Wild’s Filip Gustavsson scores this season’s first goalie goal. (Picture Credits: Getty).
It was an unforgettable night for Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson, as he made history by scoring the first goalie goal in the franchise’s history during Tuesday’s matchup against the Blues.
The historic moment unfolded with just nine seconds remaining in the game while the Wild were on a powerplay. Gustavsson launched the puck down the ice, and to everyone’s amazement, it sailed into the empty net, making the first goal of his career and the first-ever goal by a Wild goalie.
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FILIP GUSTAVSSON GOALIE GOAL 🚨🤯
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The incredible achievement also made Filip Gustavsson the first goaltender to score a goalie goal this season. Meanwhile, the Wild secured a dominant 4-1 win over the Blues, with Gustavsson making 27 saves on the night.
Filip Gustavsson refelects on key moment before his goalie goal
Filip Gustavsson, who netted the empty net goal during the powerplay, shared an interesting moment before scoring his goalie goal.
He said that with about 30 seconds left in the game, Marc-Andre Fleury looked up at the scoreboard and encouraged him to take a shot if he got the chance.
“They took a time out there with 30 seconds left or something and ‘Flower’ [Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury] looked up at the board and said, ‘You should probably try it if you get the chance,'” Gustavsson said via NHL.com. “He said, ‘You’re shooting, right?’ I was like, ‘Yeah, maybe I should.’
He added:
“Coaches usually get mad if you try it with a one-goal lead and it becomes icing if you miss it, so up (3-1), if I get the chance, I’ll try.”
Gustavsson and the Wild will be up against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.
