Filip Gustavsson News

Gustavsson underwent offseason hip surgery and has not yet played in the 2026-27 season. The 27-year-old Gustavsson is entering the first year of a five-year contract extension worth $38 million ($6.8 million AAV) and was poised to duel for playing time with counterpart Jesper Wallstedt, who has become Minnesota's de facto starting goalie. That said, Wallstedt has been the busiest goalie in the NHL this season and performed exceptionally, so it is unclear what type of playing time Gustavsson will get when he returns to action.

Gustavsson underwent offseason hip surgery, and his recent placement on LTIR likely won't affect his eventual return to action. The 27-year-old Gustavsson is entering the first year of a five-year contract extension worth $38 million ($6.8 million AAV) and will be poised to outduel counterpart Jesper Wallstedt, Minnesota's de facto starting goalie.

Gustavsson was Minnesota's goalie-of-record during the 2025-26 regular season, starting 49 games, but dressed primarily as Jesper Wallstedt's backup during the team's postseason run. With Gustavsson undergoing offseason hip surgery, Jesper Wallstedt could be poised to make another push to be Minnesota's starting goalie to start the 2026-27 season. The 27-year-old Gustavsson will be entering the first year of a five-year contract extension worth $38 million ($6.8 million AAV).

Jesper Wallstedt was a major part of Minnesota's 4-2 series win over the Dallas Stars, playing all six games while posting an impressive 2.05 GAA and .924 SV%. That said, he had a forgetful outing in Game One against the Colorado Avalanche, allowing eight goals on 42 shots (.810 SV%) in a rollercoaster 9-6 loss. As such, Minnesota will try to even the series in Game Two, turning to Gustavsson to tend the twine for the first time this postseason. The 27-year-old Gustavsson struggled to end the regular season, posting a 4.05 GAA and .837 SV% in his last four games (2-2-0). Minnesota enters Game Two as a +170 road underdog.

Gustavsson will look to rebound when he tends the twine on Monday after a rough performance in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 20 shots (.750 SV%) in a 5-4 loss to the Dallas Stars. The 27-year-old Swedish goalie exited the Olympic break with a dazzling 1.76 GAA and .937 SV% in eight games (6-2-0). That said, he has struggled since, allowing four or more goals in four of his last five (2-3-0), posting a 4.07 GAA and .847 SV%. Minnesota is resting numerous key players on Monday and enters the action as +154 road underdogs against the St. Louis Blues.

Thursday's game against the Dallas Stars, a preview of their upcoming first-round playoff matchup, is essentially a must-win game for Minnesota if they have their sights set on home-ice advantage in the first round. Gustavsson was far from stellar in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 24 shots (.833 SV%), including three in the third period, of a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old Swedish goalie has allowed four or more goals in three of his last four games (2-2-0), posting a 3.84 GAA and .865 SV%. That said, he has an outstanding 1.99 GAA and .915 SV% in three games against the Stars this season (2-1-0). The Wild enter the action as +111 road underdogs.

With an impending first-round matchup against the Dallas Stars all but a certainty, the Minnesota Wild will turn to Gustavsson, hoping he can find his form against the low-scoring Vancouver Canucks. The 27-year-old Swedish goalie is coming off a forgetful outing, where he allowed five goals on 30 shots (.833 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Boston Bruins. He has allowed three or more goals in four of his last five games (2-3-0), posting a concerning 3.45 GAA and .865 SV%.

Gustavsson was outstanding in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime win over the Dallas Stars. The 27-year-old Swedish goalie has elevated his game since returning from the Olympic break, posting an otherworldly 1.76 GAA and .937 SV% in eight games (6-2-0). Minnesota enters Tuesday's contest as +149 road underdogs against the Tampa Bay Lightning, a team they defeated 5-1 earlier this month.

In a heated battle against their Central Divison rival, the Dallas Stars, Minnesota will turn to Gustavsson. The 27-year-old Swedish goalie has struggled in his last two games (1-1-0), posting a 3.59 GAA and .833 SV%. That said, he has a solid 1.88 GAA and .932 SV% in seven games (5-2-) since returning from the Olympic Break.

Gustavsson has been outstanding since returning from the Olympic break, but had a forgetful performance in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 18 shots (.778 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers. The loss ended a five-game stretch for Gustavsson (4-1-0) during which he boasted an outstanding 1.21 GAA and .960 SV%. Minnesota enters Tuesday's contest as -173 road favourites against a Chicago Blackhawks team that has scored three or fewer goals in six straight games (2-2-2).

Gustavsson seemed to be suffering some mid-season fatigue, posting a pedestrian 2.96 GAA and .893 SV% in 13 games (8-1-3) leading into the Olympic break. That said, the 27-year-old Swedish goalie has returned to action well rested and motivated, posting a dazzling 1.21 GAA and .960 SV% in five games (4-1-0) since NHL action has resumed.

Gustavsson was terrific in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Utah Mammoth. The 27-year-old Swedish goalie looks rejuvenated after returning from the Olympic break, posting an impressive 1.52 GAA and .952 SV% in four games (3-1-0). Minnesota enters the action on Tuesday as -149 home favourites against a Utah team that defeated them 5-2 less than two weeks ago.

The Wild will hand Gustavsson his 39th start of the campaign when they travel to Vegas on Friday night. Gustavsson has been in fine form since returning from representing Sweden at the 2026 Winter Olympics, posting a .957 SV% and a 1.35 GAA across his last three starts. He was particularly impressive in his most recent start on Tuesday against the Lightning, when he allowed just a single goal on 25 shots enroute to a 5-1 victory. Gustavsson and the Wild enter action on Friday at -110 on the money line.

Gustavsson fell out of favour for Team Sweden at the Olympics, but has returned from the NHL stoppage with stellar results, saving 65 of 68 shots (.956 SV%) in two combined games (1-1-0). Before the break, the 27-year-old Gustavsson was battling some adversity in his last 10 appearances despite a solid 6-1-2 record, posting a subpar 3.15 GAA and .891 SV%. Minnesota enters the action on Tuesday as +122 home underdogs against a Tampa Bay Lightning team looking to rebound after a disappointing 6-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Jakob Markstrom outdueled Gustavsson in the latter half of Team Sweden's Olympic run, allowing Gustavsson to be well-rested when he returns to the crease on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 27-year-old Gustavsson had helped his team record at least a point in seven straight games (6-0-1) heading into the Olympic break despite posting a pedestrian 3.19 GAA and .888 SV%.