Gustavsson (illness) is set to start at home against Vegas for Game 6 on Thursday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Gustavsson exited Game 5 due to the illness, but it seems he won't miss a full outing. He's 2-2 with a 2.63 GAA and a .919 save percentage across five starts in the Wild's first-round series. Minnesota needs a win Thursday to advance to Game 7 in Vegas on Saturday. The Golden Knights are likely to put plenty of pressure on Gustavsson in this potentially series-clinching game -- Vegas ranks third in the playoffs with 33.8 shots per game.

Gustavsson (illness) is likely to play at home versus the Golden Knights in Game 6 on Thursday after exiting Tuesday's Game 5 after two periods, Sarah McLellan of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gustavsson has a 2-2 record, 2.63 GAA and .919 save percentage across five appearances in Minnesota's first-round series against Vegas. The Wild were down 2-1 when he exited Tuesday's game, and although Minnesota was able to tie things up, his replacement, Marc-Andre Fleury, conceded the deciding goal in overtime. That puts the Wild down 3-2 in the series, so they need a victory Thursday to force a Game 7 on Saturday.

Gustavsson (illness) exited Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Golden Knights after two periods.

EDGE Analysis

Gustavsson didn't look sick while in the crease, stopping 23 of 25 shots over the first two periods. However, he left the game with the Wild down by one. Marc-Andre Fleury took over between the pipes and would likely get the start Thursday in Minnesota if Gustavsson remains under the weather.

Gustavsson will start on the road in Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Golden Knights, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gustavsson made 42 saves on 46 shots in Saturday's overtime loss in Game 4, which left the series tied at 2-2. The 26-year-old allowed five goals on 58 shots over the first two games of the series in Vegas and has been fairly steady throughout the playoffs.

Gustavsson stopped 42 shots Saturday in the Wild's 4-3 overtime loss to the Golden Knights in Game 4 of their first-round series.

EDGE Analysis

Minnesota was out-shot 46-32 in the contest, but Gustavsson kept his team in the game and gave the Wild a chance before Vegas ultimately tied the series at 2-2. A giveaway by Jake Middleton trying to clear the zone late in the first extra frame led to the winner, as Gustavsson couldn't find a loose puck before Ivan Barbashev banged it home. The 26-year-old netminder has a 2.58 GAA and .919 save percentage to begin the playoffs, and he'll need to stay sharp when the Wild go back on the road for Game 5 on Tuesday.

Gustavsson is expected to start at home against Vegas in Game 4 on Saturday, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

EDGE Analysis

Gustavsson will aim for his third consecutive victory over the Golden Knights after stopping 60 of 64 shots (.938 save percentage) across his previous two outings. During the 2024-25 campaign, he was 31-19-6 with a 2.56 GAA and a .914 save percentage in 58 regular-season outings. Vegas is down 2-1 in the first-round series and ranked fifth in goals per game during the regular season with 3.34.

Gustavsson stopped 30 of 32 shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Gustavsson has won each of the last two games with matching stat lines. The 26-year-old netminder's steady play between the pipes has helped the Wild take a somewhat surprising 2-1 series lead over the Golden Knights. Gustavsson will look to keep the momentum going in Minnesota's favor in Saturday's Game 4.

Gustavsson will start Thursday's Game 3 at home against the Golden Knights, Vegas Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

After taking the loss in Game 1 of Minnesota's first-round series, Gustavsson bounced back in Game 2, turning aside 30 of 32 shots (.938 save percentage) en route to the win. He'll attempt to stay effective as the series shifts to Minnesota on Thursday.

Gustavsson stopped 30 of 32 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Gustavsson bounced back from a Game 1 loss, cruising to victory in Vegas on Tuesday to tie the series at one game apiece. The Wild scored the first four goals of this contest, giving Gustavsson enough of a lead to protect despite the Golden Knights' push over the last 30 minutes. The series shifts to Minnesota for Game 3 on Thursday, and it's a safe assumption Gustavsson will again get the nod in goal.

Gustavsson will start in goal on the road versus the Golden Knights in Game 2, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gustavsson will look to even the series after being in goal for the 4-2 loss in Game 1. The 26-year-old netminder is expected to be the starter for the Wild throughout the playoffs, though they'll be in a precarious position in the first round if he can't snag a win Tuesday.