Wallstedt Starts Friday vs. Avalanche After Five-Game Win Streak

Jesper Wallstedt will protect the home net for the Minnesota Wild against Colorado on Friday. He has won his last five outings, stopping 163 of 168 shots and posting three shutouts. Wallstedt holds a 6-0-2 record this season, allowing only 16 goals on 248 shots. His impressive success will be tested by a Colorado team that ranks first in the league with 4.09 goals per game this campaign.