Nicklas Backstrom tallied a power-play goal and had an assist in Washington's...

Nicklas Backstrom tallied a power-play goal and had an assist in Washington's 3-0 win over Carolina on Tuesday.

His first-period marker held up as the game's winning goal. Backstrom has 15 points in 18 games this campaign. Defenseman John Carlson also had a goal and a helper in the contest.