Gustavsson scores Wild’s 1st goalie goal against Blues
Minnesota goaltender makes franchise history
MIN@STL: Gustavsson launches the puck for first goalie goal of the season
Filip Gustavsson etched his name into the Minnesota Wild history book on Tuesday.
The Wild goalie scored his first career goal against the St. Louis Blues at Excel Energy Center in St. Paul.
With time winding down in the third period and St. Louis on the power play, Gustavsson caught forward Pavel Buchnevich’s shot, dropped it on the ice and fired on his knee all the way into the Blues’ empty net on the other end to give the Wild a 4-1 lead.
First career goal celly for Gus pic.twitter.com/l60f2GrZyk
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) October 16, 2024
The Wild mobbed their goalie in celebration. Marc-Andre Fleury was smiling ear to ear as he high-fived his goaltending partner.
Marc-Andre Fleury is so happy for his goaltending partner. https://t.co/I7eupWfyrS pic.twitter.com/n9Fqb5d17q
— NHL (@NHL) October 16, 2024
It was the first goalie goal recorded in Wild history. Gustavsson is the 15th goalie to record a goal in NHL history.
He ended the game with 27 saves.