FILIP GUSTAVSSON NEWS

Michael Russo: Filip Gustavsson leads #mnwild onto the ice... - The Athletic Filip Gustavsson leads #mnwild onto the ice. Joel Eriksson Ek and Ryan Hartman in warmups

APRIL 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Michael Russo: Filip Gustavsson looks to be starting Game 3... - The Athletic Filip Gustavsson looks to be starting Game 3. John Klingberg looks like he’ll make his #mnwild playoff debut. Jon Merrill, Calen Addison and...

APRIL 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Makes 23 saves in victory Gustavsson turned aside 23 of 24 shots in a 5-1 victory over Dallas in Game 3 on Friday.

Impact Gustavsson has won his first two playoff games this year, stopping 74 of 77 shots in that span. He did surrender a goal to Luke Glendening early in the second period, but that was the only blemish in a commanding Wild victory. Marc-Andre Fleury started in Game 2 but struggled, allowing seven goals on 31 shots, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Gustavsson start again in Game 4 on Sunday.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Friday Gustavsson was the first goaltender off the ice at practice Friday and is expected to guard the home crease versus Dallas, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gustavsson was outstanding in Game 1 as he turned aside 51 shots in a 3-2 double-overtime win over Dallas. The Wild went with Marc-Andre Fleury Wednesday and he gave up seven goals on 31 shots in a 7-3 loss. It's no surprise the Wild are going back to Gustavsson, who was 22-9-7 with a 2.10 GAA and .931 save percentage this season.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding crease Friday Gustavsson will get the starting nod at home against Dallas on Friday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact As expected, Gustavsson will be back in goal after Marc-Andre Fleury started Game 2 on Wednesday. Gustavsson stopped 51 of 53 shots in a thrilling double-overtime win in Game 1. He posted a strong 2.10 GAA and .931 save percentage during the regular season.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wild turn to Marc-Andre Fleury over Filip Gustavsson in Game 2 against Stars The fact that Gustavsson played so well in Game 1 made many assume he would be the guy in Game 2.

APRIL 20, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Michael Russo: Despite Filip Gustavsson's franchise-record... - The Athletic Despite Filip Gustavsson’s franchise-record 51-save win in Game 1, Marc-Andre Fleury leads #mnwild onto ice for Game 2. If he wins, he’ll pa...

APRIL 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'Unbelievable': How Filip Gustavsson's historic playoff debut rewarded Wild's faith Gustavsson racked up a franchise-record 51 saves in Game 1, showing the poise and maturity that should help him keep the Wild net for now.

APRIL 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Michael Russo: Filip Gustavsson off the ice first. - The Athletic Filip Gustavsson off the ice first.

APRIL 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

First off Monday Gustavsson was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports, indicating he will start Game 1 in Dallas.

Impact Gustavsson posted a 22-9-7 record during the 2022-23 campaign with a 2.10 GAA and a .931 save percentage in 39 appearances. He went 1-1-0 versus the Stars this year, stopping 62 of 66 shots.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins postseason debut Gustavsson stopped 51 of 53 shots in Monday's 3-2 double-overtime win over the Stars.

Impact Gustavsson got to work in a marathon game for his playoff debut. He was excellent, limiting the Stars to a pair of power-play goals 2:05 apart early in the second period. There's been hardly a weak spot in Gustavsson's play -- he went 6-1-4 with a 2.21 GAA and a .933 save percentage over 11 games since the start of March, numbers just about in line with his season as a whole. With a veteran like Marc-Andre Fleury also available, it's possible the Wild opt to alternate goalies during the postseason, though a usage pattern should emerge during the first round.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Behind the rise of Filip Gustavsson, the Wild's riddler and potential Game 1 starter Gustavsson came into the season unsure of his NHL future. Now he's a potential Vezina finalist and could start for the Wild in the playoffs.

APRIL 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tending twine Thursday Gustavsson will defend the cage on the road against Nashville on Thursday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gustavsson is undefeated in regulation in his last six appearances, posting a 5-0-1 record, 1.95 GAA and .946 save percentage. The 24-year-old backstop has been splitting the workload with veteran Marc-Andre Fleury and may continue to do so even in the postseason, though Gustavsson may have the inside track to start Game 1 given his recent performances.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Narrowly loses to Nashville Gustavsson stopped 27 of 31 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to Nashville on Thursday.

