Niklas Backstrom allowed two goals on 20 shots Monday, but was saddled with a loss in a 3-0 defeat at the hands of the Blues. Minnesota was unable to generate much offense in the contest, partially due to the injury suffered by their most dangerous forward, Zach Parise. With the loss, Backstrom's record falls to 2-2-2 while his GAA is now 2.88 and his save percentage is .892.