Wild sticking with Harding in goal

Minnesota Wild head coach Mike Yeo announced Friday that Josh Harding will start in goal Saturday night against the St. Louis Blues. Niklas Backstrom is still the starter, but Yeo wants to stick with the hot hand. It will be Harding's fourth straight start.
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Minnesota Wild head coach Mike Yeo announced Friday that Josh Harding will start in goal Saturday night against the St. Louis Blues. Niklas Backstrom is still the starter, but Yeo wants to stick with the hot hand. It will be Harding's fourth straight start.

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