Backstrom (undisclosed) has been ruled out of the remainder of Wednesday's Game 1 against the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Losing Backstrom for any significant amount of time would obviously be a huge blow to the Capitals, but to make matters worse, the team is already without Lars Eller (personal), making Washington dangerously thin down the middle just one game into its first-round series. Check back for an update on Backstrom's status ahead of Friday's Game 2.

Backstrom didn't come out of the locker room for the start of the second period Wednesday, NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

An injury to Backstrom would stretch a thin center group that is already without Lars Eller (personal). If Backstrom misses a significant chunk of time, he would likely be replaced on the second line by Travis Boyd. Unfortunately, with the league's injury policy, fantasy players may not have much information available until closer to puck drop for Game 2 against the Islanders on Friday.

Backstrom (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Sunday's round-robin match versus Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom will skate on the Capitals' second line and top power-play unit during Sunday's round-robin finale. The 32-year-old pivot has recorded one assist and two shots on goal through Washington's first two round-robin contests.

Backstrom (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's round-robin clash with the Bruins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom's status for Sunday's round-robin finale won't be confirmed until the Capitals take the ice for pregame warmups, so fantasy players should plan accordingly. If the 32-year-old vet is unable to go, Travis Boyd will likely get bumped up to the second line.

Backstrom was not in attendance for Friday's practice session, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom's potential absence would be a significant blow for the Caps considering they are already without Lars Eller (personal). Still, Washington doesn't have to worry about being knocked out of the postseason during its upcoming round-robin clash with Boston on Sunday.

Backstrom has registered 12 goals and 54 points in 61 games thus far in the 2019-20 season.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom is near his customary 70-point pace, although a six-game absence during December could prevent the 32-year-old from reaching that mark for a seventh consecutive season. With a five-year contract extension in hand, the Swedish center will remain a key cog in Washington's offense for the foreseeable future and therefore has considerable fantasy value when hockey resumes.

Backstrom scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

He lit the lamp for the first time since Feb. 13, ending a 10-game drought, but Backstrom has still been productive lately with nine points in his last eight contests. On the season, the 32-year-old has 12 goals and 54 points through 60 games.

Backstrom dished out a pair of assists in Thursday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Alex Ovechkin from Backstrom and John Carlson is a familiar line in the stat sheet, and that scenario played out twice in the third period, allowing the Capitals to walk away with a point. The pass-first center has 42 assists in 59 games played this season, and he's tossed in 11 goals as well.

Backstrom dished a power-play helper and added two PIM in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom's secondary helper on Alex Ovechkin's tally accounted for the 300th power-play assist in the former's career. The Swedish center has racked up 51 points (18 with a man advantage), 125 shots and 14 PIM in 57 contests this year. Backstrom may finish shy of the 70-point mark for the first since since the lockout-shortened 2013 campaign -- he missed eight games earlier in the year due to an upper-body injury, which has had an effect on his output.

Backstrom notched two assists in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Both helpers came as part of a four-goal third period for the Caps. Backstrom has a modest three-game point streak during which he's recorded five points (all assists), and on the season he's been his usual productive self, amassing 11 goals and 50 points through 54 contests.