Jesper Wallstedt was candid in speaking with the media after taking a loss in net with the Wild on Dec. 15, 2024. His play at that time, and throughout the season spent mostly with the Iowa Wild, wasn’t up to the standards he wanted.

As Game 1 approaches, the Minnesota Wild are going to have to navigate a crowded net. They have two starting-caliber goalies, but just one of Filip Gustavsson or Jesper Wallstead Wallstedt can occupy the crease at a time.

The Minnesota Wild looked to set the tone in the very first game of their opening round playoff series against the Dallas Stars, and they did just that on Saturday night from bell to bell eventually taking the game by a score of 6-1.

Just like that week between Christmas and New Year’s the final NHL games of the regular season were played on Tuesday but they weren’t uneventful. The Minnesota