Backstrom (hip) took part in a full practice Wednesday, though Capitals head coach Barry Trotz said there is no timetable for when he'll take contact in practice, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom would need to prove that he can withstand contact in practice before returning to a game, so that's presumably the playmaker's next step in the recovery process from offseason hip surgery. Once healthy, Backstrom will be chasing an impressive milestone, as he needs 28 more assists to reach 600 for his career.