#Caps spokesman confirms Nicklas Backstrom skated today at Kettler.
Sixth straight day for the concussed Backstrom. He still has no timetable for his return.
Nicklas Backstrom News
Nicklas Backstrom skated about 45 minutes today with strength coach Mark Nemish at Kettler, #Caps spokesman said.
Backstrom continues to progress very slowly. Staying on the ice is a fantastic sign but there remains no timetable on Backstrom's return.
At 9:14 a.m. Thursday, Nicklas Backstrom dumped some pucks on the ice at Kettler Capitals Iceplex and stepped onto the ice for the third straight day.
Backstrom continues to skate which can only be seen as a positive sign. He has, however, been given no timetable.
1st back-2-back skates since Jan. 5/6. MT @VogsCaps Good news: Nicklas Backstrom skated y-day + is skating again today at 11 am. On ice now.
Great news for Backstrom, who hopes to return this season. He scored 13 goals and 42 points in 38 games before getting hurt.
Nicklas Backstrom is in Sweden to see a specialist about the concussion that has kept him out of the lineup for 27 games, according to a report by Swedish newspaper Expressen.
There has been close to no good news on Backstrom since he got hurt. Returning to Sweden would be the icing on the cake for his owners.
McPhee said the #Caps still don't know when or if Backstrom (concussion) might be able to return this year.
Everything remains status quo on the injured Backstrom.
#Caps confirm they've placed Nicklas Backstrom on LTI.
Placing Backstrom on LTIR gives the Capitals even more cap space. Stay tuned to find out what they do with it.
Backstrom apparently didn't skate while team was on road. Off ice work only
Keep Backstrom out of your immediate plans.
GMGM had no real update on Backstrom, who is still riding stationary bike. #Caps still waiting for him to feel well enough to skate.
No news is clearly bad news on the Backstrom front. He remains out indefinitely so plan without him.
Just spoke with Nicklas Backstrom. Seems in good spirits but still no idea when he'll be back. #Caps
Still no progress or timetable for Backstrom. The entire situation is frustrating for fans, teammates and most importantly fantasy hockey owners.
Not great news day for #Caps, re: Backstrom
Backstrom still hasn't resumed hockey activity as he is sidelined indefinitely with a concussion. Don't expect him back any time soon.
For everyone who is asking, no, there is no updates on Backstrom. #Caps
No news is bad news in the case of Backstrom as he still has not resumed skating. He has no timeline for his return which should continue to worry fantasy hockey owners.
#Caps coach Dale Hunter says Nicklas Backstrom didn't skate at all over the NHL All-Star break.
Doesn't sound like Backstrom will return to the lineup any time soon. The Caps' star center has been sidelined since taking an elbow to the head from Calgary Flames winger Rene Bourque.
Backstrom won't be available to media today. Didn't take any shots. Wasn't going at anything close to full speed. Just some stickhandling
Backstrom gets back onto the ice for the first time since his concussion. While we certainly don't expect him to play before the All-Star Game, he certainly took the first step towards his recovery.
#Caps GMGM said "not necessarily" on keeping 19 out until after the all-star break "whenever he's ready to get going we'll get him going"
The Caps will continue to take it slow with their top-line center. Their main goal at this point remains preventing another concussion. He scored 13 goals and 42 points in 38 games before getting hurt.
#Caps DH32 on Backstrom "One of those things, day-to-day, we have to wait and see"
Backstrom still is not skating and remains out indefinitely with a concussion. The next step for him would be light workouts and getting back on the ice.
Backstrom and Green both out tonight. They were sent back to DC today. See more on my timeline.
Backstrom misses his second consecutive game tonight.
Backstrom still not on the ice
Backstrom is a game-time decision for tonight's game despite not taking today's morning skate. Considering the Caps play after every other team tonight, it might make sense to start an alternate center.
Backstrom says he feels good. Believes he would be ready to play tmrw but it's up to #caps trainers.
Check back for a further update on the top-line center.
“I felt pretty good out there. I'm just following all the steps that has to be made,” an upbeat Backstrom said. “I'm doing what they tell me to do, so we'll see.”
Sounds like the Caps dodged a bullet. He currently leads the team with 42 points in 38 games.