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Backstrom, Nicklas #19 (C)  - Washington Capitals - 2023/2024 Regular Season
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 202 lbs.
Shoots: L
Born on: Nov. 23, 1987
Age: 36
Birthplace: Gavle, Sweden
Salary: $10.000M
Cap Hit: $9.200M
NHL.com: Go
Draft Round: 1
Draft Pick: 4
Draft Year: 2006
Rookie Year: 2007
Draft Team: WAS

Statistics - 2023/2024 Regular Season

Split GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
Actual 8 74 0 1 1 -3 2 0 0 0 0 0 12 2 5 0.0 0.12
Projected 8 74 0 1 1 -3 2 0 0 0 0 0 12 2 5 0.0 0.12

Injury Update (Hip) None - IR-LT

Date News Advice
Nov. 8, 2023 Backstrom (hip), who announced last Wednesday that he's temporarily stepping away from hockey to focus on his health, was moved to the long-term injured reserve list Wednesday. - It was already expected that Backstrom would be out for a while, but this move helps cement that fact. He had an assist in eight contests before beginning his break from hockey. With Backstrom unavailable, Dylan Strome seems to have cemented himself on the Capitals' top line. None
Nov. 1, 2023 Backstrom, who underwent hip surgery in 2022 but has been playing this season, announced Wednesday he would be temporarily stepping away from hockey to focus on his health. Additionally, Backstrom has been placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site. - Backstrom cited his "injury situation," in his explanation for taking time off from hockey, but he didn't specify if his hip is the issue or if there is a different problem. The 35-year-old also didn't provide a potential timetable, but given the nature of the announcement, it seems fair to believe he will miss a decent chunk of time. Backstrom has an assist in eight contests while averaging 14:34 of ice time this year, and if he's been playing injured, that would explain his lack of production and limited role. Hendrix Lapierre, who was recalled Sunday, might play regularly during Backstrom's absence. None
Oct. 25, 2023 Backstrom has no points and has managed a minus-3 rating and 10 shots through the first five games. - The Capitals are struggling overall, but Backstrom is averaging the lowest ice time (15:54) of his career, has been removed from the top line, and was recently moved off the top power-play unit -- for Dylan Strome in both respects. The 35-year-old is bound to start going again and this slump could be the residual effects of his recovery from the hip resurfacing surgery he had in 2022, but fantasy managers are bound to be spooked by the early returns. None
March 23, 2023 Backstrom scored a goal and an assist on two shots, leading the Capitals to a 6-1 win over the Blackhawks on Thursday. - The second star of the game, Backstrom would give the Capitals a 4-0 lead on the power play, scoring on a loose puck in front of Anton Khudobin. The Swedish forward would also add an assist on John Carlson's power-play goal. Backstrom seems to be heating up as of late, scoring points in four of his last five games with five points in that span. On the season, Backstrom has six goals and 17 points in 30 games. None
March 17, 2023 Backstrom collected a goal in a 5-2 loss to St. Louis on Friday. - Backstrom didn't make his season debut until Jan. 8 because of a hip injury, and he hasn't lived up to his usual offensive standards since returning. Through 27 outings in 2022-23, Backstrom has five goals and 14 points. The 35-year-old has recorded a point in three of his last four games though, so perhaps he's heating up. None
March 11, 2023 Backstrom netted a goal in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Islanders. - Backstrom's marker in the third period extended the Capitals' lead to 5-1. He's up to four goals and 12 points in 24 contests this season. Backstrom didn't score a goal over his previous nine outings, though he did have four assists in that span. None
March 6, 2023 Backstrom logged a power-play assist in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Kings. - Backstrom helped out on Alex Ovechkin's third-period tally. While he hasn't scored in his last eight games, Backstrom has provided four assists, including three on the power play, in that span. The 35-year-old center has 11 points, 34 shots on net, 18 hits, 12 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating through 22 contests this season. None
March 1, 2023 Backstrom notched an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks. - Backstrom has picked up three helpers over his last six games, though he's also gone minus-3 in that span. The 35-year-old center is up to 10 points through 20 contests this season, and he's added 33 shots on net, 16 hits, 12 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating while filling a middle-six spot in the lineup. None
Feb. 11, 2023 Backstrom scored a power-play goal Saturday in a 2-1 win over Boston. - It was his second power-play snipe in his last three games. Backstrom has six points in 11 games since his return from offseason hip surgery. Just beware his plus-minus -- he has been burned with a minus-seven rating over his last seven games. It could be a sign his foot speed is lagging at even strength. Backstrom could still deliver solid fantasy scoring over the last 30 games with the right deployment, including continued power play time. None
Jan. 29, 2023 Backstrom scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Maple Leafs. - Backstrom opened the scoring Sunday on the power play, firing a wrist shot through traffic that got past Ilya Samsonov. It's the first goal of the season for Backstrom in his eighth game since returning from offseason hip surgery. The 35-year-old center now has six points on the year after recording 31 points (six goals, 25 assists) in 47 games last season. None
Jan. 26, 2023 Backstrom (illness) was back on the ice in the lead-up to Thursday's clash with Pittsburgh, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. - After missing out versus the Avs on Tuesday, Backstrom appears set to get back on the ice Thursday. Since making his season debut Jan. 8 versus the Blue Jackets, Backstrom is still searching for his first goal of the season while recording three assists, 14 shots and seven hits in seven contests. Backstrom should be in line for not only a top-six role but also seeing minutes with the No. 1 power-play unit. None
Jan. 24, 2023 Backstrom (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Avalanche. - Backstrom and T.J. Oshie (personal) are both unavailable, while Alex Ovechkin (lower body) is a game-time decision, which could leave the Capitals thin up front. Alexei Protas will likely take Backstrom's place in the lineup Tuesday. None
Jan. 20, 2023 Backstrom tallied an assist and three shots during Thursday's 4-0 win over the Coyotes. - Despite coming close to netting his first goal of the season, Backstrom came away from Washington's 4-0 victory with his third helper in six games since returning from major hip surgery in the offseason. The 35-year-old should only get better as he shakes the rust off, so fantasy managers patient enough to stash Backstrom on their rosters should get some healthy dividends for the balance of the 2022-23 season. None
Jan. 16, 2023 Backstrom notched an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders. - Backstrom has logged two assists over four contests since making his season debut last Sunday. The 35-year-old has slowly built up his ice time -- he ranked third among Capitals forwards with 18:29 in Monday's victory. The center has added seven shots on net, five hits, four blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. He's maintained a middle-six role, but there's always a possibility he could eventually reunite with Alex Ovechkin on the top line. None
Jan. 12, 2023 Backstrom recorded an assist against the Flyers on Wednesday, his first point of the 2022-23 campaign. - Backstrom is just two games back from a long-term injury absence and was able to open his point account Wednesday. Even with only about half the season remaining, the veteran center should still be capable of pushing for the 30-point threshold and offering top-half fantasy value, especially considering his role with the man advantage. None
Jan. 7, 2023 Backstrom (hip) will make his season debut against the Blue Jackets on Sunday. - Backstrom has come a long way since undergoing offseason hip re-surfacing surgery to return from an injury that was speculated to keep him out of the lineup for most of the season. The 35-year-old is likely to reclaim his spot in the top six and on the top power-play unit, but line combinations are still in flux with Tom Wilson (knee) also a possibility to return to action as early as Sunday. Fantasy managers should keep short-term expectations in check as Backstrom will likely need some time to shake the rust off given his lengthy absence, but get ready to plug him into your lineups. None
Jan. 2, 2023 Backstrom (hip) was cleared from COVID-19 protocols and was on the ice for Monday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - Backstrom landed in the virus protocols while working his way back from a hip injury that has held him out the entire season to this point. The 35-year-old is taking contact and going through normal practice routines indicating a likely return in the not-too-distant future, but an exact return date has yet to be announced so fantasy managers will have to continue to be patient. None
Dec. 28, 2022 Backstrom (hip) entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Wednesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - Although he began practicing in a full-contact jersey on Dec. 17, Backstrom's still on long-term injured reserve and remains without a clear-cut timetable for his season debut, so this latest development may not affect his timeline. Another update on the 35-year-old Swede should surface once he's activated off the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list. None
Dec. 17, 2022 Backstrom (hip) practiced in a full-contact jersey Saturday, per Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic. - Backstrom has yet to play this season after undergoing hip surgery in June. Practicing without limitations is a big step toward his return to the lineup, though a definite timeline has yet to be established. The 35-year-old center logged six goals and 25 assists in 47 games last year. None
Dec. 13, 2022 Backstrom (hip) is now traveling with the Capitals and ramping up his involvement in practices, but he remains without a timetable for his return to action, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. - This is certainly encouraging news for Backstrom, who has yet to play this season after undergoing left hip resurfacing surgery in mid-June, but he remains without a definite timeline to make his season debut. If and when he's cleared to play, the Capitals may ease Backstrom back into action by limiting his ice time early on. None
Nov. 19, 2022 Backstrom (hip) is skating before practice Saturday, according to Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press. - This is a great first step for Backstrom, who missed training camp and the first 19 games of the season while recovering from offseason hip resurfacing surgery. Don't expect Backstrom back until January at the earliest. None
Oct. 10, 2022 Backstrom (hip) was moved to long-term injured reserve Monday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - Backstrom underwent left hip resurfacing surgery in mid-June. A timetable for his return has not been provided, but it is expected to be a "lengthy" process. None
Sept. 14, 2022 Backstrom (hip) is expected to begin on-ice work within the next week, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. - Backstrom hasn't been on the ice since undergoing resurfacing surgery on his left hip in June. El-Bashir adds that Backstrom won't be doing anything strenuous once he's back on skates, so he remains in the early stages of his recovery. The 34-year-old center is not expected to return before January, and it's a difficult procedure he's coming back from, so his status for the season will depend on how he progresses as he adds more stress on his hip. None
June 18, 2022 Backstrom underwent resurfacing surgery on his left hip Friday. There is currently no timetable for his return. - Backstrom will reportedly face a "lengthy" recovery and it's unclear when the team will have a better idea of his return timeline. Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff notes that former Duck, Ryan Kesler, underwent this surgery in 2019 and never returned to the NHL. Backstrom missed the first 28 games of the 2021-22 campaign with a hip injury and was limited to 47 appearances all season. The 34-year-old tallied 31 points while averaging 17:29 of ice time. None
May 13, 2022 Backstrom scored a goal on five shots and added two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers in Game 6. - Backstrom redirected a Justin Schultz shot into the net at 1:37 of the third period. Though the Capitals lost the series 4-2, Backstrom was productive with a goal and five helpers in six contests. He added 16 shots on net, seven hits and a plus-1 rating while centering the second line. None
May 7, 2022 Backstrom delivered two assists in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Panthers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round. - Backstrom has one goal and three assists in three games this series, having marked the scoresheet in each one. He's up to 75 playoff helpers in his storied career, which puts him within two apples of the top-50 postseason playmakers all time. None
