The 29-year-old has signed a multi-year contract with the NHL team. Backstrom tied a Wild franchise record last season by registering five shutouts in just 41 games.
He finished the year with a 23-8-6 record and led the entire league with a 1.97 goals-against average.
Backstrom was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Timothy Liljegren to a two-year contract extension.
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