Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Little work but no luck in loss
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Gustavsson gave up two goals on 17 shots in Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Canucks.
Gustavsson's three-game winning streak came to an end when the Wild were shut out for the first time this season. He's allowed just six goals over his last four starts, but he wasn't that good in a game where the Canucks struggled for large stretches while getting a couple of bounces to go their way. Gustavsson is now 5-7-2 with a 3.26 GAA and an .894 save percentage over 15 games this season. Marc-Andre Fleury will start in Edmonton on Friday, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Gustavsson get the road-trip finale Sunday in Seattle.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Slated to face Canucks
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Gustavsson is expected to start in Thursday's road game against Vancouver, per Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Gustavsson is on a three-game winning streak, allowing just four goals on 81 shots (.951 save percentage) over that stretch. That strong play might be a sign that Gustavsson's turned a corner after a terrible start to the campaign. Through 14 contests this season, he has a 5-6-2 record, 3.35 GAA and .894 save percentage. The Canucks will be a key test, though. Vancouver leads the league offensively this year with 3.88 goals per game.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Steady in win
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Gustavsson allowed two goals on 30 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Flames.
Gustavsson earned his third straight win, and he's now gone eight games without allowing more than three goals. The 25-year-old started the year with one shutout and then a five-game stretch of allowing four-plus goals, so this turnaround is a big positive. Gustavsson is at 5-6-2 with a 3.35 GAA and an .894 save percentage through 14 starts. The Wild's next two games are in a back-to-back -- they face the Canucks on Thursday and the Oilers on Friday. Expect Gustavsson and Marc-Andre Fleury to split those starts.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Starting Tuesday
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Gustavsson will defend the road goal Tuesday against Calgary, per Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News.
Gustavsson has won his past two outings, having stopped 49 of 51 shots. He has provided a 4-6-2 record this season with a 3.46 GAA and an .891 save percentage over 13 games played. The Flames rank 21st in the league this campaign with 2.96 goals per contest.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Guarding cage in Nashville
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Gustavsson will protect the road goal versus the Predators on Thursday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Gustavsson won his last outing, stopping 23 of 24 shots in a 3-1 victory over the Blues. He's been the better of the Wild's goalies lately, posting a 2.73 GAA and an .893 save percentage over his last six games. The 25-year-old will face a Nashville team that is on a six-game winning streak.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Snaps losing streak
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Gustavsson stopped 23 of 24 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over St. Louis.
Gustavsson held the Blues to a single first-period goal Tuesday, as he turned aside 23 shots in the victory. It's Gustavsson's first win since Oct. 24 -- he'd gone 0-5-1 with an .867 save percentage in his previous seven starts. Overall, the 25-year-old netminder is 3-6-2 with an .886 save percentage and 3.68 GAA while splitting starting duties with Marc-Andre Fleury this season.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Starting Tuesday
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Gustavsson will protect the home net Tuesday against St. Louis, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Gustavsson has posted a mark of 0-5-1 since his last victory, which came Oct. 24 against Edmonton. He has surrendered 24 goals on 180 shots in seven appearances during that span. St. Louis is tied for 21st in the league this season with 2.95 goals per contest.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Downed by Detroit
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Gustavsson stopped 19 of 22 shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Red Wings.
Detroit's final goal was scored into an empty net. Two of the goals against Gustavsson came on Detroit power plays, and the other was the result of a juicy rebound that Dylan Larkin slotted home. Gustavsson hasn't picked up a win in over a month, going 0-5-1 over his last seven appearances while allowing 24 goals on 180 shots for an .867 save percentage, but Marc-Andre Fleury's own recent struggles should keep the duo in a timeshare until one of them can spring to life.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Starting Sunday
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Gustavsson will guard the road net Sunday against Detroit, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Gustavsson has stopped 74 of 81 shots during his three-game (0-2-1) winless skid. He has a 2-5-2 record this season with a 4.03 GAA and an .882 save percentage in 10 appearances. The Red Wings rank sixth in the league this campaign with 3.68 goals per contest.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Loses close game Friday
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Gustavsson allowed three goals on 25 shots in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche.
