David Backes scored his first two goals of the season, including the game-winner in overtime with 33.6 seconds remaining to give the St. Louis Blues a 3-2 victory against the Minnesota Wild at Scottrade Center on Saturday.
Backes took a pass from Ty Rattie coming into the Minnesota zone and beat goalie Devan Dubnyk with a high wrist shot.
Alexander Steen scored for the Blues (8-2-1), who are 3-0-1 on a five-game homestand. Jake Allen made 29 saves.
Jason Zucker and Erik Haula scored for the Wild (7-2-2) Dubnyk made 23 saves.