The Washington Capitals will get Nicklas Backstrom (concussion) back on Saturday. Backstrom has missed 40 games since he was elbowed in the head by Rene Bourque. He is projected to play on a line with Alex Ovechkin and Marcus Johansson. Getting Backstrom back is a huge boost for the Capitals, who battling for one of the final playoff spots. "It's a big game for us and we need all those points," Backstrom said. "I'm excited to be back in such an important game."