Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom has missed the past four playoff games with a right-hand injury. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)As Nicklas Backstrom has become more and more active in his skating sessions, teammates have been careful not to ask too many questions. “I’ve been in the spot where you’ve been injured, and guys are like: ‘How are you feeling? On Wednesday, Trotz said he wouldn’t have any reservations about playing Backstrom if he is still limited in that area. He’s a guy who makes this team click and makes us go.

Source: Washington Post May 16, 2018 20:23 UTC