Niklas Backstrom

Niklas Backstrom - Minnesota Wild
  • W-L-OTL 8-9-2
  • SV% .909
  • GAA 2.66
  • SO -
Minnesota Wild
  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 189
  • Shoots: Left
  • Born: Feb 13, 1978 - Helsinki, Finland
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News and Notes

News and Notes
Nov 18 Backstrom made 29 saves Wednesday, but the Wild fell 3-2 to visiting Phoenix.

Recommendation: Backstrom was strong in the loss, but there just wasn't enough offense in front of him on this night. He is a solid fantasy start every time he takes to the ice.

RotoWire

 Recent News
  •  Wild Team Report Nov 24 (Yahoo! Sports)
  •  Puck Headlines: Why Ron Wilson is safe; calls for suspensions Nov 20 (Yahoo! Sports)
  •  Uninspired early, Wild rally to tie game but fall to Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in shootout Nov 16 (Pioneer Press) *
  •  NHL roundup: Sunday's action on the ice Nov 16 (The Canadian Press)
  •  Wild lose in OT to Carolina Nov 15 (Pioneer Press) *
  •  Jokinen helps Hurricanes beat Wild 5-4 Nov 15 (AP)
  •  Wild lose two-goal cushion, shootout Nov 12 (Pioneer Press) *
  •  Friends turn to rivals Nov 12 (Pioneer Press) *
  •  Owen Nolan's 170-foot goal saves the day for Wild Nov 11 (Pioneer Press) *
  •  Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom busy to the end of 100th NHL victory Nov 10 (Pioneer Press) *
  •  Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom able to look at bigger picture Nov 10 (Pioneer Press) *