Backstrom (hip) skated with the Capitals' conditioning coach Saturday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom has yet to play this season due to a hip injury, but he's clearly trending in the right direction in his recovery, although he'll undoubtedly need to log a number of full practices with his teammates before making his season debut. Check back for another update on Backstrom's status once he's cleared to take the ice with his teammates for practice.

Backstrom (hip) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Washington tight against the cap on the eve of its opener and with Backstrom still not practicing, the move to the injured list at least clarifies what had for weeks been a murky situation. The 33-year-old will be eligible to return Nov. 6 against the Flyers, so Lars Eller is expected to fill the Swede's place on the second line in the interim. Backstrom's absence should provide youngsters Connor McMichael and Hendrix Lapierre an extended opportunity to showcase their talents at the NHL level, though neither of them offers the same kind of offensive depenability. Fantasy managers who drafted Backstrom should be patient while he recovers, as the fourth overall pick from the 2006 NHL Entry Draft should be a capable producer once he returns to full health.

Backstrom (hip) said he has not resumed skating and that there is "no timetable" regarding his return, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom further clarified that he is not a candidate for surgery and that he is feeling "better now than at the end of last year". The uncertainty surrounding Backstrom's injury is likely to adversely affect his fantasy stock, but value-minded managers willing to roll the dice should land a very capable starter once the Swede returns to action. Lars Eller is expected to fill Backstrom's spot in the top six in the event of a prolonged absence, although there's an outside chance the situation motivates Washington to give an extended look to promising youngsters like Connor McMichael or Hendrix Lapierre if they continue to produce well in the preseason, so circle back for further updates.

Backstrom (hip) will miss the start of training camp and is currently listed as "week-to-week," JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom has had trouble with hip issues at varying points in his career and general manager Brian MacLellan noted that it affected the Swedish playmaker toward the end of last season. While the Capitals are electing to be cautious with Backstrom as the team tunes up for the 2021-22 campaign, the 33-year-old's availability for regular-season action does not appear at risk at this time, so this news should not have much effect on Backstrom's fantasy outlook for the coming season.

Backstrom (lower body) had one shot on goal and one hit in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom, who sat out Saturday's clash with Philadelphia, didn't figure in on either Washington goal, but he did log just under 19 minutes of ice time. The 33-year-old led the Capitals in points (53) and assists (38) during the regular season but will enter the playoffs with just one goal in his last 12 contests.

Backstrom (lower body) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Boston, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom missed Saturday's win over Philadelphia due to a lower-body issue, but he'll rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's regular-season finale against the Bruins. The 33-year-old pivot has been fantastic this season, having racked up 15 goals and 53 points through 54 contests. He'll be a popular pick in playoff pools.

Backstrom (lower body) was on the ice for Monday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom missed Saturday's 2-1 win over the Flyers and his availability for Tuesday's regular-season finale against the Bruins has yet to be confirmed. The 33-year-old Swede leads all Capitals with 53 points in 54 games this season.

Backstrom (lower body) will not play Saturday against the Flyers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom is considered day-to-day and no update regarding his availability for Tuesday's regular season finale against the Bruins has been made. The 33-year-old has posted 15 goals and 53 points in 54 games. The shorthanded Capitals will roll with 11 forwards for Saturday's contest.

Backstrom had three assists and two shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to Pittsburgh. He also won 11 of 18 faceoffs (61.1 percent).

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom set up goals by T.J. Oshie, Dmitry Orlov and Tom Wilson for his best single-game point total since early February. Backstrom has produced just one goal in his last 17 games, but he's still managed to stay productive during that time by dishing out 15 assists.

Backstrom registered two assists and three shots in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom set up back-to-back T.J. Oshie goals, one in the opening period and one in the middle frame, to pull the Capitals even at 2-2. Backstrom has picked up seven points -- six of them assists -- over his last five contests and upped his team-leading total to 47 in 46 games.