Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson had a remarkable night, making 27 saves and scoring an empty-net goal, as the Wild secured a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. The victory helped the Wild snap a two-game losing streak.
Key Performances
- Ryan Hartman opened the scoring with a power-play goal in the first period.
- Jakub Lauko extended the Wild’s lead with a short-handed goal in the second period, a significant moment as it marked the second short-handed goal allowed by St. Louis this season.
- Marco Rossi added a third-period goal to make it 3-1.
- Filip Gustavsson capped off the night with an empty-net goal, a rare feat for a goaltender.
Kirill Kaprizov played a vital role, assisting on both Hartman’s and Rossi’s goals, increasing his career tally to 15 points against the Blues.
The Blues’ Struggles
St. Louis’ only goal came from Mathieu Joseph, who scored his first as a Blue in the third period. Despite efforts from Jordan Kyrou and Ryan Suter, the Blues couldn’t close the gap, and Gustavsson’s performance ensured a strong win for the Wild.
Key Moments
The turning point came when Jakub Lauko scored on a short-handed breakaway during a Blues power play, giving the Wild a 2-0 lead. Moments later, St. Louis appeared to score, but the play was ruled dead, and the goal was disallowed, giving the Wild more momentum.
What’s Next
The Wild continue their seven-game road trip with a visit to Columbus, while the Blues will face the New York Islanders in their next game.
Gustavsson’s performance was not only pivotal for the Wild’s win but also a unique display of a goaltender contributing offensively, adding excitement to an already impressive night.
