Jesper Wallstedt Set to Start Against Carolina, Extends Contract with Wild

Jesper Wallstedt will patrol the home crease for the Minnesota Wild against Carolina on Wednesday, as reported by Michael Russo of The Athletic. The 23-year-old goalie has been on a strong run, stopping 89 of 91 shots during a three-game winning streak, including shutout victories in his last two outings. Wallstedt signed a two-year, $4.4 million contract extension with the Wild in October of 2024. For the 2025 season, he holds a 4-0 record with two shutouts, a 2.10 GAA, and a .924 save percentage. He faces a challenging opponent in the Hurricanes, who rank second in the league with 3.63 goals per game.