Backstrom allowed just one goal on 30 shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Panthers. Had it not been for a second-period deflection by unlikely scorer Shawn Thornton, the veteran netminder would have had his first shutout of the year. Backstrom has only made five starts this season -- posting a 3-2-0 record with a 2.28 GAA and .906 save percentage -- and doesn't figure to get between the pipes regularly with coach Mike Yeo leaning heavily on youngster Darcy Kuemper.