Filip
Gustavsson
G · MIN · Around average
- PAL
- 56
- WAR
- 2.4
- Value
- 53
- SV%
- .904
2025-26№ 27 / 98
Filip Gustavsson (Minnesota Wild) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Filip Gustavsson
#32G
Minnesota Wild
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 83 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : June 6, 1998 · Skelleftea, Sweden
Drafted : 2016 · PIT · round 2, pick #55
Contract : $6,800,000 · 2026-27 → 2030-31 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFANMC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Minnesota Wild | 50 | 28 | 15 | 2.69 | .904 | 4 |
| 2024-25 | Minnesota Wild | 58 | 31 | 19 | 2.56 | .914 | 5 |
| 2023-24 | Minnesota Wild | 45 | 20 | 18 | 3.06 | .899 | 3 |
| 2022-23 | Minnesota Wild | 39 | 22 | 9 | 2.10 | .931 | 3 |
| 2021-22 | Ottawa Senators | 18 | 5 | 12 | 3.55 | .892 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | Ottawa Senators | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2.16 | .933 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 219 | 111 | 74 | 2.67 | .911 | 15 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Minnesota Wild | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.20 | .818 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Minnesota Wild | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2.71 | .914 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | Minnesota Wild | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2.33 | .921 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 12 | 4 | 7 | 2.67 | .911 | 0 | |
Filip Gustavsson: our analysis
2025-26 season: 50 GP, 28 W, 15 L, .904 SV%, 2.69 GAA, 4 SO. WAR 2.4 (27th of 98) · PAL 56, around average.
In 2025-26, Filip Gustavsson, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 56 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 2.4 ranks 27th among 98 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: workload (75, well above average). On the other hand, high danger (12, among the weakest in the league) holds him back.
GSAx: +3.4 (goals saved above expected).
A marked decline: his PAL was 79 in 2024-25, against 56 now; his WAR went from 5.0 to 2.4.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 53 (fair value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Filip Gustavsson's story
Growing up in northern Sweden, Filip Gustavsson moved through the local development ranks to reach professional hockey while still a teenager. He made his first appearance in the Swedish Hockey League on 14 November 2015 with Luleå HF, gaining early experience against seasoned pros.
Selected 55th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, Gustavsson signed a three-year entry-level deal on 16 June 2017. Rather than an immediate jump to North America, he stayed on loan in Luleå through the 2017–18 season to continue his progression before being assigned to the Penguins’ organization following the close of the SHL campaign.
On 23 February 2018 he was traded to the Ottawa Senators as part of a multi-piece deal. His North American path included time with Belleville and a loan back to Sweden during the delayed 2020–21 season, when he posted an 11–7–0 record in 19 games with Södertälje SK. Gustavsson made his NHL debut on 17 March 2021, coming in relief, and recorded his first start and first victory on 22 March by stopping 35 shots in a 2–1 win over Calgary. During the 2021–22 season he split duties between Ottawa and Belleville before being traded to the Minnesota Wild on 12 July 2022 in exchange for Cam Talbot.
With Minnesota he began as Marc‑André Fleury’s backup, notching his first NHL shutout in a 3–0 victory over Vancouver on 10 December. He made a franchise-marking playoff performance on 18 April 2023, stopping 51 shots in a double‑overtime 3–2 win over the Dallas Stars — the most saves in a postseason game in Wild history — though the team was eliminated in that first round. He signed a three‑year contract with the Wild in the ensuing off‑season and continued to share starts the following year.
