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9:00 pm EST Fri Mar 5, 2010

The Minnesota Wild are hoping for a string of big performances from Niklas Backstrom down the stretch as they try to reach the playoffs. That’s exactly what he’s delivered in his career against the Edmonton Oilers. Backstrom looks to follow his second shutout of the season by continuing his domination of the Oilers when the Northwest Division rivals meet Friday night in Edmonton. Minnesota came out strong following the Olympic break with a 4-0 victory at Calgary on Wednesday behind Backstrom’s 29 saves. He recorded his 19th career shutout after allowing a total of 10 goals in his two previous road games.

Backstrom’s best record against any opponent is his 14-1-0 mark with a 1.64 goals-against average in 17 career starts against Edmonton. He’s posted a 1.23 GAA in winning his last four starts against the Oilers. Minnesota is 2-1 against Edmonton, with the home team winning each matchup. Though they’re only two spots ahead of the league-worst Oilers in the Western Conference, the Wild are within four points of the eighth and final playoff berth.