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Nicklas Backstrom

Nicklas Backstrom

C - Washington Capitals

Height: 6' 1"Weight: 202 lbsAge: 36Drafted: 2006 #4 (1st Rd. by WSH)

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Rank C #129
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Nicklas Backstrom lights the lamp Friday

Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal, two SOG, and one block in a 5-2 loss to the Blues Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Backstrom struck on the power play for his fifth goal of the season. The 35-year-old center has 14 points in 27 games this season.

Jesse Garcia52 weeks ago
Nicklas Backstrom picks up an assist Wednesday

Nicklas Backstrom tallied one assist in a 3-2 overtime win in Anaheim Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Backstrom tallied his seventh helper of the season on the Capitals’ first goal of the game. The veteran center now has nine points in 19 games this season.

Jesse Garcia1 year ago
Nicklas Backstrom picks up an assist Thursday

Nicklas Backstrom tallied one assist, three SOG, and two blocks in a 4-2 loss to the Ducks.

Fantasy Impact

Backstrom tallied his sixth assist of the season on a first period power play goal. With the Capitals struggling offensively, fantasy managers may be able to find a better option than Backstrom right now.

Jesse Garcia1 year ago
Nicklas Backstrom tallies an assist Tuesday

Nicklas Backstrom tallied one assist, two SOG, and one block in a 3-1 loss to the Red Wings Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Backstrom tallied his fifth assist of the season on the lone Capitals’ goal Tuesday. The 35-year-old has points in just two of his last five and is not a must start in a struggling Capitals’ offense.

Jesse Garcia1 year ago
Nicklas Backstrom dents the twine Thursday

Nicklas Backstrom tallied one goal and one SOG in a 6-3 loss to the Panthers Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Backstrom tallied his third goal of the season on the power play in the third period. The 35-year-old has seven points in 14 games this season, including two goals in his last five games.

Jesse Garcia1 year ago