Minnesota Wild Secures Filip Gustavsson with Five-Year Contract Extension

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Minnesota Wild Secures Filip Gustavsson with Five-Year Contract Extension

The Minnesota Wild has secured goaltender Filip Gustavsson with a five-year contract extension valued at $34 million. This agreement, announced by the team’s President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin, will take effect in the 2026-27 season and continue through the 2030-31 season. The contract averages $6.8 million per year.

Filip Gustavsson’s Impressive Performance

At just 27 years old, Gustavsson has made notable contributions on the ice. Last season, he participated in all 58 games for Minnesota, achieving a record of 31 wins, 19 losses, and six overtime losses. His stellar performance was highlighted by a 2.56 goals-against average (GAA), a .914 save percentage (SV%), and five shutouts.

Ranking and Milestones

Ranked T-3rd in NHL shutouts.
Fifth in save percentage (SV%).
T-6th in wins among NHL goaltenders.

Gustavsson is now one of only five goaltenders in Wild history to secure more than 30 wins in a single season. He also set a franchise record with a 161:49 shutout streak between March 17 and March 22. This streak is the longest home shutout streak in Wild history.

In recognition of his excellence, Gustavsson was named the NHL’s First Star of the Week for the period ending March 24. During that week, he recorded three victories, with an impressive 0.67 GAA and a .967 SV%. Earlier, he had also been honored as the NHL’s Third Star of the Week on October 20.

A Historic First

Moreover, on October 15, Gustavsson made history by scoring his first career goal, becoming the first goaltender in franchise history to do so. This remarkable achievement was a power-play goal against the St. Louis Blues.

Stanley Cup Playoff Performance

In the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, Gustavsson played a critical role, starting all six games in the First Round series against the Vegas Golden Knights. He finished the playoffs with a record of 2-3, a GAA of 2.71, and a save percentage of .914.

Career Statistics and International Representation

Since joining the Wild before the 2022-23 season, Gustavsson has played in 142 games, achieving a record of 73 wins, 46 losses, and 17 overtime losses. His career statistics include a 2.59 GAA, a .914 SV%, and 11 shutouts.

Overall NHL career (169 games): 83 wins, 59 losses, 20 overtime losses.
2.67 GAA and .913 SV%.
11 shutouts over five seasons.

In addition to his achievements in the NHL, Gustavsson has represented Sweden in several international tournaments. Notably, he played in the 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off and helped secure a bronze medal at the 2024 IIHF World Championship. In 2018, he led Sweden to a silver medal at the IIHF World Junior Championship and was recognized as the tournament’s top goaltender.

Future Plans for the Minnesota Wild

Looking ahead, the Minnesota Wild will begin their 2025-26 regular season against the St. Louis Blues on October 9. Fans can purchase single-game tickets through multiple platforms, including the team’s official website, Ticketmaster, and at the Grand Casino Arena Box Office.

For information on season memberships or group reservations, interested parties can contact the Minnesota Wild sales team or visit the team’s official ticketing pages. Stay updated on team news by following @mnwildPR on X or visiting the team website.