Niklas Backstrom has been, at times in his career, one of the most underrated goalies in the NHL.
Backstrom’s been consistent since his rookie season in 2006-07, when he won 23 of his 41 games, and actually finished in the top 10 in Vezina Trophy voting. The Finnish netminder eventually assumed the starting position and evolved into one of the most important players in franchise history.
In fact, Backstrom is now the winningest goalie in Wild history. The man whose record he broke is also a former Boston Bruins goalie. Can you name that goalie?
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