Most Recent Niklas Backstrom News
He’s been playing with an ankle injury since December, it’s been killing him the last couple weeks and he expects to undergo surgery next week.
Backstrom played hurt for the final three months of the season which says a good deal about his resolve. Expect Backstrom to improve on this year's totals should he remain healthy all season.
April 8, 2012, 12:12 p.m.
Backstrom starts.
In two starts against the Coyotes this season, Backstrom has a 1-1-0 record with a 2.02 GAA and .938 SV%.
April 7, 2012, 12:23 p.m.
Backstrom gets his first start of the season against the Preds
In 11 career appearances against the Predators, Backstrom has a 7-4-0 record with a 3.03 GAA and .903 SV%.
April 3, 2012, 1:04 p.m.
Backstrom will start tonight for #mnwild against @lakings.
In 15 career appearances against the Kings, Backstrom has a 5-5-3 record with a 2.37 GAA, .917 SV% and two shutouts.
March 31, 2012, 12:26 p.m.
Looks like Backstrom in nets today
In 15 career appearances against the Kings, Backstrom has a 5-5-3 record with a 2.37 GAA, .917 SV% and two shutouts.
March 31, 2012, 12:09 p.m.
Niklas Backstrom will return to the nets tonight against his goalie partner of last year
In five career starts against the Panthers, Backstrom has a 4-0-1 record with a 1.94 GAA and .944 SV%.
March 29, 2012, 12:59 p.m.
Niklas Backstrom looks like he will make first start since injuring groin march 1 in mtl. #mnwild
In five career starts against the Panthers, Backstrom has a 4-0-1 record with a 1.94 GAA and .944 SV%.
March 29, 2012, 12:05 p.m.
Nik Backstrom not on the trip due to lower body injury.
No word on the extent of his injury. Expect him to miss the next two games.
March 23, 2012, 5:31 p.m.
The gut feeling here is that Backstrom needs more practice time.
Backstrom practicing is a good sign but he likely stays in the press box for tomorrow's game. Expect him to get back in the crease soon.
March 16, 2012, 2:38 p.m.
Goalie Niklas Backstrom (lower body) was able to take full part in practice today, a very good sign. But the veteran, who has missed six games, held out well. There is a chance he could be ready Saturday.
Sounds like Backstrom could return sooner rather than later, which is a great sign. Keep a close eye on the starting goalies section come Saturday.
March 15, 2012, 3:17 p.m.
3 goalies for #mnwild morning skate, Backstrom staying out
Good sign for Backstrom to practice with the team. At this rate, he could return before the end of the regular season.
March 13, 2012, 11:27 a.m.
#mnwild Niklas Backstrom injury update...He is out two to four weeks with a groin strain
Backstrom's injury looked incredibly painful as the starting goalie was sure to miss the remainder of the season. There remains a slim chance he gets back before the regular season ends.
March 2, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
Now Backstrom's down as Brodizak signals for help. Looks like his leg got caught by a skate as he was going down. #mnwild
By all accounts, this injury sounds terrible. It could be the end of Backstrom's season altogether with a little over a month left to play.
March 1, 2012, 7:29 p.m.
Nik Backstrom in net
In three career appearances against the Habs, Backstrom has a 1-1-0 record with a 2.76 GAA and .910 SV%.
March 1, 2012, 12:22 p.m.
Backstrom taking shots from the D; looks like he'll start tonight. #mnwild
In three career appearances against the Habs, Backstrom has a 1-1-0 record with a 2.76 GAA and .910 SV%.
March 1, 2012, 11:54 a.m.
