Minnesota fell back on depth, defense and Filip Gustavsson’s goaltending and improved its NHL-best road record.
The 40-year-old Fleury announced before this season started that it was going to be his last, signing a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Wild. This decision, while difficult,
Jared Spurgeon and Marat Khusnutdinov scored in the first period, Filip Gustavsson stopped 31 shots, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1.
NHL insiders are pointing to an adjustment period involving Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube as one of the main reasons the team has been misfiring recently.
TORONTO - Filip Gustavsson made 31 saves as the Minnesota Wild edged Toronto 3-1 on Wednesday, sending the Maple Leafs to a third straight regulation loss.
(Toronto, Ontario) -- The Wild got 31 saves from Filip Gustavsson in a 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs on Wednesday night in Toronto.
That's Wild The Minnesota Wild started a very important road trip north of the border Wednesday night by visiting the Maple Leafs in Toronto. The Wild, who were 2-2-0 in their previous four games, have been just holding steady as they have suffered a dangerous injury bug.
"I feel good despite numbers," said Rielly, who has five goals and 17 assists for 22 points in 51 contests. "It's a battle right now. Just trying to compete and play the best I can."