What It Means:

He said he felt good after the session, but his return is up to the coaches and trainers. Backstrom won't be rushed back into the fold until he is 100 percent, so he may not be ready to play on Tuesday.

Backstrom has had an impressive season, recording 67 points (20 goals, 47 assists) in 73 games played, but he has been mediocre at driving possession. His Corsi For Percentage is 51.1, and his Relative Corsi For at Even Strength is 0.5. We currently give the Caps a 17.24 percent chance at winning the Stanley Cup this season, the highest of any team.