The Swedes in Minnesota were heavily involved in the team's 6–1 rout of Dallas in their first playoff game. Joel Eriksson Ek and Jesper Wallstedt combined for two goals and 27 saves.
SportsMinnesota goalie Jesper Wallstedt was the victim of a belated April Fool's joke. The name on his jersey was changed to "Wallstead." "It was definitely a team effort; it was fun," he said after the game.
SportsShe helped shape two of Tre Kronor's Olympic goaltenders into NHL stars. Goaltending coach Linda Blomquist is proud of the Olympic spots earned by Minnesota's successful duo, Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt. "It's great - I'm happy for them," she says.
Ice hockeyJacob Markström won the goaltending duel against Jesper Wallstedt as New Jersey defeated Minnesota 5–2 in last night's NHL game. Jesper Bratt also scored two goals.
Ice hockeyMinnesota's Jesper Wallstedt is being touted as a possible candidate for the NHL Rookie of the Year award. According to a survey, the Swede ranks second on the list.
Ice hockeySweden's national team captain Sam Hallam has selected 25 players who will have the honor of representing Sweden in the Olympic hockey tournament in Milan and Cortina. Among them is Philip Broberg from St. Louis, perhaps a slightly unexpected pick. "He can compete with the best," Hallam says.
Ice hockeyJesper Wallstedt's successful season continues. The 23-year-old has been named NHL Rookie of the Month.
Ice hockeyJesper Wallstedt, 23, is the NHL's hottest ice hockey goalie right now. Away against Winnipeg, he kept a clean sheet for the third time in his last four games. He's playing like a wall right now, says teammate Brock Faber after the 3–0 victory.
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