The Minnesota Wild [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild] (24-10-6) is back in action today to face the San Jose Sharks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks] (19-17-3) on the road again to continue its seven-game road trip. Here are today's starting goaltenders. Jesper Wallstedt will start today as the Wild will continue the goalie rotation. Wallstedt, 23, let up six in a loss in a 6-5 overtime loss to the Sharks earlier this season. He is Wallstedt is 1-0-1 in his career against the Sharks with a 3.89 goals-against average and a .852 save percentage in two starts. On the year, Wallstedt is 11-2-2 on the season with a 2.16 goals-against average and a .931 save percentage with four shutouts. He leads the NHL in save percentage and in shutouts with four. He ranks fourth in goals-against average. Wallstedt is 5-1-1 with a 1.87 goals-against average, .931 save percentage and two shutouts on the road this season. (12-31-25) Wild Vs Sharks: News, Notes [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/f51c51af-78d1-4321-b148-64e43630ed08.jpeg] (12-31-25) Wild Vs Sharks: News, Notes Wild seek redemption against the Sharks after two close overtime losses, with goalie decisions looming for this pivotal road trip matchup. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/12-31-25-wild-vs-sharks-news-notes] The rookie Yaroslav Askarov will get the start for the Sharks. He is 14-10-1 on the year with a 3.38 goals-against average and a .898 save percentage. In two starts against the Wild this year, Askarov is 2-0-0 with a 2.86 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage. He has played the Wild only twice in his career. For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com. RECENT WILD STORIES Quinn Hughes Is Now Third All-Time In This Elite American Defenseman Category [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/ee15f2a4-2af4-40cf-8a37-edf9fcb631be.jpeg] Quinn Hughes Is Now Third All-Time In This Elite American Defenseman Category Quinn Hughes notched his 27th three-assist game, climbing past a legend and into elite company among American defensemen. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/quinn-hughes-is-now-third-all-time-in-this-elite-american-defenseman-category] - Minnesota Wild Set Franchise Record Heading Into Holliday Break. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/minnesota-wild-set-franchise-record-heading-into-holiday-break\] - 'You Want To Get Out Of Your Zone': Why Quinn Hughes Changes The Game For The Wild. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/you-want-to-get-out-of-your-zone-why-quinn-hughes-changes-the-game-for-the-wild] - 'We Want To Compete For The Stanley Cup': Why Bill Guerin Went All In. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/we-want-to-compete-for-the-stanley-cup-why-bill-guerin-went-all-in-and-why-he-has-no-regrets] - When The Ice Shrinks, The Wild's Game Is Built To Hold Up. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/when-the-ice-shrinks-the-wild-s-game-is-built-to-hold-up] - 'Sometimes You Gotta Look Yourself In The Mirror': Matt Boldy's Message Has Now Become The Wild's Mantra. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/sometimes-you-gotta-look-yourself-in-the-mirror-matt-boldy-s-message-has-now-become-the-wild-s-mantra]
