Nicklas Backstrom
C - Washington Capitals
Has been placed on LTIR.
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Has been placed on LTIR.
Is unlikely to return to action this season.
Is stepping away from the team to deal with his injury situation. A timetable for his return was not announced.
Is on the ice for the morning skate.
Will not play in tonight's game against the Colorado Avalanche due to illness.
Is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Is not expected to be in the lineup for today's game.
Will not in play in Thursday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets but should return to action soon thereafter.
Is on the ice for practice.
Is out of the COVID-related absence protocol.
Is in the COVID-related absence protocol.
Is on the ice for the morning skate in a full-contact jersey.
Is skating in a no-contact jersey this morning.
Skated today in advance of the morning skate.
Underwent left hip resurfacing surgery on Friday. His recovery process is expected to be lengthy.
Is not expected to be in the lineup for today's game.
Has been ruled out for today's game due to body maintenance.
Will miss today's practice for personal reasons.
Is on the ice for practice.