavsson against the defending champions who have dropped only one of their last 10 outings.
Filip Gustavsson Starting Tuesday Against New Jersey
Minnesota Wild netminder Filip Gustavsson will be between the pipes versus the Devils on Tuesday. In his most recent outing against Boston, Gustavsson suffered his third consecutive defeat despite making 37 saves. Otherwise, the 24-year-old has had a remarkable debut season in Minnesota with a record of 17-9-5, a 2.08 goals-against-average, and a .929 save percentage. Minnesota's opponent, New Jersey, broke their three-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday.
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will make his 29th start of the season Sunday versus Arizona as the team finishes a back-to-back set. Marc-Andre Fleury helped the team to a 5-2 victory Saturday against San Jose, and now it's Gustavsson's turn to keep Minnesota's hot streak going. The Wild are on a 12-game point streak with a 10-0-2 record. Fleury has made back-to-back starts, but Gustavsson has also done great for the team and boasts shutouts in each of his last two appearances. He is 17-8-4 for the season and has recorded three shutouts in total with a 1.91 goals-against average and a .935 save percentage. The Coyotes are ranked 27th in goals per game (2.73), so it's a great matchup for Gustavsson to add another win to his account.
Minnesota Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson was sensational in his last start, stopping 31 of 31 shots and earning his second shutout of the season as he beat Calgary on March 4th. The 24-year-old is having a spectacular first year in Minnesota, with a 1.99 goals-against-average, a .933 save percentage, and a 17-8-3 record. He will be looking for two wins in a row against the Flames, who are desperate for wins.
Filip Gustavsson Records 31-Save Shutout Against Calgary
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson picked up his second shutout of the year with 31 saves in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Calgary. Joel Eriksson Ek, Marcus Foligno and Matt Boldy took care of the goals. Gustavsson improved to 6-0-2 over his last eight starts. He's been lucky at times to collect victories during the run, with Minnesota pulling off three wins in a shootout, but Gustavsson certainly earned the W Saturday night. He is now 17-8-2 for the year and has registered a 1.99 goals-against average with a .933 save percentage. Minnesota has two consecutive back-to-backs scheduled next, which should keep both Gustavsson and Marc-Andre Fleury busy.
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