April 29, 2022 Backstrom (rest) won't be in the lineup for Friday's regular-season finale against the Rangers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - With Backstrom getting the night off, look for Connor McMichael to draw into the lineup versus New York. Backstrom will return to his usual featured role for Game 1 of Washington's first-round playoff series against the Panthers. None
April 22, 2022 Backstrom recorded an assist in Friday's 2-0 win over the Coyotes. - Backstrom set up Conor Sheary for the opening goal at 11:33 of the first period. It looked like that would be the only tally until John Carlson doubled the Capitals' lead with an empty-netter in the final minute of the game. Backstrom has earned three assists in his last six games since returning from an undisclosed injury. The center has 31 points, 66 shots on net and a minus-8 rating through 44 appearances. None
April 12, 2022 Backstrom (undisclosed) is slated to return Tuesday against the Flyers, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. - Backstrom was back in his usual spot centering the second line between Anthony Mantha and Tom Wilson during the morning skate and appears to be good to go after being rested for Sunday's win over the Bruins. The 34-year-old has a goal and five points in his last six games and should be a worthwhile fantasy play in all formats. None
April 10, 2022 Backstrom (maintenance) is not in the lineup Sunday against visiting Boston. - Nothing had been mentioned about Backstrom's status until a few minutes prior to pregame warmups. It sounds like the 34-year-old is simply taking a maintenance day to stay fresh for the postseason, so there isn't a reason right now to expect him to miss time beyond Sunday. Backstrom's first chance to return will come Tuesday at home against Philadelphia. None
March 26, 2022 Backstrom scored a goal and added an assist in a 4-3 win over the Devils on Saturday. - Before the game, Backstrom was honored for reaching 1,000 NHL points, and that inspiration may have fueled his great game. He put the Caps up 3-2 in the third when got to a loose puck and beat Nico Daws far side with a quick wrist shot from the left circle. Caps fans immediately showered the ice with the red rubber apples the team gave out to commemorate Backstrom's milestone. The celebration caused a five-minute delay as the mess got shoveled up. After the game, Backstrom reveled in the moment: "I was like, this is amazing. I mean, I didn't score a hat trick, but it was fun that the crowd did it. It was hilarious... just an awesome experience." None
March 18, 2022 Backstrom posted two assists -- including a power-play helper -- in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jackets. - Backstrom joined the 1000-point club earlier this month and he doesn't seem bothered by the hip injury that caused him to miss training camp and kept him off the ice for 24 games. The venerable pivot has contributed five goals, 17 assists and 10 power-play points through 29 contests this season. None
March 9, 2022 Backstrom scored a goal on three shots, dished a power-play assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers. - Backstrom joined the 1,000-point club with the assist on T.J. Oshie's tally at 6:13 of the third period. The 34-year-old Backstrom is the sixth Swedish-born player to achieve the milestone. In his 1,037-game career, the center has picked up 263 goals and 737 assists. In 2021-22, he's earned 20 points (nine on the power play), 48 shots on net and a minus-2 rating through 26 contests. He surged to the milestone mark with six points in his last six outings. None
March 8, 2022 Backstrom logged an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Flames. - Backstrom helped out on Anthony Mantha's game-tying goal, sending the winger into the zone with a leading pass. The 34-year-old Backstrom is in fine playmaking form with four helpers in his last five contests. The Swede is up to 18 points, 45 shots on net and a minus-4 rating in 25 outings this season. None
March 5, 2022 Backstrom notched a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kraken. - Backstrom helped out on Alex Ovechkin's third-period marker. With three helpers in the last four games, it appears Backstrom is back on track on offense. The 34-year-old center has racked up 17 points (eight on the power play), 45 shots on net and a minus-4 rating in 24 contests overall. He's now three points shy of the 1,000-point mark in his career. None
Feb. 28, 2022 Backstrom recorded an assist in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs. - Backstrom has picked up assists in each of his last two outings after a span of netting just one goal in six games. The 34-year-old set up Conor Sheary's first-period marker Monday. With 16 points, 43 shots on net and a minus-3 rating in 22 contests this season, Backstrom has performed well in a second-line role. Given the Capitals' recent struggles, it's fair to wonder if the Swede may be reunited with Alex Ovechkin on the top line soon. None
Feb. 22, 2022 Backstrom was excused from practice Tuesday due to a personal issue, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - The team didn't provide any sort of update regarding Bcakstrom's availability against the Rangers on Thursday, so for now he should probably be considered questionable at best. The veteran center has been struggling of late with just one goal and zero assists in his last five contests while putting just eight shots on net. If Backstrom does miss any significant time, Lars Eller should be expected to replace him on the second line. None
Jan. 28, 2022 Backstrom scored a goal on two shots and added two power-play assists in Friday's 5-0 win over the Stars. - Backstrom helped out on the first two goals of the game, then scored the fifth and final tally late in the second period. The Swede has looked solid in January with three goals and six helpers in nine games. He's up to 12 points (five on the power play), 29 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 12 contests overall. Even separated from Alex Ovechkin at even strength, Backstrom remains a strong scoring presence at 34 years old. None
Jan. 26, 2022 Backstrom chipped in an assist in a 4-1 loss to the Sharks on Wednesday. - Backstrom has two goals and two assists across his last four games now after helping Daniel Sprong on his third period strike. The veteran center has missed plenty of time with injury this season, but is still hovering right around a point per game, with nine points across 11 contests. None
Jan. 22, 2022 Backstrom scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over Ottawa. - Backstrom stole the biscuit from Josh Norris deep in the slot and then backhanded it over Matt Murray's left pad for the winner in OT. His hands are just so silky. This was Backstrom's first multi-point game in the NHL and he now has eight points, including two goals, in nine games so far. None
Jan. 16, 2022 Backstrom delivered an assist in a 4-2 loss to the Canucks on Sunday. - Backstrom had three shots Sunday but still could not find his first goal of the season. The veteran center has assists in back-to-back contests. None
Jan. 10, 2022 Backstrom (illness) has been activated off injured reserve, per the NHL media site ahead of Monday's matchup with Boston. - Backstrom has been limited to just three games due to injury, COVID-19 protocols and illness. In those opportunities, the 34-year-old center has generated three assists, 11 shots and four hits while averaging 17:01 of ice time. With the Swede seemingly back to 100 percent, he should be in the mix for a spot on the second line in addition to linking up with the No. 1 power-play unit. None
Jan. 7, 2022 Backstrom (illness) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - Backstrom practiced Thursday as he works his way back from a non-COVID illness, but the move to injured reserve means he will miss the two-game road trip that begins Friday against the Blues. The 34-year-old will be eligible to return for Monday's home match against the Bruins. None
Jan. 6, 2022 Backstrom (illness) returned to practice Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. - Backstrom will be ready for Friday's contest in St. Louis. The 34-year-old has averaged 17:00 of ice time, 5:29 during the power play, and distributed three assists through his three appearances this season. He has tallied one point in each game played. None
Jan. 2, 2022 Backstrom (illness) will not be available Sunday against the Devils. - Backstrom has an assist in each of the three games he's appeared in this season. The 34-year-old should have plenty of time to get healthy before Friday's tilt in St. Louis. None
Dec. 31, 2021 Backstrom notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 3-1 win over the Red Wings. - Backstrom has an assist in all three of his appearances this year, including two on the power play. He had the secondary helper on Alex Ovechkin's record-setting power-play goal in the third period Friday. Backstrom has added 11 shots on net -- it's a small sample size, but he's showing little hesitation to shoot since he's gotten back in action after missing two months with a hip injury and a pair of games in the COVID-19 protocols. None
Dec. 27, 2021 Backstrom (COVID-19 protocols) took part in Monday's practice session, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. - Backstrom has missed the previous two games while in the pandemic protocols but took his normal place in the top six during Monday's practice. The 34-year-old should be good to go for Wednesday's game against Nashville -- assuming that COVID-19 issues do not alter the NHL schedule any further. None
Dec. 19, 2021 Backstrom is still in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, so he won't be available for Sunday's matchup with LA, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. - Backstrom remains without a definite timeline for a return, as he'll need to submit two negative COVID-19 tests before rejoining the lineup. Lars Eller will likely continue to center the Capitals' top line as long as Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov remain in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols. None
Dec. 17, 2021 Backstrom won't play Friday in Winnipeg due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. - Backstrom made his long-awaited season debut Wednesday in Chicago, posting an assist, but he won't make the trip to Winnipeg. It's likely, though not confirmed, that his absence Friday is due to entry requirements at the Canadian border. Regardless of the reason, the veteran Swede will set his sights on returning Sunday against the visiting Kings. None
Dec. 15, 2021 Backstrom (hip) has been activated off the injured non-roster list ahead of Wednesday's clash with Chicago. - Backstrom has yet to play this season due to a hip injury, but all signs point to the 34-year-old pivot making his season debut against the Blackhawks. Backstrom, who racked up 53 points through 55 contests last season, is expected to skate on Washington's top line and first power-play unit against Chicago. None
Dec. 13, 2021 Backstrom (hip) could be an option for Wednesday's clash with the Blackhawks, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - Backstrom was skating in a second-line role at Monday's practice session and would likely also join the No. 1 power-play if cleared to play against Chicago. With 54 games remaining in the Caps' season, the Swede should still have enough time to get over the 50-point threshold for the 12th time in his NHL career. None
Dec. 3, 2021 Backstrom (hip) was not wearing a "non-contact" jersey during Friday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - Backstrom had been skating prior to practice sessions over the last few days but appears to have taken another step in his long road back from a hip injury that has sidelined him for 24 games. Further update on the 34-year-old's rehab and return timeline has yet to be offered and he remains on the long-term injured reserve list, but barring a setback, it's looking like Backstrom's return to the lineup is drawing near. None
Nov. 24, 2021 Backstrom (hip) was in a non-contact jersey during Wednesday's morning skate, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - Pell notes that this is the first time Backstrom has been seen skating with his teammates during his recovery process. The 34-year-old has yet to play a game in the 2021-22 season and remains without a firm timeline regarding his return, but skating in a non-contact jersey is another indication that Backstrom is trending in the right direction. None
Nov. 15, 2021 Backstrom (hip) will not be on Washington's west coast road trip, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. - Backstrom has been skating before practice sessions in recent weeks, but has yet to resume full practices and remains a little ways off from returning to action. The 33-year-old is trending in the right direction and figures to be a capable producer once back to full health so fantasy managers should continue to wait out the rehab process. None
Nov. 6, 2021 Backstrom (hip) skated with the Capitals' conditioning coach Saturday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. - Backstrom has yet to play this season due to a hip injury, but he's clearly trending in the right direction in his recovery, although he'll undoubtedly need to log a number of full practices with his teammates before making his season debut. Check back for another update on Backstrom's status once he's cleared to take the ice with his teammates for practice. None
May 23, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 20:25 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 loss to the Bruins on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
