Nicklas Backstrom has been reunited with Alex Ovechkin. The two of them haven't played together since Dec. 30. They skated with Marcus Johansson during Saturday's practice. Backstrom hasn't earned a point in his last four games, but he has a total of 48 in 48 matches this season. His fantasy owners will be thrilled that he's back with Ovechkin.

Nicklas Backstrom was not happy with the loss to the lowly Buffalo Sabres Sunday. The Capitals dropped a 2-1 shootout decision to Buffalo. "We didn't have a good game at all," Backstrom said. "Shame on us players. We had a chance to win the game. Our fault." Backstrom has 11 goals and 48 points in 45 games this season and is a must start in fantasy hockey.

Nicklas Backstrom scored his 11th goal of the 2013-14 campaign in Friday's win over Toronto. He banked a puck off Toronto forward Jay McClement early in the third period to give him four points in his last four games. Backstrom currently ranks fourth in the NHL with 37 assists and he's tied for sixth in the league with 48 points in 44 matches.

Nicklas Backstrom registered a goal and an assist for the Capitals in a 3-2 win over the Rangers Friday. Although Alex Ovechkin was held off the scoresheet, the Caps did receive goals from Mike Green and Eric Fehr in the victory.

Nicklas Backstrom scored a goal in Washington's 3-2 loss on Monday. That point puts Backstrom ahead of Alex Ovechkin in the Capitals' scoring race. Backstrom has nine goals and 42 points in 37 games this season.

Nicklas Backstrom had a hand in every Capitals goal in their 4-2 win over Carolina Friday night. Backstrom's four assists boost his impressive output to eight goals and 33 assists in 35 games.

Nicklas Backstrom collected two assists and the shootout-winner as the Washington Capitals won 5-4 in a shootout. Alex Ovechkin scored at least the game-tying goal (Washington's first tally either went to Marcus Johansson or Ovechkin). Either way, the Capitals' top line continues to be a force, as they powered a shocking win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday.

Nicklas Backstrom notched a goal and an assist in Washington's shootout loss to Florida in Friday night's action. Coming off a five point performance against Tampa Bay on Tuesday, the skilled Swede lifted his point totals to eight goals and 34 points through 32 games this season.

While Alex Ovechkin stole the headlines, Nicklas Backstrom was dominant in his own right on Tuesday in the Washington Capitals' 6-5 shootout win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Backstrom had one goal and four assists, giving him 32 points in 31 games on the season. He's more than just the Robin to Ovechkin's Batman.

Nicklas Backstrom contributed a third period assist to help the Caps overcome a deficit and scored the lone shootout goal as Washington beat Detroit 4-3 Friday night. The Swede broke a three game pointless drought by notching his 21st point in 20 games this season.