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Capitals GM: C Nicklas Backstrom (hip) likely out for season Oct 29, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) controls the puck during the first pe...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nicklas Backstrom is unlikely to play again this season, Capitals GM Brian MacLellan says

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan says it's unlikely Nicklas Backstrom plays again this season

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Screen Shots: Neck Guards, Nicklas Backstrom, New Jersey Devils Adam Proteau discusses the need for all hockey leagues to mandate neck guards, Nicklas Backstrom stepping away indefinitely and Devils star...

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom taking leave to evaluate his health Washington Capitals star Nicklas Backstrom, who has come back from 2022 hip resurfacing, is taking a leave of absence to decide his future.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Capitals C Nicklas Backstrom steps away due to injury Feb 18, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) skates during the warmups before the game agai...

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Capitals C Nicklas Backstrom steps away due to injury Feb 18, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) skates during the warmups before the game agai...

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Capitals' Bäckström stepping away from team "This is a difficult decision, but one that I feel is right for my health at this time," Nicklas Bäckström said.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom to Step Away Due to Injuries Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom will be stepping away from the game indefinitely to deal with his ongoing injury situation.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom to Step Away Due to Injuries Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom will be stepping away from the game indefinitely to deal with his ongoing injury situation.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nicklas Backstrom steps away from Capitals amid 'ongoing injury situation' “Given my ongoing injury situation, I decided to take some time and step away from the game,” Backstrom said in a statement Wednesday. “This...

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Nicklas Backstrom is taking a leave of absence from the Washington Capitals because of his hip

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is taking a leave of absence from the team because of what he called an “ongoing injury situation” after a slow start to the season on...

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Taking time off to focus on health 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. Additio...

Impact 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 for his return, but given the nature of the announcement, it seems fair to believe he'll miss a decent chunk of time at a minimum. Backstrom has just one 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.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Generates first assist Backstrom notched an assist in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Devils.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mired in slump Backstrom has no points and has managed a minus-3 rating and 10 shots through the first five games.

Impact 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 he had in 2022, but fantasy managers are bound to be spooked by the early returns.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicklas Backstrom is done talking about his hip. The Capitals now need his play to do the talking

Nicklas Backstrom is sick and tired of talking about his surgically repaired left hip

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • Associated Press

Nicklas Backstrom says he's healthy — and done talking about his hip Nicklas Backstrom, a 17-year veteran, believes a normal offseason of training has him ready to go for the new season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

John Carlson scores as Capitals beat Blackhawks 6-1

John Carlson had a goal and an assist in his return from a fractured skull, and the Washington Capitals beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-1

MARCH 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Capitals' playoff hopes take another hit with loss to Blues

The Washington Capitals' already faint playoff hopes took another hit with a 5-2 home loss to the St. Louis Blues

MARCH 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores in loss Friday Backstrom collected a goal in a 5-2 loss to St. Louis on Friday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kuemper stops 17 shots, Capitals beat Islanders 5-1

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MARCH 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores goal vs. Islanders Backstrom netted a goal in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Islanders.

Impact 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.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicklas Backstrom brings fellow Swede Rasmus Sandin under his wing The Capitals' new defenseman has a picture with Backstrom from when Sandin was a youth. Now the veteran is giving him tips — in his native t...

MARCH 7, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Caps edge Bruins, 2-1, despite Ovechkin being held scoreless

Nicklas Backstrom and Garnet Hathaway each scored a goal and the Washington Capitals beat NHL-best Boston 2-1 on Saturday, sending the Bruins to just their second regulation loss a...

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Another power-play goal Backstrom scored a power-play goal Saturday in a 2-1 win over Boston.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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