January 8, 2009 Minnesota goaltender Niklas Backstrom had his bid for a third consecutive shutout ended in the second period of a 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers Thursday night.
January 7, 2009 Minnesota goalie Niklas Backstrom was named to the NHL's Western Conference All-Star team, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
January 4, 2009 Niklas Backstrom recorded his fourth shutout of the season as the Wild defeated the Avalanche 2-0 on Sunday. He recorded 33 saves.
