It’s been a tough season for the Washington Capitals and their fans, and it just got tougher. Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan recently confirmed that star center Nicklas Backstrom is unlikely to play again this season.
Backstrom, who has been a key part of the Capitals’ success over the past decade, has been dealing with a lingering lower-body injury since late December. He has missed the team’s last seven games, and MacLellan said that it’s unlikely he’ll be able to return before the end of the regular season.
The news is a major blow to the Capitals, who are currently in the middle of a tight playoff race. Backstrom is one of the team’s top offensive players, and his presence will be sorely missed. He had 11 goals and 28 assists in 44 games this season, and his absence could hurt the team’s chances of making the playoffs.
The Capitals have been able to stay afloat without Backstrom, but they will need to find a way to make up for his absence if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs. It won’t be easy, but the team is confident that they have enough talent to make up for Backstrom’s absence.
The Capitals will now have to rely on other players to step up in Backstrom’s absence. They will need to find a way to make up for his offensive production, as well as his leadership and experience. It won’t be easy, but it’s something the team will have to do if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs.
It’s a tough break for the Capitals and their fans, but they will have to find a way to move on without Backstrom. The team will have to rely on other players to step up and fill the void left by their star center. It won’t be easy, but it’s something they’ll have to do if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs.