May 21, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 20:11 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-1 loss to the Bruins on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has one assist on the season. None
May 19, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 24:10 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 loss to the Bruins on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
May 17, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 20:33 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 loss to the Bruins on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
May 15, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:05 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Bruins on Saturday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
May 11, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 18:56 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 win over the Bruins on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
May 7, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 18:43 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-2 loss to the Flyers on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
May 5, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 22:19 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-2 win over the Rangers on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 38 assists on the season. None
May 3, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 18:49 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-3 win over the Rangers on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 15 goals on the season. None
May 1, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 15:20 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-0 loss to the Penguins on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
April 29, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had three assists in 21:16 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 37 assists on the season. None
April 27, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 16:05 of ice time in the Capitals' 1-0 win over the Islanders on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
April 24, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 15:06 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-3 win over the Islanders on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 34 assists on the season. None
April 22, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 18:13 of ice time in the Capitals' 1-0 shootout win over the Islanders on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
April 18, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 18:19 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-3 loss to the Bruins on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Backstrom now has 33 assists on the season. None
April 17, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:44 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-3 win over the Flyers on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
April 15, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 19:51 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 loss to the Sabres on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 31 assists on the season. None
April 13, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 17:39 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-1 win over the Flyers on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 14 goals and 30 assists on the season. None
April 11, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 17:56 of ice time in the Capitals' 8-1 win over the Bruins on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 29 assists on the season. None
April 9, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 14:16 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Sabres on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
April 8, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 20:18 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-2 loss to the Bruins on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Backstrom now has 27 assists on the season. None
April 6, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:32 of ice time in the Capitals' 1-0 loss to the Islanders on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
April 4, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 16:49 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-4 win over the Devils on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 26 assists on the season. None
April 2, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 18:33 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 overtime win over the Devils on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
April 1, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 17:40 of ice time in the Capitals' 8-4 loss to the Islanders on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Backstrom now has 25 assists on the season. None
March 30, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 20:10 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Backstrom now has 24 assists on the season. None
March 28, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 21:42 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-4 win over the Rangers on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has 23 assists on the season. None
March 26, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 15:07 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-0 win over the Devils on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has 13 goals on the season. None
March 25, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 16:33 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Devils on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 20, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 19:14 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 loss to the Rangers on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 22 assists on the season. None
March 19, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:41 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 win over the Rangers on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 16, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 21:19 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 win over the Islanders on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 12 goals and 21 assists on the season. None
March 15, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 17:40 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-0 win over the Sabres on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has 11 goals on the season. None
March 13, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 23:00 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-4 win over the Flyers on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Backstrom now has 20 assists on the season. None
March 11, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 21:20 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-3 win over the Flyers on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 9, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 21:09 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-4 overtime win over the Devils on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Backstrom now has 19 assists on the season. None
March 7, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 16:03 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 win over the Flyers on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 17 assists on the season. None
March 5, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 17:36 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-1 loss to the Bruins on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 16 assists on the season. None
March 3, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:26 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 shootout win over the Bruins on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 28, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 16:42 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Devils on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has 10 goals on the season. None
Feb. 27, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 18:26 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 win over the Devils on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 25, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 16:43 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 win over the Penguins on Thursday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has nine goals and 15 assists on the season. None
Feb. 23, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 18:29 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 overtime loss to the Penguins on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Feb. 21, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 15:01 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Devils on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Backstrom now has 14 assists on the season. None
Feb. 20, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:20 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-1 loss to the Rangers on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Feb. 18, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 14:28 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 win over the Sabres on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has eight goals on the season. None
Feb. 16, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 14:54 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 win over the Penguins on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 12 assists on the season. None
Feb. 14, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 21:20 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-3 loss to the Penguins on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Backstrom now has seven goals on the season. None
Feb. 7, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and two assists in 21:11 of ice time in the Capitals' 7-4 loss to the Flyers on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has six goals and 11 assists on the season. None
Feb. 4, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 21:13 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-2 loss to the Rangers on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has nine assists on the season. None
Feb. 1, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 22:25 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-3 loss to the Bruins on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Jan. 30, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and two assists in 18:35 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has five goals and eight assists on the season. None
Jan. 28, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 18:47 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-3 win over the Islanders on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has six assists on the season. None
Jan. 26, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 16:12 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Islanders on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Backstrom now has four assists on the season. None
Jan. 24, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 22:16 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 shootout loss to the Sabres on Sunday. He took six shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has four goals and three assists on the season. None
Jan. 22, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 20:56 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 shootout win over the Sabres on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has three goals on the season. None
Jan. 19, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:45 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Jan. 17, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 23:37 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 shootout loss to the Penguins on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Backstrom now has two goals on the season. None
Jan. 15, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 16:22 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 win over the Sabres on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has two assists on the season. None
Jan. 14, 2021 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 17:54 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-4 win over the Sabres on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has one goal and one assist on the season. None
Aug. 20, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had 16:42 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-0 loss to the Islanders on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Aug. 12, 2020 Backstrom (concussion) will return for Thursday's Game 5 against the Islanders. Backstrom has been sidelined since being hit by Anders Lee in Game 1. He recorded 54 points in 61 games during the regular season and has one assist in four playoff contests.
Aug. 9, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:11 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 win over the Bruins on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Aug. 7, 2020 Backstrom (undisclosed) will play Sunday against the Bruins. Backstrom had one assist in the Capitals' first two round-robin games after notching 54 points in 61 regular-season games.
