Wild G Niklas Backstrom blew a 2-0 lead Sunday against the Avalanche by allowing two second-period goals, but picked up the win when Marian Gaborik scored his 40th goal 3:10 into overtime. Backstrom made 24 saves while winning for the third straight start and fourth time in five outings. He has allowed two or fewer goals in four of those five games. (Updated 03/30/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Backstrom is providing some nice efforts down the stretch and helped Minnesota clinch a playoff berth Sunday. They will still be fighting for seeding in the final week (March 31-April 6), but the Wild have just two games. First against Calgary and then in a rematch with Colorado. He is 1-3 in five games against Calgary and 4-1 in five games against Colorado. Backstrom is usually a must-start Fantasy option, as is the Wild TG, but with two games against playoff teams, it could be a tough call for Fantasy Week 27. (Updated 03/30/2008).
No information available at this time.
Wild G Niklas Backstrom blew a 2-0 lead Sunday against the Avalanche by allowing two second-period goals, but picked up the win when Marian Gaborik scored his 40th goal 3:10 into overtime. Backstrom made 24 saves while winning for the third straight start and fourth time in five outings. He has allowed two or fewer goals in four of those five games. (Updated 03/30/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Backstrom is providing some nice efforts down the stretch and helped Minnesota clinch a playoff berth Sunday. They will still be fighting for seeding in the final week (March 31-April 6), but the Wild have just two games. First against Calgary and then in a rematch with Colorado. He is 1-3 in five games against Calgary and 4-1 in five games against Colorado. Backstrom is usually a must-start Fantasy option, as is the Wild TG, but with two games against playoff teams, it could be a tough call for Fantasy Week 27. (Updated 03/30/2008).
