Backstrom (hip) has been activated off the injured non-roster list ahead of Wednesday's clash with Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom has yet to play this season due to a hip injury, but all signs point to the 34-year-old pivot making his season debut against the Blackhawks. Backstrom, who racked up 53 points through 55 contests last season, is expected to skate on Washington's top line and first power-play unit against Chicago.