3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NICKLAS BACKSTROM
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SEPTEMBER 10 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM
2019-20 Rink Wrap: Nicklas Backstrom From Backstrom to Wilson, we’re taking a look at and grading the 2019-20 season for every player who laced ‘em up for the Caps for a signifi...
AUGUST 31 • JAPERSRINK.COM
Capitals fire coach Todd Reirden after 2 postseason letdowns The Washington Capitals have fired coach Todd Reirden after a second consecutive first-round exit in the playoffs
AUGUST 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Beau knows: Isles use structure, young skill to advance The New York Islanders are into the second round of the NHL playoffs for the second consecutive year on the strength of their trademark structure and plenty of young skill players
AUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trotz's Islanders eliminate Capitals with 4-0 win in Game 5 Anthony Beauvillier scored twice, Semyon Varlamov shut out the team that drafted him and the New York Islanders knocked the Washington Capitals out of the playoffs in the first rou...
AUGUST 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quiet in return to lineup Backstrom (concussion) had three shots and was minus-2 in Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Islanders in Game 5.
Impact Backstrom was back in the lineup for the first time since Game 1 but was largely ineffective in his 16:42 of ice time. In his defense, the entire Washington offense was silenced in the series clincher. The 32-year-old Backstrom had but a single assist in his five postseason games, with that lone point coming way back in the round-robin opener. He will enter the 2020-21 season needing just 73 points to reach 1,000 for his career.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to rock Thursday Backstrom (concussion) will return to the lineup for Thursday's Game 5 matchup against the Islanders.
Impact Backstrom was considered a game-time call for the pivotal matchup, but as evidenced by this news, the Swede will return to the lineup for the first time since Game 1. Now healthy, look for Backstrom to assume his usual second-line role while mixing in on the top power-play unit. He hasn't quite clicked in the bubble since the NHL restarted its season, however, garnering just one assist across 16:37 of average ice time. Considering his entrance back into the lineup, Brian Pinho will come out of the lineup and push Lars Eller into a third-line role.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Islanders aim to secure series win over the Capitals The New York Islanders look to clinch the series over the Washington Capitals in game five of the Eastern Conference first round
AUGUST 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Isles look to close out Caps, Stars have Flames on brink The Washington Capitals are hoping to stave off elimination in Game 5 of their first-round series against the New York Islanders on Thursday, while the Dallas Stars are looking to...
AUGUST 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Game-time decision Thursday Backstrom (concussion) will be a game-time call for Thursday's Game 5 against the Islanders, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Impact Backstrom has skated with the Capitals' extras for three consecutive days, so if he's able to join the main group for Thursday's morning skate, he'll have a great shot at returning to action for a must-win Game 5. The 32-year-old pivot has picked up one helper in four games thus far this postseason.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Ovechkin helps Capitals rally past Islanders to avoid sweep Alex Ovechkin scored twice, including the go-ahead goal early in the third period, and the Washington Capitals rallied from two goals down to beat the New York Islanders 3-2 and av...
AUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out for Game 4 Backstrom (concussion) isn't on the ice for warmups and won't be a part of the lineup for Tuesday's Game 4 against the Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Backstrom will miss his third consecutive contest while dealing with the concussion. He took part in Monday's practice, but he still appears in the league's concussion protocol. This is a tough break for the team and the Swede, especially considering the team is on the brink of elimination Tuesday. With Backstrom sidelined again, expect Lars Eller to continue to handle second-line center duties.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time call Backstrom (concussion) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's Game 4 against the Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Backstrom has missed Washington's last two games while in the NHL's concussion protocol, but he skated Monday, and he was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate, which suggests he'll have a real shot at returning to action in Game 4. That'd be a fantastic development for the Capitals, who are on the brink of elimination after dropping the first three games of the series to the Isles. Confirmation on Backstrom's status won't surface until pregame warmups, so fantasy players hoping to deploy him in daily lineups should plan accordingly.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Skates Monday Backstrom (concussion) was cleared to begin skating Monday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
Impact Backstrom was on the ice with the Capitals' Black Aces as the main roster was given the day off. If the center can be cleared for contact at Tuesday's game-day skate, there is a chance he could be available against the Islanders for Game 4. If he can't give it a go, Lars Eller figures to hold down the second-line center spot.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
New York aims to finish out series against Washington in game 4 The New York Islanders look to clinch the Eastern Conference first round over the Washington Capitals in game four
AUGUST 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Islanders beat Capitals 2-1 in OT, take 3-0 lead in series Mathew Barzal scored 4:28 into overtime, lifting the New York Islanders to a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Sunday
AUGUST 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still unable to play Backstrom (concussion) won't play in Sunday's Game 3 versus the Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Backstrom was able to practice, albeit in a limited capacity, Saturday, but he'll need more time before re-entering the lineup. The Capitals are in a tough position down 2-0 in the series, so Backstrom would be a major boost if he can return for Game 4. For the time being, Lars Eller will continue to center the second line.
AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE
Skates Saturday Backstrom (concussion) joined his teammates on the ice toward the end of practice Saturday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Impact It's a bit disconcerting that Backstrom wasn't able to log a full practice, but his presence on the ice still represents a major step forward in his recovery. His status for Sunday's Game 3 likely won't be confirmed until the Capitals take the ice for pregame warmups, so fantasy players hoping to use the 32-year-old pivot in daily lineups should plan accordingly.
AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE
Past 2 champions Capitals, Blues struggle to start playoffs The past two Stanley Cup champions are taking a while to get their games ramped up in the playoffs
AUGUST 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Islanders-Capitals shapes up as a physical series The effects of Islanders captain Anders Lee’s hit on the Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom are likely to linger for the length of the teams’ first...
AUGUST 13 • NEWSDAY.COM
Lars Eller in familiar playoff role by replacing an injured Nicklas Backstrom Nicklas Backstrom is irreplaceable but Lars Eller has done a good job in the past of filling in when Backstrom was injured.
AUGUST 13 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Backstrom out for Game 2 vs. Islanders Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom will not play in Game 2 of the team's series against the New York Islanders on Friday, head coa...
AUGUST 13 • THESCORE.COM
In concussion protocol Backstrom is in the concussion protocol and will miss Game 2 versus the Islanders on Friday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
Impact Backstrom has yet to score a goal during the postseason, picking up just one assist in four appearances. Fortunately for the Caps, Lars Eller (personal) will be available to slot into Backstrom's spot in the top six. Once cleared to play, the world-class center figures to retake his spot on the power play and should provide top-end fantasy value.
AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE
‘Predatory’ late hit has Nicklas Backstrom’s status uncertain for Game 2 vs. Islanders Backstrom was injured after a big late hit by Islanders captain Anders Lee early in the first period of Wednesday's Game 1 loss.
AUGUST 13 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
