Jesper Wallstedt Slated to Start Season Opener Against Nashville

Entering his sophomore NHL campaign, Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt is slated to start Thursday on the road against Nashville. Coming off a franchise-record rookie season with 18 wins, a .916 save percentage, and four shutouts, Wallstedt will shoulder an increased early workload while Filip Gustavsson recovers from hip surgery until at least early November. Wallstedt previously posted a league-best .931 save percentage against playoff teams.