Wild Vs Islanders: Starting Goaltending Matchup (Nov 7, 2025)
The Minnesota Wild (5-7-3) visit the New York Islanders (6-5-2) tonight. The key goaltending matchup features rookie Jesper Wallstedt for the Wild against veteran David Rittich for the Islanders.
Minnesota Wild Goaltender
Filip Gustavsson, who started the last five games and played in yesterday’s loss to Carolina, will sit out tonight. Jesper Wallstedt, likely to start, is 1-0-2 this season with a 3.38 goals-against average (GAA) and a .863 save percentage over ten games.
At 23 years old, Wallstedt has not yet faced the Islanders in his career. His NHL record stands at 3-3-2 with a 3.34 GAA and a .863 save percentage.
New York Islanders Goaltender
The Islanders begin a back-to-back series tonight. Head coach Patrick Roy confirmed David Rittich will start for tonight’s game, with Ilya Sorokin scheduled for Saturday.
Rittich, 33, is 3-1-0 this season across four games, holding a 3.01 GAA and a .902 save percentage. Although he did not face the Wild last season, Rittich has enjoyed considerable success against them throughout his career.
- Career record vs Wild: 5-0-1
- Goals-against average: 2.11
- Save percentage: .935
- One shutout in six career starts
"Rittich has had a lot of success against the Wild in his career. He is 5-0-1 with a 2.11 goals-against average and a .935 save percentage."
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Author's summary: Jesper Wallstedt faces David Rittich in a key goaltending duel tonight, with Rittich boasting a strong career record against the Wild.