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Niklas Backstrom uses his inner thigh to make game-saving save


With time winding down in the third period, the Minnesota Wild held a narrow 2-1 lead over the Los Angeles Kings.  Kings defenseman Slava Voynov had a chance with 14 seconds left and Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom made a diving save to keep the lead.  Backstrom actually missed the puck with his glove and his flailing leg hit the puck at the last second.  It was a huge win for the Wild who are currently fighting for a playoff spot and are only in 7th place by two points with two games left.

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