Calgary FlamesBorn in FinlandGoalie
Retired2006–07 to 2015–16
Niklas Backstrom
- 10
- Seasons
- 413
- Games
- 196
- Wins
- .914
- SV%
- 28
- Shutouts
Niklas Backstrom played in the NHL 2006–07 to 2015–16, for Minnesota Wild and Calgary Flames. Backstrom won 196 of 413 NHL games, 28 shutouts and a .914 save percentage. The best season was 2006–07 with 23 wins in 41 games. Career honours include William M. Jennings Trophy.
BirthplaceHelsinki, FINBorn1978 (48 years)Height188 cmWeight87 kgCatchesL
DEBUT October 6, 2006(20y ago)vsColorado Avalanche
Niklas Backstrom's whole career
Stats
Games played
413
Wins
196
SV%
.914
GAA
2.5
Shutouts
28
Season by season
Trophies
NHL teams
CGYCalgary Flames
2015–161 season
W
2
SV%
.881
GAA
3.4
GS
3
Shutouts
0
GP
4
MINMinnesota Wild
2006–07 to 2014–159 seasons
W
194
SV%
.915
GAA
2.5
GS
391
Shutouts
28
GP
409
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