Backstrom scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 2OT loss to Toronto on Saturday night. It was his first postseason point.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom had an outstanding season and is poised to continue that through the playoffs. The series is tied 1-1; Game 3 will be in Toronto on Monday.

Backstrom had an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old has a goal and two assists in his last three games. Backstrom is turning in his best campaign since 2009-10 with 23 goals and 85 points in 79 games. Second only to Connor McDavid in assist totals, the Swedish pivot should be off the board early in all fantasy drafts this fall.

Backstrom dished out three assists -- two on the power play -- in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom had one helper in each period of regulation. His 14 assists in the past eight games have the veteran Swede just two back of Connor McDavid for the league lead, and he could easily bridge that gap over the remaining seven games with linemates T.J. Oshie and Alex Ovechkin both firing on full cylinders at the moment. Backstrom's over the 80-point mark for the first time since 2009-10, but he'll end up well short of 101 points he put up in that campaign.

Backstrom's power-play assist from Tuesday's win over the Flames was ultimately changed to a goal after further review by the NHL.

EDGE Analysis

The lamp-lighter was originally credited to defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk -- who thought he'd earned his first goal as a member of the Capitals -- but closer examination of the play led to Backstrom picking up his 22nd goal and 78th point on the season. That's wasn't all for the star pivot, though, as he delivered two more helpers en route to the latest victory, including another on the man advantage.

Backstrom dished out three assists -- two on the power play -- in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Calgary.

EDGE Analysis

He's been on an absolute assist bender in his last four games, helping out on a startling 10 goals in that span, with half of those on the man advantage. Backstrom is now tied with Connor McDavid for the league lead in assists with 57, and he's poised to break the 80-point mark for the first time since 2009-10. As usual, his fantasy owners have enjoyed a smooth ride.

Backstrom set up four goals in Saturday's 5-3 win over Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom has eight assists in his last four games and 12 points (three goals, nine assists) in his last 10 games. His 54 helpers put him one shy of Connor McDavid for the NHL lead.

Backstrom handed out three assists -- one on the power play -- in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

The Swedish playmaker has now hit 50 assists for the fourth straight season and the seventh time in his career, and he's also cleared 70 points for the fourth consecutive campaign. Always an elite point producer, Backstrom's seen a bit of an uptick this year -- with 71 points in 69 games, he's on pace to finish better than a point per game for the first time since 2009-10's 101-point masterpiece.

Backstrom collected a goal and an assist during Monday's loss to Dallas to record his 17th multi-point game of the season.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran continues to provide reliable scoring and is up to 21 goals and 67 points through 65 games. However, he's often priced below the top-tier centers in daily contests, which makes Backstrom a solid value in most matchups. In seasonal settings, he remains an elite offensive contributor.

Backstrom scored a goal and added an assist during Wednesday's win over Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran center is up to 18 goals and 63 points through 59 games and continues to be one of the most reliable scorers in the league. He's a set-and-forget asset in seasonal leagues, and Backstrom is also often cheaper than he should be in daily contests.

Backstrom picked up a goal with two assists, two hits and a blocked shot in Saturday's 6-4 win against the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom reached 700 career points with his first assist. He is working on a seven-game point streak, posting four goals with nine assists and a plus-5 rating. The veteran is lighting it up on the man advantage, posting two power-play goals with four assists during the point streak. He is averaging more than a point per game (60 in 56), and he has a good chance of his first 80-point season since 2009-10.