Backstrom recorded his eighth assist of the season in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

With nine points in 11 games and back on the top line with Alex Ovechkin, the 28-year-old Swede is off to a good start to the season. However (as fantasy owners in season's past can attest to), his lack of goal production is the only blemish on his fantasy resume, but he is still a must-start in all formats.