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Niklas Backstrom • G
Ht/Wt:6'2", 192 lbs.
Born:Feb 13, 1978 (46 yrs) in Helsinki, FIN
Experience:10 years
Drafted:Signed by Minnesota in 2006.
Catches:L
Niklas Backstrom
07/22/2019
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Backstrom will become Columbus' European Goaltending Coach, ending his professional career.
06/10/2016
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Backstrom signed a one-year contract with HIFK of Liiga on Friday, SiriusXM NHL Network reports.
04/10/2016
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Backstrom made 35 saves Saturday against the Wild in what may have been his last career game. He earned a 2-1 win.
04/06/2016
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Backstrom will tend the goal for Saturday's matchup with Minnesota, Roger Millions of Sportsnet Calgary reports.
03/31/2016
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Backstrom yielded five goals on 22 shots in relief of Jonas Hiller in an 8-3 loss to Anaheim on Wednesday.
03/25/2016
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Backstrom was torched Thursday, giving up six goals on 29 shots in a 6-2 loss to Minnesota.
03/24/2016
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Backstrom will tend the twine Thursday against Minnesota, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The FAN reports.
03/20/2016
9:48pm

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Backstrom stopped 21 of the 22 shots he faced in Sunday's 4-1 victory in Montreal.
03/20/2016
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Backstrom is slated to start both Sunday against the Canadiens and Thursday against the Wild, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
03/17/2016
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Backstrom is set to debut in goal Sunday against the Canadiens, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
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