The Wild were able to dig out of a 2-0 hole in the second period, but Kurtis MacDermid beat Gustavsson for the decisive tally at 4:56 of the third. Gustavsson has lost his last five decisions, going 0-4-1 with 21 goals allowed over six outings in that span. The positive news is he's allowed just seven tallies over his last three games, vastly outplaying Marc-Andre Fleury. The Wild's next game is a tough test versus on the road versus the Red Wings on Sunday.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: In goal Friday
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Gustavsson will be in the home crease versus Colorado on Friday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
Gustavsson is 2-4-2 with a 4.15 GAA and .882 save percentage this season. He is coming off a strong outing, stopping 30 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss to Ottawa on Saturday in Sweden. Gustavsson had an outstanding 2022-23 season, going 22-9-7 with a 2.10 GAA and .931 save percentage. The good news for Gustavsson's fantasy managers is that his season took off last year just before Thanksgiving and the hope is that this year will be the same. The Avalanche are third in NHL scoring, averaging 3.83 goals per game.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Tough shootout loss to Sens
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Gustavsson stopped 30 shots in regulation and overtime and two of three shootout attempts in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Senators.
The 25-year-old Swedish goalie played extremely well and took a 1-0 deficit into the third period, but Ottawa took advantage of a slow line change by Minnesota and Erik Brannstrom got sprung for a clean look at Gustavsson, which the blueliner blasted into the back of the net. Josh Norris was then the only shooter to succeed in the shootout to give the Senators the extra point. This was Gustavsson's best performance since he shut out the Panthers on Oct. 12 -- in between, he'd stumbled to a 1-4-1 record with a 5.40 GAA and .848 save percentage over seven appearances.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Starting in Sweden
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Gustavsson will patrol the crease versus Ottawa in Sweden on Saturday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Gustavsson will play in front of family and friends in his native Sweden for the first time as an NHL goaltender. He has struggled this season, going 2-4-1 with a 4.64 GAA and .872 save percentage after an outstanding 2022-23 season. Gustavsson will face the Senators, who are second in NHL scoring with 3.93 goals per contest.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Loses third straight decision
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Gustavsson made 22 saves in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres.
The 25-year-old netminder put together one of his best efforts of the season, but the Wild simply got out-played at five-on-five all night -- all three goals Gustavsson allowed came at even strength, while both Minnesota tallies came on the power play. He still hasn't let in fewer than three goals in a game since a season-opening shutout against the Panthers, and through eight appearances Gustavsson carries a stunning 4.64 GAA and .872 save percentage.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Starting Friday
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Gustavsson will get the start on the road versus Buffalo on Friday, per Joe Smith of The Athletic.
Gustavsson was outstanding Opening Night, stopping all 41 shots in a 2-0 win over the Panthers, but he's struggled ever since, going 1-3-1 in his last six starts while giving up 30 goals on 182 shots. He will face the Sabres, who have scored 41 times in 13 games.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Gets pulled in shootout victory
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Gustavsson stopped one of four shots before being replaced by Marc-Andre Fleury in the first period of Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Rangers.
Gustavsson got a quick hook as his early struggles continued, but luckily the Wild were able to mount a comeback, avoiding a potential loss on his record. After having a breakout 2022-23 campaign, Gustavsson has struggled out of the gate this season, holding a 2-3-1 record with a 4.89 GAA and .871 save percentage. The Swedish netminder should continue to split with Fleury for the time being.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Facing Rangers
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Gustavsson will tend the home goal versus the Rangers on Saturday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
It has been a tough start to the season for Gustavsson, who has posted a 2-3-1 record with a 4.48 GAA and an .882 save percentage. He has struggled since registering a 41-save shutout Opening Night versus Florida. Gustavsson will face a Rangers team that is riding a six-game win streak.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Continues horrid start
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Gustavsson stopped 33 of 38 shots in a 5-3 loss to New Jersey on Thursday.
Gustavsson allowed at least a goal in each period, including two markers on just eight shots in the first frame. He's dropped to 2-3-1 with a 4.48 GAA and an .882 save percentage in six contests this year. The Wild might go back to Marc-Andre Fleury for Saturday's home game versus the Rangers, but he hasn't done much better with a 3.25 GAA and an .888 save percentage in four contests. Minnesota might ultimately lean on whichever goaltender can rebound first.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Tending twine Thursday
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Per Wild insider Kevin Falness, coach Dean Evason said that Gustavsson will defend the home crease versus the Devils on Thursday.
Gustavsson was sensational Opening Night, stopping all 41 shots in a 2-0 win over the Panthers. The last three weeks have been troubling for Gustavsson, who has given up 22 goals on 150 shots in his last four games. He will try to get back on track versus the Devils, who are tied for sixth in NHL scoring with 33 goals in eight games.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Starting against Flyers
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Gustavsson will be in goal on the road versus Philadelphia on Thursday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Gustavsson will take the first game of the Wild's back-to-back while Marc-Andre Fleury will get the nod against Washington on Friday. For his part, Gustavsson is 2-1-1 to open the season despite an .897 save percentage and 3.95 GAA. If the 25-year-old netminder continues to struggle, he could see more of the starts given to Fleury.
