Backes recorded an assist, two PIM and three hits in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Backes has now hit 40 points on the year, a feat the center has reached in three straight seasons. The 31-year-old probably won't hit 50-plus like he did his last two campaigns, as production has come a bit more inconsistently, but it's hard to complain too much about his numbers in the bottom-six role. Even still, it'd be nice to see Backes finish strong with how well St. Louis is playing as of late.