Jesper Wallstedt Set to Take Over as Wild's No. 1 Goaltender

Jesper Wallstedt is poised to establish himself as the Minnesota Wild's starting goaltender with Filip Gustavsson beginning the season on injured reserve following offseason hip surgery. Drafted 20th overall in 2021, the 23-year-old netminder is expected to seize the opportunity and command the crease. While Gustavsson will eventually return, Wallstedt has the inside track to anchor the Wild's goaltending duties and start more games heading deeper into the 2026-27 NHL regular season campaign.