Backstrom had surgery to repair a sports hernia and is expected to be fully recovered for the start of the 2013-14 season, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Backstrom has a sports hernia that will require surgery in the offseason, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Backstrom (lower body) was unable to serve as Josh Harding's backup Sunday against Chicago, Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

Backstrom (lower body) practiced Saturday, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. "It's getting better," Backstrom said of the injury that has kept him out of the first two games of the Wild's playoff series against Chicago. "It's going to be there sooner or later. Every day you try to make some progress. We'll see where we are (Sunday) morning."

Backstrom (lower body) will not start Friday's Game 2 against the Blackhawks, ESPNChicago.com reports.

Backstrom (lower body) was not spotted as practice opened Thursday, Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

Backstrom (lower body) is day-to-day, Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

Backstrom will not start Tuesday's playoff game against the Blackhawks after suffering an injury during warmups, Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

Backstrom helped Minnesota eke into the playoffs by stopping 29 of the 30 shots he faced in a win over Colorado on Saturday.

Backstrom will start in goal against the Avalanche on Saturday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.