The Wild had a rough night Monday against the Oilers, and both of their goalies struggled. Niklas Backstrom started the game, but was pulled just 5:02 in as he allowed three goals on four shots. Josh Harding finished the period and didn't allow a goal on 11 shots. However, in the second period he was beaten twice on 12 shots. That prompted Backstrom to return in the third period. He was much better as he stopped all six shots he faced. The Wild still lost 5-3. (Updated 03/25/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/20/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Harding has made two appearances in the last two games after not seeing any ice time for weeks. Don't get used to this trend. Unless Backstrom goes down with an injury, Harding will remain the backup goalie. He is merely a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or flier in leagues that use average points per game. (Updated 03/25/2008).
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The Wild had a rough night Monday against the Oilers, and both of their goalies struggled. Niklas Backstrom started the game, but was pulled just 5:02 in as he allowed three goals on four shots. Josh Harding finished the period and didn't allow a goal on 11 shots. However, in the second period he was beaten twice on 12 shots. That prompted Backstrom to return in the third period. He was much better as he stopped all six shots he faced. The Wild still lost 5-3. (Updated 03/25/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/20/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Harding has made two appearances in the last two games after not seeing any ice time for weeks. Don't get used to this trend. Unless Backstrom goes down with an injury, Harding will remain the backup goalie. He is merely a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or flier in leagues that use average points per game. (Updated 03/25/2008).
