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32 Niklas Backstrom, G

Minnesota Wild

Fantasy Stats
Own%Start%
83%69%
Key Stats
W-L-OTGAASV%SOSVSMINS
24-15-12.480.90929742368
Latest News
  • Niklas Backstrom: Has Sports Hernia Surgery: Niklas Backstrom had surgery to repair a sports hernia and is expected to be fully recovered for the start of the 2013-14 season, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
    (Updated 5/16/13)
    Injury Report
    Groin -
    (Updated - 5/10/13)
    Fantasy Analysis
    It's not clear if he'll be playing for the Wild again next season as Niklas Backstrom will be an unrestricted free agent.
    (Updated 5/16/13).
  • May 16, 2013: Niklas Backstrom: Has Sports Hernia Surgery
    Backstrom had surgery to repair a sports hernia and is expected to be fully recovered for the start of the 2013-14 season, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.It's not clear if he'll be playing for the Wild again next season as Backstrom will be an unrestricted free agent.
    May 13, 2013: Lundqvist, Rangers blank Caps again to win Game 7
    Led by Henrik Lundqvist's 35 saves in a second consecutive shutout, and goals from some unlikely sources, the New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 5-0 in Game 7 Monday night to reach the Eastern Conference semifinals.
    May 11, 2013: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher on Mike Yeo: 'He's our coach'
    Mike Yeo is expected to be back behind the bench for the Minnesota Wild in 2013-14.
    May 3, 2013: Niklas Backstrom still out, Josh Harding starts Game 2 for Wild
    Josh Harding will get the start for Minnesota on Friday as Niklas Backstrom is still out with a lower body injury.
    May 3, 2013: Quest for the Stanley Cup: Islanders look to rebound in Game 2
    Now that the New York Islanders know what the playoffs are all about, how will they do in Game 2 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
 
Situational Stats
SituationGPWLOTGAASV%
on road2012712.79.905
vs. CHI31202.19.934
Awards
YearAward
2006-07Jennings-Goalies Fewest Goals
Last 7 Games
04/16EDM10016.8423
04/18SJ01022.8155
04/21CGY01020.8703
04/23LA10022.9571
04/26EDM0102.4003
04/27COL10029.9671
04/30CHI00000.00
Two Week Schedule
MAY
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
5
CHI
W 3 - 2 (OT)
6
7
CHI
L 0 - 3
8
9
@CHI
L 1 - 5
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Fantasy Points by Week
10

19

12

11

12

21

15

16

35

19

12

8

11

15

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Career Stats
SEASONTeamGPWLTOTMINSGASOGAAAPIM
2006-07Minnesota412380122277351.9712
2007-08Minnesota58331302340913142.3102
2008-09Minnesota71372406408815982.3306
2009-10Minnesota60262301348915822.7214
2010-11Minnesota51222301297813232.6612
2011-12Minnesota46191801259010542.4322
2012-13Minnesota4224150123689822.4802
36918412401321148856282.43520
Postseason Stats
SEASONTeamGPWLTOTMINSGASOGAAAPIM
2006-07Minnesota514002971102.2212
2007-08Minnesota624003611702.8300
1138006582802.5512
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Player Info

Height/Weight:
6-2/194
Birthdate:
2/13/1978
Age:
35
Hometown:
Helsinki, Finland
Team:
Minnesota Wild
School:

NHL Experience:
6
Awards:

2006-07: Jennings-Goalies Fewest Goals
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