Aug. 6, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had 21:42 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 loss to the Flyers on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Aug. 3, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 17:34 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 shootout loss to the Lightning on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has one assist on the season. None
March 9, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:58 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 shootout loss to the Sabres on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 7, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 15:34 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 win over the Penguins on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 12 goals and 42 assists on the season. None
March 5, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 18:48 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-5 overtime loss to the Rangers on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has 42 assists on the season. None
March 4, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had 15:19 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 loss to the Flyers on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. None
March 1, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 17:01 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Wild on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 40 assists on the season. None
Feb. 27, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:39 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-0 loss to the Jets on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Feb. 25, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had 15:00 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 shootout win over the Jets on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 23, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 17:04 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-3 win over the Penguins on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Backstrom now has 39 assists on the season. None
Feb. 22, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 23:30 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 loss to the Devils on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Backstrom now has 37 assists on the season. None
Feb. 20, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 18:24 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 36 assists on the season. None
Feb. 17, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:49 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 15, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had 21:03 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 loss to the Coyotes on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 13, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 23:56 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Avalanche on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 11 goals on the season. None
Feb. 10, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 21:11 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-3 loss to the Islanders on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. Backstrom now has 34 assists on the season. None
Feb. 8, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 18:13 of ice time in the Capitals' 7-2 loss to the Flyers on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 32 assists on the season. None
Feb. 4, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 16:15 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-2 win over the Kings on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +4 for the game. Backstrom now has 31 assists on the season. None
Feb. 2, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:01 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 loss to the Penguins on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Jan. 31, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 21:42 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-3 win over the Senators on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 30 assists on the season. None
Jan. 29, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had 20:12 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-4 loss to the Predators on Wednesday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Jan. 27, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 16:10 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-2 win over the Canadiens on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 10 goals on the season. None
Jan. 18, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 18:12 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-4 win over the Islanders on Saturday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Backstrom now has 29 assists on the season. None
Jan. 16, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 17:12 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 win over the Devils on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 28 assists on the season. None
Jan. 13, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had 18:22 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-0 win over the Hurricanes on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Jan. 11, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 20:04 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-1 loss to the Devils on Saturday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Backstrom now has 26 assists on the season. None
Jan. 8, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 17:40 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 loss to the Flyers on Wednesday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Backstrom now has nine goals on the season. None
Jan. 7, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 16:20 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-1 win over the Senators on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Backstrom now has 25 assists on the season. None
Jan. 5, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 16:41 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-4 overtime win over the Sharks on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 24 assists on the season. None
Jan. 3, 2020 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 17:54 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Hurricanes on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 23 assists on the season. None
Dec. 31, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 18:49 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 loss to the Islanders on Tuesday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 22 assists on the season. None
Dec. 28, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 18:07 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-4 loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. Backstrom now has 21 assists on the season. None
Dec. 27, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 19:48 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 overtime win over the Blue Jackets on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 20 assists on the season. None
Dec. 23, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 21:16 of ice time in the Capitals' 7-3 loss to the Bruins on Monday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Dec. 21, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:36 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 win over the Lightning on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Dec. 20, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom tallied two goals and two assists in 17:35 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-3 win over the Devils on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Backstrom now has eight goals and 19 assists on the season. None
Dec. 16, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 20:05 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-0 loss to the Blue Jackets on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Dec. 14, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 18:57 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 win over the Lightning on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has six goals and 17 assists on the season. None
Dec. 11, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 20:07 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Bruins on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 16 assists on the season. None
Dec. 9, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 19:13 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has five goals and 15 assists on the season. None
Nov. 18, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 14:47 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 win over the Ducks on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 14 assists on the season. None
Nov. 16, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 19:15 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 shootout win over the Bruins on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 13 assists on the season. None
Nov. 15, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 18:13 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 loss to the Canadiens on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. Backstrom now has 12 assists on the season. None
Nov. 13, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 21:43 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 shootout win over the Flyers on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 11, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 21:56 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 shootout loss to the Coyotes on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 9, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom scored two goals in 19:22 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 win over the Golden Knights on Saturday. He took six shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has four goals on the season. None
Nov. 7, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 18:20 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 11 assists on the season. None
Nov. 3, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:56 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-2 win over the Flames on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Nov. 1, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 15:43 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-1 win over the Sabres on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Oct. 29, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had three assists in 22:48 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 overtime win over the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 10 assists on the season. None
Oct. 25, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 20:07 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-5 shootout win over the Canucks on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Oct. 24, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 21:36 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Oct. 22, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 18:07 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-3 win over the Flames on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has seven assists on the season. None
Oct. 20, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:46 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-3 win over the Blackhawks on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Oct. 18, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 22:30 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 win over the Rangers on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has six assists on the season. None
Oct. 16, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 19:17 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Maple Leafs on Wednesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has two goals and five assists on the season. None
Oct. 14, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 21:20 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-3 loss to the Avalanche on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Oct. 12, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 17:01 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-1 win over the Stars on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has four assists on the season. None
Oct. 10, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 20:41 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-5 loss to the Predators on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Backstrom now has three assists on the season. None
Oct. 8, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 21:51 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has one goal and two assists on the season. None
Oct. 5, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 20:24 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 overtime loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Oct. 4, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 18:54 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 win over the Islanders on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has one assist on the season. None
Oct. 2, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 22:13 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 overtime win over the Blues on Wednesday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
April 24, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 33:19 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
April 22, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 18:31 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. None
April 20, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom tallied two goals and two assists in 16:43 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-0 win over the Hurricanes on Saturday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has five goals and three assists on the season. None
April 18, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 20:19 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 loss to the Hurricanes on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
April 15, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:41 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-0 loss to the Hurricanes on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
April 13, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 21:56 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Hurricanes on Saturday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has three goals and one assist on the season. None
April 11, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom scored two goals in 18:13 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-2 win over the Hurricanes on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has two goals on the season. None
April 4, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 16:25 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 win over the Canadiens on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
April 1, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 19:10 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-3 loss to the Panthers on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. Backstrom now has 22 goals on the season. None
March 30, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom tallied two goals and one assist in 22:01 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-3 win over the Lightning on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has 21 goals and 52 assists on the season. None
March 28, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:36 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Hurricanes on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
March 26, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 18:52 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-1 win over the Hurricanes on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 19 goals on the season. None
March 24, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 20:23 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 win over the Flyers on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 22, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 20:36 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 loss to the Wild on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
March 20, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 23:28 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-4 overtime loss to the Lightning on Wednesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 51 assists on the season. None
March 19, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 14:37 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-1 win over the Devils on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 50 assists on the season. None
March 16, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 22:32 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-3 loss to the Lightning on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. None
March 14, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:01 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 win over the Flyers on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 12, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 20:09 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-3 loss to the Penguins on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 49 assists on the season. None
March 10, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 19:48 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 win over the Jets on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has 18 goals on the season. None
March 8, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 18:38 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-0 win over the Devils on Friday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 17 goals on the season. None
March 6, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 19:10 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-3 win over the Flyers on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Backstrom now has 16 goals and 47 assists on the season. None
March 3, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 22:01 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 shootout win over the Rangers on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
March 1, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 18:19 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 win over the Islanders on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has 46 assists on the season. None
Feb. 26, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 16:37 of ice time in the Capitals' 7-2 win over the Senators on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has 45 assists on the season. None
Feb. 24, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom scored two goals in 22:29 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-5 overtime win over the Rangers on Sunday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 15 goals on the season. None
Feb. 23, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 16:23 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 loss to the Sabres on Saturday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. None
Feb. 21, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:31 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs on Thursday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 18, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 17:32 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Kings on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Backstrom now has 43 assists on the season. None
Feb. 17, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 18:44 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 loss to the Ducks on Sunday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 14, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 20:07 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-1 win over the Sharks on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Backstrom now has 42 assists on the season. None
Feb. 12, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:13 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-0 loss to the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 11, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:52 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-4 win over the Kings on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 9, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 21:49 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-4 overtime loss to the Panthers on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Feb. 7, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 24:12 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 overtime win over the Avalanche on Thursday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Feb. 5, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 19:01 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Canucks on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Backstrom now has 40 assists on the season. None
Feb. 3, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 23:05 of ice time in the Capitals' 1-0 loss to the Bruins on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 1, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 22:24 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Flames on Friday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Backstrom now has 39 assists on the season. None
Jan. 23, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 18:42 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-3 loss to the Maple Leafs on Wednesday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 13 goals and 38 assists on the season. None
Jan. 22, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 20:19 of ice time in the Capitals' 7-6 overtime loss to the Sharks on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Backstrom now has 37 assists on the season. None
Jan. 20, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 20:06 of ice time in the Capitals' 8-5 loss to the Blackhawks on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 35 assists on the season. None
Jan. 18, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 18:19 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-0 loss to the Islanders on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Jan. 15, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 17:02 of ice time in the Capitals' 7-2 loss to the Predators on Tuesday. He took six shots and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. Backstrom now has 12 goals on the season. None
Jan. 14, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:59 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-1 loss to the Blues on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 12, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:38 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets on Saturday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Jan. 10, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 16:32 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-2 win over the Bruins on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has 11 goals on the season. None
Jan. 8, 2019 Backstrom (illness) will return from a one-game absence Thursday in Boston. Backstrom is in the midst of another excellent season as he ranks second on the Capitals in assists (34) and points (44). He racked up three assists against the Bruins on Oct. 3 to give him 18 points in his last 13 matchups with Boston.
