The NHL selected Josh Harding as their first star of the week. Harding had a 0.99 GAA and .968 save percentage in three wins this week. That being said, the Wild still plan to go with Niklas Backstrom on Tuesday. Harding couldn't have played much better last week, but Backstrom is still the team's number one goaltender.

Josh Harding made 30 saves as the Wild beat the Blues 2-1 on Saturday. Harding continued his exceptional play this season, coming within a few minutes of his second shutout of the season. His 29-save effort was impressive, stopping any sort of St. Louis attack. His season record improved to 4-0-1.

Josh Harding will play between the pipes in Saturday's game against Minnesota. Harding has a 1.22 GAA and .964 save percentage in four games this season. This will be his fourth consecutive start, which isn't surprising seeing as he has allowed just two goals over the last three contests. Minnesota is expected to continue to ride the hot hand for now, but we don't think Harding will overtake Niklas Backstrom as the team's top goaltender.

Josh Harding will get the call for Minnesota again on Thursday night against Vancouver. He has played spectacularly in his past two outings, turning aside 72 of 73 shots in a pair of victories over Detroit. Harding's other appearance this season also came against the Red Wings when he made 38 saves in a 3-2 overtime loss on Oct. 15. Wild coach Mike Yeo refused to talk about a potential goaltender controversy on Wednesday by stating, "To me, it's just a guy who's earned an opportunity to go out and get the net again tomorrow. We go day by day here."

Josh Harding stoned the Red Wings for the second consecutive outing Tuesday night, as he blocked 36 of 37 shots in a 2-1 overtime victory. Harding has now put together two straight sterling performances and could work his way into a battle for top goaltender duties with starter Niklas Backstrom. If not for last year being a lost season, we think Harding could be an NHL starter at this point.

Josh Harding, outstanding in a 1-0 triumph over the Red Wings in Minnesota last Saturday night, will start in goal for a rematch in Detroit tonight. Harding made 36 saves against the Wings on Saturday night. It was his first win since March 21, 2010. Wild coach Mike Yeo thinks the goalie is confident against the Detroit shooters, most of whom have been slumping.

Josh Harding's brilliance in a 1-0 win over Detroit Saturday night could force Wild coach Mike Yeo to start him Tuesday against the Wings. Harding seems to have Detroit's number. We expect him back between the pipes Tuesday.

Josh Harding will start in Saturday's contest against Detroit. It's just Harding's second start of the season and his first was also against the Red Wings. He stopped 38 of 41 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss in that contest.

Josh Harding looked very strong in his first game since March 2010. He stopped 38 Detroit shots in a 3-2 overtime loss Saturday night. Harding was the best Minnesota player on the ice as he stole a point from the Red Wings as they thoroughly outplayed the Wild outshooting them 41-14. Harding has missed the entire 2010-11 campaign due to tears in both his right ACL and MCL. He should get into about 25 games this season.

Josh Harding will start in Saturday's game against the Detroit Red Wings. It will be Harding's first start since March 26th, 2010. He missed the entire 2010-11 campaign due to tears in his ACL and MCL.