Could Johan Backlund be the next answer between the pipes in Philadelphia? With the Flyers in the midst of a four-game losing streak and their playoff hopes fading by the day, the Flyers may consider turning to 28-year-old rookie Johan Backlund to save their season. After imploding in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night, a game the Flyers led 3-1 after two periods, Boucher has fallen to 1-3-1 since replacing Michael Leighton as the Flyers’ starter. And with a crucial weekend looming with games in Pittsburgh on Saturday and at home Sunday night against the Devils, there is a distinct possibility coach Peter Laviolette will turn to the unproven Swede to rescue the Flyers from themselves. Backlund has yet to play a single minute in the NHL. In 41 appearances with the AHL Adirondack Phantoms this season Backlund has gone 21-17-2 with a 2.79 GAA and .906 save percentage. He is on a one-year contract and the Flyers would like to see if he’s worth keeping around next season

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