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    Mattias Backman

    MattiasBackman

      • Birthdate
        3/10/1992
      • Birthplace
        Linkoping, SWE
      • Draft Info
        2011: Rd 5, Pk 146 (DET)
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          Hurricanes flex 'finish' in 4-0 sweep of Senators
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            • Down 3-0 to Flyers, Pens turn to Silovs in net
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              Down 3-0 to Flyers, Pens turn to Silovs in net
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                Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Penguins on the brink of elimination
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                    • Montreal fans back Dach after online harassment
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                          Wild force overtime in Game 4 with the Stars on Marcus Foligno's tying tip-in late in the 3rd period

                          Wild force overtime in Game 4 with the Stars on Marcus Foligno's tying tip-in late in the 3rd period

                          — Marcus Foligno tied it for Minnesota on a second-effort tip-in with 5:20 left in the third period and the Wild and the Dallas Stars went to overtime tied at 2 on Saturday in Game 4 of the first-round NHL...
                          Hurricanes sweep Senators to become first team to advance

                          Hurricanes sweep Senators to become first team to advance

                          Sebastian Aho scored two goals and goaltender Frederik Andersen made 25 saves as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-2 Saturday, sweeping the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series to become the NHL's first team to advance to Round 2.
                          Hurricanes sweep Senators with 4-2 win

                          Hurricanes sweep Senators with 4-2 win

                          Hurricanes score three goals in the second half to down the Senators 4-2 and sweep the series.
                          NHL teams' offseason keys, including free agency, draft needs

                          NHL teams' offseason keys, including free agency, draft needs

                          We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
                          Down 3-0 to Flyers, Penguins turn to Arturs Silovs in net

                          Down 3-0 to Flyers, Penguins turn to Arturs Silovs in net

                          Penguins coach Dan Muse made his biggest call of the postseason, announcing that Arturs Silovs will start in net for a pivotal Game 4, replacing Stuart Skinner.
                          Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket

                          Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket

                          Plus, a critical Game 4 in the Stars-Wild series. Here are previews for all the games, a best bet, and recaps from Friday.
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