Jan. 6, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 20:49 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Red Wings on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 4, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 21:48 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 overtime loss to the Stars on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Jan. 3, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:30 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 loss to the Blues on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Dec. 31, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 19:17 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-3 loss to the Predators on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Backstrom now has 34 assists on the season. None
Dec. 29, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 18:33 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Senators on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 33 assists on the season. None
Dec. 27, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 20:07 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 win over the Hurricanes on Thursday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 32 assists on the season. None
Dec. 22, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 19:11 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-0 win over the Senators on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 31 assists on the season. None
Dec. 21, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 18:32 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 win over the Sabres on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 19, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 23:13 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 loss to the Penguins on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 15, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 22:18 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 shootout win over the Sabres on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 30 assists on the season. None
Dec. 14, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 18:35 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-5 shootout win over the Hurricanes on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Backstrom now has 29 assists on the season. None
Dec. 11, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom 18:39 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-2 win over the Red Wings on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Backstrom now has 28 assists on the season. None
Dec. 8, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 18:49 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-0 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Dec. 6, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 18:01 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-2 win over the Coyotes on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has 24 assists on the season. None
Dec. 4, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 23:32 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Dec. 2, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 22:41 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-5 loss to the Ducks on Sunday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 10 goals on the season. None
Nov. 30, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had a hat trick and added an assist in 21:48 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-3 win over the Devils on Friday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of +4 for the game. Backstrom now has nine goals and 23 assists on the season. None
Nov. 26, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had three assists in 19:00 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-1 win over the Islanders on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 22 assists on the season. None
Nov. 24, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:53 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-3 win over the Rangers on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 23, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 20:52 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 win over the Red Wings on Friday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 19 assists on the season. None
Nov. 21, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 21:58 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-2 win over the Blackhawks on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 18 assists on the season. None
Nov. 19, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 21:08 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-4 overtime win over the Canadiens on Monday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has six goals on the season. None
Nov. 16, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 20:59 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 overtime win over the Avalanche on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has five goals and 17 assists on the season. None
Nov. 14, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 21:41 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 loss to the Jets on Wednesday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 13, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 16:26 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 win over the Wild on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 16 assists on the season. None
Nov. 11, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 21:07 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-1 loss to the Coyotes on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has four goals on the season. None
Nov. 9, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 20:05 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 loss to the Blue Jackets on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 15 assists on the season. None
Nov. 7, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 23:35 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 win over the Penguins on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 14 assists on the season. None
Nov. 5, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 20:13 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-2 win over the Oilers on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 13 assists on the season. None
Nov. 3, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 20:14 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has three goals and 12 assists on the season. None
Nov. 1, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:32 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-4 loss to the Canadiens on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Oct. 27, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 22:12 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 shootout win over the Flames on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Oct. 25, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 18:27 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-1 loss to the Oilers on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Oct. 22, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had three assists in 19:38 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 win over the Canucks on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has 11 assists on the season. None
Oct. 19, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 22:35 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-5 shootout loss to the Panthers on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has two goals on the season. None
Oct. 17, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 23:34 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 overtime win over the Rangers on Wednesday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has eight assists on the season. None
Oct. 13, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 20:29 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has six assists on the season. None
Oct. 11, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 20:21 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-0 loss to the Devils on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Oct. 10, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 20:50 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 win over the Golden Knights on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has one goal and five assists on the season. None
Oct. 4, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 18:47 of ice time in the Capitals' 7-6 overtime loss to the Penguins on Thursday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has four assists on the season. None
Oct. 3, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had three assists in 17:12 of ice time in the Capitals' 7-0 win over the Bruins on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has three assists on the season. None
June 7, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 19:28 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Golden Knights on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Backstrom now has 18 assists on the season. None
June 4, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had three assists in 19:01 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-2 win over the Golden Knights on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 17 assists on the season. None
June 2, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:44 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 win over the Golden Knights on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
May 30, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 19:46 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Golden Knights on Wednesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 14 assists on the season. None
May 28, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 19:47 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-4 loss to the Golden Knights on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has five goals and 13 assists on the season. None
May 23, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 17:27 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-0 win over the Lightning on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has four goals on the season. None
May 21, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 18:22 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-0 win over the Lightning on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 12 assists on the season. None
May 19, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:44 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 loss to the Lightning on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
May 17, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 18:51 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-2 loss to the Lightning on Thursday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
May 5, 2018 Backstrom (hand) is back in the lineup Thursday for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Lightning. Backstrom, who has sat out the last four contests, has 13 points in 11 games this postseason.
May 3, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 20:52 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 loss to the Penguins on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 10 assists on the season. None
May 1, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had three assists in 22:29 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Penguins on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has nine assists on the season. None
April 29, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 22:35 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-1 win over the Penguins on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has three goals on the season. None
April 26, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 20:29 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 loss to the Penguins on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
April 23, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:48 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets on Monday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
April 21, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom tallied two goals and one assist in 22:41 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has two goals and six assists on the season. None
April 19, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:26 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
April 17, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 27:03 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has five assists on the season. None
April 15, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 27:46 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-4 loss to the Blue Jackets on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has four assists on the season. None
April 12, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 23:22 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 loss to the Blue Jackets on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has two assists on the season. None
April 7, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 19:14 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-3 win over the Devils on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has 21 goals and 50 assists on the season. None
April 5, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 21:37 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 loss to the Predators on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 49 assists on the season. None
April 2, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 18:10 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-2 win over the Blues on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has 20 goals and 47 assists on the season. None
April 1, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 21:59 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 win over the Penguins on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 30, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:30 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 28, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 21:02 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has 46 assists on the season. None
March 26, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had two assists in 19:02 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-2 win over the Rangers on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 44 assists on the season. None
March 24, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom 17:04 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-4 win over the Canadiens on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has 42 assists on the season. None
March 22, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 22:36 of ice time in the Capitals' 1-0 win over the Red Wings on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 20, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 22:12 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Stars on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
March 18, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 20:40 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-3 loss to the Flyers on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Backstrom now has 38 assists on the season. None
March 16, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 19:04 of ice time in the Capitals' 6-3 win over the Islanders on Friday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 19 goals and 37 assists on the season. None
March 15, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and two assists in 17:01 of ice time in the Capitals' 7-3 win over the Islanders on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Backstrom now has 18 goals and 36 assists on the season. None
March 12, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 20:58 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 overtime win over the Jets on Monday. He took six shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 34 assists on the season. None
March 10, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 16:33 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-0 win over the Sharks on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 17 goals on the season. None
March 8, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 20:03 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 loss to the Kings on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
March 6, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 21:24 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-0 loss to the Ducks on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
March 3, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and two assists in 18:29 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Backstrom now has 16 goals and 33 assists on the season. None
Feb. 27, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 20:27 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Senators on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 31 assists on the season. None
Feb. 26, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 20:42 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-1 loss to the Blue Jackets on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Feb. 24, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:26 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-1 win over the Sabres on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 22, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:37 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 loss to the Panthers on Thursday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 20, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 21:40 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-2 loss to the Lightning on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 19, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:35 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Sabres on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 17, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:35 of ice time in the Capitals' 7-1 loss to the Blackhawks on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Feb. 15, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 18:00 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 win over the Wild on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has 15 goals and 30 assists on the season. None
Feb. 13, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 21:08 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 overtime loss to the Jets on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Backstrom now has 14 goals on the season. None
Feb. 11, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 21:00 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-4 overtime loss to the Red Wings on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Backstrom now has 13 goals on the season. None
Feb. 9, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:49 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 6, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 21:12 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Backstrom now has 12 goals and 29 assists on the season. None
Feb. 4, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 17:22 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has 11 goals on the season. None
Feb. 2, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 16:33 of ice time in the Capitals' 7-4 loss to the Penguins on Friday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Jan. 31, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 21:02 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-3 win over the Flyers on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 25, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom scored one goal in 21:53 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-2 win over the Panthers on Thursday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Backstrom now has 10 goals on the season. None
Jan. 21, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 20:23 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 overtime loss to the Flyers on Sunday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 19, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:47 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 loss to the Canadiens on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Backstrom has just one assist in his last four games while compiling a minus 4.
Jan. 18, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 21:12 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Jan. 13, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 21:20 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Hurricanes on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of 2 for the game. Backstrom now has 28 assists on the season. Backstrom now has seven assists to go along with two goals in his last six games.
Jan. 11, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had 21:38 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. None
Jan. 9, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom had an assist in 18:02 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-1 win over the Canucks on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of 1 for the game. Backstrom now has 27 assists on the season. Backstrom has two goals and six assists over a four-game point streak.
Jan. 7, 2018 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one assist in 22:40 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 overtime win over the Blues on Sunday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Backstrom now has nine goals and 26 assists on the season. Backstrom has two goals and five assists in his last three games.
Jan. 2, 2018 An illness didn't slow Backstrom on Tuesday as he had two assists in 18:54 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-4 overtime win over the Hurricanes. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of 1 for the game. Backstrom now has 25 assists on the season. Backstrom was coming off his best game in weeks, tallying a goal and two assists in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Devils.
Dec. 30, 2017 Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and two assists in 19:48 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 win over the Devils on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of 1 for the game. Backstrom now has eight goals and 23 assists on the season. Backstrom got back on track after going four straight games without a point and is now up to 23 assists, a category he traditionally dominates in the fantasy world. The veteran center's 257 helpers since 2013-14 are the most in the NHL during that period.
Dec. 29, 2017 Nicklas Backstrom had 21:28 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 shootout win over the Bruins on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 28, 2017 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:20 of ice time in the Capitals' 1-0 shootout loss to the Rangers on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 24, 2017 Nicklas Backstrom had 17:28 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-0 loss to the Golden Knights on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Dec. 23, 2017 Nicklas Backstrom had 19:58 of ice time in the Capitals' 3-2 overtime loss to the Coyotes on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Dec. 17, 2017 Backstrom scored as Washington rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Ducks 3-2 in overtime for its third straight win. Backstrom has scored in successive games and has four goals and three assists in his last six contests. The Capitals begin a four-game trip spread across the Christmas holiday on Tuesday in Dallas, and Backstrom has two goals and five assists in his last four games against the Stars.
Dec. 14, 2017 Backstrom scored his sixth goal of the season Thursday in Boston. He has 11 points in his last 11 games.
Dec. 8, 2017 Backstrom had a goal and an assist Friday against the Rangers. Backstrom was solid again after he ended a 21-game goal drought and had two assists in Wednesday's 6-2 victory over the Blackhawks. He has 10 points in his last eight games.
Dec. 7, 2017 Backstrom ended a 21-game goal drought and had two assists, and Washington's top-line trio of Backstrom, Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson combined for 11 points in a 6-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Backstrom ended his goal drought at 11:54 of the first when he finished a tic-tac-toe sequence by one-timing Ovechkin's pass past Forsberg for his fourth of the season. Wilson had the other assist. Backstrom hadn't scored since Oct. 14 in Philadelphia, matching the second-longest drought of his career.
Nov. 26, 2017 Backstrom finished with two more assists in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs. Backstrom has racked up four assists over his last three games.