Internationally, Gustavsson tended net for Sweden at the 2018 World Junior Championship, backstopping a 4–2 semifinal win over the United States and earning tournament honours as the best goaltender despite the team’s 3–1 loss to Canada in the final. He also won a bronze medal at the 2024 World Championship, making 20 of 22 saves in the 4–2 bronze‑medal victory over Canada. His style is defined by steady positioning, calm puck reading and the ability to stay composed under heavy workload.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 49
- Shots against
- 1377
- Saves
- 1245
- %ARR / SV%
- 90.4 %
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Trend
Trend
Slight decline
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: +1.54 in 22-23, +0.16 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 79 → 56
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 28: prime years
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
Player ratings
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
Injured reserve· Hip· expected back November 19
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
2.4
wins above replacement
27 of 98
PAL Rating
56/ 100
Performance · Around average
31 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
53/ 100
Fair value
3.75 M$ · expected PAL 53
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- Efficiency
- 56
- Impact
- 59
- High danger
- 12
- Consistency
- 54
- Workload
- 75
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | MIN | 2.4 | 56 | 53 | 3.75 M$ |
| 2024-25 | MIN | 5.0 | 79 | 76 | 3.75 M$ |
| 2023-24 | MIN | 0.7 | 44 | 40 | 3.75 M$ |
| 2022-23 | MIN | 5.9 | 87 | 91 | 0.79 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
2.4
wins above replacement
-0.7 to 5.2 — 90% interval
27 of 98 goalies
+12.6 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- +3.4
- Average → replacement
- +9.2
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | MIN | 50 | 2.4 | -0.7 to 5.2 | 27/98 |
| 2024-25 | MIN | 56 | 5.0 | 1.1 to 9.6 | 12/99 |
| 2023-24 | MIN | 45 | 0.7 | -2.9 to 3.4 | 44/98 |
| 2022-23 | MIN | 39 | 5.9 | 2.5 to 8.6 | 7/107 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .90471st percentileleague avg. .896
- High-danger save %
- .81149th percentileleague avg. .811
- Games above .900
- 51.0 %61st percentileleague avg. 49.0 %
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- Goal support per game
- 3.4885th percentileleague avg. 2.99
- Goal differential per 60
- 0.7990th percentileleague avg. 0.11
Save % by zone
2025-2026 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2025-26
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CBJFilip Gustavsson: frequently asked questions
What is Filip Gustavsson's record in 2025-26?
Filip Gustavsson has 28 wins in 50 games in 2025-26, with a .904 save percentage and a 2.69 goals-against average.
How old is Filip Gustavsson?
Filip Gustavsson is 28 years old: he was born on June 7, 1998.
How tall is Filip Gustavsson, and how much does he weigh?
Filip Gustavsson is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 183 lb (83 kg).
Where is Filip Gustavsson from?
Sweden: Filip Gustavsson was born in Skelleftea, Sweden.
What team does Filip Gustavsson play for?
Filip Gustavsson plays for the Minnesota Wild in the NHL, at G, wearing number 32.
Is Filip Gustavsson injured?
Yes: Filip Gustavsson is on injured reserve (hip). He is expected back around November 19.
How good is Filip Gustavsson?
Filip Gustavsson produced 2.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 27th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 56 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Filip Gustavsson make?
Filip Gustavsson earns $3.8M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 53 out of 100 (fair value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Filip Gustavsson's contract end?
Filip Gustavsson's contract runs through the 2030-31 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC / M-NTC clause.
Is Filip Gustavsson overpaid?
Neither: he delivers about what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 53 out of 100 (fair value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Filip Gustavsson a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 27th of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Filip Gustavsson getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 79 in 2024-25 to 56 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Filip Gustavsson's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Filip Gustavsson has 219 games, 111 wins and 15 shutouts. His best season: 2024-25, with 31 wins.
Where was Filip Gustavsson drafted?
Filip Gustavsson was drafted 55th overall (round 2) by Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016.
How does Filip Gustavsson perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Filip Gustavsson has 12 games and 4 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to Filip Gustavsson?
Joey Daccord: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Joey Daccord's page →What is Filip Gustavsson's nationality?
Filip Gustavsson is Swedish. Internationally: Sweden — 2018 World Junior Championship: silver medal (reached the gold-medal game); 2024 World Championship: bronze medal.
What awards has Filip Gustavsson won?
Tournament best goaltender, 2018 World Junior Championship.
How many championships has Filip Gustavsson won?
2: 2024 World Championship — bronze medal (with Sweden); 2018 World Junior Championship — silver medal (with Sweden).
Where did Filip Gustavsson play before turning pro?
Luleå HF (SHL), SHL debut in the 2015–16 season; loaned to Luleå through the 2017–18 season.
See also: his Minnesota Wild teammates
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