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Injury Alert

Nicklas Backstrom · Hip (Out)

Skaters
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	-0.08	-0.12
ADP	Undrafted	Undrafted
OFF	29	26
B2B	15	12
PROJ	305.00	285.00
G	12	10
AST	31	18
PTS	43	28
PIM	22	46
SOG	100	101
HIT	36	92
BLK	35	36

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Season Statistics
PROJ	13.8	191.5
G	0	7
AST	1	8
PTS	1	15
PIM	2	20
SOG	12	75
HIT	2	59
BLK	5	28

Recent News
	Nicklas Backstrom is done talking about his hip. The Capitals now need his play to do the talking Published May 21st, 2024 via MSN Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom in COVID-19 protocol - The Athletic Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom in COVID-19 protocols after making season debut Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times Nicklas Backstrom Shuts Down False Reports Regarding Injury & Leave From Capitals; What Plan Is For Him At This ... Published May 12th, 2024 via The Hockey News Brian MacLellan anticipates Nicklas Backstrom will stay on long-term injured reserve for remainder of contract Published May 1st, 2024 via Russian Machine Never Breaks Capitals GM MacLellan Provides Update on Nicklas Backstrom's Status and Future with the Team Published April 30th, 2024 via BVM Sports Capitals GM MacLellan Offers Latest On Nicklas Backstrom, Expects Things To Remain Status Quo Published April 30th, 2024 via The Hockey News Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom: Will remain on LTIR next season Published April 30th, 2024 via CBS Sports	LA Kings face Contract Dilemma With RFA Forward Blake Lizotte Published May 20th, 2024 via BVM Sports Blake Lizotte hopes Kings can grind past Oilers for playoff upset Published April 30th, 2024 via Los Angeles Times LA Kings re-sign C Blake Lizotte to 1-year, $800,000 deal Published April 27th, 2024 via Yahoo Movies Canada Kings' Blake Lizotte: Nets lone goal in loss Published April 15th, 2024 via CBS Sports Blake Lizotte with a Goal vs. Minnesota Wild Published April 15th, 2024 via Yahoo Sports Blake Lizotte with a Goal vs. Minnesota Wild Published April 15th, 2024 via Yahoo Canada Sports Kings' Blake Lizotte: Puts up assist Published April 13th, 2024 via CBS Sports Kings' Blake Lizotte: Draws helper in overtime win Published March 8th, 2024 via CBS Sports

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