Niklas Backstrom will be the starter for Minnesota's game against the Kings on Sunday, Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider reports.

Backstrom will be the starter against the Kings on Sunday, Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider reports.

Analysis:

Backstrom will be making his first start of the year for the Wild, giving Darcy Kuemper a rest. Last season, Backstrom appeared in 21 games, finishing with a 5-11-2 record and .899 save percentage.