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Players Contracts General Manager Fourth Line Leadership Tom Wilson Alex Ovechkin Game Schedule Recent Performances Nicklas Backstrom Brian MacLellan Team Updates Player History

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Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom Steps Away from Team Due to Health Issues After Hip Surgery

All-time assists leader for the Washington Capitals, Nicklas Backstrom, decides to focus on his health after struggling to regain form post-hip surgery; has only played 47 games since operation in 2022.

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Wilson Signs 7-Year, $45.5M Contract Extension With Capitals