Nicklas Backstrom was hiding his injured right hand under the podium as he addressed the media Sunday at T-Mobile Arena.
He could conceal a mangled finger, but one thing the Washington Capitals’ center can’t hide is his talent. The Golden Knights know all about the damage Backstrom is capable of inflicting and will pay close attention whenever he’s on the ice, beginning Monday in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
“He’s an unbelievable player, someone I really enjoy watching play,” said Knights forward David Perron. “When you’re playing against someone like (Backstrom) you’ve got to find a way to make the game hard for him.