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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, stands on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Nicklas Backstrom to return Monday, making Capitals fully healthy

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NHL-leading Capitals beat Knights for 6th consecutive win

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates his goal during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

John Carlson takes NHL points lead, continues making history with streak

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom (19) brings the puck up the ice against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Nicklas Backstrom hopes to play with Capitals for life

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, and other members of the Capitals react after losing 4-3 to the Carolina Hurricanes in double overtime of Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Early exit a year after Cup win teaches Caps another lesson

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, left, of Sweden, celebrates his goal against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) during the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nicklas Backstrom saves Capitals from a disaster in the making

By Thom Loverro

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, left of Sweden, celebrates his goal with defenseman John Carlson (74) during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals survive surge from Hurricanes to win Game 1

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets right wing Patrik Laine (29), of Finland, skates with the puck against Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) and defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals turn a corner on penalty kill — even when Hagelin is off ice

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, reaches for the puck against New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Evgeny Kuznetsov scores in overtime to help Capitals beat Rangers

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, left, of Sweden, and Liza Berg, Backstrom's fiance, pose during a ceremony where he was given a golden puck and a Tiffany crystal award prior to an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Washington. Backstrom was honored for recording 600 assists. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nicklas Backstrom honored for 600 career assists

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, in Washington. The Panthers won 6-5 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Nicklas Backstrom eclipses 600 career assists for Capitals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, left, of Russia,, and center Nicklas Backstrom, of Sweden, right, hold up the Stanley Cup as the Capitols arrive at Dulles International Airport in Sterling, Va., Friday, June 8, 2018, the day after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Playoff disappointments make Cup parade sweeter for Capitals

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65) and defenseman John Carlson celebrate after the Capitals defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 during Game 7 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Andre Burakovsky is Capitals’ Game 7 hero

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, skates with the puck past Tampa Bay Lightning center Cedric Paquette (13) during the second period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference finals Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals waste Nicklas Backstrom’s ‘hell of a game’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, skates with the puck past Tampa Bay Lightning center Cedric Paquette (13) during the second period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference finals Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Caps’ Backstrom returns, expects to be back to normal soon

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden,skates with the puck past Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Nicklas Backstrom a game-time decision for Game 4 once again

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom, left, of Sweden, passes the puck as Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski defends during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series Thursday, April 19, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Nicklas Backstrom doubtful for Game 3 Capitals vs. Tampa

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, skates with the puck during the first period in Game 2 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nicklas Backstrom game-time decision for Game 2 vs. Tampa

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky smiles at an NHL hockey practice, Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nicklas Backstrom, Andre Burakovsky make progress before Game 1

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden,skates with the puck past Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Nicklas Backstrom, John Carlson being evaluated for injuries

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times