Josh Harding did a wonderful job in the crease for Minnesota in Game 1's 2-1 overtime defeat versus Chicago Tuesday night. He stopped 35 of 37 shots after getting the start on very short notice. Niklas Backstrom, who was supposed to get the nod, was hurt in the pregame warmup so Harding was thrust into action. He played the entire contest without a backup. Harding appeared in only five games during the regular season because of complications he experienced with the medicine for his multiple sclerosis.