Gustavsson seemed to be suffering some mid-season fatigue, posting a pedestrian 2.96 GAA and .893 SV% in 13 games (8-1-3) leading into the Olympic break. That said, the 27-year-old Swedish goalie has returned to action well rested and motivated, posting a dazzling 1.21 GAA and .960 SV% in five games (4-1-0) since NHL action has resumed.
Gustavsson was terrific in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Utah Mammoth. The 27-year-old Swedish goalie looks rejuvenated after returning from the Olympic break, posting an impressive 1.52 GAA and .952 SV% in four games (3-1-0). Minnesota enters the action on Tuesday as -149 home favourites against a Utah team that defeated them 5-2 less than two weeks ago.
The Wild will hand Gustavsson his 39th start of the campaign when they travel to Vegas on Friday night. Gustavsson has been in fine form since returning from representing Sweden at the 2026 Winter Olympics, posting a .957 SV% and a 1.35 GAA across his last three starts. He was particularly impressive in his most recent start on Tuesday against the Lightning, when he allowed just a single goal on 25 shots enroute to a 5-1 victory. Gustavsson and the Wild enter action on Friday at -110 on the money line.
Gustavsson fell out of favour for Team Sweden at the Olympics, but has returned from the NHL stoppage with stellar results, saving 65 of 68 shots (.956 SV%) in two combined games (1-1-0). Before the break, the 27-year-old Gustavsson was battling some adversity in his last 10 appearances despite a solid 6-1-2 record, posting a subpar 3.15 GAA and .891 SV%. Minnesota enters the action on Tuesday as +122 home underdogs against a Tampa Bay Lightning team looking to rebound after a disappointing 6-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Jakob Markstrom outdueled Gustavsson in the latter half of Team Sweden's Olympic run, allowing Gustavsson to be well-rested when he returns to the crease on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 27-year-old Gustavsson had helped his team record at least a point in seven straight games (6-0-1) heading into the Olympic break despite posting a pedestrian 3.19 GAA and .888 SV%.
Gustavsson had a really rough first period but ultimately settled in to stop 20 of the 22 shots that he faced in Sweden's win over Italy on Wednesday. It wasn't pretty, but it was enough to beat the overmatched hosts, however Sweden will need him to be sharper against Finland on Friday. Gustavsson and the Swedes are -192 favourites vs. their bitter rivals.
Gustavsson has enjoyed another strong season in Minnesota, where he's gone 20-9-6 with a 2.64 GAA, .907 SV%, and three shutouts. Internationally, he hasn't played in the World Championships since 2024, where he was 6-1-0, and he struggled at the 4Nations last spring (0-2-0, 4.18 GAA, .813 SV%). He's not expected to be tested much on Wednesday, as Sweden are -50000 favourites and Italy has implied total of 1.44.
Gustavsson has enjoyed another strong season in Minnesota, where he's gone 20-9-6 with a 2.64 GAA, .907 SV%, and three shutouts. Internationally, he hasn't played in the World Championships since 2024, where he was 6-1-0, and he struggled at the 4Nations last spring (0-2-0, 4.18 GAA, .813 SV%). He's not expected to be tested much on Wednesday, as Sweden are -50000 favourites and Italy has implied total of 0.16.
Gustavsson allowed three goals on 17 shots (.850 SV%) in Monday's 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens and has not needed to be spectacular to garner results in recent weeks. The 27-year-old Swedish goalie has helped his team collect a point in six straight games (5-0-1) despite boasting a less-than-stellar 2.94 GAA and .895 SV%. Minnesota enters the action on Wednesday as a -118 road favourite against a Nashville Predators team that has scored 10 goals in its last two games (2-0-0).
Minnesota is among the hottest teams in the NHL over the last month and has done so without having to rely on its goaltending. That said, Gustavsson was terrific in his previous outing, saving 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames. The 27-year-old Swedish goalie has a 2.77 GAA and .901 SV% in his last 10 games (6-2-2). Minnesota enters the action on Monday as -123 home favourites against a Montreal Canadiens team that has outscored its opposition 14-7 during a three-game winning streak.
Gustavsson has helped his team record a point in four straight games (3-0-1) despite showcasing pedestrian netminding, allowing three or more goals in each game, posting a 3.40 GAA and .884 SV%. The 27-year-old Swedish goalie has allowed three or more goals in six consecutive starts (3-1-2). Minnesota enters the action on Thursday as -180 home favourites against a Calgary Flames team on a four-game losing streak (0-2-2).
Gustavsson has battled through some inconsistencies lately, but saved 27 of 30 shots (.900 SV%) in his previous outing to salvage a 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 27-year-old Swedish goalie has a 2.67 GAA and .892 SV% in his last eight games (4-2-2). Minnesota enters the action on Thursday as -140 home favorites against a surging Detroit Red Wings team that defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime last night to improve to 7-1-0 in their last eight games.
Minnesota's success earlier this season was largely aided by elite goaltending, which they have struggled to find in recent games. That said, Gustavsson helped his team record a 5-4 victory in their most recent game despite allowing four goals on 24 shots (.833 SV%). The 27-year-old Gustavsson has a 2.84 GAA and .880 SV% in his last four games (1-2-1). Minnesota enters Monday's contest as slight -102 road underdogs against a Toronto Maple Leafs team that is 7-2-1 in its last 10 games.
Minnesota has points in six straight (3-0-3) and will turn to Gustavsson to tend the twine on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 27-year-old Gustavsson was solid in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. He has a stellar 1.85 GAA and .930 SV% in his last 10 games (10-1-2). Minnesota enters Monday's contest as -111 road favorites against a Los Angeles team that beat them 5-4 in a shootout over the weekend.
Minnesota has points in six straight (3-0-3) and will likely turn to Gustavsson to tend the twine on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 27-year-old Gustavsson was solid in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. He has a stellar 1.85 GAA and .930 SV% in his last 10 games (10-1-2). Minnesota enters Monday's contest as -111 road favorites against a Los Angeles team that beat them 5-4 in a shootout over the weekend.
Gustavsson had a light workload in his previous outing, saving 14 of 16 shots (.875 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, and will return to the crease on Friday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 27-year-old Swedish goalie has a solid 2.47 GAA and .912 SV% in 25 games this season (13-8-4). Minnesota enters the action on Friday as -124 road favorites against an Anaheim team on a four-game losing skid (0-3-1).