Episode 124

🏆 Final Score🏆
Minnesota Wild 1 – Boston Bruins 0

💬 Water Cooler One-Liner:

Filip Gustavsson’s 28-save shutout and a clutch redirect by Frederick Gaudreau lift the Wild to a gritty 1-0 win over the Bruins.

📊 Quick Hits – Game at a Glance:

• Winner: Frederick Gaudreau (Deflection, 5:01 of the 2nd period)

• Turning Point: Gustavsson’s crucial third-period saves, keeping Boston scoreless despite late pressure.

• Standout Stat: Wild shut out the Bruins for the first time since 2016.

• Goaltending Anchor: Filip Gustavsson earns his fourth shutout of the season with 28 saves.

🔑 3 Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ Gustavsson Stands Tall: The Wild goaltender was locked in, stopping all 28 shots and ending David Pastrnak’s 17-game point streak.

2️⃣ Defensive Grit: Minnesota kept Boston to the perimeter, limiting their Grade-A chances and shutting down their power play.

3️⃣ Gaudreau’s Clutch Touch: His net-front redirection proved to be the game-winner in a low-event, grind-it-out contest.

⭐ Three Stars of the Game:

1. ⭐ F. Gustavsson (MIN • Goalie): 28 saves, shutout, .1000 SV%

2. ⭐ J. Spurgeon (MIN • Defenseman): Key defensive stops, blocked shots

3. ⭐ F. Gaudreau (MIN • Center): Game-winning goal

📊 By The Numbers:

• Shots on Goal: Wild 22 – Bruins 28
• Faceoffs: Wild 50% – Bruins 50%
• Power Play: Wild 0% (0/2) – Bruins 0% (0/2)
• Penalty Minutes: Wild 9 – Bruins 9
• Hits: Wild 22 – Bruins 27
• Blocked Shots: Wild 7 – Bruins 13
• Giveaways: Wild 21 – Bruins 17
• Takeaways: Wild 2 – Bruins 5

📰 Around the Team:

• Nyquist Returns: Gustav Nyquist made his second Wild debut after being acquired from Nashville. He played 17 minutes and showed promise on the power play.

• Injury Report: Jonas Brodin (lower body) remains out week-to-week, while Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek are also sidelined.

• Trade Deadline Looms: With the deadline just days away, the Wild may not be done making moves.

🎯 Stat Spotlight:

• Gustavsson’s Milestone: His 10th career shutout ties him for fifth-most in franchise history.

• Defensive Lockdown: The Wild held the Bruins to zero power-play goals and shut down one of the league’s best scorers in Pastrnak.

🗓️ Next Up:
• Opponent: Seattle Kraken
• Date: March 4, 2025
• Time: 9:00 PM CST
• Where to Watch: FanDuel

📬 Final Whistle:

A textbook defensive performance gave the Wild the perfect response to their road struggles. With a tough stretch ahead, can they build on this momentum? Stay tuned with Wild Hockey Insider for the latest updates!