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Backstrom Opens Up About Surgery, Optimistic He Can Return To Capitals
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Backstrom says his hip feels 'way better' than last season
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Hip Problems Non-Existent, Nicklas Backstrom Feeling '100%
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Brian MacLellan on Nicklas Backstrom: 'He's going to have to make a decision on his career
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Nicklas Backstrom is done talking about his hip. The Capitals now need his play to do the talking
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Nicklas Backstrom nearing return from hip injury Washington Capitals
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Nicklas Backstrom is done talking about his hip. The Capitals now need his play to do the talking
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Backstrom, Wilson ready to make season debuts for Capitals
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Nicklas Backstrom progressing 'very, very well,' Trotz says - The Washington Post
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Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom could miss five months following hip surgery - The Hockey News