Washington Capitals get good news on the future of Nicklas Backstrom's career

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Joshua Deeds
October 26, 2022 (6:59 PM)

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The Washington Capitals are not in the best spot, 7 games into the season, with 4 wins and 3 losses. Ranked 4th in one of the tougher divisions in the league, the Metropolitan.

They're missing Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson on ice, as in their absence, they've had to rely upon callups in the lineup. Backstrom was put on LTIR on October 10th, the Centerman had left-hip resurfacing surgery in June.

Back in July, Wilson also had the injury on his knee taken care of, as his ACL reconstruction was completed on the 20th.

Both Backstrom and Wilson were seen on ice on the 26th of October after both of their respective surgeries. This is all a part of their rehabilitation, as Wilson said he was recently ahead of schedule with his rehab, as he was projected to return off of injured reserve in December.

«I had a common hip surgery eight years ago and then it felt good for a few years,» Backstrom said in August. «But since then it's only gotten worse. I've had problems for years. It's hard to describe, it kind of stings. I've had trouble walking. It was hard to put on socks and tie my shoes. It's been kind of messy and frustrating � to say it nicely. It's not been fun fighting through the pain. I've limped to the rink and it's actually been easier to skate than walk. My family took the hit. I couldn't even play with my kids. It's been very tough.

«My cap ball had unevenness which caused pain,» Backstrom continued. «Now the cap ball is cut in half and I have like a metal coat around it. It protects it in the slot. I feel really good right now. We'll see how it is when games get more intense this winter. It's really amazing, the things [the doctors] are able to do.»

Backstrom's return however is more grey in nature, as it's been speculated a return to the ice in 2023, for the star Center.

When both players make a full-time return to the lineup, the Capitals will have to make some moves, as both players' cap hit combined is $14.3 Million, until then it's a wait and see on a return date for both players.

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