Capitals Nicklas Bäckström out 5-6 months

 

 
Capitals Center Nicklas Bäckström underwent hip surgery on Wednesday, and his timetable for return is questionable. Capitals officials stated the following;

“Nicklas Bäckström underwent a successful surgery on his hip on Wednesday afternoon,” the Capitals said in a statement on Thursday. “Based on the nature of this procedure we are confident that Nick should be healthy by next season”

Bäckström led the NHL with 60 assists and power-play assists (30) during the regular season. He finished with 18 goals and 78 points, while playing all 82 regular-season games. Bäckström had three goals and eight points during Washington’s two series in the NHL Playoffs.

Bäckström has been an important part in that Capitals’ lineup, and must be healthy for them to win next season. Washington natives and NHL fans are hopeful that he can recover from this surgery soon.