ESPN
    • Football
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • MLB
    • Cricket
    • Boxing
    • Rugby
    • NHL
    • More Sports
    • Fantasy
    • Search
    Niklas Backstrom

    NiklasBackstrom

    • Goaltender
    • Birthdate
      13/2/1978
    • Birthplace
      Helsinki, FIN

    Stats

    • WINS-L-OTL
      196-144-50
    • GAA
      2.49
    • SV%
      .914
    • SO
      28
    • Overview
    • News
    • Stats
    • Bio
    • Splits
    • Game Log

    NHL Quick Links

    Scores
    Standings
    Schedule

    Career General

    See All
    Stats
    Career
    GPGSWINSLOTLGAGAASASVSV%SOTOI/G
    413394196144509752.491139210417.9142856:51
    Latest News
    See All

    Racing Positions

      • Lundqvist, more join Team Sweden for World Cup
        • 2Y
        • Joe McDonald
        Henrik Lundqvist
        • LeBrun: Predicting NHL award winners
          • 2Y
          • Pierre LeBrun
          Drew Doughty
          • In The Crease: Fast starters
            • 2Y
            • Tim Kavanagh
            Dan Ellis
            • In the Crease: Luongo's future
              • 2Y
              • Tim Kavanagh
              Luongo
              • In the Crease: Can Jackets improve?
                • 2Y
                • Tim Kavanagh
                Curtis Sanford

              NHL News

              Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket

              Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket

              Each team took one game in the opening pair of contests in Raleigh. Here's how it all went down.
              Vegas, Carolina meet with series tied 1-1

              Vegas, Carolina meet with series tied 1-1

              Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division)
              Golden Knights object to disallowed goal, vow to bounce back

              Golden Knights object to disallowed goal, vow to bounce back

              The Golden Knights said they remain confident despite the Hurricanes' stunning rally to win Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, which was fueled by a critical failed coach's challenge in the third period.
              TJ Oshie, Dave Jackson break down Vegas' pivotal failed challenge

              TJ Oshie, Dave Jackson break down Vegas' pivotal failed challenge

              TJ Oshie, Dave Jackson break down Vegas' pivotal failed challenge
              Golden Knights-Hurricanes Game 2 takeaways, grades, questions

              Golden Knights-Hurricanes Game 2 takeaways, grades, questions

              The series is tied 1-1 heading to Vegas for Game 3. Here's what it all means, with a look ahead to the rest of the series.
              Jordan Staal tries to make sense of a wild Game 2 win

              Jordan Staal tries to make sense of a wild Game 2 win

              Jordan Staal tries to make sense of a wild Game 2 win
              All NHL News
              ESPN
              • Terms of Use
              • Privacy Policy
              • Your US State Privacy Rights
              • Children's Online Privacy Policy
              • Interest-Based Ads
              • About Nielsen Measurement
              • Your Privacy Choices
              • Contact Us
              • Disney Ad Sales Site
              • Work for ESPN
              • Corrections
              GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL.
              Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.