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Niklas Backstrom | Goalie

TEAM: Minnesota Wild
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6'1' / 189
DOB: 2/13/1978
AGE:31
CONTRACT INFO: Cap Hit: $6 million. Details
 Niklas Backstrom-G- WildNov. 20 - 11:02 pm et
Nicklas Backstrom turned aside 27 of the 29 Islander shots he faced in Minnesota's 3-2 victory Friday evening.
The win improves Backstrom's record to 8-9-2 on the season. Despite the below .500 record, Backstrom has played consistently well to date and can't be blamed for Minnesota's poor overall showing.
 Season Stats
GMinWLTGAGAASASvSv %SO
191128890502.66 551501.9090
 Career Stats
 YearTeamGMINWLTEGAGAGAASASVSV%SO
 2006MIN41222723801731.971028955.9295
 2007MIN5834093313021312.3116291498.9204
 2008MIN7140883724031592.3320591900.9238
 2009MIN1911288901502.66551501.9170
 Game LogFor Complete Game Log, Click Here.
 DateOppGMINWLTEGAGAGAASASVSV%SO
 Nov 20NYI159100022.032927.9310
 Nov 18PHO159010033.053229.9060
 Nov 15@CAR165000043.693531.8860
 Nov 13@WAS00000000.0000.0000
 Nov 12@TB165000032.772219.8640
 Nov 10@TOR160100022.003937.9490
 Nov 7DAL160100022.002119.9050
 Nov 5VAN139010046.151713.7650
 Oct 31@PIT160100011.003534.9710
 Oct 30NYR160100022.002018.9000
 Niklas Backstrom-G - Wild Nov. 18 - 10:35 pm et

Niklas Backstrom turned aside 29 of 32 shots in a 3-2 loss Wednesday.
Backstrom allowed two goals on 10 shots in the third period. He's been struggling this month with a 3.10 GAA and .892 save percentage in six November starts.
 Niklas Backstrom-G - Wild Nov. 15 - 4:43 pm et

Niklas Backstrom stopped 31 of 35 shots in a 5-4 shootout loss to Carolina.
Backstrom stopped two of three shooters in the shootout, but none of his teammates scored to help him out.
 Josh Harding-G - Wild Nov. 13 - 8:00 am et  

It still has not been decided if Josh Harding will start in Friday's game against the Thrashers.
Number one goalie Niklas Backstrom made 19 saves on 22 shots in a 4-3 shootout loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday night and it is unclear if he will get the nod again. If Harding gets the call it will be his first start since October 16th. In his previous two starts, he has not fared well posting an 0-2 record with a 5.50 goals-against average and a .738 save percentage. Stay tuned.
Source: Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
 Niklas Backstrom-G - Wild Nov. 12 - 11:00 pm et

Niklas Backstrom made 19 saves on 22 shots in a 4-3 shootout loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday night.
The defeat broke a two-game winning streak for the Wild goaltender, but now he has not lost in regulation in his last three games. He allowed two goals on two shootout attempts. Backstrom's record stands at 7-8-1.
 Niklas Backstrom-G - Wild Nov. 12 - 2:18 pm et

Niklas Backstrom could start play in both of Minnesota's games on Thursday and Friday.
Backstrom will play between the pipes on Thursday and coach Todd Richards hasn't ruled out the possibility of him playing again on Friday. Richards said he'll make his decision after Thursday's game, so Backstrom's performance will probably be a factor in his decision. If Backstrom is given Friday off, backup Josh Harding will play in between the pipes.
Source: Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

 

 

 

 

 

 

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