Nicklas Backstrom C FA Thu 10/17/19 12:30 AM
Nicklas Backstrom
C FA
Backstrom finished with two points, a goal and an assist, in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
After having his point streak snapped at three games in Washington's last game, a 6-3 loss to the Avalanche, Backstrom found the scoresheet twice in a win over the Maple Leafs and now has seven points through the season's first eight games. All but one of Backstrom's points this season have come in the last five contests.
Nicklas Backstrom C FA Sun 10/13/19 2:24 PM
Nicklas Backstrom
C FA
Backstrom tallied an assist while logging 17:01 of ice time during Saturday's 4-1 win over the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
Backstrom has posted a goal and four points during a three-game point streak. The 31-year-old Swede has five points in six games this season and gets heavy minutes on Washington's vaunted top power-play unit (4:43 average), so keep him rolling.
Nicklas Backstrom C FA Wed 10/9/19 7:52 AM
Nicklas Backstrom
C FA
Backstrom picked up a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
Backstrom assisted on John Carlson's goal in the second period. Backstrom then tied the game with 31 seconds remaining in regulation, but unfortunately Tyler Seguin scored early in the extra frame to give Dallas the extra point.
Nicklas Backstrom C FA Fri 10/4/19 10:59 PM
Nicklas Backstrom
C FA
Backstrom provided a power-play assist in Friday's 2-1 win over the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
It's the first of what we'd assume to be many helpers this year for the playmaking Swede. Backstrom has recorded 50 or more assists and 70-plus points in every year since 2013-14. The top-line center isn't likely to see too steep a decline in production while setting up Alex Ovechkin.
Nicklas Backstrom C FA Wed 9/18/19 9:42 AM
Nicklas Backstrom
C FA
Backstrom (undisclosed) will be in the lineup against St. Louis on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
After missing the 2019 IIHF World Championship due to an undisclosed injury, Backstrom will see his first competitive action of the year. The center hit the 70-point mark for the sixth straight season last year and should be capable of a seventh in 2019-20. The Swede figures to continue anchoring the top line with Alex Ovechkin and should get plenty of opportunities with the No. 1 power-play unit, making him a top-end fantasy option.
Nicklas Backstrom C FA Tue 4/30/19 2:56 PM
Nicklas Backstrom
C FA
Backstrom will not participate in the 2019 IIHF World Championship.
EDGE Analysis
Backstrom listed "injury" as the reason for declining the invitation, and though he hinted that he was bothered by some kind of ailment during the playoffs, no further update has been provided. The 31-year-old center finished with 74 points in 80 games -- while adding five goals and eight points in seven postseason contests -- during 2018-19 and should be a top fantasy playmaker again in 2019-20.
Nicklas Backstrom C FA Sat 4/20/19 11:20 PM
Nicklas Backstrom
C FA
Backstrom scored twice on four shots and added two helpers in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Hurricanes in Game 5.
EDGE Analysis
The four-point outing doubled his playoff output to eight points. Backstrom has taken on the finisher role with five goals in as many games in the series. He's added 11 hits and 15 shots on goal. Three of his points have come with a man advantage.
Nicklas Backstrom C FA Sat 4/13/19 9:25 PM
Nicklas Backstrom
C FA
Backstrom scored a goal on four shots and added a helper in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win against the Hurricanes in Game 2 of their first-round series.
EDGE Analysis
Backstrom has been on fire to open the series, scoring three times across the two games to pace the Capitals' offense. He's more noted as a playmaker, but fantasy owners will certainly appreciate the goals as well. Backstrom had 74 points in 80 contests this season, and he's living up to his first-line center role quite effectively so far in the playoffs.
Nicklas Backstrom C FA Fri 4/12/19 12:31 AM
Nicklas Backstrom
C FA
Backstrom scored the game's first two goals, as Washington defeated Carolina 4-2 on Thursday in Game 1 of the best-of-seven series.
EDGE Analysis
Backstrom's second goal was of the power-play variety and doubled Washington's lead before Alex Ovechkin stretched it to three prior to the end of the first period. Carolina would get to within one goal, but the Capitals would ultimately hold on for a critical Game 1 victory.
Nicklas Backstrom C FA Mon 4/8/19 11:11 AM
Nicklas Backstrom
C FA
Backstrom (rest) suited up for Monday's practice, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
EDGE Analysis
Backstrom was rested for Saturday's game against the Islanders and is expected to play in Game 1 of Washington's series against the Hurricanes. The Swede will likely be an elite postseason fantasy option after producing 74 points in 80 games this campaign.