MONTREAL –
Minnesota Wild goaltender
Niklas Backstrom had to leave Thursday night’s game against the
Montreal Canadiens with an apparent leg injury.
Just 2:52 into the game, Backstrom kicked out his right leg to make a save on an
Erik Cole shot and could not get back up.
He had to be was helped off the ice and was replaced by backup
Josh Harding after making five saves on six shots.