Injury: Backstrom being evaluated by doctors tonight. Took elbow to... dailyfaceoff.com Wed 1/4/12 12:56 AM
Backstrom briefly returned to the game but was later removed from the game for precautionary measures. Before getting hurt, the talented playmaker registered three assists.
Line Change: 50-19-20 dailyfaceoff.com Sat 11/19/11 2:56 PM
Backstrom moves down to the second line. Following a six-game point streak the former 4th overall pick has not produced a point for three games.
Hot Streak: Nicklas Backstrom named NHL third star of week dailyfaceoff.com Mon 11/7/11 2:56 PM
Backstrom leads the Capitals with 18 points (five goals, 13 assists) and had three goals and three assists in three games last week. [Capitals Watch]