Niklas Bäckström

Crosby, Harding, McQuaid named Masterton finalists

9 days ago

The award is based on the regular season, but Harding was forced into action in the playoffs after Niklas Backstrom was hurt during pregame warmups prior to Game 1 of the first-round series...

Crawford, Hossa dominate as Chicago ousts Wild

13 days ago

They also had to get by without goalie Niklas Backstrom after he suffered a leg injury in warm-ups before Game 1.

(8) Minnesota Wild (1-3) at (1) Chicago Blackhawks (3-1), 9:30 p.m. (ET)

14 days ago

Harding was forced into a starting role in this series after No. 1 backstop Niklas Backstrom was injured in warmups prior to Game 1.

Stars need to come out shooting for Wild

15 days ago

He wouldn't even provide an indication as to whether Niklas Backstrom or Josh Harding, both hampered by lower-body injuries, or rookie Darcy Kuemper would be given the nod in goal at United Center.

Blackhawks' offense comes alive to take 2-0 series lead

19 days ago

Harding was in goal for the second consecutive game with starter Niklas Backstrom sidelined with a lower-body injury suffered during Game 1 warm-ups.

Wild out of synch in loss to Blackhawks

19 days ago

If not for Harding (43 saves), who was making his second consecutive start for injured Niklas Backstrom, the Wild would have been out of the game by the 10-minute mark.

Blackhawks' Frolik and Sharp each score twice for victory over Wild

19 days ago

Josh Harding faced 47 shots and saved all but four of them as he continues to relieve starting goalie Niklas Backstrom, who was injured in warm-ups before Game 1 Tuesday night.

Blackhawks' Rozsival makes his presence felt

19 days ago

"Out for the night: In addition to goaltender Niklas Backstrom sitting out with a lower-body injury, the Wild were without winger Jason Pominville (concussion) and defenseman Clayton Stoner...