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Backstrom's 34 saves help Wild to first road win of season

Associated Press

Saturday, October 31, 2009

PITTSBURGH -- Niklas Backstrom finally stole a win for the Minnesota Wild on the road, and in the most unlikely of places. Backstrom made 34 saves and the Wild won an away game for the first time this season, beating the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Saturday night. "Backy was great," said Eric Belanger, who had the winning goal. "You need your goalie like that to steal you a game on the road, and that's what he did for us tonight." Kyle Brodziak also scored in the ...

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