Backstrom picked up an assist in Thursday's 3-2 win against the Canadiens to extend his points streak to four games.

EDGE Analysis

That makes a goal and four assists for Backstrom over his last four contests as the top line center has notched a point in 66 percent of his games this season. Backstrom should continue to rack up assists playing alongside goal scorers like T.J. Oshie and Alex Ovechkin.

Backstrom registered his eighth goal of the season and a power-play assist in Wednesday night's win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Regarding the goal, it was a textbook play as Dmitry Orlov worked quickly with Nate Schmidt to sync up with Backstrom for the tip-in. We know the Swedish center will pile on tons of assists - Backstrom's 60 helpers led the league last year - but his goal-scoring rate has been impressive as well, considering he's on pace to switch on the goal light 35 times in 2015-16. Backstrom's hip injury that required offseason surgery seems to be a distant memory at this point.

Backstrom scored his seventh goal of the year and notched the primary assist on Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking tally in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Barry Trotz reunited Backstrom with the struggling Alex Ovechkin, and the move paid off, as Ovi set the record for the most goals by a Russian-born player. Unfortunately, the rest of the Caps' offense didn't show up for this one, while the two stars both finished plus-2, so they're hardly on the hook for the loss.

Backstrom is set to play between Alex Ovechkin and T.J. Oshie on the top line during Wednesday's game in Detroit, Mike Vogel of Monumental Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom has been practicing on the top line in recent days and is poised to reclaim his place alongside the reigning Rocket Richard Trophy winner in Ovechkin, an assignment that had been filled by Evgeny Kuznetsov in recent weeks. Backstrom's value certainly gets a boost for as long as this reunion lasts, and it's worth noting that Kuznetsov played extremely well with the increased responsibility, so don't be surprised to see the two rotate around throughout the season. Nevertheless, Backstrom needs to be played in all standard and daily fantasy leagues.

Backstrom scored the game-tying goal and added an assist in Saturday's shootout win over the Maple Leafs. The goal came with one second left on the clock.

EDGE Analysis

That makes 11 points, including five goals, in 10 games this season. Backstrom is arguably the NHL's best playmaker and is one of just a handful of guys playing at a consistent point-per-game pace. You know what to do.

Backstrom scored a power-play goal and had an assist in Friday's win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Although he's only played four games this season, Backstrom has already racked up seven points, including two game-winning goals. The 27-year-old has scored four times and is thriving once again alongside Alex Ovechkin on the Caps' top line. When healthy, Backstrom is simply one of the most reliable point producers around.

Backstrom notched two more goals in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the team's first few games with a hip injury, Backstrom has returned in full force, racking up three goals and two assists through his first two contests. The best part of Backstrom's game is still his elite passing ability, so he should be in for another big season alongside Alex Ovechkin on the Caps' top line.

Backstrom (hip) scored a goal and added two assists in his first game back following recovery from hip surgery.

EDGE Analysis

Get him back in your lineup. There's no rust on him.

Backtrom (hip) said he will play Saturday night against the Hurricanes, CSN's Chuck Gormley reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is consistent with an earlier report that indicated Backstrom will be inserted on the second line. Backstrom, a spectacular playmaker who underwent hip surgery this past May, is likely to be paired with Marcus Johansson and Justin Williams. Backstrom could be rusty in his first game back, but he'll be a maintstay in most fantasy lineups once he proves that he's fully recovered.

Backstrom (hip) is likely to play Saturday night against visiting Carolina, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom, who underwent arthroscopic hip surgery last May, reportedly will slot in on the second line, with Andre Burakovsky dropping down to the fourth group. Backstrom led all skaters with 60 assists last season, making him an intriguing fantasy option once he proves the injury is completely behind him.