The Capitals spent last week gallivanting through Western Canada, earning five out of a possible six points. The team, despite surrendering another third period lead, looked solid; how did each individual player fare? Let’s find out...
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Nicklas Backstrom has had a pretty standard Nicklas Backstrom start to the season. He’s centering the Caps’ top line with Ovechkin and Wilson on his wings and setting up beautiful plays. He has also drawn five penalties and only spent two minutes in the sin bin. His faceoff win percentage is currently sitting at 48.