Gustav Nyquist finds himself in the spotlight after a pivotal offside call cost the Minnesota Wild a chance at victory in Game 5 of their playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights. With just over a minute remaining, a potential go-ahead goal by Ryan Hartman was nullified when video review confirmed Nyquist crossed the blue line ahead of the puck. The Wild eventually lost the game in overtime and were eliminated shortly after. Nyquist accepted responsibility, admitting he misjudged the play due to an obstructed view.

Reflecting on the season, Nyquist expressed frustration over the Wild's early playoff exit and his own lackluster performance since joining from Nashville. Despite high expectations, he only tallied two goals in 22 regular-season games and remained scoreless in the playoffs. As he moves toward unrestricted free agency this summer, Nyquist hopes for a fresh start, aiming to leave a more positive legacy in Minnesota.