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    NiklasBackstrom

    • Goaltender
    • Birthdate
      13/2/1978
    • Birthplace
      Helsinki, FIN
    • Birthdate
      13/2/1978
    • Birthplace
      Helsinki, FIN

    Stats

    • WINS-L-OTL
      196-144-50
      GAA
      2.49
      SV%
      .914
      SO
      28
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