Backstrom dished out two assists in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom set up Alex Ovechkin to open the game's scoring in the first period and snagged another assist on Tom Wilson's late game-tying tally. The 32-year-old center is up to 36 assists and 47 points in 52 games this season. He's scored 29 points in as many games since returning from an upper-body injury in early December.

Backstrom scored a power-play goal on two shots in a 3-2 win over Colorado on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The Capitals were trailing 2-0 when Backstrom converted a backdoor feed with the man advantage at 11:37 of the second period. It was the first goal in seven games for Backstrom, who extended his point streak to four games despite the goal-scoring dry spell. The 32-year-old has 11 goals and 45 points in 49 games, but owns his lowest shooting percentage (9.3) since 2013-14.

Backstrom recorded two assists and two shots with a minus-3 rating in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom set up goals by John Carlson and T.J. Oshie in the first and third periods, respectively, giving him a modest three-game point streak (all assists). Backstrom has just one goal in his last 11 games, but he does have nine helpers in that time. The 32-year-old has 10 goals and 44 points in 48 games on the season, right in line with a typical Backstrom season.

Backstrom tallied an empty-net goal and three shots during Monday's 4-2 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom has been scorching since returning from an upper-body injury Dec. 9 with six goals and 21 points in his last 19 games. With Alex Ovechkin's suspension now over, the table is set for the 32-year-old Swede to continue racking up the points, so keep him rolling.

Backstrom dished out two helpers -- one on the power play -- in Thursday's 5-2 win over New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom assisted on a pair of first-period goals by Alex Ovechkin, who eventually completed the hat trick without Backstrom's help in the third. The Swedish center continues to be an effective setup man, having dished out 28 assists to go with nine goals in 40 games this season. Washington certainly believes the 32-year-old Backstrom will be able to age gracefully considering the team just handed him a five-year extension.

Backstrom signed a five-year, $46 million contract extension with the Capitals on Tuesday,

EDGE Analysis

With Backstrom's 10-year, $67 million contract set to expire at the end of the season, the Capitals have elected to keep their franchise assist leader in the fold through his age-37 campaign in 2024-25. Even as he heads into the back nine of his career, Backstrom has remained a highly productive running mate for star wing Alex Ovechkin, notching at least 50 helpers in each of the past six seasons. The extension likely ensures that the Swedish center will remain with Washington for the remainder of his storied career.

Backstrom scored a goal on four shots but went minus-2 in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

After six straight games with a helper, Backstrom mixed things up with his ninth tally of the season. Obviously, the Swede is near the top of his game lately. He's managed 34 points (11 on the power play) and 82 shots on goal in 37 contests.

Backstrom recorded a power-play assist in Friday's 4-3 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom had the secondary helper on Evgeny Kuznetsov's second-period goal. The Swede's assist streak is now at four games -- three of those helpers have come on the power play. Backstrom has 31 points and 78 shots on goal through 34 contests this year. He's steady as ever, making the 32-year-old a reliable option in fantasy.

Backstrom registered a power-play assist and three shots during Friday's 2-1 overtime win against the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom set up T.J. Oshie for the game-winner to give him four goals and six assists in his last eight games since returning from an upper-body injury. It's safe to say any rust to the 32-year-old's game has been thoroughly shaken off, so keep him in your lineups the rest of the way.

Backstrom scored two goals and two assists in Friday's 6-3 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old added three shots, a blocked shot and a plus-3 rating to his ledger. Backstrom got held off the scoresheet Monday when the Caps were shut out in Columbus, ending his six-game point streak, but he bounced back with a vengeance in this one. On the year, Backstrom has eight goals and 27 points through 28 games, and his chemistry with Alex Ovechkin remains as strong as ever.