Backstrom picked up an assist in Thursday's 3-2 win against the Canadiens to extend his points streak to four games.

EDGE Analysis

That makes a goal and four assists for Backstrom over his last four contests as the top line center has notched a point in 66 percent of his games this season. Backstrom should continue to rack up assists playing alongside goal scorers like T.J. Oshie and Alex Ovechkin.