Backstrom briefly returned to the game but was later removed from the game for precautionary measures. Before getting hurt, the talented playmaker registered three assists.

Backstrom briefly returned to the game but was later removed from the game for precautionary measures. Before getting hurt, the talented playmaker registered three assists.
Sounds like Oshie plays tonight. Oshie was ruled out for the last two games but could get back into the lineup. Prior to getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 23 points in 34 games.
Oshie was ruled out for the last two games but could get back into the lineup this week. Prior to getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 23 points in 34 games.
Oshie was ruled out for the last two games but could get back into the lineup this week. Prior to getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 23 points in 34 games.
Ovechkin moves back to the "first line". The Great 8 has points in each of his last three games and four in his last five.
Eller gets a promotion to the second line where he will pivot two of the team's more productive centers. The former 13th overall pick has three goals and 10 points through 33 games.
Tough luck as Oshie won't play for the next two games. The human pinball scored 11 goals and 23 points over 34 games this season.
Oshie's status is somewhat in jeopardy for tonight's game although he played through the same wrist injury earlier in the season. The pinball scored 11 goals and 23 points over 34 games this season.
While Ovechkin's line may be called the second line, the Caps have closer to two first lines. The Great 8 continues to struggle with 11 goals and 23 points over 32 games.
Don't expect Ovechkin to miss any playing time. The superstar has a pedestrian nine goals and 21 points through 28 games. If he has any further complications, we will update you.
Hagelin will make his NHL debut today. In his first professional season he scored seven goals and 13 points in 17 games with the Connecticut Whale. The team hopes he brings his speed to the bottom lines.
Hagelin gets the call and should draw into the lineup tonight. In his first professional season he scored seven goals and 13 points in 17 games with the Connecticut Whale. The team hopes he brings his speed to the bottom lines.
Oshie will play in consecutive games following his wrist injury. The sparkplug even registered an assist yesterday, giving him three points in two games. Start him with confidence.
Oshie scored a goal and an assist in his last game, playing through his wrist injury. Missing practice yesterday was just a maintenance day. Keep him in your lineup for tonight's tilt.
Oshie scored a goal and an assist in his last game, playing through his wrist injury. Missing practice today is just a maintenance day.
Oshie may miss tomorrow's game due to precautionary measures. The Mount Vernon, Washington native scored six goals and 13 points which includes a two-point effort in last night's overtime loss.
Backstrom moves down to the second line. Following a six-game point streak the former 4th overall pick has not produced a point for three games.
Ovechkin once again gets new linemates as his struggles continue. Will he break out of his slump where he only produced one assist over five games?
Backstrom leads the Capitals with 18 points (five goals, 13 assists) and had three goals and three assists in three games last week. [Capitals Watch]
Oshie moves back onto the top line with David Backes and Vladimir Sobotka. The Washington native has one goal and five points through his last 10 games.