Wild goes on to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime

The Wild had just four faceoffs in their own zone in the third period and none for nearly 14 minutes. Toronto tested Gustavsson just three times in the final 8:21 minutes.

“We didn't come out with much at all, but we were still able to control everything defensively when we have nothing in the offensive zone,” said Jake Middleton, who gave birth to a daughter, Stevie, with his wife, Natalie, on Saturday night. “We can win these 2-1 games.”

Gustavsson finished the game with 27 saves to improve to 6-1-1, while Anthony Stolarz made 31 stops for the Leafs.

This was the sixth time Gustavsson allowed two or fewer goals, tied for the NHL lead with Anaheim's Lukas Dostal. Among goalies who have played at least six games, Gustavsson ranks second in goals-against average (2.12) and third in save percentage (.924).