Nicklas Backstrom: As expected, Backstrom (rest) won't play Saturday against the Islanders, ... · NHL

Nicklas Backstrom
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Sat 4/6/19 10:28 AM

As expected, Backstrom (rest) won't play Saturday against the Islanders, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis
Backstrom will get a break ahead of the Stanley Cup quarterfinals against the Hurricanes. The elite playmaker finishes the regular season with 22 goals and 52 assists -- including 25 power-play points -- over 80 games.