National Hockey League

Wild put Backstrom back in goal

Published Feb. 11, 2010 4:25 a.m. ET

share

facebookxredditlink

foxsports

Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom was back between the pipes on Wednesday night against Phoenix for the first time in seven games.

After missing Minnesota's previous six games with a combination of back problems and an undisclosed illness, Backstrom had 28 saves in the Wild's 3-2 home loss to the Coyotes.

The Wild took Backstrom off injured reserve earlier Wednesday to face the Coyotes.

With the loss, Backstrom is now 1-3-1 in his last five starts. The 2009 All-Star is 22-17-4 with a .901 save percentage and a 2.75 goals against average. Those are his worst totals since entering the NHL with the Wild three seasons ago.

Goalie Josh Harding is still fighting a hip injury, leaving Anton Khudobin in the Wild's backup role.

share

Get more from National Hockey League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more

in this topic

National Hockey League