Backstrom corralled a deflection to score Washington's opening goal against Florida on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom has been the definition of consistency this season, averaging just over a point per game and never going more than two nights without putting himself on the scoresheet. In addition to his even-strength numbers, the center is racking up helpers on the power play with 16 on the year. Given his nearly automatic nature, it would be more of a risk to not go with the 28-year-old for your fantasy lineup.

Backstrom netted two goals in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

The center was in the middle of the action again Tuesday night, and helped propel the Caps to their 35th win of the season. He now has 15 goals and 29 assists in 43 games on the year.

Backstrom dished out three assists in Sunday's win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom has now worked his way onto the scoresheet in six straight contests, racking up nine points and a plus-7 rating in that span. The 28-year-old is up to 28 helpers on the season and is on pace to top the 70-point plateau for the third consecutive year.

Backstrom picked up an empty-net goal, an assist and a plus-3 rating Thursday in a win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

That's points in four straight for Backstrom, who's now back to a point-per-game pace for the season -- 37 in 37. The recovery from hip surgery that held him out for the season's first few games hasn't kept Backstrom from resuming his place among the league's elite forwards, and he gets the added benefit of playing for a Capitals team that looks better than ever.

Backstrom recorded his 11th goal of the season in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom showed no ill effects following an upper-body injury suffered in Wednesday's game against the Sabres, as he skated 20:37 and 25 shifts against the Canes. With 33 points in 34 games, Backstrom is well on his way to another 80-point season, making him one of the best fantasy plays in all of hockey. Start him with confidence.

Backstrom (upper body) will play in Thursday's game against the Hurricanes, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom suffered the upper-body injury after logging 14:35 in Wednesday's game against the Sabres, but was still given a chance to play Thursday. He will indeed dress for the contest, and will presumably center the top line alongside Alex Ovechkin and T.J. Oshie once again.

Backstrom suffered an upper body injury in Wednesday's game, but could play Thursday against the Hurricanes, CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom registered just 14:35 TOI in Wednesday's game and did not attempt a shot, so he was clearly limited by the injury. Despite the setback, Backstrom will travel with his teammates for Thursday's game. The Capitals will update his status at some point prior to game time.

Backstrom assisted on three goals in Sunday's win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Two of the helpers came with the man advantage, giving Backstrom 14 points on the power play this year. It's the 28-year-old's second three-point outing in the past week and it puts him back over the point-per-game pace for the season.

Backstrom scored a goal and added two assists in Monday's 4-1 win over Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

That's 10 goals and 17 assists for the Swedish center, who still doesn't offer much by way of shots on goal with 41 but more than makes up for it with the volume of points he churns out. If Backstrom stays healthy, he should have no problem cracking the coveted 70-point plateau for the fifth time in his career as part of a potent Capitals offense.

Backstrom stretched his point streak to five games Saturday, scoring the lone Caps goal in an overtime loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom has two goals and four assists over his last five games, with a plus-2 rating. He's played strong, despite being held without a shot in two of those games.