Niklas Backstrom ranks seventh among goaltenders in terms of ice time. Backstrom has logged 2,289:30 minutes over 40 games this season. He has started in 39 of Minnesota's 46 contests. "I feel pretty good," he said. "I don't think anyone has said to me that I've played too much. I don't think I feel it myself." Minnesota still hasn't secured their playoff spot, so Backstrom might start in both of the Wild's final two games.

Niklas Backstrom stopped 22 shots in a 2-1 triumph against Los Angeles on Tuesday. It was a good rebound effort for Backstrom after he had a pair of losses in his last two outing going into Tuesday's match. He is currently tied for the league lead with 23 wins, which he has posted along with a .909 save percentage and a 2.46 GAA this year.

Niklas Backstrom will get the start in goal for the Wild Tuesday when they take on the Los Angeles Kings. Backstrom is 22-14-3 with a 2.50 GAA and a .908 save percentage. His win total is third best in the NHL but his goals-against-average and save percentage are just okay, making him a good second goalie in most pools.

Niklas Backstrom allowed three goals on 23 shots Sunday as the Wild dropped a 4-1 decision to Calgary. This was a surprising outcome considering how well Backstrom has performed on home ice this season, but he deserves a pass based on the performance he has delivered for fantasy owners.

Goaltender Niklas Backstrom struggled in San Jose Thursday night, allowing five goals on 27 shots before being replaced in the Minnesota Wild's net. The Wild was slaughtered 6-1 by the Sharks. Backup goalie Darcy Kuemper gave up a goal on one of the two shots he faced.

Niklas Backstrom kicked out 16 of 19 shots in a 5-3 win Tuesday night. Backstrom allowed two goals on six shots in the third period, but at that point his team already had a safe lead. He has won two straight starts, giving him a 22-12-3 record this season.

Niklas Backstrom is expected to start again Tuesday night. Backstrom started the first half of a back-to-back set Monday night, stopping 20 of 23 shots in a 4-3 win over Calgary. Backstrom has struggled to get in the win column of late but perhaps Monday's win will get him and the Wild back on track.

Goaltender Niklas Backstrom turned aside 20 of the 23 shots he faced from the Calgary Flames en route to the Minnesota Wild's 4-3 victory Monday night. It was only the second victory for Backstrom in his past seven games. He is 21-12-3 on the season.

Goaltender Niklas Backstrom stopped 20 of 22 shots in regulation and overtime but came up a little short in a shootout Saturday night as the Minnesota Wild took a 3-2 loss to the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets. Backstrom has won only one game in his past six, dropping him to 20-12-3 on the season.

Niklas Backstrom kicked out 18 of 20 shots in a 2-0 defeat Thursday. Backstrom has now lost four of his last five games, dropping him to 20-12-2 this season. The worst part is that lately, he's been pretty solid, but the Wild's offense has gone cold.