Niklas Backstrom has received the second star of the week distinction for the period ending March 24. In three starts last week, the Minnsetoa goalie posted a 3-0-0 record with a 1.00 goals-against average, a .972 save percentage and one shutout. The Wild have won five straight games and Backstrom's play has been a big part of their surge. He has very good this year, while compiling a 16-7-2 record to go with a .921 save percentage and a 2.23 GAA.