Oct. 27, 2017 Backstrom didn't play Thursday because of an illness, but will play Saturday. Backstrom, who is day to day, has 12 points through nine games.
Oct. 17, 2017 Backstrom was held without a point for the first time this season in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Toronto. Backstrom has three goals and eight assists in seven games to rank among the league scoring leaders.
Oct. 15, 2017 Backstrom continued his terrific start by producing a goal in the Capitals' 8-2 loss at Philadelphia on Saturday. The ultra-consistent center was coming off a four-point performance Friday at New Jersey and has racked up three goals and eight assists during a five-game point streak. Though he'll turn 30 next month, Backstrom still seems to good bet to reach 70 points for a fifth consecutive season.
Oct. 13, 2017 Backstrom's strong start to the season continued Friday with a goal and three assists against the Devils. After being held without a point in the opener, Backstrom has two goals and eight assists in the last four games.
May 9, 2017 Backstrom had a goal and an assist and Washington beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Monday night to force a Game 7 in their seesaw Eastern Conference semifinal. The Capitals' best player has four goals and three assists in the last five games of this series.
May 2, 2017 Backstrom had a goal and an assist in a 3-2 victory over the Penguins that cut Pittsburgh's lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinal. Backstrom has four goals and six assists in the playoffs and has arguably been the Capitals' best player.
April 30, 2017 Backstrom had a goal with an assist in Game 2. He has three goals with five assists in the playoffs.
April 21, 2017 Backstrom had an assist Friday in Game 5 against Toronto. Backstrom has two goals and four assists in the last four games of the series.
April 20, 2017 Backstrom had two assists and two penalty minutes in Wednesday's Game 4 win at Toronto. Backstrom has two goals and three assists in the last three games of the series.
April 18, 2017 Backstrom had a goal and an assist but the Capitals fell 4-3 in overtime to the Maple Leafs on Monday. Backstrom has three points in the series but the Capitals could be in big trouble if they don't escape Toronto with a win in Game 4.
April 8, 2017 Backstrom had an assist Saturday in Boston. The ultra-consistent center has now registered at least one point in 10 of his last 14 games. Backstrom has 17 assists during that period and ranks second in the NHL in that category with 63.
April 3, 2017 Backstrom contributed an assist to the Capitals' 3-2 win at Columbus on Sunday. The ultra-consistent center has now registered at least one point in eight of his last 11 games. Backstrom has 15 assists during that period and ranks second in the NHL in that category with 61.
April 1, 2017 Backstrom scored on the power play for his 23rd goal of the season Friday. It was just Backstrom's second goal in 12 games, but he has 16 points in the last 10. Nine of those points, including both goals, have come on the power play.
March 29, 2017 Backstrom added three more assists to his total during Washington's 5-4 overtime win at Minnesota on Tuesday. Second only to Connor McDavid with 60 assists this season, Backstrom has amassed an astounding 14 over his last eight games. The veteran center is also tied for second in the league with 82 points, his highest in a campaign since generating 101 in 2009-10.
March 22, 2017 Backstrom had three assists as the NHL-leading Capitals beat the surging Calgary Flames 4-2 on Tuesday. That's a remarkable 10 assists in the last four games for Backstrom, who now shares the NHL lead in that category with Connor McDavid.
March 19, 2017 Backstrom had four assists and the Capitals became the first team to clinch a playoff spot by beating the Lightning 5-3 on Saturday night. With eight assists in the last four games, Backstrom now has 54 on the season to pull within one of the Oilers' Connor McDavid for the NHL lead.
March 15, 2017 Backstrom had three assists in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Wild. Backstrom is second in the league with 50 assists, and has reached that mark for the fourth straight season.
March 7, 2017 Backstrom had a goal and an assist Monday. Backstrom's 21 goals are his most since 2009-10, including eight in 15 games since the beginning of February. He also has 11 assists in that span.
March 5, 2017 Backstrom scored with a man advantage in overtime to lift Washington over the Flyers 2-1 in another contentious showdown between bitter rivals. Backstrom's power-play goal was his second in three games. He has six goals and 16 assists during the Capitals franchise-record 15-game home winning streak.
March 1, 2017 Backstrom had a goal to help Washington beat the New York Rangers 4-1 on Tuesday night. In the last 13 games, Backstrom has six goals and 11 assists. The Capitals host the Devils on Thursday, which has typically been a tough matchup for Backstrom, who has just one assist in his last seven meetings.
Feb. 22, 2017 Backstrom had a goal and an assist Wednesday at Philadelphia, his third multi-point effort in the past five games. Backstrom has at least one point in nine of his last 10 games, tallying five goals and 11 assists. With 63 points in 59 games, the playmaking center is on pace for his best season since he had a career-high 101 points in 2009-10.
Feb. 18, 2017 Backstrom had an assist to extend his point streak to eight games Saturday but missed his shootout attempt in a loss at Detroit. Backstrom has four goals and 10 assists during his streak, though the bulk of his production has been coming at home. He has only three points in his last five road games.
Feb. 12, 2017 For the second straight game, Backstrom had a goal and two assists Saturday. Backstrom, who reached 700 career points with his first assist, has four goals and nine assists during a seven-game point streak. His goal Saturday was the 182nd of his career, pushing him ahead of Dale Hunter and Michal Pivonka for 10th place on the Capitals' career list.
Feb. 10, 2017 Backstrom had a goal with two assists Thursday. He has 27 points in his last 18 games.
Feb. 4, 2017 Backstrom's power-play goal stood as the winner to lift the Capitals to a 3-2 win against the Canadiens on Saturday afternoon at the Bell Centre. Backstorm has scored in consecutive games and has five points in the last three. The Capitals host the Kings on Sunday, and Backstorm has three goals and 10 assists in his last six home games - all wins.
Feb. 2, 2017 Backstrom had a goal and two assists in Wednesday's home win over Boston. Backstrom has at least one point in every game during Washington's current eight-game win streak over the Bruins, totaling 13 points. He has three goals and 10 assists during a six-game point streak at home, and the Caps follow Saturday's visit to Montreal with a four-game homestand.
Jan. 31, 2017 Backstrom had an assist Tuesday against the Islanders. He has four goals and 14 assists over his last 13 games.
Jan. 23, 2017 Backstrom extended his point streak to 10 games Monday with an assist against Carolina. He has four goals and 13 assists over those 10 contests.
Jan. 22, 2017 Backstrom notched two more assists in Saturday's win at Dallas to extend his point streak to eight games. The dependable center has four goals and 11 assists during the run and is now tied for second in the NHL with 33 assists. Backstrom also leads Washington's high-powered offense with 46 points.
Jan. 15, 2017 Backstrom had two more assists Sunday. He has nine assists, plus three goals, in the last six games.
Jan. 14, 2017 Backstrom had a goal with an assist Friday. He has three goals and seven assists during a five-game point streak.
Jan. 12, 2017 Backstrom contributed a power-play goal and three assists to the Capitals' 5-2 win over rival Pittsburgh on Wednesday. The steady center has now scored in consecutive games and is up to 38 points in 41 contests this season. Backstrom has been especially good of late, notching two goals and six assists over a four-game point streak.
Jan. 9, 2017 Evgeny Kuznetsov, Brett Connolly and Backstrom scored for Washington in Monday's win over Montreal. Backstrom also had an assist, giving one in each of the past three games.
Jan. 7, 2017 Backstrom assisted on Washington's only goal in a 1-0 win over Ottawa on Saturday. Backstrom, who has gone nine games without a goal, became the 10th Swede to record 500 NHL assists.
Dec. 18, 2016 Backstrom scored Washington's only goal during a 5-on-3 power play in the second period in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Montreal. Backstrom has four goals and nine points in the last 10 games, but his goal was the end of Washington's scoring as well as the beginning. Backstrom is five assists away from becoming the 10th Swedish-born player in NHL history to reach 500 for his career.
Dec. 8, 2016 Backstrom scored 1:36 into overtime, helping the Capitals beat the Bruins 4-3 to avert a disastrous defeat Wednesday night. Backstrom has recorded seven goals and six assists in his last 11 games after tallying a goal and eight assists in his first 14.
Dec. 4, 2016 Backstrom scored for the Captials in Saturday's loss to the Lightning. Backstrom has now scored in his last three road games after going without one in his first eight.
Nov. 26, 2016 Backstrom was a bright spot with a goal and an assist Friday in a 4-2 loss at Toronto. That gives the Swedish playmaker five goals and six assists in his last seven games.
Nov. 20, 2016 Backstrom had a goal and an assist in the Capitals' 3-2 loss to the Blue Jackets on Sunday. That's four goals and four assists in his last four games for Backstrom, who only scored once in his first 14 games.
Nov. 17, 2016 Backstrom had two goals and three assists Wednesday for his first five-point game since December 2013. He also scored Tuesday after having just one goal in his first 14 games. Backstrom's 11 assists and 15 points lead the Capitals.
Nov. 3, 2016 Backstrom scored his first goal of the season and added two assists Thursday. He has five points in the last four games.
Oct. 14, 2016 Backstrom assisted on both Washington goals in a 3-2 shootout loss at Pittsburgh in Thursday's season opener. Nothing new for Backstrom, whose 171 assists over the past three seasons trail only Joe Thornton and Sidney Crosby for the most in the NHL. He's put up at least 50 helpers and 70 points in each of those campaigns.
April 26, 2016 Backstrom scored as the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0 on Sunday in Game 6 to win the series 4-2 and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Backstrom finished with seven points in the series.
April 1, 2016 Backstrom was back Thursday night. The standout center missed three consecutive games with an upper-body injury.
March 29, 2016 Backstrom had a goal and an assist in Monday's win over Columbus. Backstrom had been limited to two points in his previous six games.
