Wallstedt Set to Start Saturday vs. Kings; Seeks Rebound After Recent Struggles

Jesper Wallstedt is slated to start in goal for the Minnesota Wild on Saturday against the Kings. He holds an 11-2-3 record with a 2.21 GAA and .928 save percentage across 16 outings in the 2025-26 season. Wallstedt has recently struggled, allowing at least three goals in each of his last three appearances. He will face a Kings team that ranks 31st in the league for goals per game, averaging 2.59.