Kaprizov, who has played 34 games this season, boasts an impressive record with 13 goals and 34 points, averaging 21:06 in ice time. On the other hand, 25-year-old Gustavsson, with a 10-9-2 record, 2.95 GAA, and .903 save percentage, had solidified his position as the starting goalie ahead of veteran Marc-Andre Fleury before his unfortunate injury.
With the Wild currently sitting second-to-last in the Central Division at 16-15-4, they find themselves just four points away from the final Wild Card position. The upcoming stretch of games will be pivotal for their playoff aspirations, but they will have to navigate these challenges without two of their key players, Gustavsson and Kaprizov.