Gustavsson shines as one of NHL's top goalies

Filip Gustavsson, the goaltender for the Minnesota Wild, is currently one of the best in the NHL. He has been on an impressive streak lately, and he finds the mental side of the game to be more challenging than the physical one. During intermissions, Gustavsson reviews the game on a computer, analyzing his performance. After that, he likes to take a mental break by thinking about random topics, like matching animals or countries to letters of the alphabet. "It's more physically tiring to practice, but more mentally tiring to play games," he said, explaining the focus required during games. Gustavsson is set to start his sixth consecutive game when the Wild face the Buffalo Sabres. He has been performing exceptionally well, especially since March began. Wild coach John Hynes praised Gustavsson's engagement and focus during games. In his recent games, Gustavsson has been busy but effective. In a recent match against Seattle, he made 34 saves and secured his fifth shutout of the season. This ties him for the second-most shutouts in Wild history. Currently, Gustavsson ranks high in several NHL statistics. He is tied for second in the league for wins this month and has an impressive save percentage of .940 in March. Overall, he has a save percentage of .917 and a goals-against average of 2.51 this season. After a difficult January where he lost four games in a row, Gustavsson bounced back strongly, especially during tight games when the Wild's offense struggled. He noted that the team has to remain united despite their ups and downs this season. The Wild are also getting healthier, with players returning from injuries. Gustavsson's solid performance has been key for the team. As the season progresses, maintaining this level of focus will be crucial for their success.