Filip Gustavsson News

Gustavsson stopped 20 of 21 shots (.952 SV%) in a win over Carolina in his previous start. He has had an up-and-down season as Minnesota's backup posting a 2-4-1 record with a 2.86 GAA and .906 SV%. He takes on the Winnipeg Jets who have won three of their last four contests.

With Marc-Andre Fleury heading to the IR Wednesday, Gustavsson is now the Wilds' starting goaltender for the time being. He had his best start out his last time between the pipes, stopping 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) in a shootout loss to SJS. He has been solid in limited action this season, moving to 1-3-1 with a 2.81 GAA and .914 SV%. He is taking on the Pittsburgh Penguins who have lost their last two games but rank top ten in both goals per game (8th) and shots per game (7th).

Gustavsson stopped 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) taking the unfortunate 2-1 loss to Detroit his last time out on October 29th. The Wilds' backup has struggled in limited action this season, collecting a 0-3-0 record alongside his 3.92 GAA and .878 SV%. He draws the start against Anaheim who ranks in the bottom 10 in the NHL in both Goals (2.85) and SOG (29.2) per game.

Gustavsson draws the tough matchup of the defending Stanley Cup Champions at home Monday. Minnesota turns to their backup netminder as they continue to look for their first win of the 2022-23 season. Gustavsson will draw his first start of the season after allowing three goals on 20 shots in a relief appearance Saturday in the Wild's 7-6 loss to LA.

Gustavsson stopped 31 of 33 shots in the Senators' loss to the Rangers on Sunday. With Matt Murray (personal) unavailable on Tuesday, Gustavsson will likely serve as Anton Forsberg's backup vs. the Wild.