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Injury Alert

Nicklas Backstrom · Hip (Out)

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2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	-0.08	-0.19
ADP	Undrafted	Undrafted
OFF	29	25
B2B	15	10
PROJ	305.00	256.00
G	12	12
AST	31	14
PTS	43	26
PIM	22	20
SOG	100	104
HIT	36	50
BLK	35	28

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Season Statistics
PROJ	13.8	293.4
G	0	12
AST	1	18
PTS	1	30
PIM	2	10
SOG	12	106
HIT	2	58
BLK	5	34

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	Oilers' Ryan McLeod: Fills empty cage Published June 21st, 2024 via CBS Sports Ryan McLeod with a Goal vs. Florida Panthers Published June 21st, 2024 via Yahoo Sports Ryan McLeod joins NHL Tonight Published June 18th, 2024 via NHL.com Ryan McLeod joins NHL Tonight Published June 18th, 2024 via NHL.com Oilers' Ryan McLeod: Adds insurance marker Published June 15th, 2024 via CBS Sports Ryan McLeod with a Goal vs. Florida Panthers Published June 15th, 2024 via Yahoo Canada Sports Oilers' Ryan McLeod: Finds twine in loss Published June 13th, 2024 via CBS Sports Ryan McLeod Tips In Brett Kulak's Shot As Oilers Make Late Push Published June 13th, 2024 via BVM Sports

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