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Wild's Wallstedt Shines as Gustavsson Nears Return
15 Nov
Summary
- Jesper Wallstedt leads NHL with 13 wins this season.
- Filip Gustavsson is nearing a return after hip surgery.
- The Wild lead the Central and West divisions with 32 points.
Jesper Wallstedt is celebrating his 24th birthday today by starting in goal for the Minnesota Wild against the Boston Bruins. He has a stellar 13-2-3 record this season, with a 1.94 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage, leading the NHL in wins.
The Minnesota Wild, with Wallstedt in net, currently lead the Central and Western Conferences with 32 points. The team boasts the league's lowest goals-against per game average of 2.19. This strong performance has been achieved despite the absence of their intended starting goalie.
Filip Gustavsson, who underwent hip surgery in May, is reportedly nearing a return. According to reports, he could begin a conditioning assignment with the Iowa Wild as soon as next weekend. Gustavsson had an impressive season last year, going 28-15-6 with a 2.69 GAA in 50 games. He is currently in the first year of a five-year, $34 million contract.
