Backstrom (hip) skated with the Capitals' conditioning coach Saturday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom has yet to play this season due to a hip injury, but he's clearly trending in the right direction in his recovery, although he'll undoubtedly need to log a number of full practices with his teammates before making his season debut. Check back for another update on Backstrom's status once he's cleared to take the ice with his teammates for practice.