Gustavsson allowed two goals on 24 shots (.917 SV%) to snap a three-game winning streak with an overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 24-year-old has basically taken over Minnesota's starting job, due to his incredible 15-8-3 record, 2.11 GAA and .928 SV%. He will take on the New York Islanders, who have won three of their last four contest after a 4-0 win over Winnipeg last game.
Brodin has two goals, nine assists, 73 SOG, 24 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 49 games but will miss Thursday's contest vs. Columbus as he was placed on the injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Brodin is expected to miss at least seven days as he deals with his injury.
Foligno has missed the Wilds' previous four games due to a lower-body injury and will return Thursday as they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 31-year-old has four goals, 11 assists, 57 SOG, 53 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 44 games prior to the injury.
Fleury allowed three goals on 19 shots for his third-straight loss as he was downed by Colorado in his previous start. The second-oldest goaltender in the NHL has been losing starts lately due to his shakey play, as shown by his 16-13-3 record, 2.98 GAA and .901 SV%. He will take on Columbus, who just snapped a two-game winning streak with a 3-2 overtime loss to Arizona.
Merrill missed the Wilds' previous game due to an illness and will now be out for at least Minnesota's next two games as he did not accompany the team on their road trip. The 31-year-old has two goals, eight assists, 36 SOG, 22 PIMs and a -9 plus/minus through 53 games prior to the injury.
Brodin has two goals, nine assists, 73 SOG, 24 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 49 games but will miss Thursday's contest vs. Columbus as he deals with a lower-body injury. Brodin is expected to miss more than one game with the injury.
Gustavsson allowed three goals on 26 shots (.885 SV%) for his third win in four games as he beat Nashville in his previous start. The 24-year-old has essentially snaked the Wilds' starting role away from Marc-Andre Fleury, due to his strong 14-8-2 record, 2.16 GAA and .926 SV%. He will take on the Los Angeles Kings, who have won four straight contests after a 6-5 win over Arizona last game.
Gustavsson allowed one goal on 34 shots (.971 SV%) but still took the loss in a hard-fought shootout loss to Florida in his last game. The 24-year-old has been a revelation after being acquired in the offseason for Cam Talbot, with his 12-8-1 record, 2.18 GAA and .926 SV%. He takes on the Dallas Stars, who have lost two straight but have the NHLs ninth best powerplay (23.6).
Foligno has four goals, 11 assists, 57 SOG and 53 PIMs across 44 games but will not play Wednesday as the Wild take on the Avalanche. The injury comes at a rough time for Foligno, as he only has one point in his previous 13 games played.
Fleury allowed five goals on 23 shots (.783 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was defeated by Vegas in his previous start. He has found himself losing more and more starts as of late, due to his 16-12-3 record, 2.98 GAA and .902 SV%.
Foligno left Monday's game with a lower-body injury after blocking a shot on the inside of his knee in the second period. Expect an update on Foligno's status prior to Wednesday's game vs. the Avalanche. Sam Steel would draw into the lineup to replace Foligno.
