Wallstedt Anchors Wild to Game 3 Victory

Jesper Wallstedt returned to the crease for the Minnesota Wild in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals, leading the team to a 5-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. After being benched for Game 2, Wallstedt anchored the defense and made 34 saves to secure Minnesota's first win of the series. He was confirmed as the starter following the morning skate and successfully defended the net to help the Wild hand the Avalanche their first loss of the postseason.