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Nicklas Backstrom C WAS
29 Days Washington Capitals Comment

Nicklas Backstrom notched a goal and an assist in Tuesday's win over Winnipeg.

He has four points in his last two games to give him 48 in 46 contests this season. Backstrom is third in the NHL with 40 helpers and is tied for eighth in league scoring. Hopefully, you stayed with patient with him at the beginning of the year and you are being rewarded for it now.

Nicklas Backstrom C WAS
1 Month Washington Capitals Comment

Nicklas Backstrom took part in Saturday's morning skate.

Just another indication that Backstrom is fine to play Saturday night. He left Thursday's game after his arm was struck by the puck, but the ailment doesn't appear to be serious.

Nicklas Backstrom C WAS
1 Month Washington Capitals Comment

Nicklas Backstrom is expected to play Saturday night against Montreal.

He doesn't seem to be having any difficulties with his arm after blocking a shot in Thursday's contest. Keep the talented pivot active.

Nicklas Backstrom C WAS
1 Month Washington Capitals Comment

Nicklas Backstrom reportedly doesn't have any significant lingering effects from being struck in the arm by a shot during Thursday's contest.

Backstrom left the game late in the third period as a result of the ailment, but he was able to practice on Friday. "He's fine," Capitals said Coach Adam Oates. "It hit him in the arm, you tweak a nerve there - like funny bone type hit. It went numb on him a little bit but he's fine." Backstrom added that while it's sore, he's fine to play on Saturday.

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1 Month Nicklas Backstrom C WAS Comment

A good sign as it doesn't appear Backstrom will miss any time.

April 19, 2013 (primepucks.com)
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Nicklas Backstrom C WAS
1 Month Washington Capitals Comment

Nicklas Backstrom (arm) participated in Friday's practice.

Backstrom left Thursday's game with about seven minutes left due to the ailment. He reportedly didn't appear to have any issues during the Capitals' skate and it looks like he's probable for Saturday's contest.

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