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32 Niklas Backstrom, G

Minnesota Wild

Fantasy Stats
Own%Start%
67%25%
Key Stats
W-L-OTGAASV%SOSVSMINS
19-18-12.430.919411942590
Latest News
  • Minnesota's Backstrom Undergoes Minor Surgery: Niklas Backstrom underwent minor surgery to help repair an injured ankle, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
    (Updated 04/19/2012)
    Injury Report
    Ankle -
    (Updated - 4/8/12)
    Fantasy Analysis
    Niklas Backstrom appeared in just 46 games this season, posting a 19-18-7 record with a .919 save percentage. Getting this taken care of so early in the offseason will help his chances of being ready to go next season, but it's still something to keep an eye on.
    (Updated 04/19/2012).
  • May 21, 2012: Ducks sign Swedish goalie of the year Viktor Fasth to one-year contract
    The Anaheim Ducks announced on Monday they have signed Swedish goalie Viktor Fasth to a one-year contract that is reportedly worth $1 million. He was the goalie of the year in Sweden in each of the past two seasons.
    May 12, 2012: Rangers edge Caps in Game 7, advance to Eastern finals against rival Devils
    Brad Richards and Michael Del Zotto scored, Henrik Lundqvist made 22 saves, and the New York Rangers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals with a 2-1 victory in Game 7 over the Washington Capitals.
    May 10, 2012: Wild sign rising defenseman Stoner to 2-year, $2.1M extension
    The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Clayton Stoner to a two-year, $2.1 million contract extension.
    May 9, 2012: Capitals bounce back, force Game 7
    Alex Ovechkin rebounded from a rare zero-shot performance by scoring after 88 seconds Wednesday night, Braden Holtby made 30 saves, and the Washington Capitals recovered from a potentially devastating loss by beating the top-seeded New York Rangers 2-1 to force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinal.
 
Situational Stats
SituationGPWLOTGAASV%
in APR10010.92.958
at home2110832.58.906
vs. PHO21102.02.938
Awards
YearAward
2006-07Jennings-Goalies Fewest Goals
Last 7 Games
03/27NYR00000.00
03/29FLA10125.9262
03/31LA10026.8973
04/01CHI00000.00
04/03NSH00023.9581
04/05CHI00000.00
04/07PHO01024.8574
Two Week Schedule
MAY
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Fantasy Points by Week
24

13

0
0
31

25

-2

25

11

11

3

11

3

0
1

7

19

4

19

17

-1

0
0
0
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
32716010901218780758262.42518
POSTSEASON STATS
SEASONTeamGPWLTOTMINSGASOGAAAPIM
2006-07Minnesota514002971102.2212
2007-08Minnesota624003611702.8300
1138006582802.5512
 

Player Info

Height/Weight:
6-2/189
Birthdate:
02/13/1978
Age:
34
Hometown:
Helsinki, Finland
Team:
Minnesota Wild
School:

NHL Experience:
5
Awards:

2006-07: Jennings-Goalies Fewest Goals
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