Harding gave up two goals on 27 shots in a loss to the Capitals on Thursday. He had five straight wins prior to Thursday, but will look to start a new streak tonight vs. the Hurricanes. Harding is already 1-0 vs. Carolina, and you should continue to automatically start him.
Harding was great once again on Tuesday. He allowed just one goal on 25 shots to register his fifth straight win. Harding's incredible play (8-2-1- / 1.09 GAA / .951 SV%) has clearly cemented him as the Wild's starter. He has a tough matchup vs. Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals tonight.
Harding stopped all 19 shots that he faced in a shutout win over the Devils on Sunday. Harding has been outstanding to start the season going 7-2-1 with a 1.10 GAA and .950 SV% - he has clearly taken over the number-1 job in Minnesota. Continue to ride the hot hand, especially with Calgary in town.
Harding stopped 28 of 31 shots he faced in a win over the Habs on Friday. Harding has staked his claim to the Wild crease and should continue to start until he give coach Mike Yeo a reason not to. He has a great matchup vs. the Devils tonight.
Harding gave up a single goal on 21 shots in a win over the Hurricanes on Octber 24. Niklas Backstrom started the next two games because Harding was dealing with a lower-body injury. He is 0-1-1 in his career vs. Montreal.
The Wild has recalled Johan Gustafsson to make the trip and back up Niklas Backstrom Saturday.
Harding appeared to have injured his knee while attempting to stop an Alexander Semin shot on the power-play. He finished the period, however was noticeably flexing his knee periodically. He didn't return for the third as Niklas Backstrom, who hasn't played since October 8th and isn't 100% either finished up the game. Harding was awarded the win after stopping 20 of 21 shots and exited with a 2-1 lead intact.
Harding stopped all 16 shots that he faced for his first shutout of the season. He has been amazing since taking over the number-one job posting a 0.96 GAA and .953 SV% in eight games. Harding will take on a Hurricanes team who have won two straight.
Harding's great start to the season continued on Satruday when he turned aside 21 of 22 shots, but was a tough-luck loser - 2-1 in a shootout. It is shocking that he is just 3-2-1, because he has posted a 1.11 GAA and .948 SV% in seven appearances. What more does he need to do for the Wild?
Harding took the loss on Thursday even though he stopped 27 of 29 shots. He has been great in Niklas Backstrom's absence, posting a 1.15 GAA and .946 SV%. He has a superb matchup vs. the Panthers tonight.
Harding has won each of his three starts since taking over the starting job from the injured Niklas Backstrom, he also came in to relieve Darcy Kuemper who struggled vs. the Leafs last night. In his last four appearances he is 3-0 with a 0.87 GAA and .952 SV%, which should earn him some starts when Backstrom returns. He has a pretty difficult matchup vs. Tampa Bay tomorrow.
Since Niklas Backstrom has been sidelined, Harding has won each of his two starts. He has only allowed the opposition to score one goal in each start. Harding has a 1.07 GAA and .944 SV% so far, and against a bad Sabres team he should make for a great start tonight.
With Niklas Backstrom on the shelf with an injury, Harding will make his second straight start. Thing were pretty easy for him on Thursday when the Jets were only able to throw 15 shots his way. Harding stopped 14 of 15 in the 2-1 win. He will face the Stars tomorrow who will be playing their second game in as many nights.
Harding allowed one goal on 20 shots after relieving the injured Niklas Backstrom. He will face the 2-1 Jets, who have been very competitive so far. The Wild have lost every game by just one goal so far, so Harding will look to get them in the win column tomorrow.
Jonathan Toews landed on Harding during a deke where he lost the puck. Harding stayed down for a bit, slowly got up and at the next stoppage was flexing his left leg. He gutted it out but Darcy Kuemper started the second.
Harding's good goaltending was finally rewarded in Game 3 when the Wild fought back into the series with a 3-2 OT win. He continues to be a great story in ths year's playoffs posting a 2.41 GAA and .928 SV% against the NHL best team while battling MS.
Harding saw a lot of rubber in Game 2. He stopped 43 of the 47 shots the Blackhakws fired at him. He is 0-2 with a 2.65 GAA and .929 SV% through the first two games of the series.
Harding was a surprise starter in Game 1 and despite his on-going battle with MS he played very well. He allowed two goals on 37 shots in the OT loss. It will not be easy for the Wild to win games in this series but if Harding continues to play well he will give them a chance.
Niklas Backstrom was hurt in warmups and Harding will get the start for Wild. Backstrom missed close to two months with MS. It will be a tough series for whoever is in the WIld goal.
If the Wild clinch a playoff spot vs. the Kings or Oilers, Harding should get the start. Stay tuned for a more firm confirmation closer to gametime.
