Injury
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.
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Niklas Backstrom News
Injury
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.
Injury
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.
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#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.
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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.
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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%.
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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%.
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Niklas Backstrom is in goal tonight.
In 14 career appearances against the Kings, Backstrom has a 5-4-3 record with a 2.24 GAA, .924 SV% and two shutouts.
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Backstrom starts in net against San Jose
In 17 career starts against the Sharks, Backstrom has a 4-10-3 record with a 3.03 GAA, .907 SV% and one shutout.
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Suspicion correct: Hearing Niklas Backstrom starts for sure for #mnwild
In 15 career appearances against the Stars, Backstrom has a 4-6-5 record with a 2.61 GAA and .902 SV%.
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Backstrom in net against @FlaPanthers on @fsnorth, @Kfan1003
In four career starts against the Panthers, Backstrom has a 3-0-1 record with a 1.96 GAA and .940 SV%.
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Backstrom looks like the starter tonight; no surprise after a shutout. #mnwild
In four career starts against the Panthers, Backstrom has a 3-0-1 record with a 1.96 GAA and .940 SV%.
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It's #Bruins Thomas vs. #Wild's Backstrom in goal this PM in Xcel Energy Center.^BISH #Minnesota #Boston #HWAA
In four career starts against the Bruins, Backstrom has a 3-0-1 record with a 1.23 GAA, .955 SV% and one shutout.
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Niklas Backstrom in the cage I'm assuming, although I didn't even think of asking.
In four career starts against the Bruins, Backstrom has a 3-0-1 record with a 1.23 GAA, .955 SV% and one shutout.
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Niklas Backstrom made 25 saves against the Jets at MTS Centre, and he’ll get the start tonight at Xcel Energy Center.
In five career starts against Winnipeg, Backstrom has a 1-3-1 record with a 2.78 GAA and .898 SV%.
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Just witnessed Backstrom doing the "Falness Sprint" - looks like he gets the start tonight vs Winnipeg for #mnwild
In five career starts against Winnipeg, Backstrom has a 1-3-1 record with a 2.78 GAA and .898 SV%.
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Niklas Backstrom is 2-1-0 with a 2.34 goal against average and a .938 save percentage against Columbus this season and he'll get the start tonight.
In 15 career starts against the Blue Jackets, Backstrom has a 9-4-1 record with a 2.29 GAA and .924 SV%.
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Looks like Niklas Backstrom in goal for #mnwild.
In 15 career starts against the Blue Jackets, Backstrom has a 9-4-1 record with a 2.29 GAA and .924 SV%.
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In 29 career appearances against the Canucks, Backstrom has a 11-11-6 record with a 2.58 GAA, .911 SV% and one shutout.
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Backstrom has allowed one goal in his last two games on the Wild’s current road swing and earns another start tonight.
In 14 career starts against the Blue Jackets, Backstrom has a 9-3-1 record with a 2.23 GAA and .924 SV%.
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