Impact Gustavsson won his previous two games, during which he saved 77 of 82 shots. This was Minnesota's regular-season finale, so he completed the campaign with a 22-9-7 record, 2.10 GAA and .931 save percentage in 39 contests. There's a good chance Gustavsson will begin the playoffs as Minnesota's starting goaltender, but Marc-Andre Fleury is also a viable option.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wild might use goalie rotation in playoffs but Gustavsson has earned Game 1 With all due respect to the legendary career of Marc-André Fleury, but Filip Gustavsson has established himself as one of the best netminder...

APRIL 12, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Michael Russo: Filip Gustavsson starting tonight. First time... - The Athletic Filip Gustavsson starting tonight. First time in 15 games a #mnwild goalie has played 2 in a row. With Fleury starting tomorrow vs. WPG, thi...

APRIL 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Starting in Chicago Gustavsson will guard the road goal Monday against Chicago, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Gustavsson is coming off a 37-save performance in Saturday's 5-3 win over St. Louis. He has a 21-9-6 record this season with a 2.06 GAA and a .932 save percentage in 37 appearances. The Blackhawks rank 32nd in the league this campaign with 2.42 goals per game.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 40 saves to beat Chicago Gustavsson saved 40 of 42 shots in a 4-2 victory over Chicago on Monday.

Impact Gustavsson nearly lost this game despite his solid showing. Minnesota was down 2-1 late in the third period, but a pair of goals from Marcus Johansson followed by Gustav Nyquist's empty-netter changed the course of the contest. The 24-year-old goaltender has a 22-9-3 record, 2.06 GAA and .933 save percentage in 38 outings this season. Gustavsson has won five of his last six appearances, during which he's surrendered just 12 goals on 223 shots.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against St. Louis Gustavsson will patrol the home crease during Saturday's matchup with the Blues, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Gustavsson wasn't great in his last start Monday versus Vegas, surrendering three goals on just 26 shots en route to a 4-3 defeat. He'll try to return to the win column in a home matchup with a St. Louis squad that's 19-19-1 on the road this year.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong in Saturday's win Gustavsson stopped 37 of 40 shots in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Blues.

Impact Gustavsson bounced back from a shootout loss in his last appearance. He's faced at least 40 shots in three of his last five games, but he's thrived with a heavier workload, winning all three of those starts. The 24-year-old is up to 21-9-6 with a 2.06 GAA and a .932 save percentage through 37 appearances. If he continues to alternate starts with Marc-Andre Fleury, Gustavsson is on track to start the regular-season home finale versus the Jets on Tuesday.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls short in shootout Gustavsson turned aside 23 of 26 shots through overtime in a 4-3 shootout loss to Vegas on Monday.

Impact Gustavsson struggled in the shootout, getting beaten three times over five rounds. That ended his personal three-game winning streak during which he allowed just four goals on 115 shots. Gustavsson has a 20-9-6 record, 2.03 GAA and .932 save percentage in 36 contests this season.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In goal Monday Gustavsson will get the starting nod at home versus Vegas on Monday, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Gustavsson and veteran Marc-Andre Fleury have been going every other night since March 11 with the 24-year-old Gustavsson making his sixth start in 12 games against the Knights. In those prior five clashes, the Swede went 3-1-1 with a 2.54 GAA and .926 save percentage. At this point, the pair of backstops are likely competing for the postseason starting gig, a battle that could favor Fleury considering he's won three Stanley Cup championships.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wild-Colorado game recap Goaltender Filip Gustavsson stopped 42 shots while hitting the 20-win plateau for the first time in his NHL career.

MARCH 30, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Sharp in Wednesday's win Gustavsson stopped 42 of 44 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Gustavsson is back to his strong play after a slight slump in the middle of the month. He's allowed just four goals on 115 shots while winning each of his last three appearances. The 24-year-old improved to 20-9-5 with a 2.01 GAA and a .933 save percentage through 35 outings this season. Gustavsson and Marc-Andre Fleury have seen an even split of the starts for over a month, so it'll likely be the latter in goal versus his former team Saturday in Vegas.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding cage versus Colorado Gustavsson will be in goal against the Avalanche on the road Wednesday, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Gustavsson has been evenly splitting the workload with veteran Marc-Andre Fleury with each netminder taking four of the last eight contests. In his starts, the 24-year-old Gustavsson is 2-1-1 with a .916 save percentage. There is no reason to expect the goalie rotation to stop with the duo likely competing for the postseason starting gig.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE