Backstrom (hip) practiced in a full-contact jersey Saturday, per Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom has yet to play this season after undergoing hip surgery in June. Practicing without limitations is a big step toward his return to the lineup, though a definite timeline has yet to be established. The 35-year-old center logged six goals and 25 assists in 47 games last year.