The Minnesota Wild have hovered around .500 since superstar Kirill Kaprizov went out with injury. In March, Filip Gustavsson was the man they had to thank for that. Gustavsson led the Wild to a 6-3-1 record in March, with an NHL-best .940 SV% over that stretch. Gustavsson recently won the NHL’s First Star of the… Continue reading Are the Wild Repeating History With Filip Gustavsson? – Minnesota Wild
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Filip Gustavsson Pushing Wild To Good Results
That’s Wild Just as the Minnesota Wild’s schedule starts to get a little bit more difficult, as they try to remain in the playoffs, goaltender Filip Gustavsson is standing tall and the Wild are getting the best version of him. [The Athletic] With trade rumors swirling, the Wild cannot… https://hockeywilderness.com/news-rumors/wilderness-walk/filip-gustavsson-pushing-wild-to-good-results-r30581/
Filip Gustavsson Is Playoff Ready – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild have made it to the third week of March without dropping in the standings. The Wild sit eight points above the Vancouver Canucks and St. Louis Blues. And despite winning only five of nine games this month, they are only one point below the Colorado Avalanche, who are third in the Central… Continue reading Filip Gustavsson Is Playoff Ready – Minnesota Wild
Has Filip Gustavsson Reached His Limit As A Starter? – Minnesota Wild
Filip Gustavsson has been better than most people’s expectations this year after finishing last season with a .899 SV% and GAA of 3.06. His 14.8 goals saved above expected highlights his surprising improvement, which results from low expectations and an elevated level of play. The 26-year-old goaltender has undoubtedly elevated his play from the last… Continue reading Has Filip Gustavsson Reached His Limit As A Starter? – Minnesota Wild
For Now, Filip Gustavsson Is the Wild’s Real MVP – Minnesota Wild
If Kirill Kaprizov is healthy anytime in the near future, he’s going to get Hart Trophy love. His health is the only thing stopping him from being the clear-cut front-runner. Through 34 games, he has 23 goals and 50 points, which translates to a full-season pace of 55 goals and 120 points. He’s been unreal… Continue reading For Now, Filip Gustavsson Is the Wild’s Real MVP – Minnesota Wild
Will Jesper Wallstedt Be Ready To Replace Filip Gustavsson In 2026-27? – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild have remained atop the NHL standings despite their injuries, and Filip Gustavsson deserves a lot of the credit for that. Goaltending makes or breaks any team. If it weren’t for Gustavsson’s hot start, the Wild wouldn’t be competing for first place in the loaded Western Conference. The problem with Gustavsson is that… Continue reading Will Jesper Wallstedt Be Ready To Replace Filip Gustavsson In 2026-27? – Minnesota Wild
Are the Wild Overworking Filip Gustavsson? – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild’s goaltending situation was one of the team’s most talked-about storylines in the offseason and entering training camp. The team’s battery of goaltenders did not perform great last season as Marc-André Fleury aged. Filip Gustavsson followed up an excellent season the year before with a streaky performance that led to countless trade rumors. … Continue reading Are the Wild Overworking Filip Gustavsson? – Minnesota Wild
Filip Gustavsson Offers a Unique Perspective on Why Goalies Play Better Behind Good Defenses – Minnesota Wild
Typically, goaltenders won’t speak candidly to the media. They don’t want their opposing players and coaches to know what they’re thinking, so they’re typically tight-lipped and polite in any interview setting. Filip Gustavsson is not a typical goaltender. John King of the Wild on 7th podcast recently called him “the un-goalie goalie.” The Athletic documented… Continue reading Filip Gustavsson Offers a Unique Perspective on Why Goalies Play Better Behind Good Defenses – Minnesota Wild