Backstrom provided a power-play assist in Friday's 2-1 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

It's the first of what we'd assume to be many helpers this year for the playmaking Swede. Backstrom has recorded 50 or more assists and 70-plus points in every year since 2013-14. The top-line center isn't likely to see too steep a decline in production while setting up Alex Ovechkin.