SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Wild have announced the recall of goaltender Jesper Wallstedt from their AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild, ahead of Round One of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Wallstedt’s Season Performance
Wallstedt, 22, made two starts for Minnesota this season, posting a 0-2-0 record with a 4.09 goals-against average (GAA) and a .843 save percentage (SV%). In 27 games with Iowa, he recorded a 9-14-4 record, a 3.59 GAA, a .879 SV%, and one shutout.
During the 2023-24 season, Wallstedt made three starts for Minnesota, finishing with a 2-1-0 record, a 3.01 GAA, and a .897 SV%. He earned his first career NHL shutout on April 7, 2024, stopping all 24 shots in a 4-0 victory over Chicago.
Career Highlights & Accolades
- Selected 20th overall by Minnesota in the 2021 NHL Draft.
- Twice named Howie’s Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week during the 2023-24 season.
- Holds a 49-48-13 record with a 2.90 GAA, a .902 SV%, and four shutouts in 110 career AHL games.
Upcoming Matchup
The Wild will face the Golden Knights in Game 1 on Sunday, April 21, at 9 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network North, and KFAN FM 100.3.
