Rising star Jesper Wallstedt takes the crease for Minnesota, facing veteran Juuse Saros as the Wild open their season against a formidable Central Division rival in Nashville.
Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt faces off against Nashville Predators netminder Juuse Saros as both teams open the 2026-27 NHL regular season in Nashville. Wallstedt takes over the starting role for Minnesota while primary goaltender Filip Gustavsson remains sidelined for the month.
Wallstedt posted an 18-9-6 record with a 2.61 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage last season. Meanwhile, the 31-year-old Saros went 28-22-8 with a 3.16 GAA across 59 games for Nashville and holds a career 10-3-3 record against Minnesota.
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