Josh Harding (lower body) won't travel with the Wild to Chicago for Saturday's game. Minnesota has already called up Johan Gustafsson to fill the void. The silver lining is that Harding felt better on Friday after sustaining the injury during Thursday's game.

Josh Harding suffered a lower-body injury Thursday night. The severity of the ailment isn't known yet, but he appeared to hurt his leg in the final 14 minutes of the second period. He didn't play in the third frame and Niklas Backstrom took over as a result. Harding had been excellent since Backstrom strained his right knee, while compiling a 1.00 goals-against average and a .953 save percentage. Consider him day-to-day for now.

Josh Harding earned a victory by stopping 20 of 21 shots against Carolina Thursday, but was forced from the game with an undisclosed injury. The nature of the injury is not known, but it's a tough blow for the Minnesota backup, who has been excellent this year. Niklas Backstrom played the final period of Thursday's game and stopped all seven shots he faced to preserve the win.

Josh Harding made just 16 saves for the shutout in an easy 2-0 win over Nashville on Tuesday night. The 29 year-old is playing superb hockey at the moment, boasting a 4-2-1 record with a whopping .953 save percentage and 0.93 goals against average so far this season.

Josh Harding will play between the pipes on Tuesday. Harding will face the anemic offense of the Nashville Predators. He's off to a fantastic start this season with a 1.11 GAA and .948 save percentage in seven contests.

Josh Harding will get the start against the Panthers on Saturday. He leads the league with a1.15 GAA and will once again be between the pipes for the ailing Niklas Backstrom.

Josh Harding allowed two goals on 29 shots Thursday, but suffered a loss in a 3-1 decision against the Lightning. Harding has done an exceptional job filling in for the injured Niklas Backstrom, with a 3-2-0 record to go along with a 1.15 GAA and .946 save percentage. Backstrom seems to be nearing a return, but their backup has proven himself capable of handling the job when necessary.

Josh Harding will play between the pipes on Thursday. Niklas Backstrom (knee) will serve as the backup and will likely resume his duties as the team's starter soon. That being said, Harding has made the most of his latest opportunity and now has a 0.94 GAA and .952 save percentage in five games this season.

Josh Harding blocked 22 of 23 shots Monday night as Minnesota defeated the Sabres by a score of 2-1. Harding has proven himself to be more than capable in the absence of starter Niklas Backstrom, improving his record to 3-1-0 for the season. With a 1.05 GAA and a .948 save percentage, his peripherals are quite shiny as well.

Josh Harding wasn't tested much but did what he needed to do with 18 saves in the Wild's 5-1 win against the Stars on Saturday. Niklas Backstrom is out with a knee injury, so Harding will be given a short run of starts here. Harding has now given up one goal in two straight games, while being tested very lightly with 34 shots combined. He's worth starting in fantasy leagues right now.