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☆ Devils seek revenge on Capitals after October's high-scoring affair
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

November 9 - The New Jersey Devils will battle the Washington Capitals Friday night in Newark, N.J., in a game that will have a hard time matching the action from their last encounter. Washington visited New Jersey on Oct. 25, and that night the Capitals scored the only three goals in the first period, the Devils notched all four in the second and the Capitals scored three in the third for a 6-4 win. Captain Alex Ovechkin -- in pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's goals record -- has scored twice in 11 games for new coach Spencer Carbery. "It's still early and I think younger players and older players are adjusting here," general manager Brian MacLellan told NHL.com regarding Ovechkin. In that game, the Capitals lost a 3-2 lead in the third period and the Panthers scored 15 seconds into overtime for the win.

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said it’s unlikely Nicklas Backstrom plays again this season after the Swedish center stepped away from the team last week, citing the ongoing issues with his surgically repaired left hip. MacLellan stopped short of ruling Backstrom out for the remainder of the season or saying the franchise cornerstone had played his final NHL game. He’s been such a big part of the organization,” MacLellan said Monday. He had just one point in eight games this season, was taken off the top power-play unit and had his ice time drastically reduced. “I don’t think I’m going to be the guy that’s going to be able to just replace Nicklas Backstrom," McMichael said.

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☆ Capitals' Backstrom stepping away from game due to 'injury situation'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 18, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) skates with the puck in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 1 (Reuters) - Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom announced on Wednesday his decision to step away from ice hockey so that he can focus on his health. "Given my ongoing injury situation, I decided to take some time and step away from the game," Backstrom said in a statement issued by the Capitals. Backstrom also thanked his team for their support and asked for privacy as he determines his next steps. Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan said the team stands behind Backstrom and will support him through the process.

Persons: Nicklas Backstrom, Marc DesRosiers, Swede, Backstrom, Brian MacLellan, Frank Pingue, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Washington Capitals, Ottawa Senators, Canadian Tire Centre, Capitals, Thomson Locations: Ottawa , Ontario, Toronto

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