The Capitals could have Nicklas Backstrom back in the lineup for Thursday’s must-win Game 5 against the Islanders.
Capitals head coach Todd Reirden said the top centreman was present at the team’s morning skate and said his status for the matchup will come down to a game-time decision.
Capitals coach Todd Reirden said Nicklas Backstrom participated in the morning skate today and remains a game-time decision for Game 5 vs. Isles tonight.Backstrom has missed most of the first-round series while in concussion protocol following a hard hit from Islanders forward Anders Lee that knocked him out of Game 1 in the first period.
The team will be without defenceman Martin Fehervary for the second consecutive game after the rearguard was not present at the morning skate. Washington is down 3-1 in the series, having lost the first three contests before rallying to stay alive and avoid being swept with a Game 4 victory on Tuesday.
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