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PHI· Tue Nov 3Game preview →2025-26 season (his most recent)
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Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | HIT | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 | vs ANA | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 0 | 20:36 | 1 | 3 |
| Apr 13 | @STL | L 3-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 21:54 | 1 | 0 |
Latest news
Gustafsson-Nyberg (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Monday's preseason game in Chicago.
Gustafsson-Nyberg didn't play in Saturday's preseason opener due to soreness, but he is seemingly no worse for wear ahead of Monday's rematch against the Blackhawks. The undrafted defenseman is a long shot to make Minnesota's Opening Night roster, and he should be expected to continue his development with AHL Iowa in 2026-27.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 21
Gustafsson-Nyberg (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's preseason contest against the Blackhawks, per Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News.
Head coach John Hynes said Gustafsson-Nyberg was dealing with soreness and wanted to test it out during Saturday's morning skate, but the 22-year-old blueliner left the ice early. Gustafsson-Nyberg made his NHL debut in the 2025-26 campaign after posting 11 points in 38 games at the University of Connecticut. The towering six-foot-six defenseman has a high ceiling, but will likely need at least one full season with AHL Iowa before he's a regular for Minnesota. Assuming he recovers quickly, he could still get a chance to battle for an NHL roster spot.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 19