Niklas Backstrom
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Niklas Backstrom, born February 13, 1978, in Helsinki, Finland, spent ten seasons as a left-catching goaltender in the NHL, appearing in 413 career games. Standing 6'2" and weighing 192 pounds, he wore number 32 throughout his NHL career with the Minnesota Wild and Calgary Flames, recording 196 wins, 144 losses, and 50 overtime losses, with a career goals-against average of 2.49, a save percentage of .914, and 28 shutouts.
During his playing career, Backstrom won the William M. Jennings Trophy and the Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award. Since retiring as a player, he has moved into coaching, serving as a goaltending coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Career Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | OT | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | Flames | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3.35 | .881 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | Wild | 19 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3.05 | .887 | 0 |
| 2013-14 | Wild | 21 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 3.02 | .899 | 0 |
| 2012-13 | Wild | 42 | 24 | 15 | 3 | 2.48 | .909 | 2 |
| 2011-12 | Wild | 46 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 2.43 | .919 | 4 |
| 2010-11 | Wild | 51 | 22 | 23 | 5 | 2.66 | .916 | 3 |
| 2009-10 | Wild | 60 | 26 | 23 | 8 | 2.72 | .903 | 2 |
| 2008-09 | Wild | 71 | 37 | 24 | 8 | 2.33 | .923 | 8 |
| 2007-08 | Wild | 58 | 33 | 13 | 8 | 2.31 | .920 | 4 |
| 2006-07 | Wild | 41 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 1.97 | .929 | 5 |
| Career | 413 | 196 | 144 | 50 | 2.49 | .914 | 28 |