Backstrom tallied three assists -- all to Alex Ovechkin -- in Thursday's 4-3 victory over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom was magical during the second period, staying on the same page as Ovechkin, as usual, and helping him record a hat trick. The 28-year-old is on pace for his best month of the season, totaling seven points in six games. The Swede is one of the top centers in the league and will continue to produce as the year rolls along.