Nicklas Backstrom didn't skate on Sunday after sitting out Saturday's contest with a head injury. The extent of his injury is uncertain at this time, but it doesn't appear as though he will be available for Monday's game in Los Angeles. Stay tuned for updates following the Capitals' morning skate.

Nicklas Backstrom (head) will not be available on Saturday. It was feared that Backstrom sustained a concussion after he was elbowed in the head on Tuesday. Those feared were alleviated when he skated on Thursday and Friday, but he didn't participate in Washington's Saturday morning skate. Capitals coach Dale Hunter portrayed this is a case of him erring on the side of caution and not evidence that Backstrom has suffered a setback. Consider him day-to-day for now.

Nicklas Backstrom (head) wasn't on the ice for Washington's morning skate. Backstrom appeared to be poised to return on Saturday, but now his availability is in questioned. He skated on Thursday and Friday after being elbowed in the head Tuesday.

Although everything seems to point to Nicklas Backstrom (head) playing on Saturday, the Washington Capitals haven't revealed their intentions. "It's looking good but we're still evaluating," Capitals coach Dale Hunter said. "He looks good." We wouldn't dismiss the possibility of Washington ultimately deciding to err on the side of caution and giving Backstrom a game off.

Nicklas Backstrom (head) wants to play in Saturday's game against San Jose. It was feared that Backstrom might have sustained a concussion when he was elbowed in the head by Rene Bourque on Tuesday. However, Backstrom appears to be upbeat after participating in Thursday's practice. "I'm not the coach picking the team, but I'm available and hopefully the team will pick me," Backstrom said.

Nicklas Backstrom participated in the Capitals' full team practice Thursday. He was involved in all drills and did not hesitate engaging in contact. It seems that he did not sustain a concussion after all and he is scheduled to travel with the team to San Jose. "I'm doing all the steps that has to be made before I can play. I felt pretty good out there," Backstrom said. "You've got to push yourself to know exactly where you are but I had the history of migraines before too, it's kind of hard to tell. Whatever it is, it seems to be fine." The Caps and Backstrom owners seem to have dodged a bullet.

Nicklas Backstrom underwent a concussion test on Tuesday, according to his brother Kristoffer. Kristoffer later tweeted, "Test done and the dr couldn't tell today but a small concussion/migraine. Have to wait for tmrw and a new test." He later deleted that tweet so read into that what you will. For now, we'll consider him day-to-day.

Nicklas Backstrom is day-to-day with a suspected head injury. Backstrom was elbowed in the head by Rene Bourque during Tuesday's game. Backstrom attempted to stay in the contest, participating in one more shift, before he permanently exited the game. According to the Capitals, Backstrom is now being evaluated and is day-to-day. The good news is Backstrom did exercise on Wednesday.

Nicklas Backstrom netted his 100th career goal on Friday. Backstrom is known more for his playmaking abilities, but he is tied for second on the Capitals with 13 goals this season. More importantly, he's first on the team with 38 points. With 361 career points, he should be able to reach the 400 point milestone before the end of the 2011-12 campaign.

Nicklas Backstrom scored a goal and added an assist in Washington's 4-1 win over the Predators Tuesday. Troy Brouwer, Alex Ovechkin and Alexander Semin also found the back of the net for the Capitals in the victory.