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Injury Alert

Nicklas Backstrom · Hip (Out)

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2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	-0.08	-0.03
ADP	Undrafted	Undrafted
OFF	29	25
B2B	15	10
PROJ	305.00	270.00
G	12	3
AST	31	13
PTS	43	16
PIM	22	40
SOG	100	106
HIT	36	98
BLK	35	99

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Season Statistics
PROJ	13.8	244.6
G	0	3
AST	1	13
PTS	1	16
PIM	2	30
SOG	12	94
HIT	2	76
BLK	5	88

Recent News
	Nicklas Backstrom Final 2023-24 Report Card Published June 11th, 2024 via Stars and Sticks Nicklas Backstrom's Heroic Stanley Cup Moment: Battling Migraine in Game 5 Win Published June 7th, 2024 via BVM Sports Washington Capitals: Nicklas Backstrom Injury Update Published May 23rd, 2024 via South Philly Review 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	Meet Brett Kulak: The local kid who is Oilers' unsung hero of Stanley Cup run Published June 27th, 2024 via MSN Unsung Hero Brett Kulak Elevates Edmonton Oilers' Stanley Cup Run with Steady Play Published June 24th, 2024 via BVM Sports Meet Brett Kulak: The local kid who is Oilers' unsung hero of Stanley Cup run Published June 24th, 2024 via Daily Faceoff Oilers' Brett Kulak: Pockets helper Friday Published June 21st, 2024 via CBS Sports Oilers' Brett Kulak: Garners assist in Game 3 Published June 14th, 2024 via CBS Sports Ryan McLeod Tips In Brett Kulak's Shot As Oilers Make Late Push Published June 13th, 2024 via BVM Sports Brett Kulak Aims to Score Against Panthers in Upcoming Game Published June 13th, 2024 via Wire News Fax Media Day: Brett Kulak Published June 7th, 2024 via NHL.com

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