Backstrom notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 3-1 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom has an assist in all three of his appearances this year, including two on the power play. He had the secondary helper on Alex Ovechkin's record-setting power-play goal in the third period Friday. Backstrom has added 11 shots on net -- it's a small sample size, but he's showing little hesitation to shoot since he's gotten back in action after missing two months with a hip injury and a pair of games in the COVID-19 protocols.