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Backstrom (hip) is expected to spend the 2024-25 campaign on long-term injured reserve, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports Tuesday.
Backstrom (hip), who announced last Wednesday that he's temporarily stepping away from hockey to focus on his health, was moved to the long-term injured reserve list Wednesday.
Backstrom (hip), who announced last Wednesday that he's temporarily stepping away from hockey to focus on his health, was moved to the long-term injured reserve list Wednesday.
Backstrom, who underwent hip surgery in 2022 but has been playing this season, announced Wednesday he would be temporarily stepping away from hockey to focus on his health. Additionally, Backstrom has been placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.
Backstrom notched an assist in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Backstrom has no points and has managed a minus-3 rating and 10 shots through the first five games.
Backstrom scored a goal and an assist on two shots, leading the Washington Capitals to a 6-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.
Backstrom collected a goal in a 5-2 loss to St. Louis on Friday.
Backstrom netted a goal in Saturday's 5-1 win over the New York Islanders.
Backstrom logged a power-play assist in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
Backstrom notched an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Backstrom scored a power-play goal Saturday in a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins.
Backstrom scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Backstrom (illness) was back on the ice in the lead-up to Thursday's clash with Pittsburgh, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Backstrom (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Colorado Avalanche.
Backstrom tallied an assist and three shots during Thursday's 4-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Backstrom notched an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the New York Islanders.
Backstrom recorded an assist against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, his first point of the 2022-23 campaign.
Backstrom (hip) will make his season debut against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.
Backstrom (hip) was cleared from COVID-19 protocols and was on the ice for Monday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Backstrom (hip) entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Wednesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Backstrom (hip) practiced in a full-contact jersey Saturday, per Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic.
Backstrom (hip) is now traveling with the Washington Capitals and ramping up his involvement in practices, but he remains without a timetable for his return to action, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Backstrom (hip) is skating before practice Saturday, according to Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.
Backstrom (hip) was moved to long-term injured reserve Monday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Backstrom (hip) is expected to begin on-ice work within the next week, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Backstrom underwent resurfacing surgery on his left hip Friday. There is currently no timetable for his return.
Backstrom scored a goal on five shots and added two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 6.
Backstrom delivered two assists in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round.
Backstrom (rest) won't be in the lineup for Friday's regular-season finale against the New York Rangers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Backstrom recorded an assist in Friday's 2-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Backstrom (undisclosed) is slated to return Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Backstrom (maintenance) is not in the lineup Sunday against visiting Boston.
Backstrom scored a goal and added an assist in a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.
Backstrom posted two assists -- including a power-play helper -- in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Backstrom scored a goal on three shots, dished a power-play assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Backstrom logged an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Calgary Flames.
Backstrom notched a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Backstrom recorded an assist in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Backstrom (personal) will play Thursday versus the New York Rangers, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Backstrom was excused from practice Tuesday due to a personal issue, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Backstrom scored a goal on two shots and added two power-play assists in Friday's 5-0 win over the Dallas Stars.
Backstrom chipped in an assist in a 4-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday.
Backstrom scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators.
Backstrom delivered an assist in a 4-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday.
Backstrom finished without a point in a 7-3 loss to the Boston Bruins on Monday.
Backstrom (illness) has been activated off injured reserve, per the NHL media site, ahead of Monday's matchup with Boston.
Backstrom (illness) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Backstrom (illness) returned to practice Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Backstrom (illness) will not be available Sunday against the New Jersey Devils.
Backstrom notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 3-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Backstrom (COVID-19 protocols) took part in Monday's practice session, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Backstrom is still in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, so he won't be available for Sunday's matchup with LA, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Backstrom won't play Friday in Winnipeg due to the league's COVID-19 protocols.
Backstrom notched a power-play assist, five shots on goal and two hits in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.
Backstrom (hip) has been activated off the injured non-roster list ahead of Wednesday's clash with Chicago.
Backstrom (hip) could be an option for Wednesday's clash with the Chicago Blackhawks, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Backstrom (hip) was not wearing a "non-contact" jersey during Friday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Backstrom (hip) was in a non-contact jersey during Wednesday's morning skate, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Backstrom (hip) will not be on Washington's west coast road trip, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Backstrom (hip) skated with the Washington Capitals' conditioning coach Saturday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Backstrom (hip) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Backstrom (hip) said he has not resumed skating and that there is "no timetable" regarding his return, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Backstrom (hip) will miss the start of training camp and is currently listed as "week-to-week," JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Backstrom (lower body) had one shot on goal and one hit in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins.
Backstrom (lower body) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Boston, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Backstrom (lower body) was on the ice for Monday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Backstrom (lower body) will not play Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
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).
Backstrom registered two assists and three shots in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Boston Bruins.
Backstrom scored a power-play goal and assisted on another in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Backstrom collected two assists and three shots in Sunday's 8-1 rout over the Boston Bruins. He also had two PIM and two blocks with one hit.
Backstrom recorded a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Boston Bruins.
Backstrom tallied a power-play assist while logging 20:10 of ice time during Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the New York Rangers.
Backstrom scored a power-play goal on two shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the New York Islanders.
Backstrom tallied a goal on his only shot and was plus-2 in a 6-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.
Backstrom picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the New Jersey Devils.
Backstrom scored a goal on his only shot and was plus-2 in a 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday.
Backstrom scored a goal on five shots and added an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Backstrom notched two power-play assists in Sunday's 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Backstrom scored his eighth goal of the season in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Backstrom scored a goal on his only shot and had two PIM in a 6-3 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Backstrom scored a goal and two assists in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Backstrom recorded an assist during Thursday's 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers.
Backtrom scored and added two assists in a 4-3 overtime win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday.
Backstrom tallied two power-play assists and two shots during Thursday's 6-3 victory over the New York Islanders.
Backstrom (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Thursday against the New York Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Backstrom went to the locker room in the third period and did not return to Tuesday's game versus the New York Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Backstrom scored a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Backstrom scored a power-play goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Backstrom tallied a goal, an assist and three shots during Thursday's 6-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Signed C Nicklas Backstrom to a five-year, $46 million contract extension.
Announced C Nicklas Backstrom has signed with Dynamo Moscow (KHL).
(Nicklas Backstrom) has served his suspension.
(Nicklas Backstrom) has been suspended one game by the NHL.