In Harding's first action of the season he played great an shut the Stars out. He still doesn't have much fantasy value because he is still the backup to Backstrom.

Harding will get the start after Backstrom got the win yesterday against the Avalanche. Harding won't really be fantasy relevant unless Backstrom goes down with an injury. He is a good goalie but he is still a backup goalie.

While certainly a great burden to bear, Harding does not expect MS to cause problems this season.

The NHL and NHLPA met along with federal mediators yesterday at an undisclosed location. No word yet on how the talks went. Check back with us later.. Sad news for the Minnesota organization and the entire NHL family, as Wild goaltender Josh Harding has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. We extend our thoughts and prayers to him, as he fights this life battle. On a more positive note, happy birthdays to D Tanner Glass, D Brett Carlson, and D Jared Spurgeon.

In eight career appearances against the Blackhawks, Harding has a 5-3-0 record with a 2.53 GAA, .927 SV% and one shutout.

In seven career appearances against the Blackhawks, Harding has a 4-3-0 record with a 2.33 GAA, .934 SV% and one shutout.

Harding won his only career start against the Rangers, stopping 32 of 35 shots faced.

In two career starts against the Sabres, Harding has a 2-0-0 record with a 1.50 GAA and .963 SV%.

In eight career appearances against the Flames, Harding has a 1-5-1 record with a 2.53 GAA and .916 SV%.

In eight career appearances against the Flames, Harding has a 1-5-1 record with a 2.53 GAA and .916 SV%.