March 23, 2016 Backstrom had a goal with an assist Tuesday. This snapped a three-game point drought for Backstrom.
March 3, 2016 Backstrom had two assists Wednesday. He has six assists in four games.
Feb. 12, 2016 Backstrom had three assists Thursday. Backstrom has 52 points, although it is easy to rack up success playing with a stud like Alex Ovechkin.
Jan. 28, 2016 Backstrom scored in Wednesday's loss to Philadelphia. Backstrom has three goals and an assist over his last three games.
Jan. 20, 2016 Backstrom scored two goals during Tuesday's 6-3 win at Columbus. It was his first multi-goal game since Oct. 20 and it gave him five goals and seven assists in his last 10 games.
Jan. 8, 2016 Backstrom extended his point streak to four games with a goal and an assist on Thursday. He has two goals and three assists during the streak to move his totals to 12 and 25 on the season.
Dec. 30, 2015 Backstrom exited Wednesday's win over Buffalo with an undisclosed injury. The standout center sat out the third period, though coach Barry Trotz said afterward that Backstrom could be available when the Caps visit Carolina Thursday night.
Dec. 21, 2015 Backstrom contributed three assists to Sunday's win over the Rangers. It's the playmaking center's second three-point outing in four games. Backstrom has at least one point in 16 of his last 21 contests.
Dec. 15, 2015 Backstrom matched his season high for points with a goal and two assists in a 4-1 win over Pittsburgh on Monday. Backstrom has three goals and eight assists in his last nine games. He has 10 goals and 17 assists this season.
Nov. 26, 2015 Backstrom had a goal and an assist Wednesday against the Jets. Backstrom has two goals and four assists in his last five games.
Nov. 20, 2015 Backstrom had a goal and one assist Thursday. Backstrom has 15 points in 15 games.
Nov. 8, 2015 Backstrom had a goal and one assist Saturday. Backstrom has 11 points on the season.
Oct. 21, 2015 Backstrom scored two goals in his second game of the season Tuesday. He returned from a back injury on Saturday and has three goals and an assist in two games.
Oct. 17, 2015 Backstrom had one goal and two assists in the Capitals' 4-1 win over Carolina on Saturday. Backstrom's performance came in his season debut. He missed the first three games of the season with a hip injury.
Oct. 6, 2015 Backstrom made his season debut for the Washington Capitals on Saturday night against the Carolina Hurricanes. Backstrom, who led the NHL with 60 assists last season, had arthroscopic hip surgery in late May and missed the first three games of the season. He centered a line with Marcus Johansson and Justin Williams.
May 28, 2015 Backstrom has had hip surgery and the team expects him to be ready for next season. The Capitals say the arthroscopic procedure was done Wednesday. The club adds in a statement Thursday that it is "confident" he will be "completely healthy" before the start of the 2015-16 regular season. Backstrom led the NHL with 60 assists and was sixth in points with 78 this season, playing in all 82 games. He became the team's career assist leader and is fifth in points.
March 16, 2015 Backstrom picked up two assists in Sunday's 2-0 win over Boston. With 71 points, Backstrom is one behind John Tavares for the NHL lead.
March 8, 2015 Backstrom came up with two assists Saturday against Buffalo. Backstrom leads the league with 51 assists, and he's tied for second with 69 points.
March 4, 2015 Backstrom had two assists Tuesday. Backstrom is shining brightly with 67 points.
Jan. 18, 2015 Backstrom had a goal and an assist in Saturday's loss at Dallas. Backstrom has two goals and five assists in his last six games.
Dec. 30, 2014 Backstrom had a goal and an assist in Monday's overtime loss to the Islanders. Backstrom is playing extremely well with seven goals and four assists over his last eight games.
Dec. 21, 2014 Backstrom scored twice and added an assist in Saturday's win at New Jersey. Backstrom has five goals and four assists over his last six games, pushing his season point total to a team-leading 34.
Dec. 14, 2014 Backstrom had his first career regular season hat trick as the Capitals held on to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2. Backstrom scored two second period goals and completed the natural hat trick early in the third. He now has eight goals on the season, to go with 22 assists.
Dec. 10, 2014 Backstrom had his 21st and 22nd assists of the season in Tuesday's win at Tampa Bay. Backstrom is averaging exactly 1.0 point per game with five goals and 22 assists in 27 contests.
Nov. 21, 2014 Backstrom had a goal with an assist Thursday. This snapped a three-game point drought.
Oct. 23, 2014 Backstrom recorded his fifth assist in Wednesday's loss at Edmonton. Three of Backstrom's five assists have come on the power play.
Oct. 17, 2014 Backstrom scored his first goal of the season in Thursday's victory over New Jersey. Backstrom's goal pushed his point total to five through four games. His four assists are tied with John Carlson for the team lead.
Oct. 15, 2014 Backstrom notched a pair of assists in Tuesday's 6-5 shootout loss to San Jose. Backstrom has two assists in each of the last two games.
April 9, 2014 Backstrom notched his second multi-goal game of the season with two scores in Tuesday's win at St. Louis. Backstrom has six goals and 18 assists over his last 22 games.
March 26, 2014 Backstrom shook off an upper-body injury and played in a 4-2 loss to Boston on Saturday. Backstrom, the Washington Capitals' second-leading scorer with 70 points, has appeared in all 74 games this season.
March 14, 2014 Backstrom will receive an Olympic silver medal despite his positive drug test in Sochi. The IOC says there was no intention to improve performance and ''the athlete should be entitled to receive the silver medal and diploma awarded for men's ice hockey.'' Backstrom was removed from the Swedish team just before the final, which the Canadians won 3-0. An IOC disciplinary panel found Backstrom had been ''cooperative,'' disclosed the medication in his doping control form and relied on advice of his team doctor.
Feb. 28, 2014 Backstrom had a goal and two assists Thursday in a win over Florida. He has six points in his last three games.
Feb. 7, 2014 Backstrom tallied his team-leading 43rd assist in Thursday's victory over the Jets. Backstrom has five assists in his last six games after recording just one in the previous nine contests.
Feb. 3, 2014 Backstrom had two assists in the Capitals' 6-5 overtime win against Detroit on Sunday. The Washington center had three assists in his previous 11 games.
Jan. 20, 2014 Backstrom recorded his team-leading 38th assist of the season in Sunday's loss to the Rangers. Backstrom ended a four-game drought without a point but couldn't prevent Washington from losing its fifth straight contest.
Dec. 21, 2013 Backstrom had four assists against the Hurricanes on Friday. He's recorded 12 of 33 assists over the last five contests.
Dec. 16, 2013 Backstrom had two assists against the Flyers on Sunday. He has nine assists in three games.
Nov. 18, 2013 Backstrom had three assists Sunday night in the Washington Capitals' 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. Backstrom leads all Eastern Conference players with 19 assists.
Nov. 6, 2013 Backstrom had three assists in the Capitals' 6-2 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. Backstrom has three goals and four assists in his first three games this month.
Nov. 2, 2013 Backstrom scored twice and added an assist in Friday's 7-0 win at Philadelphia. Backstrom is tied with Alex Ovechkin for the team lead with 15 points. He has 35 points in 22 career games against the Flyers.
Oct. 25, 2013 Backstrom had a goal and an assist as the Caps beat the Oilers 4-1 on Thursday night for their third straight win. Backstrom has excelled for fantasy owners with 12 points.
Oct. 15, 2013 Backstrom had three assists in Monday's win over the Oilers. He has seven assists in six games.
April 7, 2013 Backstrom added three assists for the Capitals in Saturday's 4-3 win over Florida. He leads the team in assists with 33.
April 3, 2013 Backstrom matched a career high with four assists in a 5-3 win over Carolina on Tuesday night. The Washington Capitals center has 13 of his 35 points over the last nine games (three goals, 10 assists).
March 25, 2013 Backstrom may be heating up after finishing with a goal and an assist in a shootout win over the New York Rangers on Sunday night. Backstrom has earned points in three straight games, with two goals and three assists over that span.
March 24, 2013 Backstrom made 33 saves for his first shutout of the season, and Ryan Suter had two more assists, leading Minnesota past the San Jose Sharks 2-0 on Saturday for the Wild's season-high fifth straight victory. The 35-year-old goalie is 13-3-1 in his last 17 games, giving up two goals or fewer in 13 of those turns.
March 22, 2013 Backstrom scored once and had an assist for Washington in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Jets. Eight of Backstrom's 22 assists are on the road.
March 18, 2013 Backstrom had two assists in Sunday's win over Buffalo. He has three assists in three games.
March 6, 2013 Backstrom had a season-high three assists in Washington's 4-3 overtime win over Boston on Tuesday night. Backstrom has 11 of his 19 points over the last nine games (one goal and 10 assists).
Feb. 27, 2013 Backstrom had a goal and an assist in Tuesday night's 3-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Backstrom has seven points in his last six games for the Caps.
Feb. 2, 2013 Backstrom had a goal and an assist for the Capitals in Friday's 3-2 victory over the Flyers. Backstrom has an assist in three straight games.
Jan. 23, 2013 Backstrom had two assists in Washington's 4-2 loss to Winnipeg on Tuesday night. Backstrom put his first two points on the board after going scoreless in the season opener.
April 18, 2012 Backstrom has been suspended by the NHL for one game after cross-checking Boston Bruins forward Rich Peverley at the end of Game 3 in their first-round series on Monday night. Backstrom was given a match penalty for attempt to injure, which carried an automatic suspension. Washington coach Dale Hunter said earlier Tuesday that Backstrom ``was trying to protect his face'' because Peverley had his stick raised. He also said that the Bruins have been going after the head of Backstrom, who returned to Washington's lineup March 31 after missing half the regular season because of a concussion.
