Wild vs Islanders: Starting Goaltending Matchup
The Minnesota Wild (5-7-3) visit the New York Islanders (6-5-2) tonight. After five straight starts and a loss to Carolina, Filip Gustavsson will rest, giving rookie Jesper Wallstedt the start in goal.
Jesper Wallstedt’s Season Overview
Wallstedt enters the game with a 1-0-2 record, a 3.38 goals-against average, and a .863 save percentage in ten appearances this season. At 23 years old, he has yet to play the Islanders in his NHL career. Overall, he holds a 3-3-2 career record with a 3.34 goals-against average and a .863 save percentage.
Islanders’ Goaltending Plan
The Islanders open a back-to-back set tonight. Head coach Patrick Roy confirmed that David Rittich will start against the Wild, with Ilya Sorokin slated to play Saturday.
Patrick Roy confirmed to the Isles’ media that “David Rittich will start tonight. Ilya Sorokin will start on Saturday.”
Rittich, 33, owns a 3-1-0 record in four games this season, posting a 3.01 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage. He didn’t face Minnesota last year but has performed well historically against them, going 5-0-1 with a 2.11 average, a .935 save percentage, and one shutout over six career starts.
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Author’s Summary
Wallstedt takes the net for Minnesota as Rittich starts for New York, setting up a compelling goaltending duel between youth and experience.
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