Jesper Wallstedt — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jesper Wallstedt is an NHL goaltender for the Minnesota Wild.
Player Overview
Jesper Wallstedt has quickly emerged as a promising young starting goaltender in his three NHL seasons. In just 40 career games, he has compiled an impressive 20-12 record with 5 shutouts and a 0.910 save percentage, backed by 8.8 GSAx.
His current season highlights his potential, with a 20.3 GAR derived from a 0.915 save percentage and 14.2 GSAx over 35 appearances, resulting in an 18-9 record.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Minnesota Wild |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 214 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 1, Pick 20 — MIN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 18-9-6 | 91.5% | 2.61 | 12.4 | 4 | 18.5 | 3.32 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Jesper Wallstedt ranks in the 89th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 35 | 18 | 9 | 91.5% | 2.61 | 12.4 | 18.5 |
| 2024-25 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 84.3% | 4.09 | -3.0 | -2.7 |
| 2023-24 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 89.7% | 3.01 | -2.6 | -2.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jesper Wallstedt has been worth 18.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 89th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +12.4 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 91.5% save percentage.
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 18.5 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jesper Wallstedt's GAR this season?
Jesper Wallstedt has been worth 18.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 89th percentile of NHL players.
What is Jesper Wallstedt's WAR this season?
Jesper Wallstedt has been worth about 3.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 89th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is Jesper Wallstedt's GSAx this season?
Jesper Wallstedt has saved +12.4 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Jesper Wallstedt's goalie stats this season?
Jesper Wallstedt has a 91.5% save percentage and a 2.61 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.
Is Jesper Wallstedt a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Jesper Wallstedt grades above average this season with 18.5 GAR, in the 89th percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
What is Jesper Wallstedt's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Jesper Wallstedt has accumulated 13.8 career GAR.