Tue 3/19/13 4:29 AM

Niklas Backstrom was outstanding, stopping 35 of 36 shots in the Wild's 3-1 win in Vancouver Monday. Backstrom is now 14-7-2 with a 2.34 GAA and a .915 save percentage as his play of late has carried the Wild to the top of the divisional standings. He is becoming a must start this season in all pools that use goaltending stats.