Josh Harding has been placed on injured reserve by Minnesota. The Wild may provide an update on his status shortly, but it wouldn't be surprising if the illness that has bothering him lately is related to his treatments for multiple sclerosis.

Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom, who made 19 saves Thursday in his first victory since Nov. 23, will get the start tonight for Minnesota against Washington. Wild coach Mike Yeo said Josh Harding, the team's first-string goalie, still is not feeling well. Yeo offered no other details, only to say he had not been told this is anything beyond an illness for Harding, who missed four games recently to have his treatment for multiple sclerosis altered.

Josh Harding won't play Thursday because he's feeling ill. Darcy Kuemper has been recalled from Iowa on an emergency basis to replace him.

Josh Harding stopped 21 of 23 shots in a 2-1 loss on Tuesday. Harding bounced back after allowing five goals on 31 shots versus the Islanders on Sunday, but he still couldn't save the Wild. They've now lost six straight games and have at least temporarily conceded their Wild Card spot as a result.

Josh Harding will play between the pipes against St. Louis on Tuesday. Harding returned to the Wild's lineup on Sunday, but he allowed five goals on 31 shots. He's been otherwise superb this season and it wouldn't surprise us if he bounces back against the Blues.

Goalie Josh Harding, making his first start in 10 days after adjusting to a new dose of medication to deal with his multiple sclerosis, took it on the chin Sunday night as he and the Wild blew a 3-0 lead and fell 5-4 to the New York Islanders. Harding stopped 26 of the 31 shots he faced during the Wild's collapse. His goals-against-average is still a respectable 1.51 and his save percentage is .939.

Josh Harding will get the start Sunday against the Islanders. It will be Harding's first start in 10 days as he was adjsuting to a new dose of medication to deal with his multiple sclerosis. Harding has been outstanding this season so feel free to activate him in time for Sunday's contest.

Josh Harding is getting a full workout in Saturday's practice. He has not lef the ice for the entire time and is facing shots after the scrimmage. It looks as if he will be healthy enough to start Sunday against the Islanders.

Josh Harding has been activated from injured reserve. He was allowed to leave the team to alter his treatment for multiple sclerosis. The Wild have three goaltenders on their roster, so it's unclear if Harding will dress on Friday.

Josh Harding is expected to rejoin his teammates on Friday in Winnipeg. He's been away from the club in order to alter his treatment for multiple sclerosis. Harding has been a surprise success this season and if he's healthy when he comes back then he should be started with confidence.