Wild Offense Propels Gustavsson to Shutout Victory Over Mammoth

Bobby Brink scores first goal for Minnesota in 5-0 win over Utah

Mar. 11, 2026 at 8:35am

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The Minnesota Wild cruised to a 5-0 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday night, led by a strong offensive performance and a shutout from goaltender Filip Gustavsson. Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Danila Yurov, and Ryan Hartman all scored for the Wild, while Bobby Brink netted his first goal since being acquired at the trade deadline.

Why it matters

The win extends the Wild's recent run of success, having won 3 of their last 4 games. Gustavsson's shutout performance also highlights the team's depth in net, as they continue to battle for playoff positioning in the competitive Western Conference.

The details

The Wild jumped out to an early lead in the first period when Kaprizov scored on the rebound of his own shot. Boldy then made it 2-0 in the second period with a one-timer goal. In the third period, Brink, Yurov, and Hartman all added goals to extend the Wild's lead. Gustavsson stopped all 25 shots he faced for his fourth shutout of the season.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 11, 2026 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
  • Kaprizov opened the scoring with 5:50 remaining in the first period.
  • Boldy scored the second goal with 11:17 to play in the second period.
  • Brink, Yurov, and Hartman all scored in the third period.

The players

Filip Gustavsson

The Minnesota Wild goaltender who recorded a 25-save shutout in the game.

Kirill Kaprizov

The Wild forward who scored a goal and added an assist in the win.

Bobby Brink

The 24-year-old forward who scored his first goal for the Wild since being acquired at the trade deadline.

Matt Boldy

The Wild forward who scored one of the team's five goals in the victory.

Karel Vejmelka

The Utah Mammoth goaltender who allowed 5 goals on 30 shots in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We played a really solid game tonight on both ends of the ice. Gustavsson was great in net and the offense really clicked, which is what we need to keep building momentum heading into the playoffs.”

— Kirill Kaprizov, Wild Forward

“It was great to finally get that first goal with the Wild. The guys have been so welcoming and it feels good to contribute to the team's success.”

— Bobby Brink, Wild Forward

What’s next

The Wild will look to continue their strong play on Thursday when they host the division-leading Colorado Avalanche.

The takeaway

The Wild's balanced offensive attack and stifling defensive performance showcased the team's depth and ability to win in different ways as they push for a high playoff seed in the Western Conference.