Nicklas Backstrom (upper body) back in the lineup Thursday against the Penguins

Backstrom (upper body) will be back in the lineup Thursday against the Penguins, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

Analysis:

Backstrom has missed the last three games with the ailment, but will return to his usual spot on the top line between Alex Ovechkin and T.J. Oshie. Make sure he's on your active roster for this evening's match.