Minnesota Wild Secures Future with Filip Gustavsson’s Five-Year Contract Extension
Filip Gustavsson Secures Five-Year Contract Extension with Minnesota Wild
In a bold move that solidifies their goaltending future, the Minnesota Wild’s President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin announced today the signing of netminder Filip Gustavsson to a lucrative five-year contract extension worth $34 million. This deal, which averages $6.8 million annually, will take effect starting in the 2026-27 NHL season and extend through to 2030-31.
Gustavsson’s Stellar Performance Last Season
The 27-year-old Swedish goaltender had an impressive season with the Wild, starting all 58 games he appeared in. His record stood at 31 wins, 19 losses, and 6 overtime losses, complemented by a solid 2.56 goals-against average (GAA) and a .914 save percentage (SV%).
Key achievements from Gustavsson’s recent season include:
- Tied for third in the NHL in shutouts, with five—marking the second-highest single-season total in franchise history.
- Ranked fifth overall in save percentage across the league.
- Tied for sixth in wins with a historic performance that made him one of only five goaltenders in franchise history to achieve 30-plus wins in a single season.
- Boasted a remarkable shutout streak of 161:49, the longest in franchise history.
A Record-Setting Season and Notable Honors
Gustavsson’s excellence on the ice earned him multiple accolades. Notably, he was named the NHL’s First Star of the Week for the week ending March 24, during which he went 3-0-0, posting an astonishing 0.67 GAA and a .967 SV%—including a shutout. He also received recognition as the NHL’s Third Star of the Week for the period ending October 20, after another perfect 2-0-0 week.
Adding to his standout accomplishments, Gustavsson made history by scoring a power-play goal against St. Louis on October 15, becoming the first goaltender in franchise history to achieve this feat.
Playoff Performance and Career Stats
In the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Gustavsson made six starts, recording a 2-3 record along with a 2.71 GAA and a .914 SV%. Over his time with Minnesota since the 2022-23 season, he has played 142 games (138 starts) with an impressive 73-46-17 record, a GAA of 2.59, and 11 shutouts.
Career highlights include:
- Fourth in franchise history for wins.
- Fifth in shutouts, save percentage, and goals-against average among goaltenders with a minimum of 75 games played.
- Recipient of the NHL Star of the Week award four times.
International Success and Future Outlook
Gustavsson has also made significant contributions at the international level, including a bronze-medal performance with Sweden in the 2024 IIHF World Championship, where he maintained a 2.13 GAA and helped the team secure a top-three finish. He also had a standout showing in the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship, where he led all goalkeepers with a 1.81 GAA and was recognized as the tournament’s best goalie.
Originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round of the 2016 NHL Draft, Gustavsson was acquired by the Minnesota Wild in exchange for goaltender Cam Talbot on July 12, 2022.
Exciting Season Ahead for Minnesota Wild Fans
The Minnesota Wild will kick off the 2025-26 regular season against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, October 9, at 7 p.m. CT. Fans can catch the action on FanDuel Sports Network North and KFAN FM 100.3.
For those looking to experience the excitement live, single-game tickets are available for purchase at wild.com/tickets or via Ticketmaster. Additionally, various membership options and group reservations for larger parties are also offered. For more information, fans can contact the Wild Ticket Sales Representative at (651) 222-WILD (9453).
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