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Niklas
Backstrom
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Birthdate
13/2/1978
Birthplace
Helsinki, Finland
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Birthdate
13/2/1978
Birthplace
Helsinki, Finland
Position
Goaltender
Career History
Calgary Flames
2015-2016 (1 Season)
Minnesota Wild
2006-2015 (9 Seasons)
NHL News
Canada beats Czechs in OT, U.S. tops Latvia at hockey worlds
Canada edged the Czechia 4-3 in overtime while the U.S. beat Latvia in the preliminary round at the ice hockey world championship Tuesday.
Lightning deal with Predators to bring back McDonagh
The Lightning have worked out a trade with the Predators to bring back Ryan McDonagh.
Matthew Tkachuk tells McAfee MSG is a special place
The Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk shares his excitement with Pat McAfee about playing in Madison Square Garden in the Eastern Conference finals against the Rangers.
Matthew Tkachuk dishes details of his fight with David Pastrnak
Matthew Tkachuk tells Pat McAfee about his fight with David Pastrnak in Game 2 of the Panthers' matchup with the Bruins.
2024 NHL draft order: Picks 1-28 following lottery, playoffs
The San Jose Sharks will have the first pick for the event held on June 28 and 29 at The Sphere in Las Vegas.
Craig Berube had options but chose Maple Leafs due to core
Craig Berube said he sees potential in the Toronto Maple Leafs at his introductory news conference Tuesday as the team's new head coach.