Jan. 4, 2012 Backstrom is back for the Washington Capitals. The top-line center returned to the lineup Saturday night against the Montreal Canadiens, his first game since suffering a concussion nearly three months ago. Coach Dale Hunter said he would keep an eye on Backstrom's minutes, but there was no set limit as to how much the 24-year-old forward would play. Backstrom was injured when he was elbowed in the head by Rene Bourque in a win over Calgary on Jan. 4. Even though he missed 40 games, Backstrom came back in fifth place on the team with 42 points. Without him, the four-time defending Southeast Division champions have flirted with missing the playoffs. They were tied for eighth in the Eastern Conference entering Saturday's play.
Dec. 21, 2011 Backstrom had a goal and an assist as the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Tuesday night. It was the third multipoint performance in six games for Backstrom, who also has seven goals and seven assists over his last 14 contests.
Dec. 10, 2011 Backstrom had a goal and two assists in Friday's 4-2 win over Toronto. Backstrom has five points over his last two games.
Dec. 8, 2011 Backstrom had a goal and an assist during a 5-3 win over Ottawa on Wednesday night. The goal was the fifth in nine games for Backstrom, who also has nine points over that span.
Nov. 22, 2011 Backstrom tallied a goal and an assist during Monday's 4-3 win over Phoenix. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come for Backstrom, who had gone without a point in his previous four games.
Nov. 5, 2011 Backstrom had a goal and an assist in Friday's 5-1 win over Carolina. Backstrom has three consecutive two-point games, totaling three goals and three assists in that span.
Nov. 2, 2011 Backstrom scored the tying goal with 42 seconds left in regulation, then added the game-winner at 2:18 of overtime to lift the Capitals to a 5-4 victory Tuesday night. Backstrom is among the league leaders with 10 assists.
Oct. 30, 2011 Backstrom had two assists Saturday in a 7-4 loss at Vancouver. Backstrom leads the Caps with 12 points.
Oct. 28, 2011 Backstrom came up empty in Thursday's 2-1 loss at Edmonton. Backstrom still has a team-high 10 points for the Caps.
Date Injury Return Date Status Details
May 8, 2021 Lower-body injury None Day-to-Day
Aug. 12, 2020 Concussion - left game None Day-to-Day Backstrom (concussion) will return for Thursday's Game 5 against the Islanders.
Aug. 7, 2020 Unfit to play None Day-to-Day Backstrom (undisclosed) will play Sunday against the Bruins.
Jan. 8, 2019 Illness None Day-to-Day Backstrom (illness) will return from a one-game absence Thursday in Boston.
May 5, 2018 Upper-body injury None Day-to-Day Backstrom (hand) is back in the lineup Thursday for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Lightning.
Jan. 1, 2018 Illness None Day-to-Day An illness didn't slow Backstrom on Tuesday as he had two assists in 18:54 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-4 overtime win over the Hurricanes. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of 1 for the game. Backstrom now has 25 assists on the season.
Oct. 26, 2017 Illness None Day-to-Day Backstrom didn't play Thursday because of an illness, but will play Saturday.
April 1, 2016 Upper-body injury None Day-to-Day Backstrom was back Thursday night.
Dec. 30, 2015 Undisclosed injury None Day-to-Day Backstrom exited Wednesday's win over Buffalo with an undisclosed injury.
Oct. 6, 2015 Hip None Injured Reserve Backstrom made his season debut for the Washington Capitals on Saturday night against the Carolina Hurricanes.
March 26, 2014 Upper-body injury None Day-to-Day Backstrom shook off an upper-body injury and played in a 4-2 loss to Boston on Saturday.
Jan. 4, 2012 Head None Injured Reserve Backstrom is back for the Washington Capitals. The top-line center returned to the lineup Saturday night against the Montreal Canadiens, his first game since suffering a concussion nearly three months ago. Coach Dale Hunter said he would keep an eye on Backstrom's minutes, but there was no set limit as to how much the 24-year-old forward would play.
Date Injury Return Date Status Detail
April 17, 2012 Suspended One game by NHL for cross-checking Backstrom has been suspended by the NHL for one game after cross-checking Boston Bruins forward Rich Peverley at the end of Game 3 in their first-round series on Monday night. None
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2023-11-08 injury_note Backstrom, who underwent hip surgery in 2022 but has been playing this season, announced Wednesday he would be temporarily stepping away from hockey to focus on his health. Additionally, Backstrom has been placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site. Backstrom (hip), who announced last Wednesday that he's temporarily stepping away from hockey to focus on his health, was moved to the long-term injured reserve list Wednesday.
2023-11-08 analysis It was already expected that Backstrom would be out for a while, but this move helps cement that fact. He had an assist in eight contests before beginning his break from hockey. With Backstrom unavailable, Dylan Strome seems to have cemented himself on the Capitals' top line.
2023-11-08 Date Injured 2023-11-01 2023-11-08
2023-11-08 update Backstrom (hip), who announced last Wednesday that he's temporarily stepping away from hockey to focus on his health, was moved to the long-term injured reserve list Wednesday.
2023-11-08 Injury Status IR IR-LT
2023-11-01 injury_note Backstrom, who underwent hip surgery in 2022 but has been playing this season, announced Wednesday he would be temporarily stepping away from hockey to focus on his health. Additionally, Backstrom has been placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.
2023-11-01 analysis Backstrom cited his "injury situation," in his explanation for taking time off from hockey, but he didn't specify if his hip is the issue or if there is a different problem. The 35-year-old also didn't provide a potential timetable, but given the nature of the announcement, it seems fair to believe he will miss a decent chunk of time. Backstrom has an assist in eight contests while averaging 14:34
2023-11-01 Date Injured 2023-11-01
2023-11-01 update Backstrom, who underwent hip surgery in 2022 but has been playing this season, announced Wednesday he would be temporarily stepping away from hockey to focus on his health. Additionally, Backstrom has been placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.
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2023-10-26 analysis The Capitals are struggling overall, but Backstrom is averaging the lowest ice time (15:54) of his career. He's been been removed from the top line and was recently moved off the top power-play unit with Dylan Strome replacing him on both units. The 35-year-old Backstrom is bound to start producing again and this slump could be the residual effects of his recovery from the hip resurfacing surgery Backstrom snapped his season-opening drought with the secondary helper on Connor McMichael's third-period goal. Playing in a middle-six role and on the second power-play unit, Backstrom isn't expected to produce as much as he has in past seasons this year. He's at 11 shots on net, five blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through six contests.
2023-10-26 update Backstrom has no points and has managed a minus-3 rating and 10 shots through the first five games. Backstrom notched an assist in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Devils.
2023-10-26 analysis Backstrom snapped his season-opening drought with the secondary helper on Connor McMichael's third-period goal. Playing in a middle-six role and on the second power-play unit, Backstrom isn't expected to produce as much as he has in past seasons this year. He's at 11 shots on net, five blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through six contests. The Capitals are struggling overall, but Backstrom is averaging the lowest ice time (15:54) of his career. He's been been removed from the top line and was recently moved off the top power-play unit with Dylan Strome replacing him on both units. The 35-year-old Backstrom is bound to start producing again and this slump could be the residual effects of his recovery from the hip resurfacing surgery
2023-10-26 update Backstrom notched an assist in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Devils. Backstrom has no points and has managed a minus-3 rating and 10 shots through the first five games.
2023-10-26 analysis The Capitals are struggling overall, but Backstrom is averaging the lowest ice time (15:54) of his career. He's been been removed from the top line and was recently moved off the top power-play unit with Dylan Strome replacing him on both units. The 35-year-old Backstrom is bound to start producing again and this slump could be the residual effects of his recovery from the hip resurfacing surgery Backstrom snapped his season-opening drought with the secondary helper on Connor McMichael's third-period goal. Playing in a middle-six role and on the second power-play unit, Backstrom isn't expected to produce as much as he has in past seasons this year. He's at 11 shots on net, five blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through six contests.
2023-10-26 update Backstrom has no points and has managed a minus-3 rating and 10 shots through the first five games. Backstrom notched an assist in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Devils.
2023-10-26 analysis The Capitals are struggling overall, but Backstrom is averaging the lowest ice time (15:54) of his career, has been removed from the top line, and was recently moved off the top power-play unit -- for Dylan Strome in both respects. The 35-year-old is bound to start going again and this slump could be the residual effects of his recovery from the hip resurfacing surgery he had in 2022, but fantasy The Capitals are struggling overall, but Backstrom is averaging the lowest ice time (15:54) of his career. He's been been removed from the top line and was recently moved off the top power-play unit with Dylan Strome replacing him on both units. The 35-year-old Backstrom is bound to start producing again and this slump could be the residual effects of his recovery from the hip resurfacing surgery
2023-10-25 analysis The Capitals are struggling overall, but Backstrom is averaging the lowest ice time (15:54) of his career, has been removed from the top line, and was recently moved off the top power-play unit -- for Dylan Strome in both respects. The 35-year-old is bound to start going again and this slump could be the residual effects of his recovery from the hip resurfacing surgery he had in 2022, but fantasy
2023-10-25 update Backstrom has no points and has managed a minus-3 rating and 10 shots through the first five games.
2023-09-05 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $9.200M
2023-09-05 Salary $0.000M $10.000M
2023-09-05 Pickable No Yes
2023-06-22 Active in League No Yes
2023-06-22 Franchise 2023 2023 Washington Capitals