It looks like the NHL will get a steep* increase in Niklas(es?) this weekend.
Probably most importantly, the Detroit Red Wings are getting Niklas Kronwall back from a knee injury as they face the Florida Panthers in an important game. There was some back-and-forth about how long he might be out, with some wondering if he’d barely play at all, so getting him in the lineup tonight is a nice bonus for a Red Wings team that needs every point right now.
The other Niklas is a fascinating one: the Calgary Flames are playing Niklas Backstrom in net on Sunday. It will be the former Minnesota Wild goalie’s first start in more than a year.
Niklas Backstrom is excited to get his first start in net on Sunday since Jan. 13, 2015 ~ https://t.co/C7WbZubDJm pic.twitter.com/eRPLiQarju
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) March 19, 2016
Maybe it’s a stretch to call this a theme, but either way, the Red Wings in particular have to be happy that they’re getting their Niklas back.
* - OK, just two guys.