Backstrom will tend the twine Thursday against Minnesota, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The FAN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom was solid in his first outing of the 2015-16 campaign as he made 21 of a possible 22 saves. The veteran, who will be a free agent this off season, gets another chance to impress both his new team and any potential suitors. It remains unclear how much ice time the netminder will get as coach Bob Hartley has yet to reveal plans for Calgary's three-headed goalie monster that includes Joni Ortio and Jonas Hiller.